Intermediate Knitting Program for Adults

Due to popular demand, the Denton Public Library is offering another set of classes for knitters who know the basics and want to work on more advanced techniques.   The classes will be held at the Emily Fowler Central Library from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on all four Thursdays in June (June 6, 13, 20, and 27). 

Joanne Pohlman’s mother taught her how to knit in 1961 and how to crochet in 1967. She has been teaching these skills to friends and family since that time, and started teaching professionally in 1989 – the same year in which she learned to hand-spin her own yarns. Joanne also spent several years as a technical editor for a small hand-knitting magazine and a major yarn company. Currently, Joanne happily designs, knits, crochets, and spins yarn, while writing and self-publishing knitting and crochet patterns from her home in the Denton area.

 

Supplies to bring: 1 16-inch long size 10 US circular needle; 1 16-inch long size 8 US circular needle, an extra circular needle size 8 US or smaller (any length), and 5 ounces of worsted weight cotton (Sugar n’ Cream, Peaches & Creme, Hobby Lobby I Love This Cotton, or similar). Joanne’s pattern for a small tote bag will be supplied.  Please call 349-8752 to register.

 

The program is free, but space is limited, so please call to register by June 4.  To register or for more information, contact the library at 940-349-8752.

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Mother’s Day Craft Time

Make a keepsake that mom will cherish forever.
Special guests:  the Garden Culture Club.

 

 

 

 

For children of all ages.

Friday, May 10th
Emily Fowler Library 4:30 pm

See you then!
Stacey

Emily Fowler StoryTime

 

Wednesday, May 1st @ 11 am

Mother’s Day Storytime and Craft

 Join us for interactive preschool classes that use stories, songs, & puppets to build early literacy skills & prepare children to learn to read. This week will feature special Mother’s Day stories and songs, and then we will make Mother’s Day cards.

For children ages 1-5 & their caregivers.

 

See you at StoryTime!

-Stacey and Grace

 

Crochet 101 for Adults

Want to learn a new craft?  Need to brush up on an old skill?  Want to get a really early start on holiday gifts?  Denton Public Library is offering a series of classes for adults who never learned to crochet or who learned long ago and just need a little help getting started again.  A basic crochet program for adults will be held at the Emily Fowler Central Library from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on March 7, 14, 21, and 28.  Mary Cresson will demonstrate basic stitches and how to read patterns, and attendees can choose project patterns from among a scarf, a draw-string bag, and a teddy bear.  Yarns and hooks will be provided for practice, but feel free to bring supplies from your own “stash” if you have one. 

The program is free, but space is limited, so please call to register by March 5.  To register, or for more information, please call 940-349-8752.

 

 

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Altered Ornament Program for Teens

 

Craft loving teens, join us for a festively fun, creative afternoon, Saturday, December 8, from 2:30 – 4 p.m. at the North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust.

 

Create fabulous Christmas and winter themed decorations and ornaments to be used as gifts or décor.  Enjoy holiday music, make yummy treats to eat and drink plenty of hot chocolate while you craft!

 

This program is for teens ages 12 to 18. 

 

For more information, contact Juli Gonzalez, Public Services Librarian at juli.gonzalez@cityofdenton.com.

 

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Basic Knitting Program for Adults

Due to popular demand, the Denton Public Library is offering more classes for adults who never learned to knit or who learned long ago and have forgotten how to do the basic stitches.  A series of Adult Basic Knitting classes will be held at the Emily Fowler Central Library from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on three Thursdays in November (November 1, 8, and 15). 

 

During the course of the four classes, Joanne Pullman will demonstrate basic stitches and how to read patterns.  Yarns and needles will be provided for practice, but feel free to bring supplies from your own “stash” if you have one. 

 

To register or for more information, contact the library at  940-349-8752.

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Origami Boxes Class

photo courtesy of Dominic's Pics

The Denton Public Library is offering a two-part class for adults who are interested in learning how to make origami boxes designed by Japanese artist Tomoko Fuse.  The classes will be held at the Emily Fowler Central Library from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 3 and May 10. 

 

During the two classes, instructors will show you how to make the top and bottom portions of the boxes, which can be made in a wide variety of sizes.  This is not a beginner’s class, and knowledge of the basic folds is required.  Origami paper will be provided for practice, but feel free to bring supplies from your own “stash” if you have one. 

 

Space is limited, so please call or email to reserve your spot by May 1.

 

To register or for more information, call 940-349-8752.

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Basic Needlepoint

Photo by greenmelinda

Come learn the basics of the fine art of needlepoint from an expert designer and ‘pointer!  Denise DeRusha, who has been selling her hand-painted needlepoint canvases for a number of years, will teach you what you need to know to get started in this decorative and useful craft.  She will teach you twelve basic stitches, combined into a sampler suitable for framing or making into a pillow.  All materials needed for the project will be provided.

 

This 6-week class for adults will meet once a week, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Thursdays January 12, 19, and 26, February 2, 9, and 16.  The class size is limited, so registration is required. 

 

To register or for more information, contact the library at 940-349-8752. 

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Make a Paperback Book Lamp

Fold old (or new) paperback books in various shapes and place them onto a hanging lamp cord.  Demonstration of folding techniques will be followed by, well, lots of folding.  Paperback books, lamp cord, and ceiling hook will be provided.  You may bring your own books if you like, but because of the weight it is recommended that you use paperbacks.

When: Saturday December 17 at 2pm

Please register for this class.  Call 940-349-8762 or email Leslie.Couture@cityofdenton.com .

-Leslie

Information on Tap: Home Brewing at the Emily Fowler Library

 This coming Saturday November 19th the Emily Fowler library, 502 Oakland St, Denton, Tx will host a home brewing program featuring the Ass- Helaf Brew Club starting at 3pm. This event is free and open to the public. Our guests are award-winning recipients at the Bluebonnet Brew-Off and will discuss how to make a good brew. For more information call Chuck at 940-349-8746.

Amber Goodness