Fiber Fanatics Meet-Up
2026-05-14 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-21 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-28 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-04 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-11 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-18 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-25 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-02 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) and 7 more dates | Waterford Public Library, 117 3rd St, Waterford, NY, 12188, United States
Join our weekly group at the library where we celebrate all crafty hobbies including knitting, crochet, embroidery, and more! All levels of experience welcome. No registration is required.

Craft Supplies Swap
2026-05-30 10:30 - 12:30
Refresh your craft supplies and get rid of unused items in your collection, all at zero cost! Donations will be accepted all day Thurs May 28 and Fri May 29, or can be brought in on the day of the event between 10:30 am – 12:30 pm. Donations must be in good condition, and any loose items should be bagged or packaged. Please do not bring any unfinished projects, or yarn that is less than half a skein. You are not required to donate items to attend the swap, though it is encouraged. If you have any questions about what may or may not be accepted, please call the library at (518) 237-0891.

Anyone Can! Acrylic Paint
2026-06-04 17:00 - 19:00
Come paint a canvas and learn beginner-friendly acrylic painting techniques. No experience necessary. Participants will leave with their own completed work of art. The surprise step-by-step painting design will be revealed at the program!
Open to ages 18+. Registration is required and can be done by RSVPing below or by calling the library at 518-237-0891.
Saratoga Arts made this program possible through the Community Arts Regrant Program, funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

Summer Flowers in Watercolor
2026-06-12 14:30 - 16:30
Join local artist Diane Steele for an afternoon of watercolor instruction using impressionist techniques, and create a gorgeous floral piece. All materials will be provided. Beginners welcome. Registration is required – RSVP below. If the event is full call the library at (518) 237-0891 to be put on the waitlist. This program is open to ages 16+.
Saratoga Arts made this program possible through the Community Arts Regrant Program, funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

Jewelry Art Workshop: Butterfly Ladies
2026-06-13 14:30 - 16:30
In this hands-on session, you’ll create 8×11 framed art by embellishing a lady silhouette with vintage and repurposed jewelry. All supplies will be provided. However, if you have a special piece of jewelry you’d like to include in your design, feel free to bring it along to make your artwork even more meaningful. We hope you’ll join us for this inspiring and creative experience. Space is limited make sure to RSVP below or call us at 518-237-0891.
Saratoga Arts made this program possible through the Community Arts Regrant Program, funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

Decoupage Earrings
2026-06-17 17:30 - 19:00
Create a one-of-a-kind pair of earrings using simple materials and your own sense of style. We’ll provide a variety of decorative napkins, patterned paper, and magazines—just choose your favorite designs and use decoupage to layer them onto a lightweight cardboard shape. Finish with a seal for durability, and you’ll leave with a unique accessory that’s all your own.
This craft is open to teens and adults. Registration is required and can be done below or by calling 518-237-0891.

Anyone Can! Learn to Embroider
2026-06-30 14:00 - 16:00
Join the Waterford Public Library for a beginner-friendly embroidery class. Participants will learn to embroider a little bunny in a 4″ hoop using three different stitches. All materials and instruction will be provided.
Registration is required. This class is open to ages 16+. RSVP below or call the library at (518) 237-0891. If the event is full, please call us so that we can put you on the wait list.

Diamond Dot Art Club
2026-07-01 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-08-05 18:00 - 19:30
Come hang out with fellow crafters for this fun yet mindful art form! Bring your own projects, or choose from a variety of kits we have available. From stickers, to keychains, to full canvases, we will have many options to choose from! Open to teens and adults, beginners welcome! RSVP below or call the library at 518-237-0891.

Crafternoon: Map Coasters
2026-07-08 18:00 - 19:30
Love to travel? Then turn your wanderlust into functional art and create a unique set of coasters using colorful road maps.
Open to ages 16+. Registration is required. To attend, RSVP below or by calling the library at 518-237-0891. If the program is full you may call the library to be put on the waitlist.

Learn to Quill with Stacey K
2026-07-17 14:00 - 16:00
Quilling is an art form that utilizes small strips of paper that are rolled, shaped, and glued to create intricate designs. In this class, instructor Stacey will teach participants how to make adorable stand-alone flowers in little wooden pots using this technique. All materials will be provided. No prior experience is necessary. Registration is required – RSVP below or call the library. If the program is full, you can call us at (518) 237-0891 to be put on the wait list. Open to ages 16+.
Saratoga Arts made this program possible through the Community Arts Regrant Program, funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

Adult Coloring Evening
2026-07-23 18:30 - 19:30
Color your cares away! Join us for tea/coffee, snacks, relaxing music, and of course, coloring! All materials (coloring pages, pencils, and snacks) will be provided. Open to ages 18+. Registration is required; RSVP below or call the library at 518-237-0891.

Craft Hour
2026-07-27 17:00 - 18:00
Come join us for a BYO (bring your own) craft session. Meet fellow crafters as you enjoy the company and the air conditioning this summer. Some materials will be provided but bringing what you are working on (or looking to start) is expected. No registration required for this event. Open to teens and adults.

Anyone Can! Acrylic Paint
2026-08-06 17:00 - 19:00
Nicky is back to teach another beginner-friendly acrylic painting session. No experience necessary. Participants will leave with their own completed work of art. The surprise step-by-step painting design will be revealed at the program!
Open to ages 18+. Registration is required and can be done by RSVPing below or by calling the library at 518-237-0891.
Saratoga Arts made this program possible through the Community Arts Regrant Program, funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

Nature Collaging with Emma Rinaldi
2026-08-18 18:30 - 19:30
Join the library and local artist Emma Rinaldi for a collaging craft that celebrates sustainability, recycling, and the beauty of what’s around us. Participants will be given a wide array of pressed leaves and flowers, as well as moss, twigs, and other collected materials from outside to create their own collage using supplies straight from the earth. Instruction will be provided. Beginners are welcome.
Registration required, ages 16+. RSVP below, or call the library at (518) 237-0891. If the program is full, please call us to be put on the wait list.
Saratoga Arts made this program possible through the Community Arts Regrant Program, funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

Watercolor in the Style of Monet
2026-08-21 14:30 - 16:30
Join local artist Diane Steele for an afternoon of watercolor instruction in the style of Monet. This is an intermediate watercolor class, though beginners are welcome. Painting can be modified to accommodate all skill levels. Registration is required. For ages 16+. RSVP below, or call the library at (518) 237-0891. If the class is full, call us to be put on the wait list.
Saratoga Arts made this program possible through the Community Arts Regrant Program, funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
