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Yarnfiti Community Art Project

Enchanted Forest
2024-04-29 15:00:00 2024-04-29 16:30:00 America/New_York Yarnfiti Community Art Project Fiber artists, share in the magic of making as we create an enchanted forest of handcrafted art. Join in on the fun and create a flower or anything related to our theme. Alafaya Branch - Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Monday, April 29
3:00pm - 4:30pm

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Alafaya Branch

Alafaya - Meeting Room 1

Fiber artists, share in the magic of making as we create an enchanted forest of handcrafted art. Join in on the fun and create a flower or anything related to our theme.

Yarnfiti is an annual community-created art installation. This year, in addition to knitting and crochet, contributors are invited to submit projects from a variety of crafts including, sewing, embroidery, weaving and more!  Classes and meetups will be available to help collaborate on pieces from suggested patterns. Contributors are also encouraged to submit creations of their own design. Bring your own supplies to either donate your creation or keep it for yourself.

New to Fiber Arts?  Want to pick up a new skill?  Check out our Fiber Arts LibGuide!

Class Duration:  1 hour and 1/2 
Age Requirements: 18+
Recommended Prerequisite:  None
Required Skills: Basic knowledge of your own craft
Materials Needed: Bring your own supplies and pattern to work with

    AGE GROUP: | Adults |

    EVENT TYPE: | Maker/DIY | Arts & Crafting |

    TAGS: | yarnfiti | fiberarts | community |

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    Alafaya Branch has a long history of providing library services to the East Orange County community. The branch originally opened in 1965 as the Azalea Park branch, situated on Lake Barton Road. From the 1970s through the 1990s the branch provided library services from shopping center locations. Ground was broken in January 1999 for a new branch, designed to be the prototype branch for future Orange County Library System branches. Opened on February 1, 2000, Alafaya Branch was funded by a Florida Library Construction Grant.

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    Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
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    Microsoft Excel - Pivot Tables
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    Alafaya - Computer Lab
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    Fri, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Alafaya - Computer Lab
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    Fiber Arts Meetup
    Fri, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
    Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
    Connect with other Central Florida fiber artists in person while sharing your creations and ideas! Recommended for ages 18 and up.
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    Family Fun: Summer Chalk Art - Summer at Your Library
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    Basic English 2
    Sat, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
    Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
    This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.
    LEGO® Digital Designs
    Sat, Jul 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Alafaya - Computer Lab
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    Sat, Jul 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
    Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
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    Sat, Jul 18, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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    Use Unity's LEGO® Microgame builder to make characters, design landscapes, and add obstacles to your own LEGO® game. Recommended for ages 13-18. Registration required.
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    Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
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    Code with Lightbot
    Sun, Jul 19, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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    Polynesian Dance Class - Summer at Your Library
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    Sun, Jul 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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    Construct, play and improve carnival games with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essentials. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required. 
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    Social Worker @ the Library - By Appointment Only
    Mon, Jul 20, 10:00am - 5:00pm
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    Mad Science: Science of Superheroes - Summer at Your Library
    Mon, Jul 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
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    Mon, Jul 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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    Mon, Jul 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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    Mon, Jul 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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    Mon, Jul 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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    Tue, Jul 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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    Preschool Stories & Stretches: Summer Stretches - Summer at Your Library
    Wed, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
    Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
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    Alafaya - Computer Lab
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    DIY Cross Stitch Library Bag - Summer at Your Library
    Wed, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
    Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
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    Digital Sculpting
    Wed, Jul 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
    Alafaya - Computer Lab
    Create detailed sculptures in a digital environment. Learn to use ZbrushCoreMini and the intuitive brushes and tools to create amazing artwork. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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    Intro to Oil Pastels
    Wed, Jul 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
    Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
    Come learn how to use oil pastels in this guided lesson. Bring appropriate attire for messy art. Recommended ages 18 and up.
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    Microsoft Excel Level 4 - More Functions & Visual Tools
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    Alafaya - Computer Lab
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    Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
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    Connect with other caregivers while your babies wiggle, giggle, and explore early play together. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.
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    Alafaya - Computer Lab
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    Fri, Jul 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
    Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
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    World Design using Roblox
    Fri, Jul 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Alafaya - Computer Lab
    Create a world for your Roblox games. Learn to use pre-designed and custom elements to build your world from scratch with Roblox Studio. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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