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.18th-Century Netting was a popular craft for both men and women, used for practical items like fishing/gardening nets, decorative, fashionable netted purses/reticules.
Netting is made with a netting needle and a mesh (spacer) to create a knotted net evolving into delicate accessories with embroidered patterns, vital for leisure and status before machine-made nets took over.
Join instructor Bonnie Swank and watch a demonstration on how to make hand made net, see an extensive collection of net making tools and try your hand at making a net of your own using craft sticks (that you can take home with you) as your netting needle and mesh!
Presenter's Bio
Bonnie Swank is a member of the Piedmont Lace Guild of VA, the International Organization of Lacers Inc., the Chesapeake Region Lace Guild, and the Palmetto Tatters Guild and has been making and collecting lace, lacemaking tools and related fiber arts for over 25 years.
AGE GROUP: | Grades 11 - 12 | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Genealogy and Local History | Crafts and Activities |
Central Library provides a full complement of library services: reference services, books and materials for children, young adults, and adults in print and digital formats; 3 catalog stations, 1 AWE Learning Station for preschool-1st grade, 2 Children's computers, and 9 Adult computers ; Wi-Fi; faxing, scanning, copying, and more.
NEW SERVICES
Central's Makerspace Studio 8601 offers dynamic programming and educational experiences, including Cricut vinyl cutters, 3D printers, sewing machines, coding toys like Spheros, Ozobots, Makey Makey, and a Whisper Room.
Ruth E. Lloyd Information Center (RELIC) is a special collection devoted to genealogy and local history with a focus on Virginia and Prince William County. RELIC is open for walk-ins, reference service, and by phone 703-792-8380, and email at relic2@pwcgov.org Monday – Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Thursday – Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
U.S. Passport Services are offered Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:00 – 7:00 p.m.
SPACE
Central Library now has more open space for programming and general enjoyment of the library. It offers a strategically designed layout that allows for a better flow, as well as more study and conference rooms for patrons, including:
• Redesigned Children's Area
• Community Room booking for our civic organizations
• One Quiet Study Room
• Two Small Individual Study/Conference Rooms for up to four people
COMFORT
Central's bathrooms have been renovated and expanded and made ADA Compliant.
New, inviting seating is available, both in the study rooms and open-space areas.
Prince William Public Library Mission Statement:
Bringing people, information, and ideas together to enrich lives and build community in a welcoming, inclusive environment.
