July 2023 Edition

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Laurel County Extension Homemakers
"We are so much more than you think!"

Remember, submitting your cultural art project is a brave and exciting step. Embrace the opportunity and trust in your creative abilities. Best of luck with your submission, and keep up the amazing work!

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Best Wishes for our July Birthday Friends

Teresa Gibbs 7/4 Silver Threads
Pam Watterson7/5 Mailbox
Barbie Moren 7/12 Sublimity
Lola Creech 7/15 Silver Threads
Carrie Maggard 7/16 Silver Threads
Lorene Gregory 7/18 Macedonia
Linda Bundy 7/20 Silver Threads
Sherry Burchett 7/23 Mountain Laurel Quilt
Andi Sutton 7/27 Mailbox
Pearl Weaver 7/28 Busy Needles
Susan McDonald 7/29 Silver Threads
Glenna Pratt 7/30 Silver Threads

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Important Dates &  Information

Homemaker Officer Training- Aug 10th @ 2pm
Cultural Arts drop off - Aug 10th @ 2pm
Ice Cream Social- Aug 10th @ 4pm
Homemaker Leader Lesson- Aug 29th @ 2pm

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July C.L.A.S.S.

Youth Quilt Camp-July 5th-7th @10am-4pm
Cooking Through the Calendar- July 12th@10am
Made by You- July 12th @ 10am-8pm
Food Preservation: Freezing &Dehydrating-July 13th @6pm
Double Irish Chain Quilt - July 17th @10am-4pm $35
Crochet and Chat- July 18th @6pm
Laugh & Learn-July 18th @11am-12pm
Reading between the lines-Book Club-July19th @12pm
Food Preservation: Jams & Jellies -July20th @6pm

 

August C.L.A.S.S SNEAK PEEK

Cooking with Cast Iron- Aug 3rd @ 6pm
Crochet and Chat- Aug 8th @6pm
Cook Together Eat Together- Aug 8th 6pm (6 weeks)
Made by You- Aug 9th @ 10am
Homemaker Officer Training- Aug 10th2pm
Cultural Arts- Aug 10th @ 2pm drop off
Ice Cream Social- Aug 10th 4pm
Laugh & Learn- Aug 16th @ 11am
Craft n' Creation- Aug 17th 6pm
Macramé Keychains
Cooking Through the Calendar- Aug 23rd@10am
Yeast Rolls- Aug 24th @ 6pm
Homemaker Leader Lesson- Aug 29th@10am

 

Register Online at https://ukylaurel.pacecommunity.net or by calling (606)864-4167. Classes must be paid within 2 weeks from registration.

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KENTUCKY EXTENSIONHOMEMAKER ASSOCIATION

Cultural Arts

THURSDAY, 10 AUG from 2:00 pm

 

Art is meant to be shared. By submitting your project, you are allowing others to experience and appreciate your artistic vision. Your art is a unique expression of your creativity and perspective. Bring your Cultural Arts Project(s). Projects will be judged the same day and displayed for all to enjoy. Your project can be picked up anytime on or after August
11th.

