Clay, quilts, and other virtual crafts

[Pinkham, Lida]

> Looking for an interactive, fun site that allows children to play around
> with pottery, weaving, quilting and basketry?  Need something to enhance
> your library's collection of craft resources?  Then "Hands On Crafts" is
> for you!
> 
> The Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County, in partnership with
> Mint Museum of Art, is pleased to announce the completion of the Hands On
> Craft web site (http://www.handsoncrafts.org). This new site, designed for
> children ages pre-k through middle school, allows users to explore the
> exciting world of clay and fiber arts through engaging interactive
> activities.   Try your hand at creating a crazy quilt with the "Cut Loose
> and Make a Quilt" activity, build a funny "Face Jug" or test your memory
> skill with the "Tisket-a-Tasket, Can You Match A Basket" game.   These are
> just a few of the many inviting activities young craft enthusiasts will
> find at the site.  In addition to activities, the site also includes video
> of young crafters perfecting their skills and a brief historical and
> educational look at each of these craft areas.
> 
> The site was developed through a National Leadership Grant project funded
> by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and combines the vast
> wealth of resources from the Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg
> County with the  extensive craft collection of the Mint Museums.  The goal
> of this project was to create this unique web site which encourages
> children to learn about pottery, weaving, quilting, and basketry
> techniques and traditions by "playing around" in online studios. 
> 
> For more information about this exciting project, please visit
> http://www.handsoncrafts.org
> 
> We welcome your comments or suggestions. 
> 
> 
> Helene Blowers
> Web Services Director
> The Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
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