Sew It Seams: Introduction to Machine Sewing Session 1

Sat · Oct 24·10:30 AM – 12 PM·Oxon Hill

Machine sewing basics taught at Oxon Hill, with four public machines available and participants encouraged to bring their own, ages 5 and up.

Sat · Oct 31·10:30 AM – 12 PM·Oxon Hill

Machine sewing basics taught at Oxon Hill, with four public machines available and participants encouraged to bring their own, ages 5 and up.

Sat · Nov 7·12 PM – 1:30 PM·Oxon Hill

Lesson at Oxon Hill teaches threading, bobbin winding, installation and straight, curved, pivot stitching, includes a Sewing Lab tour, requiring to bring own machine, ages 5 and up.

Sat · Nov 21·10:30 AM – 1:30 PM·Oxon Hill

Community members gather at Oxon Hill to sew seat cushions, bags, purses, and quilts using lab machines and personal equipment, for ages 5 and up.

Sat · Nov 21·12 PM – 7 PM·100 American Way, National Harbor, Maryland 20745 · Oxon Hill

National Harbor Christmas Market and Holiday Craft Show Series — seasonal market and craft show at 100 American Way, National Harbor, Maryland.

Sat · Nov 21·12 PM – 1:30 PM·Oxon Hill

Learn straight‑seam stitching, complete seam exercises, and begin Project 1: The Drawstring Backpack at Oxon Hill—bring own machine; only four branch machines available, ages 5 and up.

Sun · Nov 22·Meet ranger by the picnic area in the main parking lot · Oxon Hill

Drop-in black walnut ink making and outdoor painting with a ranger at the picnic area in Oxon Hill’s main parking lot.

Tue · Nov 24·5:30 PM – 7:30 PM·Oxon Hill

Hands‑on crocheting workshop at Oxon Hill lets beginners and seasoned stitchers explore techniques and create projects, for ages 5 and up.

Sat · Nov 21·11:30 AM – 1:30 PM·Portrait Gallery, Education Center, E151 · Washington

Free drop-in art program at the Portrait Gallery’s Education Center explores rotating mediums and occasional guest‑artist workshops, for all ages.

Fri · Oct 23·1 PM – 2 PM·Accokeek

Stories, music, and activities for ages 0‑3, including early‑intervention students, offered at Accokeek on a first‑come, first‑served basis.

Fri · Oct 23·2 PM – 5:30 PM·Bowie, Auditorium

Video games, crafts, and other fun activities after school at Bowie Auditorium, for ages 13–18.

Fri · Oct 23·3:30 PM – 5 PM·Bowie

Sew it Seams: Learn the Basics (Bowie) — Teens learn sewing machine basics with all materials provided, no experience required, ages 13–18.