Skip to main content

crafts

Richmond library offers virtual craft programs for children and teens this summer

By Billie Owens

Press release:

As part of its summer reading program, the Richmond Memorial Library is offering the following craft programs to children and teens.

Registration for craft pick up as well as our reading challenge can be completed online.

Children Ages 3-12

The craft bag will include crafts and supplies. The crafts in each bag will change every week!

TEENS Ages 13-18

The craft bag will include materials and written instructions. 
Video instructions will also be posted on our Facebook page Mondays at 9 a.m. and can be found under the videos tab.

TWEENS & TEENS

Crafter noon Zoom with Miss Sue -- Thursdays Weekly at 2 p.m.
A Zoom gathering for crafters who would like to socialize while they craft, or may need minor guidance or trouble shooting.

Crafters of all crafts and abilities are welcome to come share projects, show off finished objects, be cheered on working through a work in progress, or share stories to help each other conquer challenging craft steps.

*Younger crafters may join with their trusted grown-up.

Keeping busy: Family & Consumer Sciences 4-H Club gives out 'quarantine kits' to crafty members

By Billie Owens

Addison Kerble displays her completed clothespin trivet from the kit.

Submitted photos and press release:

The Genesee County Family & Consumer Sciences 4-H Club organized an outreach program for the other members in the Genesee County 4-H Program. Thanks to a donation of cans and bottles, the club had funding to put together “quarantine kits,” for interested members.

The kits contained supplies for eight craft projects and information on other engaging activities the county is offering at this time.

One hundred kits were assembled and distributed on Wednesday afternoon, April 22nd, in the parking lot of the Cornell Cooperattive Extension Office on East Main Street in Batavia.

Members were enthusiastic about getting the craft kits.

“This was an exciting opportunity for my club to share the fun we have each month during our FCS meetings," leader Julie Keller said. "The families that helped assemble and I had fun doing so, and it was rewarding to see members take home the kits.”

For more information on Genesee County 4-H contact genesee4h@cornell.edu.

Below, Catherine and Tegan, of Bergen, (inside the vehicle) receive a sheet of instructions from Julie and Melissa Keller, of Corfu.

Below, Julie and Melissa Keller, of Corfu, (outside the vehicle) greet Catherine and Tegan, of Bergen, and hand them some instructions.

Below, the FCS leaders greet a 4-H Family with kit materials and supplies during the 2020 FCS Spring Drive Thru. 

Below, Evan and Maggie Winspear, of Oakfield, waiting for families to arrive. 

Below, Melissa Keller proudly displays the lettuce for the lettuce bowl activity donated by Greg’s U-Pick Farm.

Below, Melissa Keller, Maggie Winspear, Evan Winspear, Julie Keller, and Kathy Winspear put together the Spring Drive Thru Program. 

ONLINE: Saturday Morning Children's Program at HLOM

By Holland Land Office

ONLINE: Saturday Morning Children's Program at 10 am on May 9th. Children will be making their own Fairy Garden! (These make wonderful, Mother's Day gifts!) We will be starting the activity off with a brief history of fairy garden and a short story. Ages 5-12 yrs welcome! Tickets are $5 per child or $4 per member.

Event Date and Time
-

Sponsored Post: East Bethany Presbyterian Church hosts Holiday Happenings Craft & Vendor Show November 2

By Lisa Ace


In addition to the opportunity to start your holiday shopping and enjoy some yummy treats, by attending this year’s event you can help two local families who are going through difficult times.

We will be featuring a big screen TV raffle to benefit the Maniace family. Susan Maniace has been a vendor at this craft show and other local shows for many years and her 20-year-old daughter Olivia, who has cystic fibrosis, is currently at the Cleveland Clinic in serious condition, hopefully awaiting a lung transplant.

Raffle tickets for the TV will be sold at this event and also at the Holiday Hollow event in Holland. NY on Nov. 23rd from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The drawing will take place on Nov. 23rd.

Additionally, a portion of the proceeds from Holiday Happenings will be donated to Jessie Elliott, a Pavilion resident who is battling cancer.

Join us at Holiday Happenings on Saturday, Nov. 2nd, and help others while kicking off the holiday season.

Camp Out Vacation Bible School at Alexander UM Church

By Tracy Eisele

"Getting S'more of Jesus - Camp Out" is the theme for this year's Vacation Bible School. Kids entering grades K-6th are invited to join us to learn about Jesus through Bible stories, games, and crafts. The event is held on 8/2/19 - 8/4/19 and runs from 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. each night. For more information call (585) 591-1765 or email us at aumcoffice1@rochester.twcbc.com

Event Date and Time
-

Tulip Painting Class for adults at Richmond library, registration required, $10 for supplies

By Billie Owens

Richmond Memorial Library, 19 Ross St., Batavia presents a Tulip Painting Class for adults at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 10.

Learn how to paint tulips taught by decorative painter Krystyna Stefanik. Registration is required and $10 for supplies is due at the time of registration.

