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Fiber Arts Junior: Macramé Keychain

Summer at Your Library
2026-06-03 14:00:00 2026-06-03 15:00:00 America/New_York Fiber Arts Junior: Macramé Keychain Learn the foundation knots needed in macramé projects while creating your very own keychain! Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required. Southwest Branch - Technology Classroom

Wednesday, June 03
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-03 14:00:00 2026-06-03 15:00:00 America/New_York Fiber Arts Junior: Macramé Keychain Learn the foundation knots needed in macramé projects while creating your very own keychain! Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required. Southwest Branch - Technology Classroom

Southwest Branch

Technology Classroom

Learn the foundation knots needed in macramé projects while creating your very own keychain! Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.

Students will: 

  • Define macramé
  • Learn what you can create with macramé
  • Use macramé to create a keychain

Required Skills:  

  • Fine motor control for actions such as writing and handling yarn or fabric 
  • Hand-eye coordination for actions such as stitching or weaving 
  • Basic cutting and threading skills 

*For their safety, children 10 and under must have a caregiver in the Library. You’re welcome to join your child in class if space allows or wait just outside where you can see the classroom door. 

Materials will be provided from a limited selection.

Optional: Students can choose to bring their own cord for color preference, like Loops & Threads cord. It should be cord, not yarn, and the cord should easily unravel at the ends for fringe.

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

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

TAGS: | summer-kids | fiberarts | bb-ages-6-12 |

Southwest Branch
Phone: 407-835-7323
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Fri, May 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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Southwest Branch opened on March 21, 1989 in a beautiful Mediterranean style building designed by Schweizer and Associates Architecture Firm, who also designed the Orlando Public Library. Serving the Dr. Phillips and Metrowest communities, Southwest is near International Drive and the attractions. Southwest is a popular place for local adults, children, students and tourists.

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Fiber Arts Junior: Macramé Keychain - Summer at Your Library
Wed, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Technology Classroom
Learn the foundation knots needed in macramé projects while creating your very own keychain! Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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