Beginning Sewing Session 1 of 4
Visit Babcock Library to learn introductory sewing skills!
Over the course of three sessions, participants will learn about, and practice, basic sewing techniques.
Topics and Activities:
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The different types of fabric and what’s important to know about the differences
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Using an electric sewing machine straight stitch
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Basic sewing rules to maximize getting the best outcome
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Make a simple sachel
Fabric and machines* are provided by the instructor
*machines for use IN the Library
Who this class is for:
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Individuals with little to no sewing experience
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Limited to four participants ages 12+
Dates: Three consecutive Fridays 10 am – 12 noon
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July 12
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July 19
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July 26
- Aug 2
Please register directly with Babcock Library by calling 860-487-4420
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Saturday! 11:30 a.m.![]()
Ronny Le Blanc, of Discovery Channel's "Expedition Bigfoot" and Travel Channel's "Paranormal Caught on Camera", will present the strange and mysterious history of UFOs in New England, including information about recent sightings.![]()
Did you know the first sighting of a UFO occurred in Massachusetts?![]()
Ronny will explore the New England unknown by highlighting excerpts from his book Monsterland: Encounters with UFOs, Bigfoot, and Orange Orbs!![]()
www.ronnyleblanc.com/about
We are getting ready for tomorrow!!![]()
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Saturday! 11:30 a.m.![]()
Ronny Le Blanc, of Discovery Channel's "Expedition Bigfoot" and Travel Channel's "Paranormal Caught on Camera", will present the strange and mysterious history of UFOs in New England, including information about recent sightings.![]()
Did you know the first sighting of a UFO occurred in Massachusetts?![]()
Ronny will explore the New England unknown by highlighting excerpts from his book Monsterland: Encounters with UFOs, Bigfoot, and Orange Orbs!![]()
www.ronnyleblanc.com/about
Saturday! 11:30 a.m.![]()
![]()
Ronny Le Blanc, of Discovery Channel's "Expedition Bigfoot" and Travel Channel's "Paranormal Caught on Camera", will present the strange and mysterious history of UFOs in New England, including information about recent sightings.![]()
![]()
Did you know the first sighting of a UFO occurred in Massachusetts?![]()
![]()
Ronny will explore the New England unknown as he highlights excerpts from his book Monsterland: Encounters with UFOs, Bigfoot, and Orange Orbs!![]()
![]()
www.ronnyleblanc.com/about
Babcock Library offers an exciting opportunity for children to be introduced to, learn about, and write poetry!![]()
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Poetry is a type of literature that attempts to stir a reader's imagination or emotions. The poet does this by carefully choosing and arranging language for its meaning, sound, and rhythm.![]()
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Ashford’s own poet laureate, Tony Paticchio, has generously offered to lead a one-session event here at Babcock Library especially for children ages seven (7) to ten (10).![]()
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Classic poems, written by venerated poets such as Robert Frost plus contemporary poets such as Gwendolyn Brooks will be featured. ![]()
A special emphasis on the work of Robert MacFarlane and Jackie Morris will be made as they explore “lost” words through poetry and beautiful illustrations – lost words are those that are disappearing from the language of children. ![]()
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The class will be held on a Monday or Tuesday (depending on children’s availability) in early November at Babcock Library. The days were chosen to allow for home-schooled children to attend. ![]()
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Please contact Ann Harper @ librarydirector@babcocklibrary.org or phone 860-487-4420 with any questions or to express interest in participating. Tony Paticchio may be consulted directly with any questions from parents about the program (please let Ann Harper know).