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Lights on the Bay has officially starts on Sunday 11/24 but as with every year, they really kick off with the walking version tomorrow 11/22 and Saturday 11/23 with Lights and Leashes where you can walk through the light displays, with or without a dog, but expect dozens of canines.
https://www.lightsonthebaymd.org/
https://www.lightsonthebaymd.org/lights-leashes
Over at Quiet Waters Park, check out their Holiday Artisan Market running now through January 5th with clothing, household items, wood items, fused glass and lots more.
https://fqwp.org/event/ham2024/
Chesapeake Light Craft in Annapolis
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
Sat 1/25 – Introduction to marine Epoxy Class
https://clcboats.com/boatbuilding_classes/873.html
Sat 2/8 – Learn the Essentials of Painting & Varnishing
https://clcboats.com/boatbuilding_classes/874.html
https://clcboats.com/boatbuilding_classes/
https://clcboats.com/various/great-destinations-your-own-boat-classes.html#clc
Whoof on the Wharf in Edgewater
Sat 11/23 – Paint for Paws with Chesapeake Area Alaskan Malamute Protection
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/whoof-on-the-wharf-33832675451
Knits and Pieces, off Bestgate Rd
Sun 11/24, 12/1 – Advanced Knitting Techniques: Texture Diversity
Registration is open for
Mon 12/2, 12/9 – Crochet Snowflakes with Bling
https://www.knitsandpiecesofannapolis.com/module/class/573685/crochet-snowflakes-with-bling
Thurs 12/5 – Create a Crochet Blizzard – Learn to Make Snowflakes with a Hook and Yarn
https://www.knitsandpiecesofannapolis.com/module/class/573678/create-a-crochet-blizzard—learn-to-make-snowflakes-with-a-hook-and-yarn
Thurs 12/5 – Comprehensive Learn to Crochet Class (December 2024)
Sat 1/11 – Saturday Skills Session: Reading and Creating Crochet Charts
https://www.knitsandpiecesofannapolis.com/module/class/573689/saturday-skills-session–reading-and-creating-crochet-charts
https://knitsandpiecesofannapolis.com/collections/classes-events
Willow Oak Flower and Herb Farm in Severn:
Tues 11/26 – Thanksgiving Table Centerpiece
https://willowoakherbs.com/classes/
Art Farm – Annapolis
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules
https://www.facebook.com/artfarmannapolis
https://www.artfarmannapolis.com/
Tonight 11/21 – Art of Arting with Creative Kate exploring your own creative process and discovering your process and what things you want to explore
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/933866?source=camps
https://www.facebook.com/events/2773304462837803/2773304469504469/
Sat 11/23 – Beginner Bookmaking for adults
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/920885?source=camps
Sun 11/24 – Intermediate Bookmaking for adults
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/920887?source=camps
… sign up for both and get a $25 discount using the code: doublebooked
Sun 11/24 – Gothic Terrarium Workshop
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/871606?source=camps
Mon 11/25 – Thanksgiving Centerpiece Workshop
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/872953?source=camps
And registration is open for more adult workshops including more sketch nights, block printing, Turkish marbling, Eco Printing, and more.
Kids’ art camps are starting up again for the fall session:
… taking off for Thanksgiving week. There are some final fall classes in December but registration is open for their Winter semester starting in January with more kids art schools, and classes involving comic books, mixed media, podcasting and more.
AACPL
https://www.aacpl.net/events/upcoming
Sat – 11/23
- Busch Annapolis – Perler Bead Picture Frames for Teens
https://www.aacpl.net/event/perler-bead-picture-frames-teens-162274 - Brooklyn Park – Sit and Stitch
https://www.aacpl.net/event/sit-and-stitch-161086 - Deale – Drop In Family LEGO Build and Play Challenge
https://www.aacpl.net/event/drop-family-legor-build-and-play-challenge-162499 - Odenton – Upcycled Textiles: Button Up Shirts
https://www.aacpl.net/event/upcycled-textiles-button-shirts-161821
Mon – 11/25
- Busch Annapolis – Craft and Game Bonanza
https://www.aacpl.net/event/craft-and-game-bonanza-161083 - Brooklyn Park – Adult Crafternoon
https://www.aacpl.net/event/adult-crafternoon-161049 - Crofton – Crofton Houseplant Club
https://www.aacpl.net/event/crofton-houseplant-club-141467
Tues – 11/26
- Glen Burnie – Little Artists: Process Art
https://www.aacpl.net/event/little-artists-process-art-161115 - Severn – Movie and Craft Night
https://www.aacpl.net/event/movie-and-craft-night-147689
Wed – 11/27
- Eastport Annapolis Neck – Fall Crafterday
https://www.aacpl.net/event/fall-crafterday-159757
Annapolis Makerspace
https://www.meetup.com/annapolis-makerspace/events/calendar/
Tues 11/26 – Monthly Open House, for anyone who wants to check out the shop or new members who need orientation.
https://www.meetup.com/annapolis-makerspace/events/304426310/