Join in the friendly company of fellow crafters at the Watertown Stitch Lounge! Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, or handheld sewing project to work on. The Watertown Stitch Lounge meets monthly on the second Monday of the month from 7:00 - 8:30PM. Drop by or stay the whole time! No registration required.
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Intro to Painting Gr. 3-5 Learn the fundamentals of painting and have fun creating your own works of art. Participants will learn about line, color, texture, contour, and more as they work with various types of paint and surfaces to paint on. Mondays, 4:00–5:15 PM October 19-December 7 $265 During the checkout process,…
Do you have damaged clothing that you can't bear to throw out? Join us to learn some basic hand-sewing techniques for small clothing repairs, including replacing buttons, patching holes, and repairing damaged hems - no sewing machine required. For adults and teenagers 16+ with beginner sewing experience. This class req…
Make a stained glass suncatcher with a soldering iron and copper foil, just in time to help brighten things up as the days get shorter. All materials and tools are supplied - no soldering experience required. For adults 18+ only. Note: the solder used in this class contains a small amount of lead. PPE and instruction o…
Grab n Go Crafts, Stop by the Parlin and Shute children’s rooms every Monday for a Grab and Go craft. A self directed arts and crafts program for children ages 3-8. Crafts can be taken home or crafted with a friend or caregiver at our children’s tables. No registration required, while supplies last.
5th and 6th graders are invited to join us for a tween open house. We will learn about the BeTWEEN collection and programs, do a fun craft, and eat pizza! For kids in Grades 5 and 6. Parents and caregivers of participating kids are welcome to attend. While younger siblings are welcome at programs, parents or caregivers…
This is the required training to use the Hatch laser cutter. Patrons will learn the basics of setting up a job, safety considerations, acceptable materials, and some troubleshooting. This is the first step in becoming an independent user of the machine. This workshop does not cover project design and does not allow tim…
This class is held at Belmont Watertown United Methodist Church at 80 Mt. Auburn St. Watertown, MA and is not taking new students without registration first. Please contact Project Literacy at 617-924-8797 or email the Director of Project Literacy, Janet Saied at jsaied@watertown-ma.gov if you are interested in joining…
Write 1000 words or less about ROOT. Open to teens entering GRADES 6-12. Submissions are due on or before Wednesday, September 30. Prizes for 1st place winner and runner up. 1,000 words or less. All formats and interpretations of ROOT are welcome and encouraged! All essays must be composed by you, AI-generated work wil…
Painted Paper Collage Workshop Instructor: Cat Bennett In this workshop, we’ll learn to paint papers and explore color then make a painted paper collage of plants or still life objects. We’ll also explore using textured painting and how and when to add drawn elements to our collages. *All supplies are provided. Sunday,…
Illuminate the Winter: Lantern-Making Workshops with Fritz Smith Instructor: Fritz Smith *This year’s theme is “Starry Night,” a reflection on how we can bring brightness, hope, and connection to even the coldest, darkest days. Create, connect, and shine with us. As the days grow shorter and the nights longer, join us…
This class is not taking new students without registration. Please contact Project Literacy at 617-924-8797 or email the Director of Project Literacy, Janet Saied at jsaied@watertown-ma.org if you are interested in joining English classes. The Watertown Free Public Library does not discriminate and does not share your…
