Quilled Holiday Cards

Our Library offers a class to teach the basics of paper filigree.
Location: St. Helena Branch
Date & Time: Thursday, December 5, 2013 - 10:30am – 12:00pm 

Quilling, or the art of paper filigree, is an easy craft with impressive results. Learn the basics of this beautiful technique, and make a holiday card for your loved ones. Supplies will be provided. Registration is required. Call 255-6487 for more information.

Quilling, or paper filigree, is the art of creating intricate shapes from strips of paper. The technique is simple: After a long, narrow ribbon of paper is rolled around a needle like tool, the strip is slipped off, arranged with your fingertips into the desired shape, and then glued to a background of contrasting paper, fabric, or wood.

Quilled motifs such as flowers and hearts express sweet sentiments for Valentine's Day and Mother's Day, but they also add an elegant touch to cards for any occasion.

Decorate an Edible Gingerbread House!

The local library is always a great place to go for activities and interaction with other kids.  My local branch is the St. Helena Branch here on St. Helena Island.  The Children's Department is headed by Mrs. Kathleen McTeer and her assistant is Mr.s Vera Bradley.  These two lovely ladies are offering children to make and decorate Gingerbread Houses.  Please see the library announcement and save the date!

Location: 

 St. Helena Branch

Date & Time: 

 Saturday, November 30, 2013 - 1:00 pm

 Join Ms. Vera and Ms. Kathleen while we construct and decorate Gingerbread Houses to take home and eat. Ice the roof for snow, add square candies for windows and maybe add shingles if you like! Find out where these delicious treats originated and listen to a story or two while you create.
All materials will be supplied.
No registration required.
Ages 4-7 welcome.