Crafty Minnesota -- Oct & Nov 2012

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,817
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
October 2012
End Date
November 2012
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Hennepin
Project Overview
Presented in collaboration with the Textile Center, craft classes for adults will be presented at three libraries (NK, NE, SL) on a monthly basis from March 2012 – February 2013. Class topics include: knitting, felting, crochet, kumihimo (8-stranded braiding), cross stitch, hand stitch, lace, and fabric stenciling.
Project Details
74
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,817
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$1,817
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Patrons will have an opportunity to try practice a textile craft. Patrons will learn more about textile
crafting practices and history. Patrons will check out related materials. Patrons will have
opportunities to socialize with others who have an interest in textile crafts

Measurable Outcome(s)

99% practiced a textile craft.
95% learned something new about textile crafts or textile history.
39% planned to check out related library materials.
100% rated the quality of the program as good or better.
Average attendance was 13 patrons per program, up from summer average of 11 (max. attendance per program is 20).
Selected comments:
“This was very enjoyable and relaxing and I got to enjoy spending time with my two daughters. Thank you very much.”
“Thanks to the library! A practical, recycled craft I will definitely use in the future.”

Source of Additional Funds

Textile Center

Project Manager
First Name
Chris
Last Name
Olson
Organization Name
MELSA
Street Address
1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 314
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
651-645-5731
Email
chris@melsa.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200