Candi Coated Designs

North Aurora Group
2026-01-22 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-19 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-19 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-16 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-21 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Messenger Public Library, 113 Oak Street, North Aurora, IL, 60542, United States
Come relax and work on making something cozy with others who are interested in the fiber arts! This is a drop-in program for experienced crafters. Refreshments are provided.
Please bring your own materials and projects to work on.
Every Third Thursday 6-8pm

Geneva Park District Basic Crochet
2026-02-02 18:00 - 2026-02-23 20:00 | Geneva/Batavia Park District, 3507 Kaneville Road, Geneva, IL, 60134, United States
Join me for 4 sessions of learning to crochet. We will start with the very basics of holding the yarn and the hook. Then we will learn basic stitches up to amigurumi (stuffed toys) by the end. The projects are a wash cloth, a hat, a granny square while learning to read a pattern and graph, and a cute bear.
I hope to see you there! Register through the Geneva Park District Website
Feb 2-23
Mondays 6-8pm

Fox Valley Park District Basic Crochet Prisco
2026-02-03 18:00 - 2026-02-24 20:00 | Fox Valley Park District Prisco, 101 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora, IL, 60505, United States
Join me for 4 sessions of learning to crochet. We will start with the very basics of holding the yarn and the hook. Then we will learn basic stitches up to amigurumi (stuffed toys) by the end. The projects are a wash cloth, a hat, a granny square while learning to read a pattern and graph, and a cute bear.
I hope to see you there! Register through the Fox Valley Website

Feb 3-24
Tuesdays 6-8pm

St Charles Advanced Crochet
2026-02-04 18:00 - 2026-02-11 20:00 | St Carles Park District, 8 North Ave, St Charles, 60174, United States
Join me for 2 sessions of learning to crochet at the St Charles Park District. Learn new advanced stiches and techniques. We are going to learn the Crocodile Stitch making a headband and the Star Stitch making a pouch.
I hope to see you there! Register through the St Charles Park District Website
Feb 4-11
Wednesdays 6-8pm

Polar Vortex!!
2026-02-13 12:00 - 2026-02-15 17:00 | Polar Vortex, 3000 Warrenville Rd, Lisle, IL, United States
Join us for a full weekend of fun and gaming. I’ll be there with my bags and critters. Come see what I have that’s new!

Fox Valley Park District Basic Crochet Prisco
2026-03-03 18:00 - 2026-03-24 20:00 | Fox Valley Park District Prisco, 101 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora, IL, 60505, United States
Join me for 4 sessions of learning to crochet. We will start with the very basics of holding the yarn and the hook. Then we will learn basic stitches up to amigurumi (stuffed toys) by the end. The projects are a wash cloth, a hat, a granny square while learning to read a pattern and graph, and a cute bear.
I hope to see you there! Register through the Fox Valley Website
March 3-24
Tuesdays 6-8pm

St Charles Park District Basic Crochet
2026-03-04 18:00 - 2026-03-25 20:00 | St Carles Park District, 8 North Ave, St Charles, 60174, United States
Join me for 4 sessions of learning to crochet. We will start with the very basics of holding the yarn and the hook. Then we will learn basic stitches up to amigurumi (stuffed toys) by the end. The projects are a wash cloth, a hat, a granny square while learning to read a pattern and graph, and a cute bear.
I hope to see you there! Register through the St Charles Park District Website
March 4-24
Wednesdays 6-8pm

Fox Valley Park District Advanced Crochet Prisco
2026-03-31 18:00 - 2026-04-07 20:00 | Fox Valley Park District Prisco, 101 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora, IL, 60505, United States
Join me for 2 sessions of learning to crochet at the Fox Valley Park District Prisco Center. Learn new advanced stiches and techniques. We are going to learn the Crocodile Stitch making a headband and the Star Stitch making a pouch.
Register on the Fox Valley Park District Website
March 31 – April 7
Tuesdays 6-8pm

St Charles Park District Advanced Crochet
2026-04-01 18:00 - 2026-04-08 20:00 | St Carles Park District, 8 North Ave, St Charles, 60174, United States
Join me for 2 sessions of learning to crochet at the St Charles Park District. Learn new advanced stiches and techniques. We are going to learn the Crocodile Stitch making a headband and the Star Stitch making a pouch.
Register on the St Charles Park District Website
April 1-8
Wednesdays 6-8pm

Geneva Park District Basic Crochet
2026-04-06 18:00 - 2026-04-26 20:00 | Geneva/Batavia Park District, 3507 Kaneville Road, Geneva, IL, 60134, United States
Join me for 4 sessions of learning to crochet. We will start with the very basics of holding the yarn and the hook. Then we will learn basic stitches up to amigurumi (stuffed toys) by the end. The projects are a wash cloth, a hat, a granny square while learning to read a pattern and graph, and a cute bear.
I hope to see you there! Register through the Geneva Park District Website
April 6-27
Mondays 6-8pm

North Aurora Library Basic Crochet
2026-04-15 18:00 - 2026-04-16 20:00 | Messenger Public Library, 113 Oak Street, North Aurora, IL, 60542, United States
Join me for 2 sessions of learning to crochet. We will start with the very basics of holding the yarn and the hook. Then we will learn basic stitches. The projects are a wash cloth, and a hat.
I hope to see you there! Register through the Messenger Library Website
April 15-16
Wednesday & Thursday 6-8pm

