DIY/crafts

During this 2-hour workshop, local artisan Ashleigh Hawkins will teach guests the single crochet stitch, the only stitch needed to complete a crochet temperature blanket. This project is perfect for both beginners and experienced crocheters alike, and no prior experience is needed. Each row of your commemorative afghan will capture the daily high temperature using…

From the Big Dipper to the North Star, it is exciting to gaze into the night sky and look for something familiar. But how do you know exactly when and where to look? David Jarkins of the Springfield Astronomical Society teaches students just this using DIY Planispheres. In the event of cloudy or inclement weather,…

Grab your partner, a friend, or someone special and cozy in for an afternoon of Valentine-making. Sip on your favorite latte while creating sweet notes for those you love using pressed flowers and handmade plantable seed paper with flower preservation artist Hannah Klein. Hannah will be present throughout the afternoon to guide you as you…