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Crafting Connections

Colorful Beaded Suncatchers
2025-12-13 14:00:00 2025-12-13 15:30:00 America/New_York Crafting Connections Crafting is better together! Bring some color to the winter at this beading extravaganza. Create a vibrant suncatcher using colorful beads and simple jewelry-making techniques. Main Library - Community Learning Center - Classroom B

Saturday, December 13
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-12-13 14:00:00 2025-12-13 15:30:00 America/New_York Crafting Connections Crafting is better together! Bring some color to the winter at this beading extravaganza. Create a vibrant suncatcher using colorful beads and simple jewelry-making techniques. Main Library - Community Learning Center - Classroom B

Crafting is better together! Bring some color to the winter at this beading extravaganza. Create a vibrant suncatcher using colorful beads and simple jewelry-making techniques.

Whether you hang it in your window, use it as seasonal decor, or gift it to a friend, this handmade piece is sure to brighten the season! 

All materials are provided. This program is open to all adults, no experience necessary. 

This craft requires moderate hand mobility.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Crafts & Hobbies |

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