New Craft Classes at the Central Library

New classes for 2013-2014 at the Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County. See the listings below. All classes are on Saturdays at the Central Library, 115 South Avenue, Rochester, NY 14604 585-428-8138. We try to keep all of our classes free but sometimes the supplies need an extra fee attached. So, all classes are free unless there is a fee noted with the class description.

January 2014: Fiber Art Program: Kumihimo Japanese Braid-making

Kumihimo Japanese Braid-making
Saturday, January 14, 2014 1-2:30

Kumihimo, or Japanese Braid-making will be taught by Melissa Manczuk. Kumi himo is Japanese for "gathered threads" and allows for the making of braids on a special Kumihimo disk with bobbins. The disks have 32 notches that create tension allowing the creation of beautiful braids for bracelets and necklaces. You will learn to make a simple keyring braid in the class. All materials will be supplied. Check back for registration as this class will be limited to 10 students.

March 2014: Papermaking

Papermaking with Colleen Crispino

Saturday, March 8, 2014
1-230 at the Central Library

Learn the art of making your own paper with Colleen Crispino. Colleen will teach this class here at the Central Library in the Art Division. Check back for registration as the class will be limited to 10 students.