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Springs, Spirals and Twists

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2024-10-03 10:30:00 2024-10-03 11:30:00 Australia/Melbourne Springs, Spirals and Twists You might call the shape a spring or a spiral but the possibilities are endless. Will you make a hanging mobile, a coiled necklace or a brand-new invention? It's craft - with a twist! Ages 8+ Boronggook Drysdale Library - Boronggook Drysdale Multipurpose Room

Thursday, October 03
10:30am - 11:30am

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Boronggook Drysdale Library

Boronggook Drysdale Multipurpose Room

You might call the shape a spring or a spiral but the possibilities are endless. Will you make a hanging mobile, a coiled necklace or a brand-new invention? It's craft - with a twist! Ages 8+

Bookings are essential to save your place in the program.

 

Please cancel your booking if you are no longer able to attend so we can contact our waitlist.

 

Bookings close one day prior to the session.

 

If you require assistance, please contact library staff.

 

Children must be supervised by a responsible person (adult or carer) in our libraries and our programs.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | School Holidays | Art, Craft & Sewing |

TAGS: | recommended |

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The Boronggook Drysdale Library building, opened in April 2023, features communal spaces, quiet study areas, an adult changing places facility, a green roof, an internal courtyard garden, a City of Greater Geelong customer service point and resource-efficient systems. The sustainable building is a welcoming and safe space open to all.

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