

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Read and Stitch: Extra Yarn by Mac Barnett
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Perfect for children ages 4–7, this engaging read-aloud and craft class brings Mac Barnett’s beloved story Extra Yarn to life. Instructor Lily Stabile will begin by reading the book with the children, coupled with a group discussion. After the story, children will move into a hands-on art activity inspired by the book.

Each child will receive a white cardboard cutout with pre-punched holes and colorful yarn to create their own unique “stitched” sweater. Through this guided project, participants will be introduced to beginner needlework skills such as threading and simple stitching, while building fine motor coordination, focus, and creative confidence.

This class is designed to be welcoming, calm, and age-appropriate, offering young learners a meaningful blend of literacy and art-making. All materials are provided and no prior experience is required.

Cost is $15 for one child, $25 for two children. No material fees.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/meriden/read-and-stitch-extra-yarn-by-mac-barnett/200029860054458
- **Event Categories**: Workshops, Art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.gallery53.org/store/p1017/readstitch1022026.html?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=meriden-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Meriden
- **state**: CT
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 53 Colony St, Meriden, CT, United States, Connecticut 06451
- **lat**: 41.53957
- **long**: -72.80136
- **full address**: 53 Colony St, Meriden, CT, United States, Connecticut 06451

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Gallery 53 (https://allevents.in/org/gallery-53/12865152)

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: banner
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/a0e6dfc31c56c9f152794007254f795ecec578c25a74a315420e93b4a3137658-rimg-w1200-h628-dc058fbe-gmir?v=1774479058
- **Alt text**: thumbnail
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/67adb5b3e163b2152b30f77a55b49dfae14e3470f58c1537ffe9603fe87bcced-rimg-w300-h300-dc058fbe-gmir?v=1774479058

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 53 Colony St, Meriden, CT, United States, Connecticut 06451
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Gallery 53
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Workshops, Art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Read and Stitch: Extra Yarn by Mac Barnett ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

## Structured Data (JSON-LD)

```json
[
    {
        "@context": "https://schema.org",
        "@type": "Event",
        "name": "Read and Stitch: Extra Yarn by Mac Barnett",
        "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/a0e6dfc31c56c9f152794007254f795ecec578c25a74a315420e93b4a3137658-rimg-w1200-h628-dc058fbe-gmir?v=1774479058",
        "startDate": "2026-04-18T11:00:00-04:00",
        "endDate": "2026-04-18T12:00:00-04:00",
        "url": "https://allevents.in/meriden/read-and-stitch-extra-yarn-by-mac-barnett/200029860054458",
        "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled",
        "location": {
            "@type": "Place",
            "name": "53 Colony St, Meriden, CT, United States, Connecticut 06451",
            "address": {
                "@type": "PostalAddress",
                "streetAddress": "53 Colony St, Meriden, CT 06451-3210, United States",
                "addressLocality": "Meriden",
                "addressRegion": "CT",
                "addressCountry": "US"
            },
            "geo": {
                "@type": "GeoCoordinates",
                "latitude": "41.53957",
                "longitude": "-72.80136"
            }
        },
        "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode",
        "description": "Perfect for children ages 4–7, this engaging read-aloud and craft class brings Mac Barnett’s beloved story Extra Yarn to life. Instructor Lily Stabile will begin by reading the book with the children, coupled with a group discussion. After the story, children will move into a hands-on art activity i",
        "organizer": [
            {
                "@type": "Organization",
                "name": "Gallery 53",
                "url": "https://allevents.in/org/gallery-53/12865152",
                "description": "Non-profit Art Gallery and Association"
            }
        ]
    }
]
```