Community Events

Workshops, skill shares, and gatherings across Allegany County

May 2026

Watercolor illustration of canning supplies: a stockpot, jars of pickles, knives, a wooden spoon, garlic, and cucumbers.
Thursday, May 14 · 5:00 – 7:00 PM

Don't Buy It, Make It!

Shari

Bec

Almond 20th Century Club Library, 40 Main St, Almond, NY

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A pair of jeans with a denim patch hand-sewn on using rows of white sashiko running stitches.
Saturday, May 16 · 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Visible Mending: Basic Sashiko Stitching

Erin

Wide Awake Club Library, 22 N Genesee St, Fillmore, NY

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A mixed-media collage of torn paper pieces in red, black, white, and gray patterns layered over a brick-textured background.
Tuesday, May 19 · 5:00 – 7:00 PM

Collage Your Life

LuAnn

Almond 20th Century Club Library, 40 Main St, Almond, NY

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A close-up of a stack of saddle-stitched pamphlets with colorful page edges.
Wednesday, May 20 · 5:00 – 6:30 PM

Beginner Bookbinding: Pamphlet Stitch

Kate

David A. Howe Public Library, 155 N Main St, Wellsville, NY

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June 2026

A partially sliced loaf of whole grain bread rests on a wooden cutting board, set against a plain white background.
Tuesday, June 2 · 5:00 – 7:00 PM

Starting a Baking Collective Workshop

Paul

Catholic Worker Homestead, 8614 Brown Rd, Arkport, NY

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Close-up of a sewing machine needle and presser foot stitching white thread into dark fabric, showing mechanical detail and cloth texture.
Thursday, June 4 · 5:00 – 6:30 PM

Machine Denim Darning

Erin

David A. Howe Public Library, 155 N Main St, Wellsville, NY

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A group of chickens with black-and-white, white, and brown feathers walk together on green grass under bright sunlight.
Sunday, June 7 · 12:00 – 2:00 PM

Chicken Keeping Basics

Shari

Swallowdale Farm, 10834 Handcock Rd, Centerville, NY

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A close-up of a stack of saddle-stitched pamphlets with colorful page edges.
Saturday, June 13 · 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Beginner Bookbinding: Pamphlet Stitch

Kate

Wide Awake Club Library, 22 N Genesee St, Fillmore, NY

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A pair of jeans with a denim patch hand-sewn on using rows of white sashiko running stitches.
Wednesday, June 17 · 5:00 – 7:00 PM

Visible Mending: Basic Sashiko Stitching

Erin

Almond 20th Century Club Library, 40 Main St, Almond, NY

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A mixed-media collage of torn paper pieces in red, black, white, and gray patterns layered over a brick-textured background.
Saturday, June 20 · 1:00 – 3:00 PM

Collage Your Life

LuAnn

Friendship Free Library, 40 W Main St, Friendship, NY

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Wooden block letters spelling 'DIY' on a dark wood surface, with handwritten labels reading 'Do It Yourself.'
Wednesday, June 24 · 5:30 – 7:00 PM

DIY Confidence

Kate

David A. Howe Public Library, 155 N Main St, Wellsville, NY

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Watercolor illustration of canning supplies: a stockpot, jars of pickles, knives, a wooden spoon, garlic, and cucumbers.
Sunday, June 28 · 12:00 – 2:00 PM

Don't Buy It, Make It!

Shari

Bec

Swallowdale Farm, 10834 Handcock Rd, Centerville, NY

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Past Events
Budgeting Basics
Last taught Saturday, May 9, 2026
Almond 20th Century Club Library, 40 Main St, Almond, NY