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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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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




Fiscal Year:
Jul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025


Success StoryNeedlework Seminar



Needlework Seminar

Author: Delaney Eubanks

Planning Unit: Jackson County CES

Major Program: Mental Health and Well-being - FCS

Plan of Work: Unrelated to a specified County Plan of Work

Outcome: Initial Outcome

In 2024, a needs assessment conducted by the University of Kentucky revealed many people across our state and counties are looking for ways to improve their mental health and over wellbeing. To address the need, the Wilderness Trail Area Family and Consumer Science Agents from eight counties (Bell, Clay, Harlan, Jackson, Knox, Laurel, Rockcastle and Whitley) hosted a needlepoint seminar to offer activities to elevate daily stress and outlets to express themselves. Leaders, volunteers, and agents taught classes on crochet, cross stitch, diamond art, quilting, English paper piecing, red work and embroidery.

Forty-two homemakers from ages 25 to 80 participated in the hands-on classes. A written evaluation resulted in :

95% of individuals stated that by taking the class, they learned techniques to relieve stress.

90% reported that by taking the workshops, they found a new way to express their creativity.

100% communicated that after today’s classes, their skill level was improved.

One participant commented, “I am glad I took this class. I learned new and easier methods in needlepoint.”







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