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Make your stamp on the world! At March’s workshop, you’ll learn how to carve your own stamp and print your own stationery. From designing to carving to printing up a storm, we'll cover the step-by-step process. We'll explore tools, techniques, and variations to try. Expect to leave with a set of your own custom-stamped notecards and envelopes.

This free class is open to adults of all skill levels—no craft experience required. Space is limited in the cozy library meeting room and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. To guarantee a spot at this workshop, please acquire a ticket from the Info Desk. Space is limited to 22 people. Please arrive by 12 p.m. for the demo.

When: Saturday, March 5 from 12-2 p.m.

Where: Greenpoint Library, 107 Norman Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222

RSVP: Facebook

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DIY Workshop: Pom Poms (12/19/2015)

Add some bling to your gifts with handmade gift toppers! You'll learn a few different techniques of making multi-colored pom-poms that can be attached to gifts or turned into garlands and ornaments. 

In addition to making pom-poms, we'll show you how to create simple felt ornaments with beads and sequins. All materials will be supplied. This free class is open to adults of all skill levels—no craft experience required. Space is limited in the cozy library meeting room and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. To guarantee a spot at this workshop, please acquire a ticket from the Info Desk. Space is limited to 22 people. Please arrive by 12 p.m. for the demo. 

When: Saturday, December 19 from 12-2 p.m.

Where: Greenpoint Library, 107 Norman Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222

Hosted by: Julie Schneider & Sarah Goldschadt

RSVP suggested

[greenpointhandskills]

Add some bling to your gifts this year with handmade gift toppers! You'll learn a few different techniques of making multi-colored pom-poms that can be attached to gifts or turned into garlands and ornaments.

In addition to making pom-poms, we'll show you how to create simple felt ornaments with beads and sequins. All materials will be supplied.

This free class is open to adults of all skill levels—no craft experience required. Space is limited in the cozy library meeting room and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. To guarantee a spot at this workshop, please acquire a ticket from the Info Desk. Space is limited to 22 people. Please arrive by 12 p.m. for the demo.

When: Saturday, December 19 from 12-2 p.m. Where: Greenpoint Library, 107 Norman Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222 RSVP: Facebook

[juliesmithschneider]

DIY Workshop: Perler Bead Fun

Explore the world of perler beads (plastic fusible beads) that can be formed into patterns to create keychains, necklaces, ornaments and more. All materials will be supplied for a necklace or ornament.

This free class is open to adults of all skill levels–no craft experience required. Space is limited in the cozy library meeting room and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. To guarantee a spot at this workshop, please pick up a ticket from the Info Desk. Space is limited to 22 people. Please arrive by 12 p.m. for the demo.

When: Saturday, November 7 from 12-2 p.m.

Where: Greenpoint Library, 107 Norman Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222

Hosted by: Julie Schneider & Sarah Goldschadt

RSVP suggested

[juliesmithschneider]

DIY Workshop: Painted Bead Necklaces

Swing by to learn how to paint wooden beads and create a colorful necklace. All materials will be supplied.

This free class is open to adults of all skill levels–no craft experience required. Space is limited in the cozy library meeting room and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. To guarantee a spot at this workshop, please pick up a ticket from the Info Desk. Space is limited to 22 people. Please arrive by 12 p.m. for the demo.

When: Saturday, October 3 from 12-2 p.m.

Where: Greenpoint Library, 107 Norman Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222

Hosted by: Julie Schneider & Sarah Goldschadt

RSVP suggested

[greenpointhandskills]

Greenpoint Hand Skills will resume on September 26! We'll demonstrate how to paint wooden beads to create a colorful necklace. All materials for one necklace will be supplied.

This free class is open to adults of all skill levels–no craft experience required. Space is limited in the cozy library meeting room and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. To guarantee a spot at this workshop, please acquire a ticket from the Info Desk. Space is limited to 22 people. Please arrive by 12 p.m. for the demo. 

When: Saturday, September 26 from 12-2 p.m.

Where: Greenpoint Library, 107 Norman Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222

RSVP: Facebook

[juliesmithschneider]

DIY Workshop: Friendship Bracelets

Learn how to make colorful friendship bracelets out of embroidery thread. We'll demonstrate the basic technique to create Chinese staircase bracelets and a chevron pattern. All materials will be supplied, but feel free to bring your own embroidery thread if you have specific colors in mind. This free class is open adults of all skill levels–no craft experience required. Space is limited in the cozy library meeting room and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. To guarantee a spot at this workshop, please acquire a ticket from the Info Desk. Space is limited to 22 people. Please arrive by 12 p.m. for the demo. 

When: Saturday, May 4 from 12-2 p.m.

Where: Greenpoint Library, 107 Norman Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222

RSVP encouraged.

[greenpointhandskills]

Learn how to make colorful friendship bracelets out of embroidery thread. We'll demonstate the basic technique to create chinese staircase bracelets and a chevron pattern. All materials will be supplied, but feel free to bring your own embroidery thread if you have specific colors in mind.

This free, all-levels class is open to adults of all skill levels—no craft experience required. Space is limited in the cozy library meeting room, and is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

When: Saturday, May 2 from 12-2 p.m.

Where: Greenpoint Library, 107 Norman Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222

RSVP: Facebook