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Fiber Arts Open Studio

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2026-10-25 14:00:00 2026-10-25 16:30:00 America/New_York Fiber Arts Open Studio Bring your unfinished sewing or fiber arts projects to the Horizon West Branch Library. Sewing machines and tools are here for you. Participants must bring their own materials. Registration required. Horizon West Branch - Horizon West - Training Room 2

Sunday, October 25
2:00pm - 4:30pm

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Horizon West Branch

Horizon West - Training Room 2

Bring your unfinished sewing or fiber arts projects to the Horizon West Branch Library. Sewing machines and tools are here for you. Participants must bring their own materials. Registration required.

Come to the Horizon West Branch Library Sewing Studio and bring your sewing or unfinished fiber arts projects.  Participants must bring all of the fabric, patterns, thread and notions (e.g. interfacing, zippers, etc.), yarn, etc. needed for the project. 

What Do We Have? Singer Sewing Machines, cutting mats and rulers, hand sewing needles, threaders, crochet hooks, irons and ironing boards.

  • Prerequisites to use a sewing machine:
    • Sewing: Introduction to the Sewing Machine
      OR
    • Participants must be able to wind a bobbin, thread a sewing machine, sew straight seams, read simple patterns and cut fabric with minimal assistance.

      Note: Machine sewing skills are necessary to be successful in Open Lab. New to sewing? Check out Introduction to the Sewing Machine.

Age requirements: Adults; for anyone from age 15-17, guardian must sign waiver and accompany the child.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Maker/DIY | Life Skills |

TAGS: | tec101 | sewing | fiberarts | crochet |

Horizon West Branch
Phone: 407-835-7323
Hours
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Mon, Oct 19 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Oct 20 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Oct 21 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Oct 22 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Oct 23 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 24 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Oct 25 1:00PM to 6:00PM
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About the branch

The Horizon West Branch is located at 4657 Hamlin Groves Trail, adjacent to the Orange County Regional Park, the branch is perfectly positioned to serve the growing Hamlin Villages and the greater Horizon West community.

Opened on October 10, 2026, the 20,000 square-foot Horizon West Branch is one of the largest libraries in the Orange County Library System.

