Creative craft session at Panania Library where participants design sun protection hats and bead glasses chains. A low-cost seniors festival activity to get crafty and social.
Monday 2 March 2026
10:00am - 12:00pm
Cnr Tower Street &, Anderson Ave, Panania NSW 2213, Australia
$3
Enjoy a relaxed, hands-on morning crafting with a focus on sun protection and personal style. This session invites participants to decorate sun hats and make funky glasses chains, blending creativity with practical sun-safety. It's a friendly, social event at Panania Library that appeals to crafty families and older community members alike.
You’ll be welcomed into a bright library space where tables are set up with hats, beads and a variety of decorative materials. The atmosphere is gentle and social, ideal for a mid-morning outing that combines creativity with conversation.
Expect friendly helpers guiding simple techniques for decorating sun hats and threading glasses chains, so no previous crafting experience is necessary. This is a relaxed activity suitable for parents who want a calm craft experience or grandparents joining grandchildren.
Materials are provided, and the session emphasises sun safety and wearable creativity—keywords like "sun hat decorating" and "glasses chain beading" are central to the activities and outcomes.
The session runs on Friday 2 March 2026 from 10:00 to 12:00 and is designed for a leisurely two-hour crafting slot that allows time to personalise items. It’s part of the Seniors Festival program but friendly to intergenerational attendance.
Participants will be guided through decorating techniques and stringing beads, with helpers offering tips for durable finishes and comfortable designs. There will be a small selection of templates and design ideas to spark creativity.
Typical flow:
- Welcome and materials briefing
- Hat decorating station and bead-stringing station
- Finishing touches and shared show-and-tell
The event takes place at Panania Library and Knowledge Centre, Anderson Avenue, Panania 2213, a familiar local library space with community-friendly facilities. This makes it easy to combine the visit with other library services or a nearby coffee stop.
Accessibility is considered—the venue lists accessible toilets and parking nearby, and the layout is suitable for walkers and wheelchairs. Public transport links and local parking options make drop-in straightforward for carers and families.
Arrive a few minutes early to find parking or the closest bus stop, and plan for a short walk from the main entrance to the activity room. The library staff can point you to the event room when you arrive.
The activity involves small beads and crafting tools, so supervision is recommended for younger children and care should be taken with small parts. If you’re bringing a child, please stay nearby to support them during the session.
Sunscreen and personal sun-safety items are a good idea if you plan to wear your decorated hat outdoors afterwards. The session highlights sun-protection as part of the craft theme.
Allergy and material notes: if you or your family members have specific sensitivities, contact the library ahead of time to discuss alternatives or to bring your own materials.
This is a low-cost community activity with a $3 participation fee, payable at the venue or via the library’s booking system if available. The fee helps cover materials and is intended to keep the session accessible to the local community.
Bookings are recommended as places can be limited; check Panania Library event listings or call ahead to reserve a spot. Walk-ins may be accommodated if space and materials allow.
If you need to cancel, please let the library know so your place can be offered to another community member. The event is part of the Seniors Festival program and may have priority spaces for older residents.
