Craft & Hobby

🌮🎉 Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with bold flavors and hands‑on fun! https://go.craftandhobby.com/learn/
Spice up your kitchen with our Craft & Hobby class, Latin American Street Food: Empanadas, Arepas, & Tostadas. Learn how to make these iconic street foods from scratch and explore the traditions behind every bite.
Perfect for food lovers, home cooks, and anyone looking for a delicious way to celebrate.
¡Vamos a cocinar! 🇲🇽🇱🇦
👉 Watch and cook along today!

🌱 No yard? No problem!

Vegetable Gardening: Innovative Small-Space Solutions teaches patrons how to grow fresh food using containers, balconies, and compact spaces.
Ideal for urban audiences, sustainability programs, and spring gardening events.
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📸 Spring is photo season!

Planning for Your Spring Photography Shoot helps patrons learn how to prepare for outdoor shoots, work with natural light, and plan compelling seasonal images.
Great for hobby photographers, teens, and anyone capturing spring moments.
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🎨 Ready to welcome spring with color?

Get Started Watercoloring: Fresh Florals introduces patrons to watercolor basics through bright, approachable floral projects—no prior experience needed.

A wonderful option for creative relaxation, adult art programming, or drop-in workshops.
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🌼 Add a creative pop to your spring programming!

Crochet Dimensional Flowers teaches patrons how to create eye-catching floral pieces that can be used for accessories, décor, and gifts. A perfect fit for knit & crochet groups or independent makers.
Looking for hands-on creativity with lasting takeaways? This class delivers. 🧶 https://go.craftandhobby.com/learn/

🧵 National Craft Month Spotlight: Sewing
Great projects start with great preparation.
In 20 Things to Know Before You Sew, former director of the National Sewing Council Janet Pray helps learners build confidence before the first stitch—choosing patterns, selecting fabric, and setting themselves up for success.
🪡 Knowledge builds confidence
🧶 Confidence builds creativity
👉 Get a Free Trial and see how Craft & Hobby helps libraries support makers at every stage. https://go.craftandhobby.com/learn/

National Craft Month Spotlight: Drawing & Storytelling
Stories start with imagination—and drawing brings those stories to life.
In Drawing Children for Picture Books, award‑winning illustrator Ann Thomas teaches learners how to create expressive, lifelike characters using simple shapes, accurate proportions, and thoughtful reference techniques.
📖 Creativity fuels storytelling
🎨 Libraries fuel creativity
👉 Get a Free Trial and help your community explore the art of illustration. https://go.craftandhobby.com/learn/

National Craft Month Spotlight: Cooking
Cooking is one of the most creative—and practical—skills a person can learn.
In Air Fryer Essentials, award‑winning cookbook author Bruce Weinstein guides learners through easy, delicious recipes, helping them feel confident using one of today’s most popular kitchen tools.
🥕 Food builds confidence
🍽️ Learning builds connection
👉 Get a Free Trial and see how Craft & Hobby brings everyday creativity to libraries. https://go.craftandhobby.com/learn/

National Craft Month Spotlight: Creative Wellness
Creativity isn’t limited to art—it also lives in movement, balance, and self‑care.
Premium Pilates offers a 30‑minute mat workout designed to build core strength, improve flexibility, and support a healthier back. It’s a welcoming way for patrons to care for both body and mind.
💙 Healthy communities are creative communities.
👉 Get a Free Trial and discover how Craft & Hobby supports wellness through libraries. https://go.craftandhobby.com/learn/

National Craft Month Spotlight: Crochet
Small details can make a big difference—and crochet is a beautiful way to add personal, handmade touches to any project.
In Crafty Crochet Embellishments, designer Linda Permann teaches simple techniques for trimming, edging, and adorning knit, sewn, or crocheted pieces. From brand‑new crocheters to experienced makers, this class invites creativity at every level.
✨ When libraries provide access to creative learning, communities flourish.
👉 Get a Free Trial and see how Craft & Hobby helps libraries inspire makers of all kinds.
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