Mark your calendars for July workshops and free community events at Serendib House Studio:
WORKSHOP INFORMATION (SPRING 2026)
UV Resin Jewelry ($35)
Dates: Fri 6/10 (4-4:45, 6-6:45), Sat 7/11 (1-1:45)
Learn how to embed dried botanicals in UV resin to create a necklace or set of earrings. You’ll make one item to take away with you; additional jewelry may be made, if time permits, for an extra $25 per piece). Botanicals will be provided (or you may bring your own). Ages 14+, children must be accompanied by supervising adult.
Flower Paper Bookmarks ($25)
Dates: Fri 7/17 (4-4:45), Sat 7/18 (1-1:45), Sun 7/19 (1-1:45, 3-3:45)
Learn how to make floral bookmarks (paper); you’ll leave with up to 3 bookmarks (depending on how fast you work!). You may bring your own pressed flowers, or choose from my selection. Ages 10+; children must be accompanied by supervising adult.
Make Your Own Curry Powder ($25)
Dates: Fri 7/24 (4-4:45), Sat 7/25 (1-1:45), Sun 7/26 (1-1:45, 3-3:45)
Learn how to roast, grind, and mix your own curry powder blend. You’ll learn about a variety of spices used in Sri Lankan, Indian, Thai, and Malaysian cuisine, and will take away a small sample of Sri Lankan curry powder (no chili heat) to try at home. All ages welcome; children must be accompanied by supervising adult.
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Register for workshops here: www.serendibhousestudio.com
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JULY FREE EVENTS
BOARD GAME NIGHT
Date: Fri 7/24, 6-9 p.m.
Drop in; we’ll play a quick game or two first, then if people like, a longer one. (If people want to play a much longer game, we’d schedule that separately). Ages 14+.
BOOK CLUB
Date: Sun 7/26, 5-7 p.m.
Mostly science fiction & fantasy (on the literary side), sometimes political. In June we’ll be reading The Incandescent, Emily Tesh. Ages 18+.
CO-WRITING
Dates: Every Sunday, 10 a.m. – 12 noon
Got a project you need to work on? Come and write in company. We’ll chat for the first 5-10 minutes, get settled, write quietly for 45 minutes, and repeat. Ages 18+.
CRAFTING CIRCLE
Dates: Saturday 7/11, 7/18, 7/19, 3 – 4:30 p.m.
Got a project you need to work on? Come and craft in company. Suitable for projects that will fit in your lap, or about the size of a dinner setting at a table – we’re not that big! Ages 18+.
GARDEN CLUB
Date: Sunday 7/26, 3-4 p.m.
Seed / cuttings / perennial exchange, general garden talk. Bring your garden problems for us to discuss, your plant and design questions. Browse our garden books, have some tea, and talk about plants for a bit. Beginners welcome. Houseplants count! All ages welcome.
YARN CIRCLE
Dates: Every Saturday, 9-11 a.m.
Bring your yarn, your needles, your hooks – all textile folks welcome. Knitting, crochet, embroidery, weaving (small!), drop spindle spinning, needle-felting, etc. and so on. Beginners welcome; I’m happy to try to teach a little if you get stuck. Ages 18+.
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301 Harrison Street, Oak Park, IL
Store hours: Wed / Thurs / Fri 1-7
Saturday 9-5 / Sunday 10-4
