The Renwick Gallery comes alive with an evening of crafting, art, and fun at DC's original crafting happy hour. Thursday, June 27, 5:30 p.m.

Bring Your Summer into Bloom at Handi-hour

Handi-hour
Thursday, June 27, 5:30 – 8 p.m.

Renwick Gallery
Pennsylvania Avenue at 17th Street, NW
Rubenstein Grand Salon
Tickets are $25 | Registration required

Celebrate the start of summer with a night of DIY crafting, drinks, and fun at SAAM’s Renwick Gallery. Grab a friend and sip on drinks provided by ANXO Cider while making a unique and colorful pressed flower lantern to brighten your space. Admission includes light snacks, crafting materials, two drinks from ANXO, and after-hours access to the contemporary craft collection on the second floor of the Renwick Gallery.

Space is limited. Attendees must be 21 or older to attend and show a valid ID at the door.

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Want to Practice Before You Go?

Try your hand at making a DIY lantern any time. In this instructional video you will learn the materials and steps needed to make your own creation using pressed flowers and tissue paper. Watch and learn at your own pace and show off what you know at the next Handi-hour.

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Image Credit: Photo by Norwood Photography