Craft and Chat

Thu · Nov 5·12 PM – 2 PM·Pohick Regional Library — PO DIY · Burke

Pohick Regional Library Makerspace hosts a knit and natter gathering where yarn crafters share projects and use library supplies, ages 13+.

Thu · Nov 5·3 PM – 5 PM·Pohick Regional Library — PO DIY · Burke

Sewing club at Pohick Regional Library offers expert instruction, project options, and provided machines and materials, for ages 13 and up.

Thu · Nov 5·10 AM – 12 PM·Main Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library · Falls Church

Knitting and crocheting group meets weekly in the Main Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library, sharing projects, offering advice, chatting while working. Ages 18+.

Thu · Nov 5·7 PM·Nova Labs, 3850 Jermantown Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030

Laser cutter practice and personal projects with experienced guidance at Nova Labs, limited space and tools, sign‑up required, for members with Laser Cutter 101 sign‑off.

Wed · Nov 4·7 PM – 8:30 PM·Pohick Regional Library — PO DIY · Burke

Cosmic Smashbook at Pohick Regional Library — PO DIY (Burke) — guided art-journal sessions explore weekly prompts, creating easy art pages; newcomers welcome, no talent required, ages 13+.

Wed · Nov 4·4 PM – 6 PM·Pohick Regional Library — PO DIY · Burke

Drop-in freehand embroidery lets participants stitch designs directly onto fabric without patterns, using any project or starting new, no experience needed, ages 13 and up.

Fri · Nov 6·9 AM·Nova Labs, 3850 Jermantown Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030

Open office hours for lathe help at Nova Labs, freecycle wood provided, instructors guide projects and techniques.

Tue · Oct 27·10:30 AM · 11:15 AM · 1 PM · 2 PM·Burke Centre Library — Burke Centre Group Study Room

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.

Tue · Oct 27·10:30 AM · 11:30 AM · 12:30 PM·Centreville Regional Library

One-on-one English conversation with a library volunteer at Centreville Regional Library, requiring basic English skills; adults only, ages 18 and up, one session per week per student.