Folded Papercraft Cards at the Maple Valley Library

Maple Valley Library 21844 SE 248th Street, Maple Valley, WA, United States

For adults. Using the provided materials, learn the simple iris paperfolding technique to create stunning results! Then make your own several beautiful, handcrafted cards to keep or give away. Registration required.

Free

Basics of Bullet Journaling at the Maple Valley Library

Maple Valley Library 21844 SE 248th Street, Maple Valley, WA, United States

For adults. This how-to workshop presented by librarian Mary Dempsey will supply the materials and instruction to get started bullet journaling. Bullet journaling uses bullet points, symbols and other creative solutions to organize your thoughts and goals for the year. Have fun, get creative and organized! Please register at kcls.org.

Free

Create a Holiday Wreath at the Maple Valley Library

Maple Valley Library 21844 SE 248th Street, Maple Valley, WA, United States

For adults. Using fresh pine boughs and other natural materials, create a beautiful (and fragrant) 12-inch holiday wreath! While all necessary supplies are provided, attendees are encouraged to bring any unique accents they would like to add to their creation. Please register at kcls.org.

Free

SilverKite Community Arts: Mixed Media Arts at the Maple Valley Library

Maple Valley Library 21844 SE 248th Street, Maple Valley, WA, United States

For adults. Reflect the warmth and glow of the season using a mix of painting, drawing and painted paper collage. Explore color, texture and composition in this workshop that encourages play and creative expression through art. Please register at kcls.org.

Free

SilverKite Community Arts: Memoir-Crafting a Moment at the Maple Valley Library

Maple Valley Library 21844 SE 248th Street, Maple Valley, WA, United States

For adults. Using reminiscence activities, explore ways to write about the sights, sounds, smells, tastes and feelings that create meaningful moments in your life. In this workshop, narrow our focus to specific experiences and use a variety of exercises to help get them on the page. Please register at kcls.org.

Free

A Nation of Widows and Orphans: The Devastation of the Cherokees, 1861-1865 at the Maple Valley Library

Maple Valley Library 21844 SE 248th Street, Maple Valley, WA, United States

For adults. Four years of murderous internecine warfare during the Civil War desolated the once prosperous Cherokee Nation. Local historian Richard Miller will discuss how intra-tribal rivalries dating to the early 19th century divided the Cherokees into bitterly opposed pro-southern and pro-northern factions; their unrelenting conflict, fighting on behalf of the Union and the Confederacy,More

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Exploring Form & Texture with Felted Bowls at the Maple Valley Library

Maple Valley Library 21844 SE 248th Street, Maple Valley, WA, United States

For adults. Explore color, shapes and patterns as we craft felted bowls inspired by the natural world. Practice wet felting techniques as we learn to work with colorful wool and embellishment fibers. Please register at kcls.org.

Free

Exploring Form & Texture with Felted Bowls at the Maple Valley Library

Maple Valley Library 21844 SE 248th Street, Maple Valley, WA, United States

For adults. Explore color, shapes and patterns as we craft felted bowls inspired by the natural world. Practice wet felting techniques as we learn to work with colorful wool and embellishment fibers. Please register at kcls.org.

Free

Fall Mushroom Hunting in the PNW at the Maple Valley Library

Maple Valley Library 21844 SE 248th Street, Maple Valley, WA, United States

For adults. Learn how to explore the outdoors by foraging for a vast northwest resource: mushrooms! Puget Sound Mycological Society Past President Marian Maxwell will explain the basics, permits required, most sought-after mushrooms, cooking, dangers and where to hunt. Please register at kcls.org.

Free

Dyeing with Foraged Lichens, Mushrooms and Plants at the Maple Valley Library

Maple Valley Library 21844 SE 248th Street, Maple Valley, WA, United States

For adults. Explore the many colors of nature! Learn about the biology and conservation of dye specimens and how to forage responsibly. Through hands-on activities, discuss dye preparation and color modification and leave with your own hand-dyed scarf or bandana. Please register at kcls.org.

Free

Fundamentals of Feng Shui at the Maple Valley Library

Maple Valley Library 21844 SE 248th Street, Maple Valley, WA, United States

For adults. The ancient Chinese art of feng shui is a system that allows you to attract prosperity, health and good relationships by improving energy flows. Learn the basics of feng shui and how to apply the bagua map to your living space! Plus, take home your own lucky bamboo plant to invite good fortune. More

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