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Sun Catcher Workshop Part 1
2026-07-12 14:00:00 2026-07-12 15:30:00 America/New_York Sun Catcher Workshop Part 1 Design the wooden frame for your suncatcher and then watch as the library glow forge cuts out your design. Return in two weeks to fill in your suncatcher with color! Lexington Park Library - Meeting Room B, Computer Lab

Sunday, July 12
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-12 14:00:00 2026-07-12 15:30:00 America/New_York Sun Catcher Workshop Part 1 Design the wooden frame for your suncatcher and then watch as the library glow forge cuts out your design. Return in two weeks to fill in your suncatcher with color! Lexington Park Library - Meeting Room B, Computer Lab

Lexington Park Library

Meeting Room B, Computer Lab

Design the wooden frame for your suncatcher and then watch as the library glow forge cuts out your design. Return in two weeks to fill in your suncatcher with color!

Design a pattern for a hanging window ornament and then come back to pick up your complete artwork once our glow forge has cut out your design.

Two weeks after this program we will hold a second program where you can glue in tissue paper to color in your window. Register for Sun Catcher Workshop Part 2. 

AGE GROUP: | Teen | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Technology | STEAM | Arts & Crafts |

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Design the wooden frame for your suncatcher and then watch as the library glow forge cuts out your design. Return in two weeks to fill in your suncatcher with color!
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