Adults

**18 and Up Only**

Create a diamond art masterpiece! Work on a diamond art kit alongside your fellow crafters. All supplies will be provided and stored at the library until your artwork is finished. Kits that have not been used for 2 meetings will be available to new members.

**Please note that due to limited supplies, each patron will get to make (1) item.

There will be a brief lesson for beginners at the beginning of the session. Each class go over the following:

1. How each chess pieces move
2. Chess rules
3. Review how to use a chess clock
4. How to use notation
5. How to set up the chess board
6. Discuss special moves
7. Describe check and checkmate
8. Review chess principals
9. Cover minor tactics
10. Discuss end game principals
11. Then members will get a chance to play each other

**Ages 9-17 ONLY & FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE**

Do you enjoy cross stitch, needlepoint, knitting, crocheting, or any other of the needle arts?

Then you should join our Sit and Stitch Group on Thursday mornings!

Bring your projects to work on and visit with this awesome group!

Come create a unique Faux Amber pendant or keychain using UV Resin! Learn all about adding color, fun inclusions, and silicon mold casting techniques for UV Cure Resin. *Adults 18+ only, Supplies are limited; registration is required. 

Join us for a fun Cricut workshop where you’ll create a T-Rex head. Using precut parts, you will be able to assemble and create the T-Rex Head with cardboard. You will be using yours hands and glue or tape to create your Dino T-rex head.

All materials are provided, and no experience is needed. Leave with a one-of-a-kind wall decoration that you make.

Turn your food scraps into soil magic! Join in on these interactive composting classes and learn how to compost the right way - doing it yourself! Registration is required - please register online at Houston School of Compost.

What you'll learn:

• Occurrence: Wednesdays, weekly (unless otherwise noted)
• Time 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• Ages: 18+
• Description: Join us weekly for coffee and crafts!
• Additional Info: Bring your own craft to work on or try one we'll provide

Are you someone who likes to knit, crochet, needlepoint, or cross stitch?

Bring your projects to work on at the library and chat with others!

Please note that this is not a class but a space to work on projects.

No registration required. Adults 18 and over.

Learn how to book time with the Kingwood Library’s Cricut! This orientation session will introduce participants to using the Cricut in the library. Those who complete the class will then be able to request time to use a Cricut at HCPL branches, at which time they will complete a short machine-specific orientation at the location of their choice. Attending this orientation is mandatory before patrons can request time to use a Cricut.

This event is open to those ages 13 and older. Teens ages 13-16 must be accompanied by an adult guardian. Registration is required.

This class will teach you the basics of Microsoft Word as well as some of the tips and tricks that are needed to create and navigate your documents.

All classes start within five minutes of the announced time; classes are cancelled if no registered attendees arrive within fifteen minutes of announced time.

Please register for this class online or by calling 832-927-7830 starting Friday, July 24th.