Author: Heather Maggard
Major Program: Advancing the Creative Economy
As a new Family and Consumer Agent, I wanted to provide some opportunities to meet and greet the different pockets of our community. I created a workshop that offered children the opportunity to create a beaded infinity necklace for their maternal figure, for Mother's Day. The workshop was well attended and very successful, all attendees created a necklace that he/she felt proud to give as a gift. I left the even
Author: Cortney Moses
Evelyn, a local potter in Whitley county, is striving to run a business while working in a space that is so small and cramped. There is only room for her to work and maybe one person to walk in. Evelyn’s work space is 10x12 which houses her wheel, 14 glazes, shelving units, clay, and a table for glazing and tools she uses in her pottery making process. Evelyn’s current space is too small for a kiln (the oven used to fire pottery - a crucial step in the process) and her access t
The Whitley County Fine Arts program often works with ‘teaching artists,’ which are artists that teach the public as well as other artists that teach. This is part of their efforts to build leaders in the community and empower artists by giving them teaching opportunities they might not otherwise have the chance to get. Oftentimes, when they teach at the Extension Community Arts Center, it is their first time ever teaching their craft.On October 26, 2022 the Whitley County Fine Arts
Author: Anne Stephens
Success Story Holiday Market 2021After the 2020 cancellation of the Holiday Market due to the pandemic, a renewed excitement, new vendors, and an impressive crowd of shoppers made the 6th annual 2021 Holiday Market a big success! It was obviously a welcomed event for everyone involved. The culture among vendors was supportive, cooperative, and encouraging, The shoppers were sharing their happy holiday spirit with thankfulness for the return of this event in our community. Providing opport
Author: Melissa Goodman
After the 2020 & 2021 cancellation of the long-standing indoor Hickman County Arts, Crafts, and Book Fair, many local artisans, makers, and food businesses were at a loss for a venue to sell their goods locally. The extension agent for FCS solicited support from the Fiscal Court and the Chamber of Commerce to host a Holiday Market Days outdoors at the Hickman County Farmers Market. This idea was met with renewed excitement, new and existing vendors, and a great crowd of local shoppers.
