Meet Fiona Davis!
New York Times Best Selling Author is joining Artful Reads this month!
New York Times bestselling author Fiona Davis will be joining our February Artful Reads discussion!! She is the author of eight best-selling historical fiction novels translated into 20 languages, They are all set in iconic New York City buildings, including The Stolen Queen, The Magnolia Palace, and The Lions of Fifth Avenue, which was a Good Morning America book club pick and an Artful Reads pick we read a couple of years ago and loved!
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In preparation for her virtual visit and based on her recommendation, we are reading two of Fiona's works. In January, we talked about The Magnolia Palace, and on February 11th at 4:30, we will be discussing her latest book, The Stolen Queen. We have teamed up with the Dunlap Public Library since 2020 to discuss "arty" reads of various genres. We meet virtually every month, the second Wednesday of the month. We would love to have you join us for our monthly discussions or just Fiona's visit!
You do not have to live in the Dunlap Library district to be a book club member: we actually have a couple of members who live on the East Coast! ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Please email mweyeneth@dunlaplibrary.org for a meeting invite. Please register at least one hour prior to the book club.
Kumihimo Class
Kumihimo is an ancient Japanese form of making braids and cords. It was used on samurai armor as little braids that laced the sections of armor together. Kumihimo comes from the Japanese term for gathering or combining cords making a braid.
Students will make their choice of a key chain or bracelet.
Bracelet class $28 includes class fee and kit
Key chain class $16 includes class fee and kit
Fees must be paid in advance.
Classes available Thursday, August 19, 5:30-7:30* or Saturday, August 21, 3:00-5:00*
Cancellation policy: Our classes are kept small to offer individualized instruction with the instructor scheduled and kits purchased for you in advance of the course. Therefore, if a student cancels for any reason a refund cannot be issued.
Open to all ages, but students should be able to work on a project for at least 30 minutes with minimal guidance. Participants under 12 should be accompanied by an adult. Please feel free to contact the gallery at 309-232-8886 with any questions.