Written by: Isabella B. at Woodside Library
As the temperatures slowly start to drop, get cozy crafting with San Mateo County Libraries! Learn a new skill or brush up on your technique with our plethora of crafting programs. We have knitting workshops, crochet clubs, sewing labs and more activities for all skill levels! If those aren’t enough to get you in the fall mood, we will also be hosting a virtual event for perfectly preserving pumpkins. Keep reading to learn more about the activity that’s right for you!
Knitting
Whether you know how to knit or not, check out our knitting events to find one for your skill level! We have knitting workshops with expert instructors to help you learn the basics, as well as informal knitting groups for those who want to gain inspiration from others’ projects.
Check out these titles for more knitting know-how:
The Beginner's Guide to Knitting
Crocheting
Do you love to crochet? Meet others who do too in our crocheting groups! Some groups provide hooks and yarn, while others require you to bring your own project and supplies, so be sure to check the description. You can also check out our Crochet the Day Away blog post for tutorials and book recommendations for both beginners and experienced stitchers.
Get creative with your crochet projects with these recommendations:
The Beginner's Guide to Crochet
40+ Stash-busting Projects to Crochet
Sewing
So, you want to sew? Browse our sewing programs to find beginner sewing workshops, intermediate sewing classes and drop-in open sewing labs where you can use our sewing machines to work on your own projects independently. If you want to keep sewing at home, borrow a sewing machine to bring one home with you for one week! For more inspiration and guidance, explore our Start Sewing at the Library blog post for video tutorials split into beginning, intermediate and advanced projects.
Develop and refine your sewing techniques with these titles:
Professor Pincushion's Beginner Guide to Sewing
Drawing
If you're looking to lean into the arts side of arts and crafts, discover our drawing programs, no experience required! Our introductory drawing courses and programs offer an inclusive and supportive environment so you can learn the basics of drawing while feeling free to make mistakes and explore your creativity. If you want to develop your technique at your own pace, use your library card to browse drawing tutorials on CreativeBug and sort by skill level to find the course that’s right for you.
Browse these books to find your inspiration and become a better artist:
Drawing for the Absolute and Utter Beginner
A Beginner's Guide to Colored Pencil Drawing
Pumpkin-Themed Programs
To fully embrace the fall season, check out our pumpkin-themed programs! For something out of the ordinary, join us for Perfectly Preserved Pumpkin, a virtual talk on Saturday, October 19 at 2:00 PM that will teach you how to safely and deliciously preserve pumpkins!
Craving more? Keep the pumpkin party going with these recommendations:
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