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Cottonwood – Severna Park
Today 4/16 – Beginning Sewing Class
https://cottonwoodinthepark.com/products/beginning-sewing-class
Fri 4/17, 4/24 – Apparel Making: Remy Raglan Top Pattern by Sew House Seven with Gabi
Sat 4/18 – Tote-ally Cool Crafter’s Tote
Sat 4/18 – Learn Mixed Media Chainmaille: Shaggy Loops and Variations
https://cottonwoodinthepark.com/products/learn-mixed-media-chainmaille-shaggy-loops-and-variations
Sun 4/19 – Needle Felting Landscape
https://cottonwoodinthepark.com/products/needle-felting-landscape
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Today 4/16 – Featherweight Fellowship – Fans of Singer Featherweight machines
https://cottonwoodinthepark.com/products/featherweight-fellowship
https://cottonwoodinthepark.com/
Chesapeake Light Craft in Annapolis
All next week (Mon 4/20 to Sat 4/25) – Build Your Own Annapolis Wherry
https://www.thewoodenboatschool.com/courses/build-your-own-annapolis-wherry-clc-session/
https://clcboats.com/boatbuilding_classes/
https://clcboats.com/pages/annapolis-maryland-classes
Knits and Pieces, off Bestgate Rd
Thurs/Today 4/16 – Mosaic Cardigan
https://knitsandpiecesofannapolis.com/products/saturday-skills-session-intro-to-cables-copy
Sun 4/19, 4/26, 5/3 – Comprehensive Learn to Knit (April 2026)
https://knitsandpiecesofannapolis.com/products/comprehensive-learn-to-knit-class-march-2026-copy
Sun 4/19, 4/26 – Learning Colorwork: The Fleet Hatt by Tin Can Knits
https://knitsandpiecesofannapolis.com/products/learning-colorwork-the-fleet-hat-by-tin-can-knits
https://knitsandpiecesofannapolis.com/pages/classes-events
Books for International Goodwill
Tomorrow-Sat 4/17-4/18 – 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.
Greenbelt Makerspace
Sat 4/18 – Repair Cafe (free)
Also check out their tool library with over 500 tools that can be borrowed.
https://www.greenbeltmakers.org/event/free-repair-cafe/
https://www.facebook.com/Makerspace125
https://www.greenbeltmakers.org/
Art Farm – Annapolis
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules
https://www.facebook.com/artfarmannapolis
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedulesannapolis.com/
Thurs/Today 4/16 – Art Bar – Enjoy a soft candle-lit lounge-like atmosphere and a couple hours of good company and art.
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1615515?source=camps
Sun 4/19 – Pysanky (Ukrainian Egg Decorating) Workshop
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1821820?source=camps
Sun 4/19 – Yoga in the Gallery
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1742863?source=camps
Mon 4/20 – Watercolor for Beginners
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1748270?source=camps
Tues 4/21, 5/5 – Virtual Beginner Drawing Class starts
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1821813?source=camps
And registration is open for more adult workshops including classes involving podcasting, digital photography and others.
Kids Art School (ages 4-5)
- Mon 4/20 – Kids Art School (ages 4-5)
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1701246?source=semesters
Kids Art School (grades 1-3)
- Sat 4/18 – Kids Art School (grades 1-3)
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1701244?source=semesters
- Mon 4/20 – Kids Art School (grades 1-3)
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1701239?source=semesters
- Tues 4/21 – Kids Art School (grades 1-3)
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1701248?source=semesters
- Wed 4/22 – Kids Art School (grades 1-3)
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1707467?source=semesters
Kids Art School (grades 4-6)
- Tues 4/21 – Kids Art School (grades 4-6)
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1701240?source=semesters
- Wed 4/22 – Kids Art School (grades 4-6)
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1707473?source=semesters
Hand Drawn Comics (grades 3-5)
- Tonight/Thurs 4/16 – Hand Drawn Comics (grades 3-5)
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1701327?source=semesters
- Wed 4/22 – Hand Drawn Comics (grades 3-5)
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1701247?source=semesters
Sat 4/18 – Fiber Arts & Mixed Media (grade 4-6)
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1702982?source=semesters
Tues 4/21 – Graphic Design (ages 9-12)
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1806383?source=semesters
Wed 4/22 – Drawing and Painting (grades 4-6)
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1701243?source=semesters
And more kids camps are coming up with graphic design, digital drawing, collage, jewelry and more
AACPL
https://www.aacpl.net/events/upcoming
Tomorrow – 4/17
- Linthicum – Donuts & Discussions: Arts & Crafts
https://www.aacpl.net/event/donuts-discussions-arts-crafts-221526 - Glen Burnie – LEGO Club
https://www.aacpl.net/event/copy-lego-club-227741
Sat – 4/18
- Crofton – Ask a Master Gardener plant clinic
https://www.aacpl.net/event/plant-clinic-ask-master-gardener-232196 - Broadneck – LEGO Challenge
https://www.aacpl.net/event/lego-challenge-218404 - Deale – Science and Magic Behind Hydroponics
https://www.aacpl.net/event/hydroponics-magic-light-water-nutrients-and-seeds-217333 - Mountain Road – Stitch N Chat
https://www.aacpl.net/event/stitch-nchat-217774
Mon – 4/20
- Edgewater – Little Scientistic Adventures
https://www.aacpl.net/event/preschool-stem-serc-221405 - Busch Annapolis – Listen & Create – Bring your own project and listen to an audiobook with the group
https://www.aacpl.net/event/listen-create-217583
Tues – 4/21
- Glen Burnie – Little Arists: Process Art
https://www.aacpl.net/event/little-artists-process-art-221056 - Riviera Beach – Fiber Art Fun: Fabric Butterflies
https://www.aacpl.net/event/fiber-art-fun-227499 - Busch Annapolis – Makerspace Training: Flatbed and FastPhoto Scanners
https://www.aacpl.net/event/makerspace-training-flatbed-and-fastphoto-scanners-218515 - Severna Park – Mindful Making
https://www.aacpl.net/event/mindful-making-209753 - Broadneck – Broadneck Needlecrafters
https://www.aacpl.net/event/broadneck-needlecrafters-218845 - Linthicum – Cook the Book: Fire Up the Grill
https://www.aacpl.net/event/cook-book-220999
Wed – 4/22
- Deale – Remake It Together – Upcycling and recycling items for crafting
https://www.aacpl.net/event/upcycling-crafternoon-220372 - Mountain Road – Sip N Craft
https://www.aacpl.net/event/sip-ncraft-217781 - Busch Annapolis – Nature Explorers Club
https://www.aacpl.net/event/copy-cancelled-nature-explorers-club-busch-annapolis-231477 - Edgewater – Family STEAM Night: Plants vs Plastics
https://www.aacpl.net/event/family-steam-night-earth-day-217671 - Busch Annapolis – Makerspace Training: Cricut
https://www.aacpl.net/event/makerspace-training-cricut-218997 - Maryland City – Tiny Art Showcase – Trash to Treasure
https://www.aacpl.net/event/tiny-art-showcase-trash-treasure-220853
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