Even though we are not on the ocean, we can still make ocean-themed crafts, including beautiful Peruvian wave bracelets, woven from embroidery floss. Bring your creativity and attention to detail, as we create this traditional wearable art. For ages 10 - 15. Registration required.
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Hands‑on woodshop class at Nova Labs lets participants select wood and shape chopsticks using a table saw, bandsaw and hand plane.
Hands‑on pyrography workshop at Nova Labs where participants learn wood‑burning techniques to etch holiday patterns, custom text, or Kanji onto wooden spoons, then seal them for home.
FRESHFARM Farmers Market (Mosaic District) — a market offering local produce and goods.
One-on-one tech assistance with volunteers at City of Fairfax Regional Library, troubleshooting email, documents, internet, photos, apps, and devices, ages 18 and up.
Hands‑on leatherworking workshop at Nova Labs teaches tooling, stamping, pattern layout, stitching, edge finishing, dyeing, and hardware installation to craft a versatile pocket‑knife sheath, ages 17+.
Reading, storytelling, or picture description with a trained therapy dog at Fairfax County Public Library, for ages 5–10.
One-on-one English conversation with a library volunteer at Centreville Regional Library; basic English required, registration required, students limited to one session weekly, ages 18+.
In-person English class for beginners and intermediate learners at Reston Regional Library’s ELL and Citizenship Center improves basic English skills, ages 18 and up.
Hands‑on leatherworking workshop at Nova Labs where participants craft a belt‑mounted wand holster, learn cutting, stamping, dyeing, rivet setting, and receive a 3D‑printed wand, ages 17 and up.
Barnes & Noble Saturday Storytime — Storytime at the Mosaic District location in Fairfax.
Jeannie leads a relaxed hour of advanced English conversation in a small online group; registration required, link emailed to registrants, for ages 18 and up.
Beginner English conversation group with native speaker, small‑group activities for new or shy speakers, Oakton Library conference room, walk‑in only, ages 18 and up.
