Do you want to create a beautiful winter centerpiece? Join us as we teach you how to decorate a repurposed wine bottle and prepare for your favorite celebrations!
The foliage is crisp, and the tree branches are bare…the days are much shorter, and there is a chill in the air. With the festive season fast approaching, this is the time of year when friends and families gather together to cook, bake, and celebrate. Stop by P.D. Brown Library and create a gorgeous winter centerpiece to brighten your home and make it cozy and inviting for the upcoming season.
Please note that to receive the craft supplies, registrants must attend the program.
*The craft is recommended for ages 18+.
You can register here for the program.
Additional Resources:
Below are two interesting articles – the first detailing the history of “grape stomping” and the second featuring ideas to repurpose empty wine bottles. Also highlighted are articles containing inspirations for creating beautiful seasonal spaces, as well as a myriad of resources on acrylic painting, crocheting, the art of floral arrangements, knitting, and making your home cozy and inviting for the upcoming season – from our CCPL catalog.
First, here is an article about the historical significance and origins of “grape stomping”:
Below is an article containing creative ideas for repurposing your empty wine bottles:
35 DIY Wine Bottle Crafts That’ll Get You in the Upcycling Spirit
Below are articles containing additional ideas for creating lovely seasonal decor for fall, winter, spring, and summer:
You may also check out our CCPL catalog for more information on making your home cozy and inviting for the upcoming season, seasonal crafts, and acrylic painting such as:
- Christmas at Home: Holiday Decorating, Crafts, Recipes by Country Living Magazine
- From Harvest to Home: Seasonal Activities, Inspired Decor and Cozy Recipes for Fall by Alicia Tenise Che
- Homemade Holiday: Craft Your Way Through More Than 40 Festive Projects by Sophie Pester & Catharina Bruns
- Cozy White Cottage. Seasons: 100 Ways to be Cozy All Year Long by Liz Marie Galvan
- Daily Painting: Paint Small and Often to Become a More Creative, Productive and Successful Artist by Carol Marine
- My Hygge Home: How to Make Home Your Happy Place by Meik Wiking
- Flowers By Design: Creating Arrangements for Your Space by Ingrid Carozzi
- Modern Macramé: 33 Stylish Projects for Your Handmade Home by Emily Katz
- The Gift of Gathering: Beautiful Tablescapes to Welcome and Celebrate Your Friends and Family by Bre Douchette
- The New Bohemians: Cool & Collected Homes by Justina Blakeney
- Wreaths: 22 Festive Creations To Make by Sian Hamilton and Tansy Wilson
- The Block Collection: 150 Inspiring Stash-Busting Shapes to Knit and Crochet by Heather Lodinsky
- Crepe Paper Flowers: The Beginner’s Guide to Making & Arranging Beautiful Blooms by Lia Griffith
- Classic Christmas Crochet: Traditional Danish Holiday Decorations and Gifts by Heidi B. Johannesen & Pia H.H. Johannesen
- Welcome Home: A Cozy Minimalist Guide to Decorating and Hosting All Year Round by Myquillyn Smith
- Feels Like Home: Transforming Your Space from Uninspiring to Uniquely Yours by Marian Parsons
- Cozy Cables: Inspired Knitting Patterns To Warm the Body and Soul by Kalurah Hudson
- Cozy White Cottage: 100 Ways to Love the Feeling of Being Home by Liz Marie Galvan
- Dynamic Acrylics by Soraya French
- The Christmas Craft Book: 30 Fun & Festive Projects to Make with Kids by Laura Minter & Tia Williams
- Designer Knit Home: 24 Room-by-Room Coordinated Knits to Create a Room You’ll Love to Live In by Erin Black
- Country Farmhouse by Cindy Smith Cooper
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