Author: Kristy Porter
Major Program: Artistic Skill Development
In 2018, Pike County Extension Fine Arts paired with Pikeville Poetry to begin an annual community poetry contest. The contest, held each spring, began as a K-12 contest for all schools in Pike County, including county and independent city districts, private institutions within the county, and homeschooled students. The contest offers three grade level categories, including K-5, 6-8, and 9-12. In 2019, however, an adult poetry & essay component was added to include the entire community. Sinc
Author: Tracy Cowles
In today’s society, basic life skills such as sewing has become a lost art. “Sewing is a discipline that helps develop self-esteem, confidence, focus, patience, fine motor skills, problem solving, process thinking and visualization. The Family & Consumer Science Agent started teaching sewing classes eight years ago due to the interest of several youth wanting to learn how during the summer. Five youth participated in the series, learning the basic techniques, making a laund
Author: Cortney Moses
Among Whitley County residents there exists a strong desire to make baskets. This desire could stem from our handy Appalachian roots, a need to carry on traditions, or simply admiration of the beauty baskets possess. Whitley County Fine Arts has been providing basket making educational opportunities including basket making demos at schools and field days as well as providing classes at the Extension Community Arts Center averaging 3 per year over the last 8 years. This has been made possible due
