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Crafts for Adults
Book Purses
Give old, unwanted books new life as cute handbags with artist and author Diane Gilleland.
- Sunday, November 1, 1–3 p.m.
- Central Library, U.S. Bank Room
- Registration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503.988.5234.
Beaded Icicle Ornaments
Create beautiful, easy-to-make icicle ornaments from beads and wire with artist Teresa Sullivan.
- Tuesday, November 10, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
- Holgate Library
- Registration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503.988.5234.
- For teens too!
Winter Diorama
Transform a small box into a lovely winter scene with all kinds of crafty doodads. Taught by local artist and author Diane Gilleland.
- Tuesday, November 10, 6–8 p.m.
- Sellwood-Moreland Library
- Registration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503.988.5234.
- Saturday, December 5, 3:30–5:30 p.m.
- Fairview-Columbia Library
- Registration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503.988.5234.
- For teens too!
- Monday, December 7, 6–8 p.m.
- Midland Library
- Registration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503.988.5234.
- For teens too!
- Sunday, December 13, 1:30–3:30 p.m.
- Gregory Heights Library
- Registration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503.988.5234.
- For teens too!
Handwoven Greeting Cards
Join artist and author Diane Gilleland to create a simple little loom on the front of a greeting card, and then weave it with all kinds of yarns.
- Wednesday, November 11, 6:30–8 p.m.
- Northwest Library
- Registration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503.988.5234.
Mirrored Mexican Tin Decorations
This easy embossing project makes beautiful, shiny decorations. And they're made from a surprising material — foil bakeware! With artist and author Diane Gilleland.
- Tuesday, December 8, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
- Holgate Library
- Registration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503.988.5234.
- For teens too!