COD Con
2026-04-17 12:00 - 2026-04-19 17:00 | COD Con, 425 Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellen, IL, 60137, United States

Bolingbrook Library Basic Crochet
2026-04-29 18:00 - 2026-04-30 20:00 | Fountaindale Public Library, 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, 60440, United States
Join me for 2 sessions of learning to crochet. We will start with the very basics of holding the yarn and the hook. Then we will learn basic stitches. The projects are a wash cloth, and a hat.
I hope to see you there! Register through the Fountiandale Library Website
April 29 & 30
Wednesday & Thursday 6-8pm

North Aurora Amigurumi
2026-05-06 18:00 - 2026-05-07 20:00 | Messenger Public Library, 113 Oak Street, North Aurora, IL, 60542, United States
Learn the basics of amigurumi—the Japanese art of crocheting small stuffed creatures. This two-part class covers key terms and techniques as you start with a basic sphere. Yarn and hook are provided. For ages 16+ with basic crochet knowledge (single crochet).

North Aurora Drop-in
2026-06-26 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-16 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Messenger Public Library, 113 Oak Street, North Aurora, IL, 60542, United States
Come relax and work on making something cozy with others who are interested in the fiber arts! Bring your own projects to work on. All skill levels are welcome. Need help? I’m sure you’ll find it. No registration is required. Refreshments are provided.
I’m usually there if you need any help for anything.
Every Third Thursday 6-8pm

Geneva/Batavia Crochet Basics
2026-07-06 18:00 - 2026-07-27 20:00 | Geneva/Batavia Park District, 3507 Kaneville Road, Geneva, IL, 60134, United States
Join me for 4 sessions of learning to crochet. We will start with the very basics of holding the yarn and the hook. Then we will learn basic stitches up to amigurumi (stuffed toys) by the end. The projects are a wash cloth, a hat, a granny square while learning to read a pattern and graph, and a cute bear.
I hope to see you there! Register through the Geneva Park District Website
July 6-27
Mondays 6-8pm

Fox Valley Park District Basics - Prisco
2026-07-07 18:00 - 2026-07-28 20:00 | Fox Valley Park District Prisco, 101 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora, IL, 60505, United States
Join me for 4 sessions of learning to crochet. We will start with the very basics of holding the yarn and the hook. Then we will learn basic stitches up to amigurumi (stuffed toys) by the end. The projects are a wash cloth, a hat, a granny square while learning to read a pattern and graph, and a cute bear.
I hope to see you there! Register through the Fox Valley Website
July 7-28
Tuesdays 6-8pm

St Charles Park Dist Basics
2026-07-08 18:00 - 2026-07-29 20:00 | St Carles Park District, 8 North Ave, St Charles, 60174, United States
Join me for 4 sessions of learning to crochet. We will start with the very basics of holding the yarn and the hook. Then we will learn basic stitches up to amigurumi (stuffed toys) by the end. The projects are a wash cloth, a hat, a granny square while learning to read a pattern and graph, and a cute bear.
I hope to see you there! Register through the St Charles Park District Website
July 8-29
Wednesdays 6-8pm

Fox Valley Park Dist Basics - Eola
2026-08-04 18:00 - 2026-08-25 20:00 | Fox Valley Park District Eola, 555 S. Eola Road, Aurora, IL, 60504, United States
Join me for 4 sessions of learning to crochet. We will start with the very basics of holding the yarn and the hook. Then we will learn basic stitches up to amigurumi (stuffed toys) by the end. The projects are a wash cloth, a hat, a granny square while learning to read a pattern and graph, and a cute bear.
I hope to see you there! Register through the Fox Valley Website
Aug 4-25
Tuesdays 6-8pm

St Charles Park Dist Advanced
2026-08-05 18:00 - 2026-08-12 20:00 | St Carles Park District, 8 North Ave, St Charles, 60174, United States
Join me for 2 sessions of learning to advanced crochet. Learn new techniques and tricks. I give you a choice of 4 projects and we will work on 2. A cable hat, filet crochet small banner, dragon/crocodile stitch headband or star stitch phone case. You must have knowledge of crochet. I will not be teaching the basics. If you don’t know how to crochet and want to learn, see my basics course.
I hope to see you there! Register through the St Charles Park District Website
Aug 5-12
Wednesdays 6-8pm

North Aurora Basics
2026-08-26 18:00 - 2026-08-27 20:00 | Messenger Public Library, 113 Oak Street, North Aurora, IL, 60542, United States
Join me for 2 sessions of learning to crochet. We will start with the very basics of holding the yarn and the hook. Then we will learn the basic stitches. The projects are a simple wash cloth on day 1 and if you’re ready a small hat on day 2.
Aug 26-27
Wednesday and Thursday

Alley Art Fair
2026-08-29 11:00 - 17:00 | Alley Art Fair, 44 E. Downer Pl, Aurora, IL, 60505, United States
Come join me and other wonderful artists, entertainers, food and activities! It’s a lot of fun! I will have my crochet critters and my carry-all bags! I will also have a sign up sheet to learn crochet.
Alley Art Festival is held in Downtown Aurora Water Street Mall a pedestrian-friendly area near City Hall, The mall is between Galena Boulevard and Downer Place.
The festival is FREE! No admission costs to enjoy art, music, and more.
I hope to see you there!
