(TROY,
MI) –Enjoy spinning
yarn and wool, while learning about its importance to our world of textiles.
The Troy Museum offers fun activities all week long involving spinning and
weaving! Activities Include:
July
6, from 10-11:30 am: Ewe-nique Knits of
Royal Oak will share knowledge and expertise on the spinning and weaving of
wool and angora. An angora rabbit may appear to add a special “touch” to this
presentation. Also, watch as wool is carded, spun, and woven on a lap loom and
weave a mini pot holder ($).
July
7, from 10-11:30 am : Watch as
wool is carded, spun and woven on a lap loom, and weave a project ($). Then Farmer
Brown Shears His Sheep
will be read to young visitors.
July
9, from 10 am-2 pm: See two alpacas from Powder Puff Pacas, weave a wrist band ($), watch as wool is carded,
spun and woven on a lap loom, and weave a mini pot holder ($).
July 10, from 10-11:30
am: Observe as wool is carded, spun and woven on a lap loom,
and weave a project ($).
Programs are included with admission. Effective June 29, the Troy Museum & Historic Village will charge daily admission of $3 for adults and $2 for children ages 6-17. Children under the age of six are free. Annual passes are also available for $15 per individual or $25 per family. Troy Historical Society members can inquire about special pass rates available to them. Individuals participating in a paid program will not be required to pay an admission fee.
The Troy Museum is located at 60 West
Wattles Road on the northwest corner of Wattles and Livernois. For more information, call 248.524.3570.
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