Taylor County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 3036 - Artistic & Essential Skill Development | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3036.1) | 35 |
Number of opportunities for creative expression |
| 3036.2) | 95 |
Number of participants reporting increased knowledge, opinions, skills and/or aspirations in the arts |
| 3036.3) | 95 |
Number of participants reporting increased use of creativity |
| 3036.4) | 95 |
Number of participants reporting increased mindfulness or a change in the way they see their immediate surroundings |
| 3036.5) | 95 |
Number of participants reporting increased confidence, self-esteem |
| 3036.6) | 95 |
Number of participants reporting increased perseverance, completing a project from start to finish |
| 3036.7) | 80 |
Number of participants reporting increased focus, resilience |
| 3036.8) | 95 |
Number of participants reporting use of critical thinking skills and making deliberate choices to solve problems |
| 3036.9) | 95 |
Number of participants reporting increased sense of belonging, support, and/or comfort |
Success Stories
Painting Heritage: Barn Quilt Classes Spark Community Pride and Creativity
Author: Kimberly Thomas
Major Program: Artistic & Essential Skill Development
During fall 2024 and spring 2025, the Taylor County Family and Consumer Science Agent, Kimberly Thomas, hosted 10 Barn Quilt classes at the Taylor County Extension Office. Sixty-eight enthusiastic participants attended the classes and created their own individual works of art. Barn quilts, which can reflect family heritage such as farm families' crops, favorite sports teams, or blocks from treasured handmade quilts, were beautifully painted and finished under Kimberly's expert guidance.U
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