Peinhardt Living History Farm 2018 Children’s Fiber Workshops
The Children’s Fiber Workshops are planned for certain fourth Saturdays of the month, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., in April, July and August, 2018. Before driving long distances, check PeinhardtLHF.tumblr.com to find updates to this schedule. These workshops are open to children ages 9 and up, who must be accompanied by responsible adult.
Pre-Register a week before the Workshop: Email PeinhardtLHF@gmail.com to pre-register and reserve your supplies. You will be welcome if you don’t pre-register, but there may not be enough supplies.
The workshops are Weave a Basket, Saturday April 28, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Weave a Scarf on Soda Straws, July 28; and Introduction to Weaving on the Inkle Loom, August 25.
Children - Weave a Basket
Saturday April 28, 2018, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Supply fee: $5.
Maximum number of students: 12.
Open to children ages 9 and up, must be accompanied by responsible adult.
Weave a basket on a 5” x 8” wooden base. You’ll learn how to handle basket reed and how to shape a basket. You can use colored reed and beads to decorate your baskets. No basket making experience is required. Basket making is wet work, so wear old clothes and bring a towel. The leader will bring all the tools and other supplies you’ll need to use during the workshop.
See PeinhardtLHF.tumblr.com for more information. Email PeinhardtLHF@gmail.com to pre-register and reserve your supplies. You will be welcome if you don’t pre-register, but there may not be enough supplies.
