We’ll repurpose (clean) old t-shirts into soft yarn, and we’ll crochet it into a coaster, or the start of a rug or bag. This is a great time to learn a few simple crochet stitches! All experience levels are welcome. A $5 donation is suggested. Register here.

Join us on our campus to chat with Director Emily Dattilo about her newly released book, Mount Prospect Historic Sites. Books will be available for purchase. No registration necessary. The Dietrich Friedrichs House Museum will also be open for tours.

-Marvel at the straw art at the U.S. National Straw Sculpting contest -Tour the Encore! Mt. Morris Old Sandstone Art Gallery, housed in the oldest building in Mt. Morris -Enjoy a pre-ordered boxed lunch, provided by Jen’s Artisan Breads, with an exclusive presentation by Fran Volz -Guided bus tour of local sites, including White Pine […]

This month's theme is apples. Stop by at our open house for a variety of hands-on activities and make and takes. This FREE event welcomes all ages and no registration is necessary. The Dietrich Friedrichs House Museum will also be open for tours.

Enjoy creating a random act of kindness and learn a few basic quilting techniques, all in the same night! Participants can try out piecing, applique, filling, and quilting techniques to embellish their own “hearts”. Then we’ll discuss ways to distribute them around Mount Prospect to give random cheer to those who find them. This is […]