Arts and Crafts

One woman’s jewelry is another man’s harbinger. Former Secretary of State Madeline Albright wore elaborate brooches to broadcast messages to colleagues and the press during her diplomatic career. Her collection of pins is now the focus of a traveling show and a book from Harper Collins titled Read My Pins. The Denver Art Museum exhibits her collection this month and kicks off the show with a fun Untitled event. Fresh City Life will be on hand to bang out fresh buttons that you can wear to let the world know whether to approach with caution or step up and smile.

Make colorful bean bag bookends to brighten up your book shelves!

You'll be guided through the mysteries of checking gauge and how to pick a project and match the correct needles and yarn. Learn basic pattern reading skills along with a review of knit, purl, and binding off. Increasing, decreasing, and yarn overs will also be covered. Bring yarn and needles to practice your new skills. Register: 720-865-0955 or fclmybranch@denverlibrary.org.

Bring your old, tired tote bag and get some ideas & learn some techniques to give it new life! Embellishing supplies provided, please bring your own canvas or cloth tote bag. Register: 720-865-0000 or fclmybranch@denverlibrary.org.

Whether you like to knit, crochet, or do needlepoint, come craft with us whatever your skill level! Lessons, tips, and troubleshooting will be available for beginners--learn something new! Please bring your own supplies. Register: 720-865-0135 or fclmybranch@denverlibrary.org.

Due to circumstances beyond our control, this event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Join the Granny Square fever! Learn to make the classic Granny Square, and expand your crochet repertoire. Learn to crochet in a circle and expand on that to make your square. For people who know basic crochet stitches. Please bring: worsted weight yard and size "H" or "J" crochet hook. A multicolored ball of yard, or 2-3 different colors of yarn will make your square more interesting.

Treat yourself or a loved one by making a one of a kind fused glass pendant. Register: 720-865-0260 or fclmybranch@denverlibrary.org.

Toss these little seed balls in your garden and watch for blooms!

Create a unique card to show Mom how special she is! Register: 720-865-0260 or fclmybranch@denverlibrary.org.

Build your own terrarium! This class will provide you with a simple starter kit that includes the jar, moss, rocks, and lots of information about building your own terrarium. Please provide your own plants. Plants that will be happy in your terrarium will be available for purchase from your neighborhood shop, Ironwood. Register: 720-865-0135 or fclmybranch@denverlibrary.org.