CONTRIBUTED PHOTO — The Marshalltown Public Library will be hosting an iris folded greeting card workshop on July 27 where the public will have an opportunity to make cards such as these.

The Marshalltown Public Library will hold an iris folded greeting card workshop at 5:30 p.m. on July 27 in the library’s community meeting rooms, presented by Emily Mallory of Emily’s Papercrafts.

Those who wish to attend must pre-register for the event — registration can be done on the library’s online events calendar. Members of the public can also call or come into the library’s Check-Out Desk to register. This event is sponsored by the library and is free to the community.

During this workshop, attendees will learn the techniques of iris folding while creating several greeting cards. Iris folding is a craft that involves layering paper on top of itself to make designs that look like the iris of a camera lens. The group will make several different designs so attendees will leave the program feeling comfortable doing more by themselves. All supplies are provided. This event is for adults, ages 18 and up.

Mallory’s lifelong interest in quilling and other paper arts led to the opening of Emily’s Papercrafts in 2011. Mallory’s works are regularly featured in art displays around the Seattle area. She has taught countless paper crafting classes at public libraries, coffeeshops, retirement homes and private parties as well as online. Mallory lives in Kansas with her family.

For more information, or to register, call the library’s Check Out Desk at 641-754-5738 ext. 2 or visit the library’s website at www.marshalltownlibrary.org.