More information is available in the library, by calling 585-343-9550 and online at www.batavialibrary.org

Event Date and Time

'Gnomes to Knit' class for adults at Richmond library, registration required

By Billie Owens

Richmond Memorial Library, 19 Ross St., Batavia, is presenting a “Gnomes to Knit!” class on Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 6:30 p.m.

This class is taught by Linda Daviau and is for adults who know how to knit on double-pointed needles. Please bring a set of U.S. #3 double-pointed needles. All other supplies are provided.

Registration is required, and $4 for supplies is due at registration. Samples of the gnomes are on display at the library.

Stop by the front desk to register.  www.batavialibrary.org.

Event Date and Time

Mini Photo Album Class for adults at Richmond library, registration required

By Billie Owens

Richmond Memorial Library, 19 Ross St., Batavia is hosting a Mini Album Class for adults on Monday, Feb. 26, at 6:30 p.m.

Learn how to make a mini album from one sheet of decorative paper in this class taught by Jenn Cascell. The album will hold 12 or more photos.

Registration is required, and $7 for supplies is due at the time of registration. A list of other supplies to bring is at the library.

Please call 585-343-9550 for more information.  www.batavialibrary.org

Event Date and Time

Craft Show VFW Auxiliary Veness Strollo Annual

By
The Craft Show is free to attend. If you would like to be a crafter at the show there is a $20 donation per 6′ table. Please email your craft type and how many tables you would like. We are already filling additional rooms. Limited tables available. I will send you a flyer and contact which will include mailing information.
Event Date and Time
-

Pretzels with Papa — RSVP to bring your favorite adult male to Richmond library for stories and a craft

By
Pretzels with Papa Tuesday, June 7th 6:30 p.m. Bring your Dad, Grandpa, Uncle or favorite grown-up in for stories and a craft at the Richmond Memorial Library! All ages are welcome. Please register online, by phone or in the Richmond Memorial Library Children’s Room. *Registration Required* Richmond Memorial Library 19 Ross St., Batavia, NY 14020 (585)-343-9550 ext. 4 www.batavialibrary.org
Event Date and Time
-

Create art with rocks at Richmond library for ages 7-13

By
Rock out with some, Rock Art at the Richmond Memorial Library! Create your own unique design on rocks out of paints and permanent markers. Make a paper weight, pet rock or simply a decoration. Wednesday, 2/3/2016 at 3 p.m. Ages 7-13 are welcome. Registration is appreciated and can be done online or by phone.
Event Date and Time
-

Adult coloring Cool Out at Richmond library

By
Take part in the Adult Coloring Cool Out on Saturday, Dec.12th at 2 p.m. Join in on the adult coloring craze. Coloring has been shown to reduce stress and anxiety and to help people relax and focus! Give it a try. The library is providing a wide variety of intricate coloring sheets, pencils, and markers along with relaxing music. Registration is not required for this free program. 585-343-9550 www.batavialibrary.org
Event Date and Time
-

Mental Health Association Holiday Open House, plus Arts & Crafts Sale

By
The Mental Health Association of Genesee / Orleans Counties invites everyone to its Holiday Open House from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 8 at the office located at 25 Liberty St. in the City of Batavia. Celebrate the holiday season by learning about the services offered by the association. Don’t miss out on the special Arts and Crafts Sale, featuring unique handmade gifts for the people on your shopping list!
Event Date and Time
-

Mug Cake Mania at Richmond library — it’s free!

By
Mug Cake Mania Join us for a free night of yummy goodness! Tuesday, Nov. 10th 6:30-7:30pm in the Richmond Memorial Library Gallery Room Paint a free mug to take home and use over and over. Create your own mug cake recipe book. Make an individual mug cake in the microwave to enjoy. Delicious! For students grades 5-12 Register online, by phone or in person.
Event Date and Time
-

Final GC Master Gardeners’ ‘Garden Talk’: How to make holiday centerpiece

By
Join the Genesee County Master Gardeners for our final “Garden Talk” program of the year. On Tuesday, Nov. 3rd, come learn how to make a beautiful holiday centerpiece out of fresh greens and flowers. Watch a demonstration as a Master Gardener creates a beautiful arrangement before your eyes! This will be held during the “lunch hour” from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m., so bring your lunch to the CCE office (420 E. Main St, Batavia). This program is free and open to the public. Registration is NOT required. There will not be a program in December & January.
Event Date and Time
-

Adult Coloring

By
Richmond Memorial Library, 19 Ross St., Batavia is holding Adult Coloring on Saturday, October 29 at 2:00 pm. The library provides a wide variety of intricate coloring sheets, pencils, and markers along with relaxing music. Door prize awarded. Registration is not required for this free program. 585-343-9550 www.batavialibrary.org
Event Date and Time

Snowman pottery painting class at 58 on Main, Le Roy

By
Snowman Pottery Painting Class – Presented at 58 on Main, Le Roy, on Friday, Dec. 4, at 6 p.m. Participants will be painting a piece of functional pottery that may be used or displayed. Taught by Sara Manurung, of Jade Pottery. All supplies included in the cost of $50. For adults; bring your own wine! To register for this class, visit www.58onmain.com
Event Date and Time

Authentically Local