Community Outreach

This page is currently under construction. Here are some of the topics and programs that will be included as we continue building the site:

• Examples of past outreach programs and community events
• Demonstrations for schools, museums, libraries, fairs, and community organizations
• Participation in Colorado State Fair fiber arts exhibits and competitions
• Information about the guild’s support of State Fair weaving awards and sponsorships
• Hands-on learning opportunities for children, teens, and adults
• Outreach programs tailored to different ages, experience levels, and audiences
• Demonstrations ranging from beginning fiber arts to advanced weaving techniques
• Exploration of many fiber arts traditions, tools, and materials
• Portable looms and fiber equipment that can be brought to outreach events
• Information about possible equipment loans for schools and educational programs
• The connection between weaving, mathematics, pattern recognition, engineering, and problem-solving
• Educational benefits of fiber arts for creativity, history, and cultural learning
• Outreach opportunities for classrooms, homeschool groups, scout programs, museums, festivals, and community events
• Volunteer opportunities for guild members interested in teaching or demonstrating
• Information about scheduling demonstrations or educational programs
• Contact information for outreach requests and event inquiries
• Information about costs, donations, and support for educational outreach programs
• Photos and stories from past demonstrations, exhibits, and community events
• Ways the guild supports the preservation and sharing of traditional fiber arts knowledge