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Native Plants Workshop
featuring Linda Langelo, Horticulture Coordinator, Golden Plains Area Extension

Saturday, April 19  2008
Old Town    Time to be announced

Native plants are low/no maintenance and can also save you up to 60% on water usage.  This workshop is an introductory overview of natives of eastern Colorado as well as some which are adaptable to this region.  Come and meet the natives!


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Hands-on History Workshop

Comforts of Home

Saturday January 26, 2008
Old Town
Free Admission
All Ages Welcome!
 
Enjoy the rewarding experience
of sharing and learning
   various time honored crafts:
Embroidery, Latch Hook, Basketry, Braided Rugs, Penny Rugs, Buttermaking, Knitting, Crocheting.


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Children as well as adults are invited to participate.

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More Hands-on History Workshops will be announced throughout the coming year!





Heirloom Sampler Knitting



We are looking for volunteers


to share expertise in folk arts and other traditional skills including
:


Weaving     Spinning    Candlemaking    Soap-making

Blacksmithing    Flint Knapping  Woodcarving     Pottery

Cooking and Baking    Food Preservation   Cheese-making

        Tatting and Sewing     Crocheting    Knitting    Lace Making, etc.


Prairie Heritage Arts Association seeks to educate and inspire the local community to research and preserve heritage livestock breeds and heirloom plant varieties, as well as encourage the preservation of historic places and natural sites. We are establishing guidelines for awards that will be presented to those who cultivate local Heritage Gardens and Farms, and who own and work to preserve historic Heritage Homes.

Antique Wood Tools

We Need Your Help

We are seeking donations of wool cards, spinning wheels, drop spindles, looms, sewing machines, pottery wheel, surplus art supplies, library bookcases and furniture. We also need volunteers to help build our displays and interactive centers. Contact us to see how YOU can help!

e-mail us: info@prairieheritagearts.com


Prairie Heritage Arts Association

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