Upcoming events

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Introduction to 3D Design
Tue, Oct 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Horizon West - Training Room 1
Create and build models using Tinkercad, a free 3D Design application. Explore the process for exporting a compatible model for 3D printing.
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Adult Chess
Tue, Oct 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Horizon West - Meeting Room 3
Join us for chess games, puzzles, and news. Players of all experience levels are welcome. Chess sets are available for play, or bring your own.
Preschool Tales - Presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe
Wed, Oct 21, 10:15am - 10:40am
Horizon West - Meeting Room 2,Horizon West - Meeting Room 3
Through picture books, songs, and stories, preschoolers (ages 3–5) build early literacy skills and prepare for reading and writing by talking, singing, reading, and playing.
Introductory English Course
Wed, Oct 21, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Horizon West - Meeting Room 1
This course is designed for students who have very little English experience. Start from the beginning with basic vocabulary. Recommended for those 18 years and older.
Toddler Tales - Presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe
Wed, Oct 21, 10:45am - 11:10am
Horizon West - Meeting Room 2,Horizon West - Meeting Room 3
Through movement, storytelling, and songs, toddlers (ages 18–36 months) build early literacy, listening, and verbal skills while developing motor coordination and discovering the joy of books.
Baby Tales - Presented by OCLS’ Professional Storytelling Troupe
Wed, Oct 21, 11:15am - 11:30am
Horizon West - Meeting Room 2,Horizon West - Meeting Room 3
Featuring rhythm, rhymes, and repetition, this lap-time program supports early literacy, motor skills, language development, and a love of books for babies (ages 0–18 months).
Baby Play & Connect
Wed, Oct 21, 11:35am - 12:05pm
Horizon West - Meeting Room 2,Horizon West - Meeting Room 3
Connect with other caregivers while your babies wiggle, giggle, and explore early play together. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.
Basic English 2
Wed, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Horizon West - Meeting Room 2
This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar. Recommended for those 18 years and older.
Macramé Level 1 - Beginner Level
Wed, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Horizon West - Training Room 2
Learn macramé today! Start with a few simple knots to make a cute feather bookmark. Recommended for Adults. Registration Required.
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English Conversation Hour
Wed, Oct 21, 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Horizon West - Meeting Room 2
A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those 18 years and older.
Sewing - Introduction to the Sewing Machine
Thu, Oct 22, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Horizon West - Training Room 2
Ever wanted to make your own clothes, decor, costumes or accessories? Join us in this basic sewing class and learn about safety, basic sewing machine skills and stitching seams. Registration Required
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Baby Storytime: Peek-a-Boo
Thu, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Horizon West - Meeting Room 3
Build baby’s first literacy skills with songs, rhymes and stories. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.
Build & Perfect Your Resume - Job Seekers Series
Fri, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Horizon West - Training Room 1
Transform your unique talents and experiences into a career-launching masterpiece! Learn how to craft a resume. Ages 18 & up. Registration required.
Search & Apply for Jobs - Job Seekers Series
Fri, Oct 23, 11:45am - 12:45pm
Horizon West - Training Room 1
Learn about best practices for finding and applying for jobs in today’s job market. Ages 18 & up. Registration required.
Escape Room Junior: Monster Library Mystery
Fri, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Horizon West - Meeting Room 3
Hunt for clues, crack puzzles, and join forces to figure out the mystery. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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Macramé - Pumpkin Wrap - Beginner Level
Sat, Oct 24, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Horizon West - Training Room 2
Decorate your pumpkin with crafting instead of carving! Use the lark's head and square knots to make a fun pumpkin wrap. Recommended for Adults. Registration Required.
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Adult Art Expressions
Sat, Oct 24, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Horizon West - Meeting Room 1,Horizon West - Meeting Room 2
Explore your artistic side in this guided visual art class. Recommended for ages 18 and up. Registration required.
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Family Fiber Arts: Paper Pumpkins
Sat, Oct 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Horizon West - Training Room 2
Fall into Fiber Arts with this simple decorative craft. Recommended for families of all ages. Registration required as space is limited.
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Adult Game Time
Sat, Oct 24, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Horizon West - Meeting Room 3
Get your game on! Spend a fun afternoon playing games and meeting new friends. From party games to strategic, on a team or on your own, enjoy seeing how the dice roll. Recommended for ages 18 and up.
Family Fun: Design a Haunted House
Sun, Oct 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Horizon West - Meeting Room 1,Horizon West - Meeting Room 2
Work together to design and build your own haunted house full of spooky details and silly fun! Recommended for families. Registration required.
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Fiber Arts Open Studio - Sewing-Crochet-Macramé-Embroidery
Sun, Oct 25, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Horizon West - Training Room 2
Bring your unfinished sewing or fiber arts projects to the Horizon West Branch Library. Sewing machines and tools are here for you. Participants must bring their own materials. Registration required.
This event is full
Microsoft Word Level 1 - Creating Documents
Mon, Oct 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Horizon West - Training Room 1
Create polished documents in Microsoft Word. Navigate the user interface and apply basic word processing techniques to create a formatted letter. Learn important actions like copy, cut, and paste.
Introductory English Course
Mon, Oct 26, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Horizon West - Meeting Room 2
This course is designed for students who have very little English experience. Start from the beginning with basic vocabulary. Recommended for those 18 years and older.
Microsoft Word Level 2 - Proofing, Templates & Pictures
Mon, Oct 26, 11:45am - 12:45pm
Horizon West - Training Room 1
Explore Microsoft Word's proofing features like the spelling and grammar check. Use and modify Word templates with ease. Enhance your document by inserting and formatting pictures.
Basic English 1
Mon, Oct 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Horizon West - Meeting Room 2
This class is designed for students with a beginner level knowledge of English. Practice basic vocabulary and grammar. Recommended for those 18 years and older.
Masterpiece Junior: Chalk Art
Mon, Oct 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Horizon West - Meeting Room 1
Discover the world of art! Together, we'll learn something new, get inspired, and create a masterpiece. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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English Conversation Hour
Mon, Oct 26, 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Horizon West - Meeting Room 2
A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those 18 years and older.
Preschool Artists: Build a Monster
Tue, Oct 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Horizon West - Meeting Room 1,Horizon West - Meeting Room 2
Let your imagination and little hands run wild with colors and textures to create a masterpiece inspired by artists throughout history! Recommended for ages 3–5. Registration required.
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Microsoft Word Level 3 - Enhancing & Finalizing Documents
Tue, Oct 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Horizon West - Training Room 1
Enhance your document by adding elements like shapes, SmartArt, headers, and more. Secure your document with password protection. Work with distribution options like printing and sharing.
Microsoft Word Level 4 - Mail Merge
Tue, Oct 27, 11:45am - 12:45pm
Horizon West - Training Room 1
Contact your mailing list with ease. Use the Mail Merge wizard to create personalized letters and emails.
Tai Chi Chuan
Tue, Oct 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Horizon West - Meeting Room 3
Join us for light exercises from the traditions of Tai Chi Chuan. Get rooted in a system of coordinated body-posture, movement, breathing, and meditation.
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