Maker Minutes 5/20/2021 – Annapolis Makerspace

Well, opening night was last night (5/19) but the Maryland Film Festival has lots of events, both virtual and in person, and dozens of films going on between now and next Thursday

https://mdfilmfest.com/2021-festival

Throughout May, check out the Gaithersburg Book Festival, virtual edition this year. With lots of books, author discussions and workshops.

https://www.gaithersburgbookfestival.org/

Knits and Pieces, behind the Wawa on Bestgate Rd has a couple knitting classes..

Starting Sat 5/22 – is the second in their Technique Classes called “A Series Of Hats”. Saturday deals with Cables utilizing Kelbourne Woolen’s “December Hat” forms as a base for the first hat class. In June there will be two Lace classes and July has two Short Rows and Mosaic Knitting classes.

https://knitsandpiecesofannapolis.com/collections/classes-events/products/technique-classes-a-series-of-hats

Their Learn to Knit Classes are back fro May, starting on Sunday 5/23. These semi-private sessions are held after hours and are limited to 4 individuals, safely distanced.

https://knitsandpiecesofannapolis.com/collections/classes-events/products/learn-to-knit-may-2021

Also, if you need some help, check out their Knit Coaching Sessions Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, at various times of day to best fit your schedule

https://knitsandpiecesofannapolis.com/collections/classes-events/products/knit-coaching

https://knitsandpiecesofannapolis.com/collections/classes-events

Willow Oak Flower and Herb Farm in Severn

Tues 5/22 – Dried Spring Wreath Workshop – Includes a mix of dried flowers and foliage to create a beautiful dried wreath.

https://willowoakherbs.com/classes/

Whole Foods – Annapolis

Whole Foods is back with some culinary programs.

Today Thur 5/20 – Half Pint Kids Club: English Muffin Donuts

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/half-pint-kids-club-english-muffin-donuts-tickets-151848110787?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Tomorrow Fri 5/21 – Everything Oranges in Italy Cooking Class & Bin 201 Wine Tasting

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/everything-oranges-in-italy-cooking-class-bin-201-wine-tasting-tickets-150104274927?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Tue 5/18 – Half Pint Kids Club: Red, White and Blue Cupcakes

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/half-pint-kids-club-red-white-and-blue-cupcakes-tickets-152017200539?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

https://www.eventbrite.com/o/annapolis-culinary-center-16074389557

Local by Design

Sat/Sun 5/22-5/23 – Annapolis Artisans Market at their shop in the Design District off Chinquapin Round Rd.

https://www.facebook.com/events/303149394593403/

All their locations:

https://www.localbydesignannapolis.com/workshops

https://www.localbydesignannapolis.com/events/virtual-group-workshops

https://www.facebook.com/LocalbyDesignDowntownAnnapolis/

https://www.facebook.com/LocalbyDesignattheGallery

https://www.facebook.com/LocalByDesignAnnapolisMall

Art Farm – Annapolis

https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules

https://www.facebook.com/artfarmannapolis

https://www.artfarmannapolis.com/

Registration is open for their Summer semester which starts in June. There are classes for kids as young as 8 going all the way up to adult classes.

This week…

Sat 5/22 – First Exposure: Digital Photography Workshop

https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/225403?day=2021-05-22&view=cal&source=camps

Sat 5/22 – Introduction to Batik fabric art

https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/225322-introduction-to-batik-adults?day=2021-05-22&view=cal&source=camps

Sun 5/23 – Ukranian Egg Decorating aka Pysanky

https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/203375?day=2021-05-23&view=cal&source=camps

.. and their spring semester continues with…

Today 5/20 – Beginner Photograph for ages 12-16

https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/201506-beginner-photography-ages-12-16?source=semester

Tomorrow 5/21 – Virtual Cartoon Workshop for ages 12-16

https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/203174-virtual-cartoon-workshop-ages-12-16?source=semester

Sat 5/22 – Doodle Mania with Charlies Lawrence of FinArt, for ages 8-12

https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/200902-doodle-mania-with-charles-lawrance-ages-8-12?source=semester

Mon 5/24 – Beginner Drawing for ages 8-11

https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/201477-beginner-drawing-ages-8-11?source=semester

Tues 5/25 – Graphic Design for ages 12-16

https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/201487-graphic-design-ages-12-16?source=semester

Wed 5/26 – Mixed Media & Sculpture for ages 8-11 and another session for ages 12-16

https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/203157-mixed-media-sculpture-ages-8-11?source=semester

https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/203165-mixed-media-ages-12-16?source=semester

Also check out Art Farm’s Student Union Open Studio – for small groups of kids to use ArtFarm Studios space to create their own work and socialize with other young artists.

https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/204058-student-union-open-studio?source=semester

https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/204062-student-union-open-studio?source=semester

AACPL

…has a bunch of programs going on online if you head over to aacpl.net and click on Watch Online – Virtual Programming

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming?library_branch%5B346%5D=346&submit=Apply&form_id=lc_calendar_upcoming_form

Today/Tomorrow/Sat 5/20-5/22 – Riviera Beach Library – Take and Make: Hawaiian Lei

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/take-and-make-hawaiian-lei

Today Thu 5/20 – Prepare and Share Virtual Cookbook and Recipe Club: Let’s Talk Bread

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/prepare-and-share-virtual-cookbook-and-recipe-club-lets-talk-bread

Tomorrow 5/21 – Discoveries (the library at the mall) is having a Pre-K Art Party

https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/events/discoveries-pre-k-art-party-2

Also check out their various book clubs, story times, trivia nights, and specialty programs like the AAMC Bloodmobile, A Chalk in the Park, Let’s Go Fly A Kite, Podcast Lovers Club, Virtual Dementia Live Workshop, Purge to Clear Out! Home organization/clutter clearing, Ask a Lawyer and more!

Unallocated Space – Severn

Tonight 5/20 – Virtual Happy Hour

https://www.meetup.com/Unallocated-Space/events/llfsdsycchbbc/

Tomorrow 5/21 – Virtual Amateur Radio Night

https://www.meetup.com/Unallocated-Space/events/gnrkfsycchbcc/

Tomorrow – 5/21 – Virtual DC443 Hack The Box Working Group – honing cybersecurity skills in a fun and social environment

https://www.meetup.com/Unallocated-Space/events/wzcmwrycchbcc/

Mon 5/24 – Project Night – Following proper social distancing and mask guidelines, join UAS for their project night.

https://www.meetup.com/Unallocated-Space/events/wvtwxrycchbgc/

Annapolis Makerspace

Tues 5/25 – Monthly General Meeting, both virtual and in-person for anyone who wants to check out the shop or new members who need orientation.

https://www.meetup.com/Annapolis-Makerspace/events/qwzwgsycchbhc/