Contact:

Tom Knisely

Media Relations Specialist

763/694-7617

tknisely@threeriversparkdistrict.org

FIBER ARTS AT GALE WOODS FARM

Become a fiber artist and enjoy one of these great programs at Gale Woods Farm! Reservations are required and spots fill fast, so call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation today!

Wet Felted Table Runner or Trivet

Saturday, November 23, from 1-4 p.m., at Gale Woods Farm, Minnetrista. Join farm staff and create a unique felted table runner or trivet. Learn how our sheeps fleece is processed into fiber, as well as the techniques of wet felting that fiber with other fabrics to add color and texture. Materials are included in the program fee. Cost is $35 and reservations are required by November 19. This program is for ages 12+. Reference activity number #437425-09.

SAORI Weaving

Saturday, November 23, from 1-4 p.m., at Gale Woods Farm, Minnetrista. Join fiber artist Chiaki OBrien to learn this unique weaving technique. Different from traditional weaving, Saori places more importance on free expression and creativity than on technical skill or regularity of the woven cloth. The warp will be set for students to start weaving right away. Take home what you weave! Your finished project might be a holiday scarf, table runner or wall hanging. Cost is $45 and reservations are required by November 19. This program is for ages 8+. Reference activity number #437425-08.

About Three Rivers Park District

Three Rivers Park District is a natural resources-based park system that manages park reserves, regional parks, regional trails and special-use facilities in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. The Park District offers facilities for every season, including picnicking, swimming, creative play, boating, fishing, downhill skiing, snowboarding, golf, camping and sledding; extensive trails for hiking, biking, in-line skating, horseback riding, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, as well as program sites for nature, recreation, historic and farm education.

Three Rivers Park Districts mission is to promote environmental stewardship through recreation and education in a natural resources-based park system. The Park District owns and operates more than 27,000 acres and serves more than 9.5 million visitors a year.

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