Third Space and the Bennington Library are partnering up to provide space to explore creativity, learn new skills and socialize with other crafters. Join us for a rotating schedule of free craft skill classes from 9-10am with social craft circle time to follow (10am-noon). Come for either part or both!

Intro to Quilting class (9am-10am)

*Please bring your own sewing machine and know the basics of how to operate it. We will have a couple of machines available to borrow*

This month we will learn how to make a quilted pot holder. Skills we will cover include:
- measuring and cutting
- piecing a quilt top
- quilting (sewing together top, batting and backing)
- finishing edges with binding

Class is followed by social craft circle (10am-noon) where you can bring your own project to work on or continue working on your project from class. This time is unstructured, come and go as you please and meant to be an opportunity for artists and crafters to meet, hang out and share project inspiration. Come for just the class, just the social crafting after or spend the whole morning with us!

The event is for adults. It's free and materials will be provided.

Third Space and the Bennington Library are partnering up to provide space to explore creativity, learn new skills and socialize with other crafters. Join us for a rotating schedule of free craft skill classes from 9-10am with social craft circle time to follow (10am-noon). Come for either part or both!

HOW TO CROSS STITCH CLASS (9am-10am)

This month we will learn how to make a pair of cross stitched earrings with a variety of designs to choose from. Skills we will cover include:

- cross stitching techniques

- finishing edges

- attaching earring findings to create a pair of wearable art

Class is followed by social CRAFT CIRCLE (10am-noon) where you can bring your own project to work on or continue working on your project from class. This time is unstructured, come and go as you please and meant to be an opportunity for artists and crafters to meet, hang out and share project inspiration. Come for just the class, just the social crafting after or spend the whole morning with us!

The event is for adults. It's free and materials will be provided.

Third Space and the Bennington Library are partnering up to provide space to explore creativity, learn new skills and socialize with other crafters. Join us for a rotating schedule of free craft skill classes from 9-10am with social craft circle time to follow (10am-noon). Come for either part or both!

MAY CLASS PROJECT IS TBD (9am-10am)

Class is followed by social CRAFT CIRCLE (10am-noon) where you can bring your own project to work on or continue working on your project from class. This time is unstructured, come and go as you please and meant to be an opportunity for artists and crafters to meet, hang out and share project inspiration. Come for just the class, just the social crafting after or spend the whole morning with us!

The event is for adults. It's free and materials will be provided.

Third Space and the Bennington Library are partnering up to provide space to explore creativity, learn new skills and socialize with other crafters. Join us for a rotating schedule of free craft skill classes from 9-10am with social craft circle time to follow (10am-noon). Come for either part or both!

INTRO TO CROCHET 1 CLASS - Stitching Rows (9am-10am)

This month we will learn how to crochet by making a coaster (or dishcloth). Skills we will cover include:

- single crochet stitches

- turning rows

- finishing

Class is followed by social CRAFT CIRCLE (10am-noon) where you can bring your own project to work on or continue working on your project from class. This time is unstructured, come and go as you please and meant to be an opportunity for artists and crafters to meet, hang out and share project inspiration. Come for just the class, just the social crafting after or spend the whole morning with us!

The event is for adults. It's free and materials will be provided.

Third Space and the Bennington Library are partnering up to provide space to explore creativity, learn new skills and socialize with other crafters. Join us for a rotating schedule of free craft skill classes from 9-10am with social craft circle time to follow (10am-noon). Come for either part or both!

INTRO TO CROCHET 2 CLASS - Amigurumi (9am-10am)
*You do not need to have come to Intro to Crochet 1 to participate!*

This month we will learn how to crochet by making a simple amigurumi animal (options to customize). Skills we will cover include:

- single crochet stitches

- increasing and decreasing stitches to create a 3D object

- stuffing and details

Class is followed by social CRAFT CIRCLE (10am-noon) where you can bring your own project to work on or continue working on your project from class. This time is unstructured, come and go as you please and meant to be an opportunity for artists and crafters to meet, hang out and share project inspiration. Come for just the class, just the social crafting after or spend the whole morning with us!

The event is for adults. It's free and materials will be provided.

Third Space and the Bennington Library are partnering up to provide space to explore creativity, learn new skills and socialize with other crafters. Join us for a rotating schedule of free craft skill classes from 9-10am with social craft circle time to follow (10am-noon). Come for either part or both!

INTRO TO EMBROIDERY (9am-10am)

This month we will practice embroidery stitches and create a wall decoration framed in a hoop. Stitches we will cover include:

- back stitch

- wagon wheel

- lazy daisy stitch

Class is followed by social CRAFT CIRCLE (10am-noon) where you can bring your own project to work on or continue working on your project from class. This time is unstructured, come and go as you please and meant to be an opportunity for artists and crafters to meet, hang out and share project inspiration. Come for just the class, just the social crafting after or spend the whole morning with us!

The event is for adults. It's free and materials will be provided.

