The Virtual Loft

Evanston Public Library’s Online Teen Space

Chainmaille in the Loft today! May 9, 2008

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ChainmailleMay 9, Friday, 4-5:30 pm. Chainmaille workshop returns! From metal rings to fancy bling, come join us in the Loft to find out what all the rage is.

Please register: call (847) 448-8625 or stop by the Loft. We have supplies; just bring yourself. For middle and high school teens only.

 

Chainmaille is back! March 30, 2008

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ChainmailleSpring Break in the Loft! 

April 1, Tuesday, 2 pm.

 

Chainmaille returns!  Learn the art of European 4-in-1 chainmaille, or try Queen’s Links or Byzantine! Make a bracelet or a key chain in the Loft. 

Please register: call (847) 448-8625 or stop by the Loft. We have new colors! Teens only. Supplies provided; just bring yourself.

 

Chainmaille! February 14, 2008

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ChainmailleFebruary 15, Friday, 4-5:30, in the Loft!


Learn the art of European 4-in-1 chainmaille, or try Queen’s Links or Byzantine! Make a bracelet or a key chain. Please register: call (847) 448-8625 or stop by the Loft. We have new colors! Teens only.

 

Chainmaille Workshop Returns! January 3, 2008

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Today, Thursday, January 3,  in the Loft: 
Chainmaille Workshop at 12:30!
High School Teen Advisory Board (TAB) meets at 4 pm.
 

New Year Extravaganza December 30, 2007

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Kick off the new year with these events in the Loft!

Wednesday, January 2 @ 4:30pm: Knitting Workshop
Start the new year by learning a new craft and helping others! We’ll show you how to knit and we will make a baby blanket to donate to Evanston Hospital. There will be a follow-up workshop Wed. January 9 at 4:30.

Thursday, January 3 @ 12:30pm: Chainmaille Workshop
Back by popular demand! Spend some time making cool chainmaille creations.

Friday, January 4 @ 3:00pm: Nintendo Wii and Guitar Hero
Drop-in between 3:00 and 5:00 to play our Wii and PS2!!

 

Teens Display their ARMor! December 9, 2007

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Chainmaille Arms

Evanston teens display their fabulous chainmaille creations at the workshop in the Loft on Saturday, December 8. Thanks to Emma and Ruth for helping to plan and lead this fun and successful event!

chain-mail-jewelry.jpgFor more ideas and patterns, check out this book on Chain Mail Jewelry, by Terry Taylor and David Whyte (Lark, 2006).

Also, check out our programs page for other cool programs, like the Manga: Inking and Toning Workshop and the Knitting Workshop, both on January 2nd!

 

Chainmaille December 4, 2007

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   What do Beowulf and The Loft have in common?

Chainmaille! (also spelled chainmail, chain mail, and chain maille)

Don’t miss the chainmaille workshop in the Loft this Saturday, December 8, at 2 pm, led by Emma (see her cool creations below). There are limited spaces, so hurry and register at (847) 448-8625! Make holiday gifts for your friends or indulge yourself. Grades 6-12 only!

Leave the workshop with a stretchy chainmaille bracelet or a key chain! Supplies provided.

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