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Chesapeake Light Craft in Annapolis
Mon 4/28 – Sat 5/3 – Annapolis Wherry
https://clcboats.com/boatbuilding_classes/877.html
Registration is open for more classes coming up in April and May making Peeler Skiffs, Annapolis Wherries, Skerries and more.
https://clcboats.com/boatbuilding_classes/
https://clcboats.com/various/great-destinations-your-own-boat-classes.html#clc
Whoof on the Wharf in Edgewater
Also check out more Paint for Paws workshops coming up as well as the Whoof Kids Camp with multiple weeks in June.
Sat 4/26 – Paint for Paws and Hooves with Dragonfly Acres
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paint-for-paws-and-hooves-with-dragonfly-acres-tickets-1297984118439?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/whoof-on-the-wharf-33832675451
Knits and Pieces, off Bestgate Rd
Today/Thu 4/24 – Intro to Lac Knitting with a Lovely Shawl
Sat 4/26, 5/3 – Comprehensive Learn to Crochet Class (April 2025)
Sun 4/27 – Basic Sweat Knitting – The “Super Simple Summer Sweater”
Sun 4/27 – Berroco Mystery Knit-a-Long Group – May
https://www.knitsandpiecesofannapolis.com/module/class/585960/berroco-mystery-knit-a-long-group—-may
Registration is open for
Sun 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25 – Comprehensive Learn to Crochet Class (May 2025)
Mon 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26 – Comprehensive Learn to Knit Class (May 2025)
Thu 5/8, 5/15, 5/22 – Double Knitting Decoded
https://www.knitsandpiecesofannapolis.com/module/class/594967/double-knitting-decoded
Tues 5/13, 5/20, 5/27 – Crochet 201: A Beginner Hat
https://www.knitsandpiecesofannapolis.com/module/class/595733/crochet-201-a-beginner-hat
Sat 5/17, Sun 5/18, ? 6/7 – Cocoknits Sweater Workshop
https://www.knitsandpiecesofannapolis.com/module/class/595135/cocoknits-sweater-workshop–
Thu 5/29, 6/12, 6/26 – Quick Socks! Learn to Knit Socks with DK Weight Yarn
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 4/27 – Earth Day Flower Arrangement
https://willowoakherbs.com/classes/
Greenbelt Makerspace
Sat 4/26 – Repair Cafe – Bring your worn or broken stuff and they’ll do what they can to help fix it up.
https://www.facebook.com/Makerspace125
https://www.greenbeltmakers.org/
Local by Design
Fri/Sat/Sun 4/25-4/27 – Annapolis Artisans Market – April 25-27, May 30-1, June 27-29
Sat 4/26 – Bluebirds on Birch Votive & Night Light fused glass workshop
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/
Thu/Tonight 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29 – Figure Drawing & Oil Painting for Artists
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1338099?source=camps
Tomorrow/Fri 4/25 – Arte y Conversacion: Practice Spanish While Making Art
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1369452?source=camps
Sat 4/26 – Transform Your Photos: Photo Editing & File Organizing Workshop
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1235073?source=camps
Sun 4/27 – Together Time: A Mindful Journey Through Art & Meditation for ages 8+ And their parent
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1338101?source=camps
Sun 4/27 – Macrame Workshop: Air Plant Holder
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1191147?source=camps
Sun 4/27 (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, photography, batik, herb garden, watercolor, and more.
Kids’ art camps:
Thu/Today 4/24 – Intermediate Fashion design ages 9-13
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1332543?source=semesters
Thu/Today 4/24 (ends 5/29) – Mixed Media Art School for ages 11-15
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1114298?source=semesters
Sat 4/26 (ends 5/31) – Kids Art School ages 7-9
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1114296?source=semesters
Sat 4/26 (ends 5/31) – Kids Art School ages 10-13
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1114348?source=semesters
Mon 4/28 (ends 5/26) – Kids Art School ages 4-5
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1114300?source=semesters
Mon 4/28 (ends 5/26) – Kids Art School ages 6-8
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1114308?source=semesters
Tues 4/29 (ends 5/27) – Mixed Media Art School ages 9-11
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1114302?source=semesters
Tues 4/29 (ends 5/27) – Zen Art School ages 6-8
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1126394?source=semesters
Wed 4/30 (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 – 4/24
- Busch Annapolis – Spring Crafternoon
https://www.aacpl.net/event/spring-crafternoon-178221
Create Your Own Tote-ally Great Bag
https://www.aacpl.net/event/create-your-own-tote-ally-great-bag-186027 - Severn – Roadside Nature
https://www.aacpl.net/event/roadside-nature-175464 - Odenton – Paint Night
https://www.aacpl.net/event/paint-night-179731 - Severna Park – STEAM Storytime
https://www.aacpl.net/event/stem-play-and-learn-stations-173314 - Eastport Annapolis Neck – Arabic Calligraphy
https://www.aacpl.net/event/arabic-calligraphy-180089 - Linthicum – LEGO Club
https://www.aacpl.net/event/lego-club-180058
Sat – 4/26
- Crofton – Ask a Master Gardener
https://www.aacpl.net/event/plant-clinic-ask-master-gardener-194537 - Maryland City – Earth Day Craft and Stories
https://www.aacpl.net/event/earth-day-storytime-191319
Mend in Public
https://www.aacpl.net/event/mend-public-day-190348 - Edgewater – Herbs in Disguise
https://www.aacpl.net/event/herbs-disguise-178661 - Riviera Beach – LEGO Create Challenge
https://www.aacpl.net/event/lego-create-challenge-174624 - Deale – Drop In Family LEGO Build and Play Challenge
https://www.aacpl.net/event/drop-family-legor-build-and-play-challenge-170924
Mon – 4/28
- Crofton – Crofton Houseplant Club
https://www.aacpl.net/event/crofton-houseplant-club-172376 - Riviera Beach – Out and About: Street Photography
https://www.aacpl.net/event/out-and-about-street-photography-hybrid-program-191472
Tues – 4/29
- Glen Burnie – Little Engineers: Constructive Play
https://www.aacpl.net/event/little-engineers-constructive-play-183551 - Broadneck – Homeschool Needlecrafters
https://www.aacpl.net/event/homeschool-needlecrafters-178257
Unallocated Space – Millersville
https://www.unallocatedspace.org/events/
https://www.meetup.com/unallocated-space/events/calendar/
Tonight 4/24 – Virtual Happy Hour
https://www.meetup.com/unallocated-space/events/307115392/
Tomorrow 4/25 – 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/307132923/
Sat 4/27 – Beginner Soldering Class
https://www.unallocatedspace.org/events/
Wed 4/30 – Open House Night
https://www.meetup.com/unallocated-space/events/307224122/
Annapolis Makerspace
https://www.meetup.com/annapolis-makerspace/events/calendar/
Tonight/Thu 4/24 – Fusion 360 CAD Night with Russ
https://www.meetup.com/annapolis-makerspace/events/307371360/