DIY

The Berkeley Public Library presents a workshop by Griffin Walsh from the Bay Area's Gaia's Collective, a visionary company with a mission of a greener, more sustainable food system for all.

Griffin Walsh is a mycologist, specializing in reducing the tech and capital requirements needed to grow mushrooms. He has spent his winters teaching about mushroom cultivation at the fungi academy of Guatemala and spent his final year of education researching oyster mushroom growth at UC Berkeley.

Need to hem some pants? Sew on a button? Come mend clothes with friends! Needles, thread, and sewing machines will be available 5pm to 7pm on Thursday, January 25th in the North Branch Community Meeting Room. Staff are available to consult on your projects and to teach basic mending skills. Bring your own project.

Learn how to make needle felted designs and attach them to small cards for gifts, gift tags, or whatever you like with art teacher Susan Deming.

Space is limited, be sure to sign up soon! Staff can help you sign up, if needed.

Sign up here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/needle-felted-cards-tickets-755964479107

Whether you're looking to learn a new project or just have some fun with like-minded individuals, CraftLab is the perfect space for you. Join us for an afternoon of creativity and let's build something amazing together!

This month we will be practicing techniques to make elegant, nature-inspired gift wrap. Feel free to bring presents to wrap or practice on some "dummy" boxes! Please also feel free to bring leaves, flowers, twine, or any other materials to help add a hygge feel to your gifts.  

Learn to build and build to learn at the library!

In collaboration with 9th St Lab, the library will be hosting a three work shop series for youth ages, 8-12 years old.

Come learn about tools, spark your creativity and build something imaginatIve & fun to take home.

Bring your creative ideas to this monthly drop-in art and crafts studio. Topics and projects will vary each session. While project materials are provided, attendees are also welcome to bring their own work-in-progress pieces and tools. Whether you're looking to learn a new project or just have some fun with like-minded individuals, CraftLab is the perfect space for you. Join us for an afternoon of creativity and let's build something amazing together!

In October, CraftLab attendees will make Calder-inspired kinetic mobiles.

Mocktail Mixology: Learn the Basics of Making Non-Alcoholic Cocktails

Learn how to mix up delicious cocktails without the booze. Your Mixologist and Holistic Nutritionist host, Lila Volkas, will demonstrate different ways to transform non-alcoholic ingredients into simple and complex drinks. Whether you are sober-curious, drink non-alcoholic options for health reasons or looking to expand your beverage repertoire, this class is for you.

Bring your creative ideas to this monthly drop-in art and crafts studio. Topics and projects will vary each session. While project materials are provided, attendees are also welcome to bring their own work-in-progress pieces and tools. Whether you're looking to learn a new project or just have some fun with like-minded individuals, CraftLab is the perfect space for you. Join us for an afternoon of creativity and let's build something amazing together!

Bring your creative ideas to this monthly drop-in art and crafts studio. Topics and projects will vary each session. While project materials are provided, attendees are also welcome to bring their own work-in-progress pieces and tools. Whether you're looking to learn a new project or just have some fun with like-minded individuals, CraftLab is the perfect space for you. Join us for an afternoon of creativity and let's build something amazing together!

This class focuses on basic plant diseases, issues and spotting nutritional deficiencies in common crops. DIY, sustainable and non-toxic solutions will be offered.The workshop will be taught by gardening, composting, and landscaping educator, Lori Caldwell.