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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

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craig.wood@uky.edu

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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu




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Jul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025


Success StoryNew Beginner Embroidery Class for Future Youth Instructors



New Beginner Embroidery Class for Future Youth Instructors

Author: Sherri Farley

Planning Unit: Campbell County CES

Major Program: Family and Consumer Science

Plan of Work: 4-H Youth Development - Family and Consumer Science

Outcome: Initial Outcome

Describe the Issue or Situation.

According to Dr. Anne Kirketerp, author of Craft Psychology: How Crafting Promotes Health (2024), there are 12 research-based results that show that crafting has positive health benefits both physically and mentally. These benefits include reducing stress & lower blood pressure, reduce depression & anxiety, strengthen muscular mobility, slow early stages of dementia, and increase well-being, joy of life, & feeling of being useful. The Campbell County Extension Service 4-H agent saw the need for an embroidery class, and possible series of classes, offered on a Saturday for adults. Besides the benefits listed above, formulating a possible list of youth instructors from interested adults is another goal of the class.

Describe the Outreach or Educational Program Response (and Partners, if applicable).

Collaboration with the Newport Library staff led to the approval of an informational booth at their Art Bazaar. The bazaar consisted of vendors selling their art comprising of drawings, painting, fiber arts, ceramics, crochet items, and others. Library staff approved my booth to advertise the extension service beginner embroidery class for adults and youth. Many attendees stopped by the booth to find out information, learn about & reminisce about embroidery, discover the extension office services, and complete a QR survey to get more information about upcoming embroidery classes.

Provide the Number and Description(s) of Participants/Target Audience.

16 people completed the survey and 13 have signed up to attend the class which is scheduled for February 1.

Provide a Statement of Outcomes or Program Impact. Please note that the outcomes statement must use evaluation data to describe the change(s) that occurred in individuals, groups, families, businesses, or in the community because of the program/outreach.






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