Jen Anfinson

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$3,850
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2018
End Date
June 2019
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Wabasha
Houston
Mower
Wabasha
Houston
Mower
Project Overview

Jen Anfinson presents multiple creative workshops where participants can create jewelry, learn calligraphic script, construct a fairy garden, learn about gemstones and have their own jewelry examined, or turn books into art.

Project Details

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Legal Citation / Subdivision
2017 Minnesota Special Session Laws, Chapter 91 - HF.No 707, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$3,850
Other Funds Leveraged
$1,018
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Attendees will have enhanced knowledge and understanding of the topic. Attendees will have a positive experience at the library. After seeing this program, people will want to return to the library for future programs. Patrons and librarians will express that vetted programs are of high quality. Surveys will be handed out following events.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Everyone expressed that they appreciated the opportunity to learn more about the artform presented, and that they would return for more library programs in the future. They liked making art and felt the instructor was very good. Comments from participants included, "This was a GREAT program," "Everyone went home with new skills and a finished project, and they all had a blast with the most basic of materials!" and "I like that it is a hands-on activity."

Source of Additional Funds

Houston Public Library, LaCrescent Public Library, Austin Public Library, Wabasha Public Library, Grand Meadow Public Library, Houston Community Center/City of Houston

Project Manager
First Name
Krista
Last Name
Ross
Organization Name
Southeastern Libraries Cooperating
Street Address
2600 19th Street NW
City
Rochester
State
MN
Zip Code
55901-0767
Phone
507-288-5513
Email
kross@selco.info
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200