Whitley County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 3036 - Artistic & Essential Skill Development | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3036.1) | 305 |
Number of opportunities for creative expression |
| 3036.2) | 2500 |
Number of participants reporting increased knowledge, opinions, skills and/or aspirations in the arts |
| 3036.3) | 3000 |
Number of participants reporting increased use of creativity |
| 3036.4) | 500 |
Number of participants reporting increased mindfulness or a change in the way they see their immediate surroundings |
| 3036.5) | 250 |
Number of participants reporting increased confidence, self-esteem |
| 3036.6) | 3000 |
Number of participants reporting increased perseverance, completing a project from start to finish |
| 3036.7) | 500 |
Number of participants reporting increased focus, resilience |
| 3036.8) | 2500 |
Number of participants reporting use of critical thinking skills and making deliberate choices to solve problems |
| 3036.9) | 2000 |
Number of participants reporting increased sense of belonging, support, and/or comfort |
Success Stories
Whitley County Ceramics Program: Crafting Skills, Cultivating Well-Being
Author: Cortney Moses
Major Program: Artistic & Essential Skill Development
Whitley County Extension Community Arts identified a growing demand for pottery programs, particularly in hand-building techniques. Community members sought accessible, beginner-friendly classes that would allow for creativity and personal expression. Recognizing this need, the Community Arts agent partnered with a newly relocated ceramics artist, Catlyn, to develop an eight-week hand-building curriculum. This program aimed to teach foundational techniques while fostering a supportive, creative
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Alice Fae Weiland- Weaving Art, Community, and Legacy
Author: Cortney Moses
Major Program: Artistic & Essential Skill Development
For the past 15 years, Alice Fae Weiland has been the heart and soul of the basketry program at the Extension Community Arts Center. A master basket maker, teacher, and community leader, Alice has dedicated thousands of hours to preserving and sharing the timeless art of basket weaving with people of all ages across the county and region—entirely as a volunteer.Alice’s impact is profound. Through the Extension Community Arts program, she has led basket classes not only at the Extensi
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