Extension
It Starts With Us
Author: Kristy Porter
Major Program: Arts and Community Health
The problemDuring our county programming planning and visioning session with the County Extension Council, the board mentioned they’d like more educational arts programming and activities that families could participate in together. The educational program responseTo respond to this request, and to offer arts programming that families would be excited to participate in together, we began the Art Together Family Arts Series that took place after school and work at the Extension office.
Author: Cortney Moses
Major Program: Arts and Community Health
In Williamsburg, where opportunities for physical, mental, and spiritual support can be scarce, a remarkable collaboration between the Extension Community Arts program and local business owner Stephanie provided a lifeline for individuals of all ages and abilities. Stephanie's dream of becoming a certified yoga instructor seemed out of reach due to limited resources and space constraints. Recognizing the community's need for accessible wellness activities, the Extension Community Ar
Author: Anne Stephens
Major Program: Arts and Community Health
There is a population of people in our community who enjoy music, playing instruments, songwriting, and performing at the amateur level. Some of these people may perform as professionals, but not as an exclusive means of work for profit. Many of these people are retired and would benefit in a variety of ways from spending time together getting to know each other, sharing skills, sharing stories, sharing songs, and encouraging each other. Music and creativity provides a platform for people to mak
Author: Susan Miller
Major Program: Arts and Community Health
Given that the use of synthetic dyes in the creation of textiles requires significant amounts of water, chemicals and energy, using natural dyes from flowers and plants is beneficial for both the environment and human health. Natural dyes can offer a wide range of unique and surprising colors without the use of harmful chemicals and wasteful processes.During the Spring of 2023, Community Arts partnered with the Horticulture program to establish a natural dye garden at the Boone County Nature Cen
