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Chesapeake Light Craft in Annapolis
Registration is open for a workshop making Skerries and more workshops in a few months.
https://clcboats.com/boatbuilding_classes/
https://clcboats.com/various/great-destinations-your-own-boat-classes.html#clc
Knits and Pieces, off Bestgate Rd
Thu 5/8, 5/15, 5/22 – Double Knitting Decoded
https://www.knitsandpiecesofannapolis.com/module/class/594967/double-knitting-decoded
Sun 5/11, 5/18, 5/25 – Comprehensive Learn to Crochet Class (May 2025)
Mon 5/12, 5/19, 5/26 – Comprehensive Learn to Knit Class (May 2025)
Tues 5/13, 5/20, 5/27 – Crochet 201: A Beginner Hat
https://www.knitsandpiecesofannapolis.com/module/class/595733/crochet-201-a-beginner-hat
Registration is open for
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
Sat 6/21, 6/28, 7/12, 7/19 – Basic Sweater Knitting – Super Simple Summer Sweater
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 5/11 – Mother’s Day Workshop – Creating a planter with mini roses, fragrant annuals and herbs.
https://willowoakherbs.com/classes/
Art Farm – Annapolis
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules
https://www.facebook.com/artfarmannapolis
https://www.artfarmannapolis.com/
Thu/Tonight – 5/8 – Sketch Night with a live model
https://www.facebook.com/events/1213455683073641/1213455723073637/
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1231752?source=camps
Thu/Tonight 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
Thu/Tonight 5/8 – Podcasting 101 for Adults
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1419516?source=camps
Fri/Tomorrow – 5/9 – Pysanky Ukrainian Egg Decorating Workshop
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1389729?source=camps
Sat 5/10 – First Exposure Digital Photography
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1332558?source=camps
Sun 5/11 – Mother’s Day Celebration – Yoga, Brunch, Spring Blooms flower arranging
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1292034?source=camps
.. or just the Flower Arranging if you prefer
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1287355?source=camps
Sun 5/11 (ends Jun 29) – Vibe Flow Chill Yoga
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1240868?source=camps
Mon 5/12 – Watercolor for Beginners
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1305588?source=camps
Tues 5/13 – Virtual Botanical Drawing for Beginners
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1431712?source=camps
Tues 5/13 – Marine Life: Beginner Watercolor Pop Up Workshop
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1375869?source=camps
And registration is open for more adult workshops including more sketch nights, watercolor, batik, floral planter arranging, photography, weaving, and more.
Kids’ art camps:
Thu/Today 5/8 – Intermediate Fashion design ages 9-13
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1332543?source=semesters
Thu/Today 5/8 (ends 5/29) – Mixed Media Art School for ages 11-15
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1114298?source=semesters
Sat 5/10 (ends 5/31) – Kids Art School ages 7-9
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1114296?source=semesters
Sat 5/10 (ends 5/31) – Kids Art School ages 10-13
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1114348?source=semesters
Mon 5/12 (ends 5/26) – Kids Art School ages 4-5
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1114300?source=semesters
Mon 5/12 (ends 5/26) – Kids Art School ages 6-8
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1114308?source=semesters
Tues 5/13 (ends 5/27) – Mixed Media Art School ages 9-11
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1114302?source=semesters
Tues 5/13 (ends 5/27) – Zen Art School ages 6-8
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/1126394?source=semesters
Wed 5/14 (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 – 5/8
- Brooklyn Park – STEAM and Snacks
https://www.aacpl.net/event/steam-snacks-177417 - Maryland City – Make Art: Celebrating Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
https://www.aacpl.net/event/make-art-asian-american-pacific-islander-heritage-month-178721 - Mountain Road – What’s Cooking? In Search of Lost Time (decades dishes)
https://www.aacpl.net/event/whats-cooking-chocolate-178330
Sat – 5/10
- Eastport Annapolis Neck – Build It with LEGO
https://www.aacpl.net/event/build-it-173265 - Crofton – Ask a Master Gardener
https://www.aacpl.net/event/plant-clinic-ask-master-gardener-194539 - Busch Annapolis – STEAM Storytime
https://www.aacpl.net/event/steam-storytime-180073 - Maryland City – Science Saturdays: Stomp Rockets
https://www.aacpl.net/event/science-saturdays-stomp-rockets-179522 - Riviera Beach – Marble Painting
https://www.aacpl.net/event/marble-painting-174689 - Brooklyn Park – Sit and Stitch
https://www.aacpl.net/event/sit-and-stitch-177442 - Severna Park – Community Service Crafternoon – Making decorations to put up around the library for the annual Summer @ Your Library program
https://www.aacpl.net/event/community-service-crafternoon-165112 - Edgewater – Build and Play Mini Mini Golf with Fairy Golf
https://www.aacpl.net/event/fairy-golf-build-and-play-mini-mini-golf-177705
Mon – 5/12
- Odenton – Friends and Fiber Arts
https://www.aacpl.net/event/friends-and-fiber-arts-164173
Tues – 5/13
- Glen Burnie – Little Engineers: Constructive Play
https://www.aacpl.net/event/little-engineers-constructive-play-183552 - Discoveries – Homeschool Art Club
https://www.aacpl.net/event/homeschool-art-club-179911 - Severna Park – Stitchin in the Stacks
https://www.aacpl.net/event/stitchin-stacks-165277
… Evening Edition
https://www.aacpl.net/event/stitchin-stacks-evening-edition-165282 - Busch Annapolis – Mindfulness Crafts for Kids
https://www.aacpl.net/event/mental-health-crafts-elementary-178707 - Severn – Open Craft Night
https://www.aacpl.net/event/open-craft-night-142637
Wed – 5/14
- Busch Annapolis – Nature Explorers Club
https://www.aacpl.net/event/hold-nature-explorers-club-busch-annapolis-166892 - Online/Virtual – Cookbook Club Mystery Menu Challenge
https://www.aacpl.net/event/cookbook-club-mystery-ingredient-challenge-189462
Annapolis Woodworkers Guild
Monthly meeting, 2nd Thursday which would be tonight! Thursday – 5/8
https://www.annapoliswoodworkers.org/
Unallocated Space – Millersville
https://www.unallocatedspace.org/events/
https://www.meetup.com/unallocated-space/events/calendar/
Tonight 5/8 – Virtual Happy Hour
https://www.meetup.com/unallocated-space/events/307362544/
Tomorrow 5/9 – 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/307378057/
Sat 5/10 – Machine Sewing 101 Lesson 2: Quilting 1
https://www.meetup.com/unallocated-space/events/305891685/
Sun 5/11 – Analog Gaming Night
https://www.meetup.com/unallocated-space/events/306209821/
Mon 5/12 – Project Night
https://www.meetup.com/unallocated-space/events/307687526/
Tues 5/13 – 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/306209738/
Wed 5/14 – Locksport MD TOOOL
https://www.meetup.com/unallocated-space/events/307466955/
Wed 5/14 – Open House Night
https://www.meetup.com/unallocated-space/events/307465964/