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Resin jewelry is beautiful, customizable in an infinite amount of ways, and easier to make than it seems! We will be using resin, molds, dyes, and small objects to make earrings and pendants. Please note: This is a repeat program. Please do not register if you have attended previously.

Registration required. Open to adults and teens in grades 9 and above. All materials provided. This program is also being held on Thursday, April 25 at 3:00. Please register for only one session. 

Resin jewelry is beautiful, customizable in an infinite amount of ways, and easier to make than it seems! We will be using resin, molds, dyes, and small objects to make earrings and pendants. Please note: This is a repeat program. Please do not register if you have attended previously.

Registration required. Open to adults and teens in grades 9 and above. All materials provided. This program is also being held on Tuesday, April 23 at 7:00. Please register for only one session. 

In this class we will be learning how the laser cutter works, what you can make in it, and how you can design your projects. This is an instructional course and not a craft program, so we will not actually be making anything in the class, but you will learn the skills you need to make your own awesome laser cut creations!

Bring your inner Khaleesi and learn to make these GoT inspired dragon’s egg boxes.  Use polymer clay, metallic foils, pigments and your own imagination to make your egg uniquely your own. You will uncover the tricks of making a useful hollow “box,” realistic scales, and lizard textures. What will you store in your dragon egg?

Celebrate your fandom in honor of May the 4th, the official Star Wars holiday!  Learn how to make a lantern out of tin cans, a hammer, and nails.  Several methods can be used to transfer your Star Wars design onto the can.  Your luminary will be complete with a battery powered tea light.  All materials provided.  Open to all in grades 6-12.  Registration is required.  May the Force be with you.  Always.

For the past two years that the Collaboratory has been open, you may have been wondering just what it is, or what you can actually do in there. This class will teach you about all the resources we have available for you, answer any questions you have, and show you examples of what you can do with the technology.

Get started with your first crochet project by learning how to do a chain stitch and single crochet.

Please note: This is a two-part program. The second session will be held on Monday, May 13th. Participants must attend both sessions.

Registration required. All materials provided. Open to adults and teens in grades 9 and above.

The WPL TAB is a group of library-loving Teens who meet a few times per year with the Head of Teen Services, Jennifer.  We discuss issues related to teen use of the library, suggest materials to buy, recommend ideas for programs, and help plan the summer reading program.    Of course we spend a lot of time hanging out, laughing, playing games and snacking too!  We are always looking for more teens to share their ideas with us.  Open to all in grades 6-12.  Registration is appreciated. 

In this class we will use our Cricut Maker to create flowers out of paper, and potting them in recycled cans. These flowers are perfect for spring, or any season, as they will never die.

Registration required. Open to adults and teens in grades 9 and above. All materials provided. This program is also being held on Thursday, May 9 at 3:00. Please register for only one session. 

In this class we will use our Cricut Maker to create flowers out of paper, and potting them in recycled cans. These flowers are perfect for spring, or any season, as they will never die.

Registration required. Open to adults and teens in grades 9 and above. All materials provided. This program is also being held on Tuesday, May 7 at 7:00. Please register for only one session. 

Suminagashi or “floating ink” is the process of marbling plain paper with water and ink to transform it into something vibrant and colorful.  It originated in Japan as early as the 12th century.  Learn this ancient art and create your own beautiful paper.  All materials provided.  Open to all in grades 6-12.  Registration is required.

Join librarian Cindy Haiken to watch and discuss a popular TED talk. New discussions are held on the second Thursday of each month. In May, we will watch and discuss Jill Bolte Taylor's "My Stroke of Insight."

Registration is required, as seating is limited.

Get your bike in shape for summer! Hopefully all you’ll need is a little air in your tires, but Wallingford resident and bike commuter, Jared Liu, will be on hand to demonstrate simple repairs to empower you to work on your own bike. The workshop will focus on anything needed to get your bike going, and will likely include repairs for: wheels, drivetrain, fit, and cables. 

Drop in on a first-come, first-served basis. Weather permitting, we will meet outside on the sidewalk by the rear entrance. Child and adult bikes welcome.

Get started with your first crochet project by learning how to do a chain stitch and single crochet.

Please note: This is a two-part program. The first session will be held on Monday, May 6th. Participants must attend both sessions.

Registration required. All materials provided. Open to adults and teens in grades 9 and above.

Do you do make jewelry, embroidery, bead work, cross stitch, crochet, create in mixed media, or do other handwork? Bring your project and share inspiration, conversation, and ideas with other handcrafters. This is a drop-in group for adults and teens. Bring your own supplies and a portable task light if you need one. Basic tools and some supplies are available at the Library. 

We meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 in the Collaboratory. No registration necessary. 

Transform a plain glass vase into a custom, colorful piece of home decor by creating and cutting out a design with our vinyl cutter. Basic computer skills required.

Registration required. Open to adults and teens in grades 9 and above. All materials provided. This program is also being held on Thursday, May 16 at 3:00. Please register for only one session. 

Do you like to sew? Join people who enjoy quilting and sewing at a casual “drop in” program anytime from 5:00-9:00 p.m. in the Collaboratory the 3rd Wednesday evening of each month. Meet people to share ideas with and get inspired for your next project! Bring your unfinished projects, either hand sewing or machine. There are portable sewing machines (or bring your own) and lots of sewing supplies and tools provided by the library for your use including rotary blades, thread, needles, pins, cutting mats, cutting table, scissors, rulers and more! While you are here you can view the Baby Lock Crown Jewel III long arm quilting machine, the Bernina Artista 200/730 embroidery machine and also the Juki Exceed 600 computerized sewing machine (these machines require a training appointment with a staff member and will also need to be reserved when you want to use them). Stop by for 10 minutes or for the full 4 hours for a fun evening of sharing and learning! 

