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Chesapeake Light Craft in Annapolis
Mon 10/13 – Sat 10/18 – Annapolis Wherry
https://clcboats.com/boatbuilding_classes/880.html
https://clcboats.com/boatbuilding_classes/
https://clcboats.com/various/great-destinations-your-own-boat-classes.html#clc
Knits and Pieces, off Bestgate Rd
Today 10/9, 10/23 – Watercolor Cowl
https://www.knitsandpiecesofannapolis.com/module/class/611669/watercolor-cowl
Sun 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2 – Comprehensive Learn to Knit Class – October 2025
Mon 10/13, 10/20, 10/27 – Ornament Workshops for October – Star, Knitted Christmas Ornament Covers, Santa Belt Pompom, Easy Granny Christmas Baubles
https://www.knitsandpiecesofannapolis.com/module/class/613370/ornament-workshops-for-october
Registration is open for
10/18, 10/25, 11/1 – Rockin’ Around the Stocking – Design and Knit Your Own Colorwork Stocking
10/30, 11/6, 11/13 – Beginner Mosaic Knitting
https://www.knitsandpiecesofannapolis.com/module/class/612948/beginner-mosaic-knitting
11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23 – A Series of Mitts
https://www.knitsandpiecesofannapolis.com/module/class/611676/a-series-of-mitts
11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24 – Ornament Workshops for November – Lille Bold, Pine Cone Gnomes, Advent Star, Christmas Light Advent Calendar
https://www.knitsandpiecesofannapolis.com/module/class/615135/ornament-workshops-for-november
12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22 – Ornament Workshops for December – Korknisse, Button Trees, Easy Snowflake, Candy Cane Pony ZigZag Christmas Tree
https://www.knitsandpiecesofannapolis.com/module/class/615263/ornament-workshops-for-december
https://knitsandpiecesofannapolis.com/collections/classes-events
Local by Design
10/11 – Resin Ornament Workshop with George Todd
https://localbydesignannapolis.com/products/oct-11-george-todd-resin-ornament-workshop
https://localbydesignannapolis.com/pages/workshops
https://www.facebook.com/LocalbyDesignattheGallery
https://www.facebook.com/LocalByDesignAnnapolisMall
https://www.facebook.com/LocalbyDesignRetailAnnapolis
Art Farm – Annapolis
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules
https://www.facebook.com/artfarmannapolis
https://www.artfarmannapolis.com/
Thurs/Today 10/9 – Community Figure Drawing: Drawn Together
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1601253?source=camps
Fri/Tomorrow 10/10 – Mystery Art Making – With good vibes and great company, a chill night of art exploration and hanging out. This week’s theme is “Hunt for the Extraordinary”
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1615505?source=camps
Sat 10/11 – Double Exposure: Intermediate Photography
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1453449?source=camps
Sun 10/12 – Mixed Media Encaustic Collage Workshop
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1397232?source=camps
Sun 10/12 (weekly) – Vibe Flow Chill Yoga
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1523180?source=camps
Tues 10/13 – Watercolor Pop Up Workshop
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1527406?source=camps
And registration is open for more adult workshops including Art Bar, Virtual Botanical Drawing, Natural Dying and others.
ArtFarm’s kids camps for fall are here! Wednesdays running weekly through December:
Today 10/9 – Watercolor, Liquid Acrylic and Ink (for grades 7th-10th)
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1549119?source=semesters
Sat 10/11 – Art & Identity: Express Yourself! (for grades 4th-6th)
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1549328?source=semesters
Sat 10/11 – Kids Art School (for grades 1st-3rd)
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1549324?source=semesters
Mon 10/13 – Kids Art School (ages 4-5)
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1549113?source=semesters
Mon 10/13 – Kids Art School (grades 1st-3rd)
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1549112?source=semesters
Mon 10/13 – Fashion Design: Sketching & Conceptualizing (grades 6th-9th)
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1549117?source=semesters
Mon 10/13 – Podcasting (grades 6-9) STARTS
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1549111?source=semesters
Tues 10/14 – Kids Art School (grades 4th-6th)
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1549118?source=semesters
Tues 10/14 – Kids Art School (grades 1st-3rd)
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1549311?source=semesters
Wed 10/15 – Drawing and Painting (for grades 4th-6th)
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1549108?source=semesters
Wed 10/15 – Hand Drawn Comics (grades 3rd-5th)
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1549116?source=semesters
Wed 10/15 – Teen Photography (grades 8-11)
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1557450?source=semesters
And registration is open for more of Art Farm’s kids’ fall camps with camps involving fashion design, watercolor and more.
