Add some personality to your errands with these charming crochet farm animal shopping bags! In this fun, beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn how to make an adorable animal-themed tote using a pattern from One and Two Company. Choose from cute characters like a cow, pig, or chicken—each one as functional as it is fun. You’ll get guidance on stitches, assembly, and adding expressive details to bring your farmyard friend to life. Students should know basic crochet stitches and bring their own materials; pattern purchase required. Contact the Community Learning Center for link to pattern and materials list. 8 hrs

Discover the timeless art of preserving nature’s beauty!In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to dry andpress flowers, then turn them into charming keepsakeslike framed botanical art, bookmarks, or greeting cards.Perfect for beginners, this class covers flower selection,pressing techniques, and creative project ideas you caneasily recreate at home. All materials provided—justbring your love for flowers and creativity! $50 supplyfee paid to instructor on first day of class.

Explore the captivating art of Batik, a traditional Indonesian technique that uses wax as a resist to create intricate patterns and textures. In this class, you’ll learn to craft a unique painting on masa paper, experimenting with layers of wax and washes that bring depth and dimension to your work. Each piece becomes a one-of-a-kind creation—full of surprises and texture! A materials list will be provided beforeclass, and a $25 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first session. Get ready to dive into a truly magical art form!

Don’t you love those adorable amigurumi plushies everyone is creating? Now you can create your own Fat Cat crochet pet in this one-day workshop. Join us as we walk through the steps of creating a soft, whimsical animal that is perfect for gifts, display, or just for fun. You’ll learn techniques for shaping, stitching, and assembling these charming characters. Basic crochet skills are required. Pattern purchase is required; please bring your own yarn, hook, and stuffing. Suitable for ages 10 and up with an accompanying adult. Contact the Community Learning Center for linkto pattern and materials list.

2 hrs

It’s time to get assistance with crochet, knit, tablet weaving, bobbin lace, embroidery or any other needle art project. Bring a project you just can’t seem to finish— or get started on those favorite gifts. For those who have always wanted to learn how to crochet, the time is now, with hands-on-instruction. Beginners will learn basic stitches and finish a scarf. Bring size 4 light color crochet yarn (not variegated or multi-colored) size G, H, or I crochet hook (with a wooden or rubberhandle), small scissors and knitting needle size 8. Appropriate for ages 15 and up (10 and up welcome with an accompanying adult). 12 hrs