Historic Westville Village Programs Join staff from Historic Westville Village in Columbus for the following fun crafts and historical programs at your Library.
Columbus Public Library FROM THE COLLECTION OF HISTORIC WESTVILLE VILLAGE Selected artifacts from Westville highlight the craft and artistry of 19th century basket weaving and thrown pottery in this exhibit. November 1-December 31 Glass Case Display, W.C. Bradley Reading Room PAPERCRAFT COLLAGED VILLAGE (a part of History Craft Hour) Wed. October 7 | 4:00pm Synovus Room Meeting Room A VICTORIAN HOLIDAY/TRADITIONAL GARLAND CRAFTING (a part of History Craft Hour) Explore the life and legacy of visionary and founder of Historic Westville Village Colonel John Word West in this exhibit. September 1-October 31 Glass Case Display, W.C. Bradley Reading Room HUNGRY FOR HISTORY: A LUNCHTIME LEARNING EXPERIENCE Pack a lunch and join Historic Westville Village educators to learn something new! SAVING GEORGIANA: THE STORY OF COL. JOHN WORD WEST Learn the history of visionary and Westville founder Col. John Word West, whose personal mission to “Save Georgiana” led him to create the third oldest living history experience in the United States. Tues. October 13 | 1:00pm Synovus Room Meeting Room A MANIPULATING NATURE: HOW 19TH CENTURY PIONEERS SHAPED AMERICA Learn how Georgia’s 19th-century pioneers mani- pulated nature to create tools, baskets, and pottery. Wed. December 2 | 4:00pm Synovus Room Meeting Room A SAVING GEORGIANA
BASKET WEAVING Learn the basics of basket weaving. Guests of all ages are invited to make their own
UNEARTHING GEORGIA WITH HISTORIC WESTVILLE VILLAGE (a part of Discovery Hub) (Ages 5-12) Hold history in your hands and make your
papercraft and yarn basket. Tues. November 10 | 5:00pm AKA Room
own clay “artifact” to take home. Tues. September 29 | 3:00pm
North Columbus Public Library
Marion County Public Library BUTTER & BLACKSMITHING This all ages open house will include candy blacksmithing, churning butter (to be enjoyed with bread), and more. The program begins with a conversation with the Village’s Executive Director to share plans for future programming and community engagement. Wed. October 14 I 2:00-5:00pm BASKET WEAVING Learn the basics of basket weaving. Guests of all ages are invited to make their own papercraft and yarn basket. Wed. November 18 I 4:00-5:00pm
LEATHERCRAFTING (TEENS) Learn the art and history of leatherworking, while creating a personalized stamped and stained personalized leather bookmark to take home. Thur. September 24 | 6:00pm Large Conference Room GOTHIC HALLOWEEN PAINTINGS (PART OF TEEN TAKEOVER: ART LAB) Thur. October 1 | 6:00pm Enjoy winter activities from a simpler time with special guests from Historic Westville Village. Sat. December 5 | 3:00pm Large Conference Room South Columbus Public Library LEATHERCRAFTING (PART OF A.M. CRAFTING) Tues. September 15 | 11:00am GOTHIC MASTERPIECES (PART OF TEEN TAKEOVER: ART ON THE LAWN) Tues. October 20 | 4:00pm Large Conference Room A VICTORIAN HOLIDAY
Parks Memorial Public Library
BREAKING BREAD & CHURNING BUTTER Learn ahout Historic Westville Village’s history, where it stands today, and what lies ahead. Guests will help make butter to enjoy with bread at the end of the program. Thur. September 17 | 10:00am HANDLOOMING Learn how to handloom and make your own “mug rug”, bookmark, and more! Tues. October 20 | 10:00am BASKET WEAVING Learn the basics of basket weaving. Guests of all ages are invited to make their own papercraft and yarn basket. Tues. November 17 | 10:00am VICTORIAN HOLIDAY HISTORY CRAFT HOUR Learn about the symbolism and craft of traditional Victorian garland and make your own to take home this holiday season. Tues. December 15 | 10:00am
BASKET WEAVING: PAPERCRAFT BASKETS (PART OF CRAFTY KIDS) Tues. November 17 | 3:00pm Cusseta- Chattahoochee Public Library
Tues. November 10 | 1:00pm Synovus Room Meeting Room A
Mildred L. Terry Public Library
REPAIR & FLAIR Bring your well-loved clothing in need of TLC! This “repair and flair” drop-in workshop will teach you sewing basics to mend your wardrobe. Sat. September 19 | 10:00am-3:00pm AKA Room
LEATHERCRAFTING Learn the art and history of leatherworking, while creating a stamped and stained personalized leather bookmark to take home. Thur. September 10 | 2:00pm
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