From wearable art to romantic expressions, you'll find lots to love in our crafting classes for adults.

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• Bailey Cove
• Main
• Monrovia
• Gurley
• Murphy
• New Hope
• Russell
• Showers
• Tillman Hill
• Triana

Madison

Crochet Classes

Learn how to crochet at the Madison Public Library this spring.. This beginner crochet class will meet in the Reading Room from 5:30-7:30 on 3 nights:

March 28: Back to Basics: Learn to crochet a variety of stitches (basic chain, single crochet, half-double crochet, etc.). Participants will need to bring a ball of yarn (preferably Red Heart, Caron Simply Soft Yarn, or I Love This Yarn!), a crochet hook, and stitch markers. Please try to bring yarn that is not multi-colored, white, or black because these are harder to use when learning.

April 11: Continue with the stitches you learned in the first class and learn to make a potholder! You will also learn how to change colors on your project.

April 25: Learn to work in the round! We will learn how to read a picture pattern and make a set of coasters. Participants need to bring 1-2 skeins of either Peachnes 'n Cream or Suger 'n Cream yarn and a crochet hook. If we have enough time, we will learn how to make soap on a rope!

Space is limited, so reservations are required. This class is free and open to ages 18+.

For additional information or questions, call Rachel at 256-461-0046 or email rhooper [at] hmcpl [dot] org.

Sign up here! 

Sherlock Cup Craft

Design and make your own Sherlock-themed tea cup and saucer at the Madison Public Library on Monday, April 15, from 6-7:30 p.m. We will use Sharpie markers to create designs. Stencils, suggested quotes, cups, and saucers will be provided. Take your masterpiece home and bake it to make it last as long as Sherlock Holmes’ legacy!

This class is free and open to ages 18+. Reservations are required.

For additional information, call Rachel at 256-461-0046 or email rhooper [at] hmcpl [dot] org.

Sign up here!

Sherlock 3-Piece Painting

Design and make your own Sherlock-inspired art at the Madison Public Library on Saturday, April 20, at 10:00 a.m. Three 4x4 canvas panels will be provided for you to paint and take home to display.

This class is free and open to ages 18+.  Reservations are required.

Questions?  Call Rachel at 256-4661-0046 or email rhooper [at] hmcpl [dot] org.

Sign up here! 

Weave a Melon/Egg Basket

Learn to weave a Melon/Egg Basket at the Madison Public Library on Friday, April 26, from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. During the class you will learn how to handle reed, make a God's eye, shape a ribbed basket, and make an 8-inch basket. Both dyed reed and seagrass will be available for decorating your basket.

If you've already made a melon basket, you can learn how to add shaping to make a "fanny" basket.

No basket-making experience is required. Basket-making is wet work, so wear old clothes and bring a towel. The teacher will bring all of the tools and supplies you'll need to use during the workshop.

The supply fee is $14 and the class is open to ages 14+. Reservations are required. Please bring a sack lunch.

Questions? Call 256-461-0046.

Sign up here! 

Triangle Loom Weaving

Learn how to weave on a triangle frame loom at the Madison Public Library on Friday, May 17, from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. During the workshop you will learn to weave with continuous thread, and how to finished and join the triangles. We will use a 36" loom to make a child's shawl or an adult scarf. We will have a fashion show of scarves, shawls, ruanas, and ponchos to give you ideas. You'll learn how to make your own triangle looms in various sizes. No weaving experience is necessary.

For those who want a shorter workshop, spend 3 hours and use a 21" loom to make a neckerchief. If you already know how to weave on a triangle look with continous thread, we will have other options for you.

The supply fee for this workshop is $6 and is open to ages 14+. The teacher will provide all of the tools and supplies you'll need during the workshop. Please bring a sack lunch.  Reservations are required.

Questions? Call 256-461-0046.

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Weave a Purse/Tote Basket

Learn to weave a purse or tote basket at the Madison Public Library on Friday, June 28, from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Crystal Kitchens will teach you how to handle reed, how to start a basket with flat reed, fill in the bottom, and shape the basket. Dyed reed will be available for decorating. The finished product should be approximately 4.5" x 9" x 8".

The supply fee for this class is $14, and it is open to ages 14+. No basket-making experience is needed. Basket-making is wet work, so wear old clothes and bring a towel. The teacher will bring all the tools and other supplies you'll need during the workshop. Reservations are required. Please bring a sack lunch.

Questions? Call 256-461-0046.

Sign up here!

Bailey Cove

Creativity Night @ Bailey Cove Library: Origami!

The class size is limited to 16. Please sign up at the front desk at  Bailey Cove Library,  or call 256-881-0257 to be added to the class!

Main

How to Do Things: Redwork Embroidery

Main Library Second Floor Events Room.

Tuesday May 14, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Maximum number of students (age 14+):  10.

Crystal Kitchens of Huntsville Fiber Guild shows a few simple embroidery stitches and stitch a design on a white fabric square.  You will learn how to transfer patterns.  Bring red embroidery floss and an embroidery needle.  Bring a thimble if you need one.  No sewing/embroidery experience is required.

Crystal will bring all other other supplies for use in class.

To register, contact Sophie Young at 256-532-2362.

How to Do Things: Leaf Pounding

Main Library Second Floor Events Room.

Tuesday June 11, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Maximum number of students (age 14+):  12.

Crystal Kitchens of Huntsville Fiber Guild teaches how to transfer the imprint of leaves onto 100% cotton fabric.  In class, we’ll transfer the natural dyes of leaves to fabric.  At home, you’ll be able to set the dyes with a natural chemical action.  Bring a medium size flat-head hammer, a wooden cutting board, 2-inch wide masking tape (not painter’s tape), an old (well worn) bath towel, and freshly picked green leaves.  Crystal will bring all other tools and supplies for use in class.

To register, contact Sophie Young at 256-532-2362.

How to Do Things: Sprang

Main Library Second Floor Events Room.

Tuesday July 9, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Maximum number of students (age 14+):  8.

Crystal Kitchens of Huntsville Fiber Guild teaches this ancient method of constructing a fabric with natural elasticity.  We’ll make a small drawstring bag in class.  The fabric appears similar to netting.  Sprang is closely related to braiding, and is done with threads stretched on a frame.  The fabric builds from both ends toward the middle.  Bring an all wire coat hanger to make the frame, and size 10 crochet cotton.  No weaving experience is required.

Crystal will bring all other tools and supplies for use in class.

To register, contact Sophie Young at 256-532-2362.

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