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December 19, 2018Arts & Crafts Workshops Hosted by Albany Public Library This Winter
Albany Public Library will host a series of activities in January for people who love to craft. These engaging classes for adults are free and open to the public. Please call the host library to register.
SKETCH ‘N’ SIP
Jan. 5 (Sat)｜1:00-3:00 pm
Delaware Branch｜331 Delaware Ave.
Local artist Robert Eaton will teach beginners the basics of sketching. All materials and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. Space is limited, so please register by calling (518) 463-0254.
FOLDED BOOK ART
Jan. 9 (Wed)｜3:30-5:00 pm
Washington Ave. Branch｜161 Washington Ave.
Books can be transformed into a treasured keepsake after they become old or unwanted.Participants will learn how to upcycle a book into a piece of art by folding the pages into something special. Please register by calling (518) 427-4303.
KNITTING AND CROCHETING
Jan. 10 (Thurs)｜3:30-5:00 pm
Pine Hills Branch｜517 Western Ave.
Attendees can design a piece of art using needles, yarn, and thread. Supplies will be provided. Space is limited, so please call (518) 482-7911 x2 to register.
ART CLASS
Jan. 14 (Mon)｜6:00-8:00 pm
Pine Hills Branch｜517 Western Ave.
Create beautiful block-printed cards with guidance from a professional art teacher. All experience levels are welcome and supplies will be provided. Register by calling (518) 482-7911 x2.
ACRYLIC PAINTING
Jan. 19 (Sat)｜2:00-3:30 pm
Bach Branch｜455 New Scotland Ave.
Create a lovely still-life acrylic painting. All supplies will be provided. Register by calling (518) 482-2154.
SCRAPBOOKING
Jan. 22 (Tues)｜6:00-7:00 pm
Arbor Hill/West Hill Branch｜148 Henry Johnson Blvd.
For National Hobby Month, adults can learn a new hobby: scrapbooking. Participants should bring vacation, family, or pet photos and learn how to mold them into a beautiful book of memories. Guidance and additional supplies will be provided. Register by calling (518) 694-0596.
KNITTING FOR NEWBIES
Jan. 23 (Wed)｜5:00-7:00 pm
Washington Ave. Branch｜161 Washington Ave.
New knitters can receive guidance on how to do this popular fiber arts activity. All supplies will be provided. Please register by calling (518) 427-4303.
CRAFT NIGHT
Jan. 28 (Mon)｜6:30-7:30 pm
Pine Hills Branch｜517 Western Ave.
Make customized bath bombs to enhance your self-care relaxation routine. Supplies will be provided. Space is limited, so please register by calling (518) 482-7911 x2.
BUTTON-MAKING WORKSHOP
Jan. 30 (Wed)｜6:00-7:00 pm
North Albany Branch｜616 North Pearl St.
Participants can “speak their truth” on buttons they create using pictures and words that are meaningful to them. Attendees can bring pictures or words from home, or print phrases or images from the library computers. Space is limited, so please register by calling (518) 463-1581.
3D PRINTING CLASS
Jan. 31 (Thurs) | 6:00-7:00 pm
Washington Ave. Branch | 161 Washington Ave.
The Albany Made Creative Lab will host a 3D printing tutorial for those who are curious about this fun technology. Space is limited, so please register by calling (518) 427-4303.
