Folk and Traditional Arts
ACHF Cultural Heritage
Two Karen master weavers obtain materials, weaving space, and support staff to lead textile weaving workshops for 30 participants. KOM will evaluate this outcome based on the number of people teaching and attending workshops, increase in participants' skill, and oral feedback from participants. 2: Thirty Karen Minnesotans practice traditional weaving in their new country. 250 Minnesotans of all backgrounds learn about Karen weaving and culture. KOM will evaluate this outcome based on the number of workshop participants who regularly practice weaving and number of attendees learning about Karen culture through public exhibitions.
Six Karen master weavers obtained materials, weaving space, and support staff to lead textile weaving workshops for 75 participants. To evaluate this project, we used a combination of quantitative and qualitative measures. Co-Executive Director Alexis Walstad oversaw the design of the project plan and monitored progress on the project timeline through the year. Project Coordinator Laymu Paw tracked attendance at the weekly weaving workshops and the weaving classes at area high schools. We also interviewed weavers and students to obtain feedback about the workshops throughout the project year. 2: 75 Karen Minnesotans practiced traditional weaving in workshops. 260 Minnesotans learned about Karen weaving through three public demonstrations. The evaluation methods used for this outcome are similar to those mentioned in the previous outcome. Co-Executive Director Alexis Walstad oversaw the design of the project plan and monitored progress on the project timeline through the year. Project Coordinator Laymu Paw tracked attendance at the weaving classes at area high schools. Additionally, Laymu Paw and Community Engagement Specialist Rebekah Jacobson worked together to track the number of people who attended each art sale/exhibition.
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