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Make it Happen

The Art of Quilling
2026-11-19 18:00:00 2026-11-19 19:30:00 America/New_York Make it Happen For ages 14 and up. Join us in the Gather Space to learn a useful hands-on skill taught by a community expert. No previous experience necessary. Central Branch - Friends of the Library Gather Space

Thursday, November 19
6:00pm - 7:30pm

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Central Branch

Friends of the Library Gather Space

For ages 14 and up. Join us in the Gather Space to learn a useful hands-on skill taught by a community expert. No previous experience necessary.

Join Jonathan Cao for a workshop on the basics of quilling, from simple shapes to a small finished piece.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Kingston Frontenac Public Library.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Interests & Lifelong Learning | Arts & Entertainment |

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