California Trail Interpretive Center Celebrates Women's History Month with Fiber Arts
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ELKO, Nev. – The California Trail Interpretive Center is recognizing Women’s History Month in March with programs focused on the fiber arts. “The fiber arts provide a modern, creative connection to our past,” Park Ranger Alex Rose said.
Pioneer women created socks, mittens, shawls and quilts. Today, fiber artists create hats, sweaters, purses and even cell phone cases.
The following programs are free:
March 4, 2:00 p.m.: An Introduction to Wet Felting
The process of binding fibers together through wet felting has been around for centuries. Join Deb McFarlane and learn how to felt and create your own colorful, felted cell phone case. The program uses ancient techniques to create a useful, modern purse. Class size is limited, and registration is required. To register, call 738-1849.
March 12, 2:00 p.m.: For the Kids: Learn to Crochet
Attention all kids: Learn how to make your own coaster. Instructors will introduce children to crochet, age eight and up. The class is free, but participants must bring their own skein of yarn. Crochet hooks provided. Class size is limited, and registration is required. To register, call 738-1849.
March 18, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.: Meet the Guild: Crochet, Knitting and Spinning Wheel Demonstrations by the Ruby Mountain Fiber Folk
Members of the Ruby Mountain Fiber Folk will work on knitting and crochet projects. The fiber artists will provide knitting, crochet and spinning wheel demonstrations. Open to everyone.
March 26, 2:00 p.m.: Learn to Braid
Join Leah Brady and learn how to recycle old sheets, rags and t-shirts. Turn them into a functional hot pad. Each participant must bring sheets, t-shirts and a sharp pair of scissors. Class size is limited, and registration is required. To register, call 738-1849.
For more information about the California Trail Interpretive enter call (775) 738-1849. Visit the Trail Center online at www.californiatrailcenter.org or https://www.facebook.com/californiatrailinterpretivecenter/.
The California Trail Interpretive Center is located eight miles west of Elko on I-80, Hunter exit 292. The Center is open Wednesday through Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is free.
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