Third Space and the Bennington Library are partnering up to provide space to explore creativity, learn new skills and socialize with other crafters. Join us for a rotating schedule of free craft skill classes from 9-10am with social craft circle time to follow (10am-noon). Come for either part or both!

VISIBLE MENDING WORKSHOP (9am-10am)

Learn how to mend clothing using visible mending and sashiko techniques. We'll learn how to patch holes or cover stains using decorating embroidery-style stitching.

* Scraps will be provided for practice, but feel free to bring your own mending project/s to work on during craft circle time. I'll be available to offer guidance and answer questions.

Class is followed by social CRAFT CIRCLE (10am-noon) where you can bring your own project to work on or continue working on your project from class. This time is unstructured, come and go as you please and meant to be an opportunity for artists and crafters to meet, hang out and share project inspiration. Come for just the class, just the social crafting after or spend the whole morning with us!

The event is for adults. It's free and materials will be provided.

Third Space and the Bennington Library are partnering up to provide space to explore creativity, learn new skills and socialize with other crafters. Join us for a rotating schedule of free craft skill classes from 9-10am with social craft circle time to follow (10am-noon). Come for either part or both!

OCTOBER CLASS PROJECT IS TBD (9am-10am)

Class is followed by social CRAFT CIRCLE (10am-noon) where you can bring your own project to work on or continue working on your project from class. This time is unstructured, come and go as you please and meant to be an opportunity for artists and crafters to meet, hang out and share project inspiration. Come for just the class, just the social crafting after or spend the whole morning with us!

The event is for adults. It's free and materials will be provided.

Join us on Saturday, November 14 for a craft supply swap in the Bennington Public Library conference room! Bring in supplies that are in good shape, are at least half full or that you are no longer using. Ideas include, but are not limited to:

- fabric, thread needles and sewing notions
- yarn, crochet hooks, knitting needles
- how-to books and patterns
- fine art supplies (paints, brushes, art pencils, etc.)
- paper crafting items
- jewelry making supplies

IMPORTANT! Please drop off your supplies for the swap before the 14th! Please leave your donations at the front desk November 7-12 during normal library hours. This ensures the swap is fully stocked and organized before the event begins.

We ask that you contributed to the swap before taking anything (it's a swap, after all!), but there's no limits on how much you can take. Just be mindful of other swappers and limit yourself to items and amounts you think you'll really use.

Some other tips:
- come early for the best selection
- bring your own bags
- stay after you swap and craft with us! We will have a space for social crafting at the swap. Or catch us another time, we meet at the library every second Saturday to craft together
- anything left over after the swap will be donated to Work in Progress, a secondhand craft supply store in Benson.

Cross a few Christmas gifts off your list with our Holiday Ornament Workshop! This will be a less-structured gathering without a formal class to kick off the morning, however instructor Nicole will be available for guidance and to answer questions.

Projects to choose from include:

- painted bulbs
- cross stitch ornaments
- hand sewn ornaments

Choose a project (or two) to work on and enjoy a little crafty social time before the holidays. All materials and full instructions are provided and you can take home what you make! This workshop is geared towards adults. Come and go as you please between 9-noon.

Third Space and the Bennington Library are partnering up to provide space to explore creativity, learn new skills and socialize with other crafters. Join us for a rotating schedule of free craft skill classes from 9-10am with social craft circle time to follow (10am-noon). Come for either part or both!

*Please bring your own sewing machine and know the basics of how to operate it. We will have a couple of machines available to borrow*

SEWING MACHINE 101 (9am-10am)

Learn the ins and outs of operating your sewing machine! In this class, we’ll cover:

- winding a bobbin
- threading a sewing machine
- adjusting tension
- stitching a straight line

Class is followed by social CRAFT CIRCLE (10am-noon) where you can bring your own project to work on or continue working on your project from class. This time is unstructured, come and go as you please and meant to be an opportunity for artists and crafters to meet, hang out and share project inspiration. Come for just the class, just the social crafting after or spend the whole morning with us!

The event is for adults. It's free!

Third Space and the Bennington Library are partnering up to provide space to explore creativity, learn new skills and socialize with other crafters. Join us for a rotating schedule of free craft skill classes from 9-10am with social craft circle time to follow (10am-noon). Come for either part or both!

*Please bring your own sewing machine and know the basics of how to operate it. We will have a couple of machines available to borrow*

INTRO TO GARMENT CONSTRUCTION CLASS (9-10am)

We will learn how to make a circle skirt with elastic waistband that you can take home at the end! Skills we will cover include:

- kinds of fabric (and when to use what)

- how to take your measurements

- cutting, pinning and stitching straight seams

- hems and elastic waistbands

Class is followed by social CRAFT CIRCLE (10am-noon) where you can bring your own project to work on or continue working on your project from class. This time is unstructured, come and go as you please and meant to be an opportunity for artists and crafters to meet, hang out and share project inspiration. Come for just the class, just the social crafting after or spend the whole morning with us!

The event is for adults. It's free and materials will be provided.