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Hand-Made Holidays: Candle Holder Workshop

Hosted by Artifact Studio Description (from host) Join me for an afternoon of ease and creativity. Participate in a guided hand-building experience to create your own ceramic artifact. All materials will be provided. Please note: Ceramics is a slow and multi-step process. Your artifacts will remain at the studio for drying, glazing, and firing but will be ready for pickup before the holidays. Please send an email to margery@iamartifact.com for any questions. Address provided 48 hours before the event.

$60

Embroidery Workshop

Wyck House 6026 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Young Friends of Wyck Description (from host) Join instructor Ritchie Metzger-Lopez of Duende Textiles for an evening of embroidery in the Wyck conservatory. Follow along and create designs based on objects from the Wyck collection. Bring your own textile & embroidery thread of choice. Light refreshment will be provided in the Ed Shed- no food or drinks will be allowed in the house. Email info@wyck.org with questions or to be put on a waitlist.

$10

Hand-Made Holidays: Sgraffito Tile Workshop

Hosted by Artifact Studio Description (from host) Join me for an afternoon of ease and creativity. Participate in a guided hand-building experience to create your own ceramic artifact. All materials will be provided. Please note: Ceramics is a slow and multi-step process. Your artifacts will remain at the studio for drying, glazing, and firing but will be ready for pickup before the holidays. Please send an email to margery@iamartifact.com for any questions. Address provided 48 hours before the event.

$60

Seed-Saving Series

Hosted by Germantown Residents for Economic Alternatives Together (G.R.E.A.T.) Description (from host)

Free

Candle Making Workshop

54 Maplewood Mall 54 Maplewood Mall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Margo Creative Designs Description (from host) 🎉 Join Us for a Festive Candle Making Event! 🎉 This First Friday, December 6th, we’re excited to invite you to a special candle making event at our shop! Whether you’re a crafting enthusiast or just looking for a fun night out, this is the perfect opportunity to unleash your creativity and make unique gifts for the holiday season. 🕯️ **What to Expect:** - All materials will be provided, so just bring…

$20

Open House & Greens Sale

Awbury Arboretum – Francis Cope House 1 Awbury Rd, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Awbury Arboretum Description (from host) ❄️Celebrate the Season at Awbury Arboretum! ❄️ Join us on Sunday 12/8 at the Cope House from 12 PM - 4 PM for our annual Holiday Open House & Greens Sale! Enjoy a festive afternoon featuring games, greens, goats, and so much more. 🌟 Workshops: Wreath Design | 12 PM - 2 PM Centerpiece Making | 2 PM - 4 PM 🎨 Activities: Arts and Crafts with the Waldorf School Storytelling with Felicia…

Free

Handmade Holidays: Upcycled Earrings Workshop

Artifact Studio Philadelphia

Hosted by Artifact Studio Description (from host) Join Elaine Hardman at Artifact Studio for an evening of creativity and community. Date: December 17 from 6:30-8pm Participate in a guided workshop to create your own upcycled earrings made from recycled plastic. All materials will be provided for you. We have a responsibility to tend to the land we live on. Upcycling reduces landfill waste, decreases pollution from making new materials, and encourages us to explore creative ways to practice environmental sustainability.…

$25

Tangled Title Workshop

Crossroads Women's Center 5011 Wayne Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Germantown United CDC (us!) Description (from host) Join us for our next Tangled Title Workshop on December 17 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at Crossroads Women’s Center! This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable insights into important housing issues such as tangled titles, property taxes, estate planning, and much more. Enjoy a delicious dinner while you learn and engage with our knowledgeable speakers. To make it even easier for you to join us, we’re providing Uber…

Free

Handmade Holidays: Crochet Creations Workshop

Artifact Studio Philadelphia

Hosted by Artifact Studio Description (from host) Join Zola Blue and 400 Shares of Beauty for an evening of creativity and community. Date: December 18 from 6:30-8pm Participate in a guided workshop to create your own crocheted ornaments or coasters. Both knitting and crochet can challenge and strengthen our brains through the repetition of complex stitches and patterns. This can help build new neural pathways to improve memory and reduce cognitive decline. The rhythmic motion of yarn crafts can also…

$30

Handmade Holidays: Ice Dyeing Workshop

Artifact Studio Philadelphia

Hosted by Artifact Studio Description (from host) Join Crystal Lamar of Nocturne Notions at Artifact Studio for an evening of creativity and community. Date: December 19 from 6:30-8pm Learn the basics of ice dyeing on sumptuous silk fabrics to create three one-of-a-kind handkerchiefs, plus receive a PDF with all the information covered so you can make more at home! All materials will be provided for you. If you have additional silk or cotton items, feel free to bring them, and…

$25

Germantown Seed Keepers

Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library 68 West Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by GREAT Description (from host) This is a gathering of like minds and hearts to celebrate the winter solstice and to learn by processing seeds together.

