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  • Sheep Shearing Day

    Peter Wentz Farmstead 2030 Shearer Road, Lansdale, PA, United States

    Saturday, April 26 from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm Sheep Shearing Day Experience springtime on a colonial farm! Watch our farmers shear our sheep to get them ready for the warm weather. Then, follow the “wool to wardrobe” process as our living historians demonstrate spinning, weaving, and other textile crafts. Hear about all the various activities that went into running an 18th century farm as you tour the historic house. Check out the sights and smells of an open-hearth cooking demonstration in the Summer Kitchen. Stop by our demonstrators’ stalls to learn about important crafts like woodworking, sewing, candle-dipping, and

    Free

  • ☕✨ Cups & Coasters: Design, Make & Sublimate

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    Utility Works - Art Studios & Maker Space 32 East Baltimore Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

    ☕✨ Cups & Coasters: Design, Make & Sublimate 📅 February 28th | 🕓 1pm - 2pm 📍 Utility Works MakerSpace Create the perfect pair! In this hands-on makerspace workshop, you’ll design and sublimate your own custom mug, then choose how you want to make a matching coaster using a variety of creative techniques. After personalizing your mug, you’ll select one coaster-making method to explore—sewing, tufting, laser cutting, 3D printing, or sublimation—with guidance from our instructors. Whether you love textiles, digital fabrication, or hands-on crafting, this class lets you try something new and leave with functional, one-of-a-kind pieces. ✨ What to

    $30

  • Intro to Handbag Construction

    The Arts League 4226 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Master the intersection of relaxed silhouettes and functional design by constructing a custom slouch bag. This hands-on session will dive into the pattern making, construction, and finishing of a boutique-quality accessory. This workshop is for intermediate sewists who have basic machine and pattern-making confidence and are ready to dive into accessory construction and professional-grade assembly. Participants will learn how to construct a slouch bag, execute professional assembly, and master finishing techniques including inset linings, facings, and hardware closures. Participants will walk away with a custom, high-fashion slouch bag and the technical expertise to replicate professional accessory designs for their own

    $135

  • Arts and Crafts Supply Swap

    Arts and Crafts Supply Swap
    (Philadelphia, PA) Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Do you have gently used or new art and craft supplies that are collecting dust? Are there things you bought for projects you're never going to get to or lost interest in? Do you want to try a new hobby but need inspiration and means? Let's share materials that are in good condition! The Art Department and Special Collections invite you to come by the library with supplies that you no longer want or need and pick up something else in exchange. You do not need to bring materials to take something. Join us at Parkway Central in the Heim

    Free