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DocuSign Envelope ID:C67D10AE-118D-40A9-9F56-DE2D32A3FAF5 <br /> •t: ' <br /> / �- �: � ' 0 / y _=' <br /> at the orange county Historical Museum <br /> To coincide with Hillsbar- lytii 14th, Sp.Hil klitir ci. <br /> ough's Last Fridays Art Walks, Spool knitting, a technique used to create narrow tubes of fabric, `' <br /> starting in April the Museum has long been a way to teach children the basic principles of knit <br /> will offer free family-friendly art ting. We'll make our own spool knitters out of cardboard tubes and <br /> workshops on the last Friday paper clips, and get knitting!While you're here, students can also <br /> evening of each month. take a look at fiber tools in the Museum's collection to learn how <br /> yarn and fabric were made though different eras. <br /> The workshops will explore <br /> different art and craft tech- May 29th: lhaturratore. Toy niques based on collection Thaumatropes were a popular children's toy during the 1800s that <br /> items and local history! consisted of a piece of cardboard with a picture drawn on each side <br /> and two pieces of string attached to the cardboard, When the thau- <br /> yyhQn? matrope is rapidly spun, the pictures on either side of it merge into <br /> Last Friday of each month one!Students will learn about the optical principals behind the thau- <br /> matrope,and design and create their own! <br /> April—September from 6pm- <br /> 8pm. ,June 26th: Cross Stitch Greeting Cards <br /> Where? Cross-stitch is the oldest form of embroidery and can be found all <br /> The Orange County Historical over the world. In Hillsborough girl's schools during the 1800s,cross <br /> Stu- <br /> Museum Orange Co t stitch and needle work were important parts of the curriculum. Stu- <br /> dents will see historic cross stitch patterns from our collection,and <br /> 201 N.Churton Street learn how to create their own cross-stitch greeting card. <br /> Hillsborough NC,27510 July 31st: Felting <br /> Who? Felting is a way of making fabric by pressing and condensing fibers <br /> together. In this workshop, we'll use wool and tubs of warm soapy <br /> These workshops will be water to explore the"wet felting"technique. Students will get to <br /> geared towards children ages - make felted beads and sheets of felt. This workshop will be held out- <br /> 7-11,but there will be activi- side in front of the Museum. Dress in clothes that you don't mind <br /> ties for young ones.Work- getting wet! <br /> shops are fun for parents and <br /> caregivers as well. August 28th: Sewn Mouse 1 ny <br /> For thousands of years before the invention of the sewing machine, <br /> All children must be accompa- all sewing was done by hand!Join us and learn simple sewing tech- <br /> nied by an adult and should niques that will be sure to come in handy, Students can take a look <br /> sign in at the door, at examples of quilts and other sewn objects in our collection and <br /> practice hand sewing by making a simple stuffed mouse, <br /> More Qusetions? <br /> Contact Us! September 25th: Weaving <br /> ? Weaving is a method of fabric production that dates back to prehis- <br /> (919)732-2201 toric times, In Orange County, weaving was an important part of <br /> Info Oran eNChisto or <br /> 9 ry g �';' "•;'; ;- daily life,wither one wove on a home loom,or worked in one of the <br /> www.orangeNChistory.org <br /> ..,,, � area's textile mills, During this workshop,students will learn the ba- <br /> sic principles of weaving and learn to weave a coaster or bookmark, <br />