https://www.facebook.com/artfarmannapolis/events
AACPL
https://www.aacpl.net/events/upcoming
Today – 10/9
- Severna Park – Homeschool Teen Time: VR Test Drive
https://www.aacpl.net/event/homeschool-teen-time-193750 - Eastport Annapolis Neck – Glow in the Dark Paint Night
https://www.aacpl.net/event/glow-dark-paint-night-190848 - Mountain Road – What’s Cooking: Falafel-lowship of the Ring [Mediterranean Food]
https://www.aacpl.net/event/whats-cooking-latin-american-foods-191678
Tomorrow – 10/10
- Discoveries – Fall Art Play!
https://www.aacpl.net/event/fall-art-play-200157 - Odenton – Make and Mingle
https://www.aacpl.net/event/make-and-mingle-199400
Sat – 10/11
- Crofton – Ask a Master Gardener
https://www.aacpl.net/event/plant-clinic-ask-master-gardener-194561 - Eastport Annapolis Neck – Build It with Lego
https://www.aacpl.net/event/build-it-190755 - Maryland City – Science Saturdays: Lego Challenges
https://www.aacpl.net/event/science-saturdays-lego-challenges-200027 - Busch Annapolis – Decorate Your Own Cozy Mug
https://www.aacpl.net/event/decorate-your-own-cozy-mug-200453 - Severna Park – Community Service Crafternoon – Assembling care packages for community members in need at the Annapolis Light House Shelter https://www.aacpl.net/event/community-service-crafternoon-193910
- Riviera Beach – Lego Create Challenge
https://www.aacpl.net/event/copy-lego-create-challenge-197445
Mon – 10/13
- Busch Annapolis – Little Artist
https://www.aacpl.net/event/copy-little-artist-200334 - Odenton – Friends and Fiber Arts
https://www.aacpl.net/event/friends-and-fiber-arts-164178
Tues – 10/14
- Glen Burnie – Little Engineers: Constructive Play
https://www.aacpl.net/event/little-engineers-constructive-play-197729 - Severn – Lego Design and Build
https://www.aacpl.net/event/legor-design-build-202465 - Stuffed Animal Portrait Paint Afternoon
https://www.aacpl.net/event/legor-design-build-202465
Wed – 10/8
- Severna Park – Stitchin’ in the Stacks [afternoon]
https://www.aacpl.net/event/stitchin-stacks-185832
… [evening]
https://www.aacpl.net/event/stitchin-stacks-evening-edition-185816 - Maryland City – Teen Art Club
https://www.aacpl.net/event/copy-teen-art-club-200686 - Severn – Open Craft Night
https://www.aacpl.net/event/open-craft-night-142642 - Eastport – Mad Hatters Knitting Club
https://www.aacpl.net/event/mad-hatters-knitting-club-197619
Annapolis Woodworkers Guild
Monthly meeting, 2nd Thursday which would be tonight! Thursday – 10/9
https://www.annapoliswoodworkers.org/
Unallocated Space – Millersville
https://www.unallocatedspace.org/events/
https://www.meetup.com/unallocated-space/events/calendar/
Tonight 10/9 – Virtual Happy Hour
https://www.meetup.com/unallocated-space/events/311129201/
Tonight 10/9 – CodeBloom – The First Bloom (Week 2) – An 8 week course learning how to program in Python using a play-based system. For students in grades 6-12.
https://www.meetup.com/unallocated-space/events/311015510/
Tomorrow 10/10 – 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/311144577/
Sat 10/11 – Epic HALLOWEEN LAN Party – Playing multiplayer games, competitive and coop, from 1pm til midnight
https://www.meetup.com/unallocated-space/events/311026091/
Mon 10/13 – Project Night
https://www.meetup.com/unallocated-space/events/311192942/
Tues 10/14 – Queers and Beers (and other tasty drinks) – An inclusive open house with tasty beverages, check out Unallocated’s new Millersville location and meet other local LGBT+ makers
https://www.meetup.com/unallocated-space/events/306209757/
Wed 10/15 – Open House Night
https://www.meetup.com/unallocated-space/events/311230225/
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