Activity: The Art of Wycinanki
Learn about Eastern European paper-cutting folk art and make your own Wycinanki flower. Space limited to 20 patrons. Reservations required: (415) 355-5600.
Learn about Eastern European paper-cutting folk art and make your own Wycinanki flower. Space limited to 20 patrons. Reservations required: (415) 355-5600.
Learn how to do Kumihimo Japanese braiding with local artist, Esther Kwan. Kumihimo is a Japanese art of making a braid. A simple weaving of 7 strands of yarn makes a cord to use as a key holder, bracelet, zipper pull or necklace.
Space is limited. Please call 415-355-2848 or visit the...
Create your own flower crown using different kinds of faux flowers and greenery. Feel free to bring your own fresh or faux flowers to add to your crown.
Make your own notebook.
Space limited. Registration required. Call, email or talk to staff to reserve a spot.
Create your own screen prints and learn the historical significance of the craft with Calixto Robles and other artists from the Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts.
Calixto Robles is a painter, printmaker and...
Try your hand at darning socks in a participatory, skill-sharing workshop, with books for inspiration and examples.
Most supplies provided. Please bring your own holey socks.
Create your own screen prints using pre-prepared screens and learn the historical significance of the craft with Calixto Robles and Ali Blum.
Space limited. Reservations required: (415) 355 - 2898.
Instructor Kalorie Roanhorse, an expert in Native American beading and owner of Navajo Dream’s Authentic Handmade Jewelry, teaches the basics of jewelry design and beading.
Space limited. Reservations required: (415) 355-2868.
Linda Mihara, an award-winning origami artisan and part owner of Paper Tree - The Origami Store in Japantown, will lead a beginners origami lesson. No prior experience is necessary. Pictured are some of the origami designs that might be done.
For ages 7–17. Space limited. Reservations...
Gather with other NaNoWriMo writers, known as “Wrimos,” Thursdays in November, and work on your novel. The Library will provide the space, writing resources, snacks and free wi-fi.
November is National Novel Writing Month, also known as NaNoWriMo. This...
