Tuesday, March 12, 2024 — Get ready to stitch up some serious fun as the Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library partners up with ECCOTA to bring you the hippest crochet workshop series this side of town. Calling all area youth ages 14 to 20 – get ready to unleash your inner crochet artist!

From April 18 through May 18, join us on Thursdays from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and Saturdays from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library for an unforgettable journey into the world of crochet. Led by the fabulous crochet queen herself, Amanda Knight, this workshop series promises to be a whirlwind of fun, creativity, and endless possibilities!

“Let’s get crafty and create some magic with yarn!” exclaims Amanda Knight, the crochet sensation behind the series. “Get ready to learn the ropes of crochet while having an absolute blast – because trust me, this workshop series is going to be off the hook!”

Prepare to craft your very own masterpiece – an adorable emotional support potato complete with googly eyes! But wait, there’s more – each participant will have the chance to make an extra potato pal to share with a friend and spread the crochet love far and wide.

“We’re thrilled to be joining forces with ECCOTA to bring this fantastic workshop series to our community,” said Yelena Kisler, Director at the Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library. “With the wonderful guidance of Amanda Knight, you’ll not only pick up some essential crochet skills but also have the chance to let your creativity run wild and craft something truly special. It’s your chance to learn, laugh, and make new friends along the way – so don’t miss out!”

Eager to join the crochet party? Don’t miss out – register early for this super fun beginner crochet workshop series! Simply hop online to our programs page, follow this link https://forms.gle/YxfNcPJ1K6JTPRBP6, or give us a ring at 814-486-8011 to secure your spot. But hurry – spots are filling up faster than you can say ‘crochet’! The deadline to apply is April 10, 2024.

Thanks to the generous support from the Friends of the Library, the Cameron County Community Chest, and ECCOTA, this workshop series ABSOLUTELY FREE OF CHARGE, ensuring that it remains accessible to all members of the community. This is an Arts in Education residency in Partnership with the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. ECCOTA is one of 14 Arts in Education partners helping enhance Pennsylvanians experience with the arts through professional artist residencies.

About Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library:

The Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library isn’t just a library – it’s a haven for creativity, learning, and all-around awesomeness in Emporium, PA. With a lineup of programs and resources that’ll knock your socks off (and then crochet them back on), we’re here to make your imagination soar!

About ECCOTA:

The Elk County Council on the Arts is dedicated to promoting the cultural enrichment of the residents of Elk County and the surrounding region by expanding the opportunity for public participation in the arts.

The Council’s goal is to enhance the lives of county residents and the various local arts by offering experiences in the arts, providing educational opportunity and advice, and by supporting performers, musicians, artists, artisans and writers.