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Tonight/Thu 3/27 – Annapolis Science Cafe at 49 West. This session is “Find Your Flow” by Melissa Schmitz where they’ll be discussing creative flow and how you can elevate your everyday thinking and actions. Flow is the immersive state where distractions vanish and focus takes over, often linked to artists but the flow mindset sparks innovation in all areas of life and many disciplines.
Muddy Creek Artist Guild
Wed 4/2-4/6 – Art in Bloom Show
https://www.muddycreekartistsguild.org/calendar-of-events
https://www.visitannapolis.org/event/spring-art-show-and-sale-2025/15233/
Knits and Pieces, off Bestgate Rd
Tues 4/1 – Comprehensive Learn to Knit Class (March 2025)
https://www.knitsandpiecesofannapolis.com/module/class/581970/comprehensive-learn-to-knit-class—march-2025
Sun 3/30 – Berroco Mystery Knit-a-Long Group – April
https://www.knitsandpiecesofannapolis.com/module/class/585959/berroco-mystery-knit-a-long-group-april
Sun 3/30, 4/6, 4/13, 4/27 – Basic Sweat Knitting – The “Super Simple Summer Sweater”
Registration is open for
Thu 4/3, 4/10, 4/24 – Intro to Lac Knitting with a Lovely Shawl
Tues 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29 – Comprehensive Learn to Knit Class April 2025
Sat 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3 – Comprehensive Learn to Crochet Class (April 2025)
Sun 4/27 – Berroco Mystery Knit-a-Long Group – May
https://www.knitsandpiecesofannapolis.com/module/class/585960/berroco-mystery-knit-a-long-group—-may
Sun 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25 – Comprehensive Learn to Crochet Class (May 2025)
Sun 6/29 – Berroco Mystery Knit-a-Long Group – June
https://www.knitsandpiecesofannapolis.com/module/class/585961/berroco-mystery-knit-a-long-group—june
https://knitsandpiecesofannapolis.com/collections/classes-events
Willow Oak Flower and Herb Farm in Severn:
Sat 3/30 – Easter Flower Centerpiece and Easter Egg Hunt
https://willowoakherbs.com/classes/
Local by Design
Sat 3/29 – Painting Workshop – Christopher Best
More workshops coming up in April involving painting and fused glass.
Fri/Sat/Sun 3/28 – 3/30 – Annapolis Artisans Market – April 25-27, May 30-1, June 27-29
https://www.facebook.com/events/1606321093357554
https://localbydesignannapolis.com/pages/workshops
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/
Tomorrow/Fri – 3/28 – Sunset Serenity: Beginning Watercolor Pop Up Workshop
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1363421?source=camps
Sat 3/29 – Double Exposure: Intermediate Photography for adults
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1227099?source=camps
Sun 3/30 – Pysanky (Ukrainian Egg Decorating) Workshop
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1132192?source=camps
Sun 3/30, 4/6, 4/13, 4/27 – Acrylic Painting Workshop: Flowers
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1191278?source=camps
Sun 3/30 (ends Jun 29) – Vibe Flow Chill Yoga
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1240868?source=camps
And registration is open for more adult workshops including more sketch nights, advanced pysanky ukrainian egg decorating, jewelry making, wet felting and more.
Kids’ art camps are starting up again for the winter session:
Thu/Today 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/24 – Intermediate Fashion design ages 9-13
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1332543?source=semesters
Thu/Today 3/27 (ends 5/29) – Mixed Media Art School for ages 11-15
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1114298?source=semesters
Sat 3/29 (ends 5/31) – Kids Art School ages 7-9
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1114296?source=semesters
Sat 3/29 (ends 5/31) – Kids Art School ages 10-13
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1114348?source=semesters
Mon 3/31 (ends 4/7) – Cartooning (ages 9-12)
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1114358?source=semesters
Mon 3/31 (ends 5/26) – Kids Art School ages 4-5
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1114300?source=semesters
Mon 3/31 (ends 5/26) – Kids Art School ages 6-8
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1114308?source=semesters
Tues 4/1 (ends 5/27) – Mixed Media Art School ages 9-11
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1114302?source=semesters
Tues 4/1 (ends 5/27) – Zen Art School ages 6-8
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1126394?source=semesters
Wed 4/2 (ends 5/28) – Pencil Charcoal Ink and Watercolor ages 9-11
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1114301?source=semesters
https://www.facebook.com/artfarmannapolis/events
AACPL
https://www.aacpl.net/events/upcoming
Today – 3/27
- Broadneck – Crafternoon: Women’s History Month
https://www.aacpl.net/event/crafternoon-177431 - Severna Park – STEAM Storytime
https://www.aacpl.net/event/stem-play-and-learn-stations-173310 - Linthicum – LEGO Club
https://www.aacpl.net/event/lego-club-180057
Sat – 3/29
- Severna Park – STEAM Storytime
https://www.aacpl.net/event/stem-play-and-learn-stations-173311
Mon – 3/31
- Busch Annapolis – Robotics at the Library hosted by the South River High School FTC Power Robotics Team
https://www.aacpl.net/event/hold-robotics-library-183835 - Crofton – Crofton Houseplant Club
https://www.aacpl.net/event/crofton-houseplant-club-172375
Tues – 4/1
- Glen Burnie – Little Engineers Constructive Play
https://www.aacpl.net/event/little-engineers-constructive-play-183549 - Eastport Annapolis Neck – Homeschool STEAM: Atlantic Horseshoe Crab
https://www.aacpl.net/event/homeschool-stem-165416 - Severn – April Fool’s Day STEAM
https://www.aacpl.net/event/its-not-joke-april-fools-day-stem-174368
Wed – 4/2
- Edgewater – Skeins & Stitches
https://www.aacpl.net/event/skeins-stitches-176428
… Throw and Sow: Making Seed Balls
https://www.aacpl.net/event/throw-and-sow-making-seed-balls-179149 - Busch Annapolis – Make a Sunny Flower out of a paper plate, for kids ages 6-10
https://www.aacpl.net/event/make-sunny-flower-186218 - Severna Park – LEGO Challenge
https://www.aacpl.net/event/lego-challenge-166244 - Eastport Annapolis Neck – Earth Day Terrariums
https://www.aacpl.net/event/earth-day-terrariums-178303
Unallocated Space – Millersville
https://www.unallocatedspace.org/events/
https://www.meetup.com/unallocated-space/events/calendar/
Tonight 3/27 – Virtual Happy Hour
https://www.meetup.com/unallocated-space/events/306600239/
Tomorrow 3/28 – DefCon443 Cybersecurity Meetup – Infosec, SDR, Capture the Flag, Ham Radio, Lock Picking, a little bit of everything involving security, cyber and otherwise.
https://www.meetup.com/unallocated-space/events/306616935/
Sat 3/29 – Machine Sewing 101 – Lesson 1: Sewing & Fabric Basics
https://www.meetup.com/unallocated-space/events/305676294/
Mon 3/31 – Project Night
https://www.meetup.com/unallocated-space/events/306673188/
Wed 4/2 – Open House Night
https://www.meetup.com/unallocated-space/events/306711104/