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Recycled Bedsheet Jewelry

What? Bedsheets?! Yes — they're super-soft, and they come in wonderful colors and prints. Just right for this fun beading project! You'll be able to complete a cute summer necklace and bracelet set during class. Brought to you by Diane Gilleland of DIY Alert. For adults.

Tuesday, May 12, 6:30–8 p.m.

Saturday, June 20, 2–4 p.m.

Recycled Wool Sweater Jewelry

wool sweater jewelry

Cut up scraps of recycled sweaters and turn the colorful wool into earrings, bracelets or necklaces. You'll learn basic jewelry-making skills, as well as some basic embroidery, and how to felt sweaters so you can make more at home. Make one elaborate piece or a whole matching set! Instruction by Lee Meredith of leethal.net. For teens.

Wednesday, May 20, 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Monday, June 22, 3–5 p.m.

Recycled Magazine Picture Frames

magazine picture frames

If you have stacks of old magazines lying around, find out how to turn them into the raw material for a gorgeous picture frame. You can make it colorful or neutral, depending on which magazine pages you select! Brought to you by Diane Gilleland of DIY Alert. For adults.

Saturday, June 6, 3:30–5:30 p.m.

Recycled Wool Cup Cozies

coffee cup with wool cozy

Turn old sweater pieces into a sleeve for disposable paper coffee cups and a cozy for mugs. Both cute and practical, the cozies will keep your hot drinks hot and keep your hands from burning, while looking much better than throw-away cardboard sleeves. You'll use some basic hand-sewing and embroidery to put together and decorate the sleeves, and can even add appliqué decorations if you want. Instruction by Lee Meredith of leethal.net. For adults.

Sunday, June 7, 2–4 p.m.