Name: Beaded Flower Jewelry
Start: 2026-09-22T14:00
End: 2026-09-22T16:00:00-05:00
Location: Main Library

Beaded Flower Jewelry

In the makerspace!

2026-09-22 14:00:00 2026-09-22 16:00:00 America/Chicago Beaded Flower Jewelry Local artist Cass Christ will walk us through making our own adorable flower jewelry with seed beads! Main Library - 235 | Makerspace

Tuesday, September 22
2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Main Library

235 | Makerspace

Local artist Cass Christ will walk us through making our own adorable flower jewelry with seed beads!

Due to the popularity and high demand for these programs, CALS wants to ensure that as many people as possible have the opportunity to participate. We will reach out 3 days prior to the program by email to confirm registration. If registration cannot be confirmed the day before a program, the spot may move on to the next person on the waitlist.

Also, due to the hands-on instruction involved in this program, we will not be able to accommodate patrons who arrive more than 10 minutes late.

For questions or to cancel your reservation, please reach out to makerspace@cals.org

Questions about this program? Please contact the CALS location directly using the contact information by scrolling to the bottom of this page or emailing askcals@cals.org.

All abilities are welcome. To request ASL interpretation or other accommodations, call 501.918.3069 or email hzbinden@cals.org 7 business weekdays before a program.

EVENT TYPE: | Arts/Crafts |

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