New Year Extravaganza December 30, 2007
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!!
Saturday Afternoon Movie! December 28, 2007
Relax in a bean bag chair in the Loft on Saturday (Dec 29) at 2 pm for a screening of Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End.
When Captain Jack gets taken literally to the end of the world, Will, Elizabeth and Captain Barbossa band together to bring him back in this fun filled adventure. The crew must then employ the help of the nine pirate lords in a final stand against Beckett, Davy Jones and the East India Trade.
And check out our line-up of cool programs next week during winter break! Knitting, Chainmaille, High School TAB, and more gaming!
Guitar hero & Wii in the Loft December 27, 2007
Wii will rock you over winter break!
Guitar Hero III and Nintendo Wii in the Loft, Friday, Dec 28, 3-5:30 pm.
and…pull up a bean bag chair for:
Saturday afternoon (Dec 29) movie in the Loft at 2 pm: Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End.
Teens Display their ARMor! December 9, 2007
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!
For 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
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.
