One Lord...One Faith
Lutheran Fine Arts Council of Topeka
FIRST BREAKOUT SESSIONS 9:00 - 9:50
Knitting hats for preemies - Room
Nancy Mann and Lois Herr of the Topeka Hand Weavers and Spinners Guild will share information on how to make knitted and crocheted hats for preemies. They will be explaining the project, sharing samples of hats and sharing patterns for making them. They will also tell you where to take the hats when they are completed, and answer any questions you will have.
This session is for people who already know how to knit and/or crochet.
Making and Tying Quilts - Room
Dry Felting - Room
Bev Radefeld will share how to use dry felting to make a simple pin cushion. She will provide all of the materials and equipment you will need.
Finger crochet - Room
Susan Thowe will share how you can crochet by just using your fingers, and give you an opportunity to try it.
SECOND BREAKOUT SESSIONS 11:00 - 11:50
Blanket stitch possibilities -
Fidgit Quilts - Calming the Monster Within
Fidget quilts are creative tools to help individuals calm the anxiety and agitation that often occurs with dementia and Alzheimer's. They have also been helpful for children and adults with anxiety or autism to focus. Pat Dunavan will share her process for making the quilts with easily acquired materials and how they can be used by caregivers share memories and conversations with those they love.
Soft Sculpture as a tool for healing. - Room
During a time of extreme grief in her life, Bev Radefeld used soft sculpture to create a doll that helped her cope with her grief. This doll has been shown around the country and throughout England, Ireland and Japan. During this presentation, Bev will share how she has used art to heal. beverlydodgeradefeld.com
More with Melanie - Fellowship Hall
Melanie Hutchinson will be available for you to talk more with her about anything you learned from her presentation or questions you may have.