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Create & Connect Fridays

Promotional graphic for Create & Connect Fridays at Mann Library, Cornell University. The design features playful paint splashes and line drawings of crafting items including a ball of yarn with knitting needles, scissors, a ruler, a pen, an eraser, a spiral notebook, and a steaming coffee cup. Text reads: “Create & Connect Fridays. February 20 | March 20 | April 17. 2:00–4:00pm @ Mann Library. Open, drop-in crafting sessions. Bring a project or learn something new. All skill levels welcome!” The Cornell University Library logo appears at the bottom.
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Need a creative break? Cornell University Library is pleased to announce a new Create & Connect Friday series hosted by Mann Library for the Cornell campus community.

 

On the third Friday of every month for the rest of the semester, from 2:00-4:00pm, you’ll find us in the CALS Zone. We’ll have supplies on hand for a variety of crafts and media (e.g. drawing, watercolors, felting and other textile arts, zine making, and more). For those who might be interested in a little how-to guidance, we’ll also have different kinds of expertise present at different sessions. Open to all Cornellians and all skill levels — from beginner to the seasoned artisan. Start a new project or bring your own!

 

For those interested in gaining new skills, expertise in various techniques will be offered as follows:

  • 20 Feltuary (err, February!): Needle felting, with Carson Williams
  • 20 March: Collages & zines, with Diana Hackett
  • 17 April: Textile arts for telling stories, with Gabby Evergreen

Drop in for some informal tips and guidance or bring your project ideas to make progress in a relaxed, convivial setting. We look forward to sharing some creative Friday afternoons with you this semester!