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In-Person: Let's Knit Level 2
Beginner Level
Registration Required
Saturday
August
27
10:15​am
Winter Garden Branch
(Winter Garden - Technology Lab )
Event Categories: Maker/DIY; Arts & Crafting
Purl it all together. Create classic stockinette fabric with knit and purl stitches.
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In-Person: Sewing - Easy Drawstring Backpack
Confident Beginner
Registration Required
Saturday
August
27
10:30​am
Southwest Branch
(Technology Classroom)
Event Categories: Maker/DIY; Life Skills
Need to pack up some small things for a trip to a theme park or just carry snacks for a short hike? This is the perfect easy to make backpack for those times when you only need to carry a few things.
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In-Person: Makerspace Open Lab
No Registration Required
Saturday
August
27
10:30​am
Melrose Center
(Fab Lab)
Event Category: Maker/DIY
Explore, innovate and create in hands-on classes that empower you to take your idea from concept to design to reality.
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In-Person: Let's Crochet Amigurumi Bunnies
Confident Beginner Level
Registration Required
Saturday
August
27
2:00​pm
Orlando Public Library
(Learning Cube)
Event Categories: Maker/DIY; Arts & Crafting
Crochet cute amigurumi stuffed toys. Learn the basics of amigurumi, including crocheting 3D shapes in the round and embroidering facial features. Students are required to bring tools and yarn.
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In-Person: Let's Embroider for Kids (Ages 9-12)
Juice Box Power Bank Case
Registration Required
Saturday
August
27
3:00​pm
Southwest Branch
(Technology Classroom)
Event Categories: Maker/DIY; Arts & Crafting
Make a cute juice box case for your portable charger in this easy, introductory embroidery project.
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In-Person: Sewing - Patterns and Fabric
Beginner Level
Registration Required
Sunday
August
28
1:30​pm
Orlando Public Library
(Sewing Studio)
Event Categories: Maker/DIY; Life Skills
Reading the hieroglyphics on a sewing pattern can be quite intimidating. Learn to read a professional sewing pattern, how to layout fabric and prepare material for a project.
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In-Person: Sewing - Fitted Skirt (4-Part)
Intermediate Level
Registration Required
Monday
August
29
10:00​am
Orlando Public Library
(Sewing Studio)
Event Categories: Maker/DIY; Life Skills
Are ready to learn some more garment sewing skills? Create a semi-fitted straight skirt with a zipper back closure. We will teach you sewing techniques for finished seams, darts and closures.
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Online Class: Let's Knit Nature (4-Part)
Confident Beginner
Registration Required
Monday
August
29
10:30​am
Online
(Online Fiber Arts Classroom)
Event Categories: Maker/DIY; Arts & Crafting
Knit nature on a hexagon canvas. Use duplicate stitch and Intarsia to "paint" the beauty of nature.
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Virtual: 3D Printer Orientation
Registration Required
Monday
August
29
10:30​am
Online
(Virtual Melrose Classroom 2)
Event Category: Maker/DIY
Bring your 3D Design to reality with a 3D Printer at the Fab Lab. Learn how to use the slicing software, proper settings on the printer and gain access to our 3D printers in the Fab Lab.
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In-Person: Sewing - Fitted Skirt (4-Part)
Intermediate Level
Registration Required
Monday
August
29
12:30​pm
Orlando Public Library
(Sewing Studio)
Event Categories: Maker/DIY; Life Skills
Are ready to learn some more garment sewing skills? Create a semi-fitted straight skirt with a zipper back closure. We will teach you sewing techniques for finished seams, darts and closures.
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