Washington County Library - Hands-On Spinning & Weaving

Project Details by Fiscal Year
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Status
Completed
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Washington
Washington
Project Overview

Washington County Library in cooperation with the Minnesota Weavers Guild sponsored Guild member demonstrations of the ancient arts of spining and weaving using portable looms and spinning equipment; participants had the opportunity to spin and weave themselves.

Project Details

Hands-On Spinning and Weaving
Demonstrations of the ancient arts of spinning and weaving using portable looms and spinning equipment. Opportunity for participants to spin and weave themselves.

Presented by Minnesota Weavers Guild
May 1, 2010 - RH Stafford Branch; Woodbury - 57 attendees
May 1, 2010 - Oakdale Branch - 39 attendees
May 15, 2010 - Park Grove Branch - 9 attendees
May 22, 2010 - Wildwood Branch; Mahtomedi - 3 attendees
May 23, 2010 - Hardwood Creek Branch; Forest Lake - 36 attendees

Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Measurable Outcomes may be collected by survey, anecdotal responses, pre-test/post-test, observations; End user change in Behavior, Attitude, Skills, Knowledge, Condition and/or Status.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Participants learn about textile arts and appreciate spinning and weaving through interacting and experiencing the crafts first hand.

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