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Running through November 17th, be sure to check out the Maryland STEM Festival with tons of events all over Maryland at all kinds of different locations. Schools, libraries, makerspaces, and more! And really, even though it says it starts Oct 18th, there are events already going on. Check out their events calendar at:
https://marylandstemfestival.org/
Chesapeake Light Craft in Annapolis
Nov 4-9: Chester Yawls
https://clcboats.com/boatbuilding_classes/829.html
And keep an eye out for their upcoming Saturday Seminars on topics such as Intro to Epoxy, Hands-On Finishing, Build Your Own Greenland Paddle and Small Boat Rigging
https://clcboats.com/default/boatshop-saturday-seminars.html
https://clcboats.com/boatbuilding_classes/
https://clcboats.com/various/great-destinations-your-own-boat-classes.html#clc
Sun 11/3 - First Sunday Arts Festival is back! With lots of local vendors, music and great food.
https://www.firstsundayarts.com/
https://www.facebook.com/FirstSundayArts/
Knits and Pieces, off Bestgate Rd
Thu 10/31 - FINAL Comprehensive Learn to Crochet (Oct 2024)
https://www.knitsandpiecesofannapolis.com/module/class/563693/comprehensive-learn-to-crochet-class--october-2024
Sun 11/3 - FINAL Granny Square Christmas Stocking
https://www.knitsandpiecesofannapolis.com/module/class/568928/granny-square-christmas-stocking
Mon 11/4 - FINAL Knitting on Tiny Needles: Learn to Knit Socks on 9” Circular Needles
https://www.knitsandpiecesofannapolis.com/module/class/559482/knitting-on-tiny-needles--learn-to-knit-socks-on-9-circular-needles
Registration is open for
Sun 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1 - Advanced Knitting Techniques: Texture Diversity
https://www.knitsandpiecesofannapolis.com/module/class/568936/advanced-knitting-techniques--texture-diversity
Thus 11/14 - Needle Tasting
https://www.knitsandpiecesofannapolis.com/module/class/572441/needle-tasting
Sat/Sun 11/16-11/17 - Do You Doodle! A workshop for stranded colorwork patterns
https://www.knitsandpiecesofannapolis.com/module/class/570866/do-you-doodle--a-workshop-for-stranded-colorwork-patterns
Thurs 12/5 - Comprehensive Learn to Crochet Class (December 2024)
https://www.knitsandpiecesofannapolis.com/module/class/569983/comprehensive-learn-to-crochet-class--december-2024
https://knitsandpiecesofannapolis.com/collections/classes-events
Books for International Goodwill
Tomorrow-Sat 11/1-11/2 - 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.
https://big-books.org/
Art Farm - Annapolis
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules
https://www.facebook.com/artfarmannapolis
Fri 11/1-12/30 Mixed Media Moon Journaling
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/921230?source=camps
And registration is open for more adult workshops including more sketch nights, watercolor, block printing, Gothic Terrariums, Thanksgiving centerpieces as well as The Art of Arting, among other topics.
Kids’ art camps are starting up again for the fall session:
Today 10/31 - 12/5 - Nature Art School ages 6-8
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/922528
Sat 11/2 - 12/7 - Kids Art School ages 7-9
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/922294
Mon 11/4 - 12/2 - Kids Art School ages 4-5
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/922289
Mon 11/4 - 12/2 - Kids Art School ages 6-8
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/922287
Tues 11/5 - 12/3 - Pencil, Charcoal, Ink & Watercolor ages 9-11
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/922293
Wed 11/6 - 12/4 - Mixed Media Art School ages 9-11
https://www.hisawyer.com/artfarm-annapolis/schedules/activity-set/922518
AACPL
https://www.aacpl.net/events/upcoming
Today - 10/31
Tomorrow - 11/1
Sat - 11/2
Tues - 11/5
Wed - 11/6