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Sticks & Strings
Washington Public Library 115 W. Washington St., Washington, IA, United StatesCelebrate Fiber Arts February and join our monthly meeting with your crochet, knitting, embroidery, weaving, sewing, etc. for a relaxing hour with your fiber arts friends. We will also have the Potholding Weaving looms out for you to make a potholder!
Sewing Quilt Blocks
Washington Public Library 115 W. Washington St., Washington, IA, United StatesCelebrate Fiber Arts February by learning how to sew a star quilt block in a three part class with Jean Frazer. Materials needed: three coordinating but contrasting fabrics, so that the star points stand out. Background—1/3 yd (dark blue in the sample) Star points—10” square (white in the sample). You could purchase 1/3 yd, or…
Clever Little Books Workshop
Washington Public Library 115 W. Washington St., Washington, IA, United StatesWe’ll look at a variety of small handmade books, and you’ll make two books during the workshop. No stitching is needed to assemble these simple books. If you attended the Making Pretty Papers workshop, you’ll be able to use your pretty papers creations for the covers of your books. If you missed that workshop, decorative…
Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Program
Washington Public Library 115 W. Washington St., Washington, IA, United StatesWashington for Justice and the Washington Public Library are sponsoring a Second Annual MLK Commemoration Day. We will be remembering and honoring the work of the great Civil Rights Leader, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The evening will include a "Tough Conversation" with two Iowa authors who write about racism and white supremacy in America:…
Beginning Sewing II Tote Bags
Washington Public Library 115 W. Washington St., Washington, IA, United StatesParticipants will learn to sew a tote bag with Jean Frazer. This bag can be made in two sizes, small or large. The sample made for class is the large size, and is 16” x 12” by 6”, about the size of a paper grocery bag. Materials needed: Fabric for the outer bag and the…
Beginning Sewing I Pillowcases
Washington Public Library 115 W. Washington St., Washington, IA, United StatesParticipants will learn basic sewing skills in three sessions making a bed pillowcase with Jean Frazer. You will learn how to thread the sewing machine, wind a bobbin, cut out your pattern, and sew a basic bed pillowcase. Registered participants should bring: ¾ yard of woven fabric as their main color and ¼ yard of…
Washington Writers’ Workshop
Washington Public Library 115 W. Washington St., Washington, IA, United StatesJoin us for a presentation on craft by our visiting writer, Adiah Siler, during the first hour. We will workshop submissions of participants during the second hour. Free and open to adults and teens. Adiah Siler is an MFA candidate at the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, where she’s utilizing her work to explore themes of identity…
Making Pretty Papers Workshop
Washington Public Library 115 W. Washington St., Washington, IA, United StatesWe’ll experiment with paste paper techniques to create sheets of uniquely patterned, colorful paper. Finished paper may be useful for card making, collage, book covers*, and other paper crafts. A demonstrations of dendritic printing will be included in the class. Certain equipment must be shared, but if you can, bring the items below: * a…
Sticks & Strings
Washington Public Library 115 W. Washington St., Washington, IA, United StatesJoin us with your knitting, crochet, sewing, cross stitch, embroidery, etc. for a relaxing hour with your fiber arts friends.
Sticks & Strings
Washington Public Library 115 W. Washington St., Washington, IA, United StatesJoin us with your knitting, crochet, embroidery, sewing, etc. for a relaxing hour with your fiber arts friends.
Photos with Backstories: A Collection of Favorite Photos over 32 Years by Lyle Moen & Nancy Rash
Washington Public Library 115 W. Washington St., Washington, IA, United StatesFeatured in the 33rd Annual Photo Exhibit at the Washington Public Library, Helen Wilson Gallery, January 2, 2025 to January 31, 2025 Come view the exhibit and enjoy our local talent. Whether hiking through grizzly bear country in Alaska, or flying in a helicopter with the doors off for better photography, these are the backstories…
Washington Writers’ Workshop
Washington Public Library 115 W. Washington St., Washington, IA, United StatesJoin us for a presentation by our visiting poet, ko ko thett, from the Iowa Writers' Workshop. ko ko thett is a Burma-born poet and poetry translator. He has published and edited twelve poetry collections and translations in both Burmese and English. His translation work has been recognised with an English PEN Translates Award. His…