Enjoy arranging found nature objects into patterns, mandalas, shapes or leaf creatures. Let your imagination create without worrying about gluing or preserving as these are temporary works of art and will be returned to nature when complete. Snap a photograph if desired. Materials will be supplied. This program is for adults. Register for a reminder. Walk-ins welcome while supplies last.
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Create Andy Warhol‑inspired pop‑art cats on a painted background while learning color theory at Del Ray Artisans Gallery, $25 child/$35 member/$45 non‑member plus $5 fee, all ages.
Parent & Child Crochet (Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library) — Learn crochet basics and create a project with materials supplied, registration required, for children 8+ and their grown-ups.
Reading and crafting on the Carlyle House front lawn at Carlyle House Historic Park, open to all ages.
Make a personal dreamcatcher while learning its Ojibwe origins and protective meaning at Sherwood Regional Library meeting room, for ages 5–10 and 13–18.
Make a paper‑bag journal, decorating with found objects and scraps, and add personal photos or tickets at Martha Washington Library, for ages 5–10 and 13–18.
Stitching session with beginner instruction in knitting, crochet, cross‑stitch and embroidery at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library, for ages 13 and up.
Practice speaking, reading, and writing English with a volunteer partner in the Burke Centre Library study room, registration opens two weeks prior, for ages 18 and up.
Small group English conversation with a library volunteer at Centreville Regional Library, requiring basic English skills; registration required, adults only, students limited to one session weekly.
Make it in Metal: Jewelry Making Workshop (Del Ray Artisans Gallery) — Make copper dangle earrings using hammers and stamping tools, $60 member, $70 non-member, plus $15 fee.
Building, making, playing games, and winning prizes after school at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library for ages 8–13.
Fairfax County representative presents aging services, long‑term care options, and caregiver resources at Kings Park Library meeting room, for adults 18 and up.
Cheryl Freeman leads a hands‑on watercolor workshop at Herndon Fortnightly Maker Lab, teaching basic techniques and color‑mixing experiments, for ages 13 and up.
