Arm Knitting Workshop
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,716
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
December 2017
End Date
January 2017
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Big Stone
Lac qui Parle
Yellow Medicine
Project Overview
Teens and adults will learn how to knit using their arms as the knitting needles in the craft workshop taught by Jen Anfinson.
Project Details
59 participated
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2016 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2015 Chapter 2--S.F. No. 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,716
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Attendees will learn the new skill of arm knitting. This will give them a sense of accomplishment and the confidence to try other forms of needlework.
Measurable Outcome(s)
Participants enjoyed trying this new way of knitting and were appreciative of Jen Anfinson's skill, patience, and enthusiasm. Participants expressed appreciation for Legacy funds giving them the opportunity to participate in programs such as these in rural areas. Comments include: ' I loved trying this! I think that Minnesota is doing a wonderful thing by sponsoring arts programs such as these.'
Source of Additional Funds
local radio/television stations
Project Manager
First Name
Laurie
Last Name
Ortega
Organization Name
Pioneerland Library System
Street Address
410 5th St. SW, P.O. Box 327
City
Willmar
State
MN
Zip Code
56201
Phone
(320)235-6106 x28
Email
laurie.ortega@pioneerland.lib.mn.us
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