Maker Minutes 10/31/2024 – Annapolis Makerspace

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Running through November 17th, be sure to check out the Maryland STEM Festival with tons of events all over Maryland at all kinds of different locations. Schools, libraries, makerspaces, and more! And really, even though it says it starts Oct 18th, there are events already going on. Check out their events calendar at:

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Chesapeake Light Craft in Annapolis

Nov 4-9: Chester Yawls

https://clcboats.com/boatbuilding_classes/829.html

And keep an eye out for their upcoming Saturday Seminars on topics such as Intro to Epoxy, Hands-On Finishing, Build Your Own Greenland Paddle and Small Boat Rigging

https://clcboats.com/default/boatshop-saturday-seminars.html

https://clcboats.com/boatbuilding_classes/

https://clcboats.com/various/great-destinations-your-own-boat-classes.html#clc

Sun 11/3 – First Sunday Arts Festival is back! With lots of local vendors, music and great food.

https://www.firstsundayarts.com/

https://www.facebook.com/FirstSundayArts/

Knits and Pieces, off Bestgate Rd

Thu 10/31 – FINAL Comprehensive Learn to Crochet (Oct 2024)
https://www.knitsandpiecesofannapolis.com/module/class/563693/comprehensive-learn-to-crochet-class–october-2024

Sun 11/3 – FINAL Granny Square Christmas Stocking

https://www.knitsandpiecesofannapolis.com/module/class/568928/granny-square-christmas-stocking

Mon 11/4 – FINAL Knitting on Tiny Needles: Learn to Knit Socks on 9” Circular Needles

https://www.knitsandpiecesofannapolis.com/module/class/559482/knitting-on-tiny-needles–learn-to-knit-socks-on-9-circular-needles

Registration is open for

Sun 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1 – Advanced Knitting Techniques: Texture Diversity

https://www.knitsandpiecesofannapolis.com/module/class/568936/advanced-knitting-techniques–texture-diversity

Thus 11/14 – Needle Tasting

https://www.knitsandpiecesofannapolis.com/module/class/572441/needle-tasting

Sat/Sun 11/16-11/17 – Do You Doodle! A workshop for stranded colorwork patterns

https://www.knitsandpiecesofannapolis.com/module/class/570866/do-you-doodle–a-workshop-for-stranded-colorwork-patterns

Thurs 12/5 – Comprehensive Learn to Crochet Class (December 2024)

https://www.knitsandpiecesofannapolis.com/module/class/569983/comprehensive-learn-to-crochet-class–december-2024

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

Books for International Goodwill

Tomorrow-Sat 11/1-11/2 – Books for International Goodwill BIG Book Sale – The Parole Rotary Club’s fundraiser. They have thousands of books at great prices AND well organized! It’s just up Defense Highway and well worth checking out.

https://big-books.org/

Art Farm – Annapolis

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

https://www.facebook.com/artfarmannapolis

Fri 11/1-12/30 Mixed Media Moon Journaling

https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/921230?source=camps

And registration is open for more adult workshops including more sketch nights, watercolor, block printing, Gothic Terrariums, Thanksgiving centerpieces as well as The Art of Arting, among other topics.

Kids’ art camps are starting up again for the fall session:

Today 10/31 – 12/5 – Nature Art School ages 6-8

https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/922528

Sat 11/2 – 12/7 – Kids Art School ages 7-9

https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/922294

Mon 11/4 – 12/2 – Kids Art School ages 4-5

https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/922289

Mon 11/4 – 12/2 – Kids Art School ages 6-8

https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/922287

Tues 11/5 – 12/3 – Pencil, Charcoal, Ink & Watercolor ages 9-11

https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/922293

Wed 11/6 – 12/4 – Mixed Media Art School ages 9-11

https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/922518

AACPL

https://www.aacpl.net/events/upcoming

Today – 10/31

Deale – Art Night: Spooky Art
https://www.aacpl.net/event/art-night-162481

Tomorrow – 11/1

Discoveries – Coco & Calaveras Movie & Craft Night – Watching the movie “Coco” while celebrating Dia de los Muertos with calavera or sugar skull craft
https://www.aacpl.net/event/coco-calaveras-movie-night-craft-161760
Glen Burnie – LEGO Club
https://www.aacpl.net/event/lego-club-162914

Sat – 11/2

Severna Park – Ask a Master Gardener: Vermicomposting
https://www.aacpl.net/event/tbd-garden-program-160808

Tues – 11/5

Glen Burnie – Little Engineers: Constructive Play
https://www.aacpl.net/event/little-engineers-constructive-play-161120

Wed – 11/6

Edgewater – Skeins & Stitches
https://www.aacpl.net/event/skeins-stitches-158547
Severna Park – LEGO Challenge
https://www.aacpl.net/event/lego-challenge-143918
Eastport Annapolis Neck – Painted Tote Bags
https://www.aacpl.net/event/painted-tote-bags-161963