Free

JUMPinar: Basics of Refinancing a Rehab Project

Jumpstart Germantown 4701 Germantown Ave, 1st Floor, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Jumpstart Germantown Description (from host) This JUMPinar will be held IN PERSON at our office, 4701 Germantown Ave!  Speaker: Sam "The Money Man" Shelanski Date: January 8th, 2025 Doors - 6:30 PM Event - 7:00 to 8:30 PM Register to attend below.

Free

Germantown Seed Keepers

Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library 68 West Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Germantown Residents for Economic Alternatives Together (GREAT) Description (from host) This is a gathering of those interested in saving seeds from their garden spaces and or are interested in learning more in a group setting.

Free

A Gesture That Shows

The Colored Girls Museum 4613 Newhall Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by The Colored Girls Museum Description (from host) Come join us for a poetry workshop inspired by select works in The Colored Girl Museum's collection. Bring your favorite pen and notebook and a love for the people. Poetry is loosely defined.

$15

ADHD & Executive Functioning Workshop for Parents and Teens

Natural Creativity 5534-46 Pulaski Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Natural Creativity Description (from host) Are you or someone in your life struggling with executive functioning ? Join us to learn more! 🌟 Join Us for an ADHD & Executive Functioning Workshop! 🌟📅 When: Saturday, February 8, 2025⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM📍 Where: Natural Creativity Parents, teens, and families, this one’s for you! Whether you're navigating ADHD or simply curious about executive functioning, this workshop is packed with research-backed strategies to support self-regulation and skill development.…

$10

Writing the Broken Heart

Zoom

Hosted by This Hallowed Wilderness Description (from host) 6 weeks of companioning your grief through poetry How do we turn toward our heartache without collapsing? How do we allow ourselves to feel what’s true for us instead of letting our strategies of avoidance run the show? Our grief needs a practice to give us ballast, a space we can drop into to explore what’s alive and present for us, to engage our emotions, to keep them warm and moving through…

$150

HAPCO Educational Session: The Value of Using an Experienced Realtor

Jumpstart Germantown 4701 Germantown Ave, 1st Floor, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Jumpstart Germantown Description (from host) Join us for an exciting educational and networking opportunity with HAPCO members, featuring a presentation from Seth Floyd on the value of using an experienced realtor in 2025. Pizza & Drinks will be provided courtesy of HAPCO Philadelphia! This event will be held IN PERSON at our office, 4701 Germantown Ave!  Speaker: Seth Floyd (Real Estate Broker and Owner of Lancaster Abstract and Escrow Services) Date: January 15th, 2025 Doors open at 6:30.…

Free

Grief & New Beginnings

Blackbird Rising 5838 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Black.Bird.Rising Description (from host) Co-create nourishing practices and rituals to care for ourselves in the midst of personal and collective experiences with grief.

Free

Annual Dr. King Day Beloved Community Event

First United Methodist Church of Germantown (FUMCOG) 6001 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Germantown Residents for Economic Alternatives Together (GREAT) Description (from host) Facilitated discussion and group activities—building power around housing affordability and preventing displacement in Germantown. Light food and refreshments. Childcare available.

Free

JUMPinar: Philly Rental License

Zoom

Hosted by Jumpstart Germantown Description (from host) THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM WEBINAR Speaker: Rachel Mermelstein (Philly Rental License) 7:00 to 8:00 PM

Free

Jumpinar Philly Rental License

Hosted by Jumpstart Germantown Description (from host) We have another JUMPinar coming up next Wednesday - this one will be held virtually and feature a presentation from Rachel Fradkin, an expert on Philly Rental Licenses.

Free

Scrapbooking: Collage Your Family Story

Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library 68 West Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Coleman Library Description (from host) Drop in for an afternoon of fun, visual storytelling. Put your memories on the page with scissors, glue, photos, and imagery. Collage and scrapbook materials will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own photos, drawings or paper. This program is part of our Let's Make Histories! season of programming.We will be meeting on the first Friday of the month, from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Free

ADHD & Executive Functioning Workshop for Parents and Teens

Natural Creativity 5534-46 Pulaski Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Natural Creativity Description (from host) Are you or someone in your life struggling with executive functioning ? Join us to learn more! 🌟 Join Us for an ADHD & Executive Functioning Workshop! 🌟📅 When: Saturday, February 8, 2025⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM📍 Where: Natural Creativity Parents, teens, and families, this one’s for you! Whether you're navigating ADHD or simply curious about executive functioning, this workshop is packed with research-backed strategies to support self-regulation and skill development.…

$10

Free Youth Photography Class

Immortal Vision Studio @ Braid Mill 441 High St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by CJ Wolfe Foundation Description (from host) Join us for a dynamic Saturday morning at the Immortal Suite at the beautiful Braid Mill. In this photography class, students will dive into camera basics, use Immortal Vision Studio's professional photography equipment and studio space, and have an unforgettable hands-on experience at Philadelphia's Most Booked Photo Studio.

Free
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