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Beginner Sewing Level 1: Make a Thread Catcher (Class 1)

4:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
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Payment
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 16 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Sewing
Registration Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Description:

Get acquainted with the sewing machine and basic tools of the trade. Learn about various fabric stabilizers and how to sew various stitches, including sewing in a straight line.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Open Sewing Studio (Bring Your Own Sewing Machine)

10:00am - 2:00pm
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Registration
Location: Exploration Commons
Age Group:
Teens ( 16 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Sewing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Open Sewing Studio is an opportunity to enjoy freestyle sewing with other sewists. Come in and work on your holiday sewing projects in the company of others.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Open Sewing Studio (Reserve a Sewing Machine)

10:00am - 2:00pm
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Registration
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 16 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Sewing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Description:

Open Sewing Studio is an opportunity to enjoy freestyle sewing with other sewists. Come in and work on your sewing projects in the company of others.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Stitch and Zip: Hemingway Pouch

10:30am - 12:30pm
Teens, 14 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
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Payment
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 14 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Sewing
Registration Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Learn how to create a Hemingway Pouch, a zippered pouch with a unique diagonal zipper. Participants will learn how to create a quilted panel and transform it into a zippered pouch. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beginner Sewing Level 1: Make a Canvas Tote (Class 2)

4:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Registration
Payment
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 16 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Sewing
Registration Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Get further acquainted with the sewing machine and basic tools of the trade. Learn how to work with different-weight fabrics and sew a boxed corner.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beginner Sewing Level 3: Garment Sewing, Set-In Sleeves

9:30am - 12:30pm
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Registration
Payment
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 16 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Sewing
Registration Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Description:

Properly fitting and sewing in sleeves is a challenge for beginning sewists. Learn the necessary steps to sew set-in sleeves without puckers. You will practice these skills by inserting sleeves into a 1/2-scale woven bodice sample.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beginner Sewing Level 3: Garment Sewing, Introduction to Jacket Collars and Lapels

9:30am - 12:30pm
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Registration
Payment
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 16 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Sewing
Registration Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Description:

Learn about the three main types of lapels and how to sew the most common type, a notched lapel. You will practice these skills by inserting sleeves into a 1/2-scale woven bodice sample. The lapel is the collar of a coat or jacket. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beginner Sewing Level 1: Sew a Small Zipper Bag (Class 3)

4:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Registration
Payment
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 16 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Sewing
Registration Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Description:

Get acquainted with the sewing machine and basic tools of the trade. Expand your sewing skills by adding a zipper to a small storage bag. You'll insert a zipper into a small cotton bag with lining and learn hand-sewing techniques.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Sewing: Serger Basics

5:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Registration
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 16 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Sewing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Description:

In this class, you will learn about the sewing, cutting, proper threading, and operating basics of the versatile serger/overlock sewing machine.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Payment
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 16 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Sewing
Registration Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Description:

Learn to sew a sample version of the trouser fly and the difference between a fitted waistband and a straight waistband before completing a pair of trousers. 

Class Prerequisites and Required Skills

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beginner Sewing Level 2: Intro to Garment Construction

4:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Registration
Payment
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 16 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Sewing
Registration Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Description:

This series of sewing classes introduces new or less experienced sewists to beginner sewing information, resources, and hands-on experience.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Open Sewing Studio (Bring Your Own Sewing Machine)

10:00am - 2:00pm
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Registration
Location: Exploration Commons
Age Group:
Teens ( 16 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Sewing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Description:

Open Sewing Studio is an opportunity to enjoy freestyle sewing with other sewists. Come in and work on your sewing projects in the company of others.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Open Sewing Studio (Reserve a Sewing Machine)

10:00am - 2:00pm
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Registration
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 16 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Sewing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Description:

Open Sewing Studio is an opportunity to enjoy freestyle sewing with other sewists. Come in and work on your sewing projects in the company of others.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intro to Basic Sewing Skills (Skill Level 0)

10:00am - 12:00pm
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Registration
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 16 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Sewing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Description:

Learn the basics to feel comfortable using a sewing machine. This introductory-level class includes the EC sewing machine certification necessary for many other classes and/or independent sewing machine use in the makerspace.

Easter weekend

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beginner Sewing Level 2: Intro to Garment Construction

4:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Registration
Payment
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 16 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Sewing
Registration Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Description:

This series of sewing classes introduces new or less experienced sewists to beginner sewing information, resources, and hands-on experience.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beginner Sewing Level 2: Intro to Garment Construction

4:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Registration
Payment
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 16 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Sewing
Registration Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Description:

This series of sewing classes introduces new or less experienced sewists to beginner sewing information, resources, and hands-on experience.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Embroidery Machine: In-the-Hoop Projects

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Registration
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 16 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Sewing, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Description:

Check out the in-the-hoop projects you can do on the Bernina 535 Embroidery Machine. In this demo class, learn how you can use the embroidery machine to make bookmarks, gift tags, greeting cards, zipper bags, stuffed toys, photo frames, and more.

Memorial Day

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters, Offsite
Description:

Closed for the Memorial Day Holiday

Juneteenth

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters

Independence Day

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters

Labor Day

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters, Offsite
Description:

Closed for the Labor Day Holiday

Staff Training

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters

Veteran's Day

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters
Description:

Library closed for Veteran's Day