Clarkston Community Center Hosts Valentine Papermaking Evening

The Clarkston Community Center will host its first-ever Valentine’s Papermaking workshop for adults on Saturday, Feb. 10, from 5-7 p.m. Adults are invited to make their own handmade paper from recycled cotton and linen rags, and then create one-of-a-kind Valentine cards. Tickets are $20 and include a glass of wine, a variety of chocolates, a handmade heart pin and all materials for papermaking.

“This is a perfect event for friends, sweethearts and single adults, too,” said Cindy Bowden, executive director of the Clarkston Community Center. “Staff members will be on hand to assist with the papermaking, and then the participants can be as creative as they want to be with their cards. The evening also will be a fun way for family and friends to celebrate a special event like a birthday, anniversary or upcoming wedding.”

The Clarkston Community Center is located at 3701 College Ave. in Clarkston, Ga. and free parking is available onsite. Participants must purchase a ticket in advance at www.clarkstoncommunitycenter.org.

About the Clarkston Community Center

Established in 1994, the Clarkston Community Center offers programs for children, teens, adults and seniors, centered around education, wellness, art, recreation and community building. The Center serves over 56,000 individuals annually, primarily from Clarkston and greater DeKalb County, Ga., many of whom have immigrated to the United States or are newly-arrived refugees. In addition to classrooms and meeting space, the Clarkston Community Center includes an activity field for sports and recreation, a community garden, private event space, a bicycle shop and a kitchen. Angora Hall, the Center’s renovated auditorium and stage, is available for public rental for parties, weddings and other special events. The Center relies on private donations, corporate support and financial grants to provide its numerous services and programs to the community. www.clarkstoncommunitycenter.org