2022-2023 CULTURAL ARTS EXHIBIT CATEGORIES

1. APPAREL
a. Accessory
b. Appliqued
c. Basic Sewing
d. Quilted
e. Specialty
2. ART, 3-Dimensional
a. Carving
b. Sculpture
3. ART, NATURAL
a. Wood
b. Other
4. ART, RECYCLED
(Include a beforepicture)
a. Clothing
b. Household
c. Other
5. BASKETRY
a. Cane
b. Dyed Material
c. Miniature (under 4 inch)
d. Novelty
e. Plain
6. BEADING
a. Bead Weaving
b. Non-jewelry Item/Wearable
c. Miscellaneous
7. CERAMICS
a. Hand-formed
b. Molded
c. Pre-made
8. COUNTED CROSS STITCH
a. 14 Count & Under
b. 16-22 Count
c. Specialty Cloth (linens, etc.)
9. CROCHET
a. Accessories
b. Fashion
c. Home Décor and Afghans
d. Thread
10. DOLL/TOY MAKING
a. Cloth
b. Handmade Toy other thanPorcelain/China or Cloth
c. Porcelain/China
11. DRAWING
a. Pastels
b. Pen and Ink
c. Pen and Ink with Oil Roughing
d. Pencil or Charcoal-Black
e. Pencil-Color
12. EMBROIDERY
a. Basic
b. Candle Wicking
c. Crewel
d. Machine
e. Ribbon
f. Smocking
g. Swedish
h. Tatting/Lace Making
i. Miscellaneous
13. FELTING*
a. Needle Method
b. Wet Method
14. HOLIDAY DECORATIONS
a. Autumn
b. Spring
c. Summer
d. Winter

15. JEWELRY
a. Beaded
b. Mixed Media (wire, chain maille,mixed with beads)
c. Original Design
16. KNITTING (HAND)
a. Accessories
b. Fashion
c. Home Décor and Afghans
17. KNITTING (OTHER)
18. NEEDLEPOINT
a. Cloth Canvas
b. Plastic
19. PAINTING, ART
a. Acrylic
b. Oil
c. Watercolor
20. PAINTING, DECORATIVE
a. Metal
b. Wood
c. Other
21. PHOTOGRAPHY
a. Black & White (mounted & framed)
b. Color (mounted & framed)
22. QUILTS**
a. Baby-size or Lap-size (hand quilted)
b. Baby-size or Lap-size (machinequilted)
c. Hand Appliqué (hand quilted)
d. Hand Pieced (hand quilted)
e. Machine Appliqué (machinequilted)
f. Machine Pieced (hand quilted)
g. Machine Pieced (machine quilted)
h. Novelty (stenciled, embroidered,miniature, etc.) (hand quilted)
i. Novelty (stenciled, embroidered,miniature, etc.) (machine quilted)
j. Technology Based (hand or machinequilted)
k. Miscellaneous (hand or machinequilted)
23. PAPER CRAFTING
a. Card Making
b. Origami
c. Quilling
d. Scrapbooking***
24. RUG MAKING
a. Braided
b. Hooked
c. Punch Needle
d. Woven
25. WALL or DOOR HANGING
a. Fabric
b. Other
26. WEAVING
a. Hand (macrame, caning)
b. Loom
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MISCELLANEOUS
(Items not included in other categories listed, otherwise they will be disqualified.)

 

* All felted items should be entered in theFelting category under one of thesubcategories. Items that have beenknitted or crocheted and wet feltedshould not be entered in Knitting orCrochet.
**Quilts must be completely done by theKEHA member exhibitor. This includesquilting.
*** Scrapbooking entries are limited to 1 or2 pages. If the entire scrapbook is sent, please designate pages to be judged.

 

The Cultural Arts and Heritage program area covers a wide and diverse subjectthat includes fine arts and crafts, heritage and history of both Kentucky andworld cultures, literacy and reading and other
areas that cover an appreciation of both the Kentucky and world culture. The following are ongoing activities of this program:

Promote programs that broaden the understanding of our nation, state, and communities, citizenship, history, etc.
Promote and develop cultural diversity programs.
Revive traditional art forms and continue teaching the heritage skills such as:basketry, knitting, crocheting, embroidery, quilting, doll making, carving,painting, pottery, etc.
Promote Extension Master Volunteer Programs to teach and preserve artsand heritage skills.
Encourage self-expression through all forms of creative, visual, andperforming arts.
Conduct an awards program in arts and promote participation in the StateCultural Arts Exhibit.
Promote the study of cultural heritage through literature and museums.Utilize libraries and
encourage written and oral histories of families and communities. Promotegenealogy programs.
Promote reading, especially of Kentucky authors.
Explore home-based business opportunities utilizing handmade arts andcrafts.