Craftastic Make and Take Workshop

2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$607

Project of

Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative Legacy Grant SFY 2012 - SFY 2013

Fund Source

Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund

Recipient Type

Libraries

Status

Completed

Start Date

November 2011

End Date

November 2011

Activity Type

Education/Outreach/Engagement

Counties Affected

Watonwan

Project Overview

Becky Sandmeyer showed us how to create a tabletop floral arrangement using evergreen trimmings, pinecones, and flowers. People were really wowed at how long the arrangements were going to last and how beautiful the arrangements turned out. Becky also described how to refresh the arrangement after the flowers died so that the arrangement could last through the holidays. Becky’s sample arrangement was donated to a Watonwan County employee who was struggling after a horrible knee surgery.

Project Details

We increased attendance from the previous floral arranging workshop, from 10 to 27! Location: Watonwan County/St. James Library

Project Details: 2012 Fiscal Year

Legal Citation / Subdivision

Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 4

2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$607

Other Funds Leveraged

$415

Direct expenses

$1,022

Administration costs

$15

Number of full time equivalents funded

Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Participants will enjoy the creative process of arranging flowers.
Participants will learn craft techniques.
Participants will check out craft materials.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Here were the results of evaluations: 1. Did you enjoy the process of creating a winter floral arrangement? If so, what most interested you? RESPONSE: Yes: 19 -- No: -- The take home part! -- Excellent presentation! Local talent is good to be aware. / 2. Did you learn new floral arranging techniques today? -- RESPONSE: -- Yes: 18 – No / 3. Will you be checking out any of the Library’s craft books in the future? -- Yes: 10 -- No: 5 -- Maybe: 1 / 6. Where did you hear about this program? -- Library: 7 -- Library E-Newsletter: 3 -- Library website: 1 -- Sign at local business: 0 -- Friend/Relative: 5 -- Newspaper article: 9 Newspaper ad: 5 -- Facebook: 0 -- Library mailing: 0 -- Library event email: 1 -- Other: 0

Source of Additional Funds

Traverse des Sioux Library System and Becky Sandmeyer, from Creative Touch Floral. Partner Organization Contribution/Role in the Program: Becky instructed the class in how to create a fresh evergreen floral arrangement.