Event: Ornament Workshop
Date: 3/23/2015
Time: 12:30 PM
Location: Main Library
Description: Kentucky's Basket Making Tradition (11:00 - 12:00) Ornament Workshop (12:30 - 1:30) Enjoy a demonstration from Kentucky treasure Leona Waddell of Cecilia, one of the region's finest white oak basket makers. Join Beth Hester, folklorist & basket maker, as she shares her knowledge of Kentucky's Basket Making Traditions. Listen to the interesting history of this most important craft tradition & view a film highlighting several basket makers from across the US. Also available will be a collection of baskets made in south central KY. Everyone welcome! Then, at 12:30, those who wish to may remain and create a woven heart ornament from rattan material. Registration is required for the craft portion.