Adult programs

Now that its sweater weather see how yarn is made. Deb Waggoner will demonstrate how to spin fiber into yarn. Participants can give it a try as well.

In the early 20th century, Emporia was home to a group of innovative quilters that included Rose Kretsinger, Charlotte Whitehill, and Hannah Haynes Headlee. Today their quilts are housed in art museums and revered internationally. The presentation will explore Kansas quilts from this time period and the unique collaborations that sparked “the Emporia, Kansas, phenomenon.”… Continue Reading Sharing Patterns, Sharing Lives: Kansas Quilts

Just in time for Valentine's Day Learn how to make these tasty treats and take home some yummy creations and the recipe! Call or stop by to register space limited to 12

In 1949 Aldo Leopold sparked the modern conservation movement with his treatise on land ethics, declaring that ethical individual cooperation should also consider soil, water, plants, and animals. This presentation will explore the role that culture plays in determining the land ethics of place. Special focus will be on agricultural practices in Kansas and how… Continue Reading Land Ethics and Water Resources