Transform a plain glass vase into a custom, colorful piece of home decor by creating and cutting out a design with our vinyl cutter. Basic computer skills required.

Registration required. Open to adults and teens in grades 9 and above. All materials provided. This program is also being held on Tuesday, May 14 at 7:00. Please register for only one session. 

Learn how to make a soft cover sketchbook or journal. We will sew the pages through the spine of the book cover to create a decorative exposed sewing. This stitch is called “Longstitch.” You will learn the bookbinding basics, and discover how to use a bone folder and awl. 

In the spirit of playful exploration and mindfulness practice, discover ways to express themes of kindness with imagery. We will explore simple mindful meditation to cultivate creativity. We will experiment with cut and paste collage and simple paints to create a personal piece of art.

Art making is relaxing, contemplative, and nourishes our natural creativity. No experience is necessary to enjoy this workshop, just a willingness to let go and see what emerges!

Instructor Judith Bird is a fine artist, Expressive Arts Educator, and muralist. She teaches workshops and individual session in Expressive Arts and creativity. She assists her students in a process of self-exploration that uses inner imagery, color, symbolism and art, to nurture creativity and promote relaxation. 

In this class we will make decorations for your walls by laser cutting short phrases, and then decorating the cut out letters. Decorations like this can be great for any room in your home, because you can tailor the word to fit the room.

Registration required. Open to adults and teens in grades 9 and above. All materials provided. This program is also being held on Thursday, May 30 at 3:00. Please register for only one session. 

In this class we will make decorations for your walls by laser cutting short phrases, and then decorating the cut out letters. Decorations like this can be great for any room in your home, because you can tailor the word to fit the room.

Registration required. Open to adults and teens in grades 9 and above. All materials provided. This program is also being held on Tuesday, May 28 at 7:00. Please register for only one session. 

Play around with a fun (and messy) method of painting by mixing and pouring acrylic paint onto canvas. Please note: This is a repeat program. Please do not register if you have attended previously.

Registration required. Open to adults and teens in grades 9 and above. All materials provided. This program is also being held on Thursday, June 6 at 3:00. Please register for only one session. 

Quilling is a decorative art form going back at least a few hundred years, where all sorts of objects are decorated with intricate designs made using simple tools such as long strips of paper, a toothpick, and a little glue. In this workshop, we'll learn a few basic ways to shape the paper and create a card suitable for gifting.

Play around with a fun (and messy) method of painting by mixing and pouring acrylic paint onto canvas. Please note: This is a repeat program. Please do not register if you have attended previously.

Registration required. Open to adults and teens in grades 9 and above. All materials provided. This program is also being held on Tuesday, June 4 at 7:00. Please register for only one session. 

Do you do make jewelry, embroidery, bead work, cross stitch, crochet, create in mixed media, or do other handwork? Bring your project and share inspiration, conversation, and ideas with other handcrafters. This is a drop-in group for adults and teens. Bring your own supplies and a portable task light if you need one. Basic tools and some supplies are available at the Library. 

We meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 in the Collaboratory. No registration necessary. 

Did you know that you can use our Cricut Maker machine to do leather work?  We will be using it to make monogrammed key chains in this class. If you are vegetarian or vegan don’t worry; we will be using faux leather.

Registration required. Open to adults and teens in grades 9 and above. All materials provided. This program is also being held on Thursday, June 13 at 3:00. Please register for only one session. 

Did you know that you can use our Cricut Maker machine to do leather work?  We will be using it to make monogrammed key chains in this class. If you are vegetarian or vegan don’t worry; we will be using faux leather.

Registration required. Open to adults and teens in grades 9 and above. All materials provided. This program is also being held on Tuesday, June 11 at 7:00. Please register for only one session. 

Join librarian Cindy Haiken to watch and discuss a popular TED talk. New discussions are held on the second Thursday of each month. In June, we will watch and discuss Benjamin Zander's "The Transformative Power of Classical Music."

Registration is required, as seating is limited.

Do you like to sew? Join people who enjoy quilting and sewing at a casual “drop in” program anytime from 5:00-9:00 p.m. in the Collaboratory the 3rd Wednesday evening of each month. Meet people to share ideas with and get inspired for your next project! Bring your unfinished projects, either hand sewing or machine. There are portable sewing machines (or bring your own) and lots of sewing supplies and tools provided by the library for your use including rotary blades, thread, needles, pins, cutting mats, cutting table, scissors, rulers and more! While you are here you can view the Baby Lock Crown Jewel III long arm quilting machine, the Bernina Artista 200/730 embroidery machine and also the Juki Exceed 600 computerized sewing machine (these machines require a training appointment with a staff member and will also need to be reserved when you want to use them). Stop by for 10 minutes or for the full 4 hours for a fun evening of sharing and learning! 

Create a small organizer to help keep cables and cords organized when you travel. Experience with a sewing machine preferred.

Registration required. Open to adults and teens in grades 9 and above. All materials provided. This program is also being held on Thursday, June 27 at 3:00. Please register for only one session. 

Create a small organizer to help keep cables and cords organized when you travel. Experience with a sewing machine preferred.

Registration required. Open to adults and teens in grades 9 and above. All materials provided. This program is also being held on Tuesday, June 25 at 7:00. Please register for only one session.