Crafty MN -- June 2013

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,133
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2013
End Date
June 2013
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, RD, SL) on a monthly basis from March 2013– Dec 2013. Class topics include: knitting, felting, crochet, kumihimo (8-stranded braiding), cross stitch, hand stitch, lace, and fabric stenciling.
Project Details
70 attendees
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,133
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
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 intere

Measurable Outcome(s)

99% practiced a textile craft. 99% learned something new about textile crafts or textile history. 58% have or plan to check out related library materials. 100% rated the quality of the program as good or better. Selected comments: "I had a lot of fun toda

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