The Heritage Learning Series, highlighted earlier this year in The Charter has finally clued up in Branch.
The program, provided through a grant through the New Horizons for Seniors, had a great impact on the town and the people involved.
The heritage committee in Branch proposed the idea to the town council and after approval was given, approached Arlene Morrissey to act as facilitator since she was well-know in the area for her craft skills.
"It was completely their idea and area of expertise," said Branch Mayor Priscilla Corcoran-Mooney.
Residents from Branch and the surrounding areas attended sessions where they learned a number of traditional skills, from knitting, mat hooking, quilting, embroidery, crocheting and sewing. Some items created through this program included knitted hats, dishcloths, and most notably a quilt that features various pictures of life in Branch, and another, a banner spelling out Branch in squares of hooked mats. Both projects will be on display in the Branch community centre.
While participants are sad to see the program end, there is hope for the revival of the Heritage Learning Series in the fall, along with the popular 'Singing Kitchen.'
"The whole community is looking forward to the project returning," said Mayor Corcoran-Mooney. "It has definitely made an impact."
Branch's learning series ends
Participants of the Branch Heritage Learning Centre hold one of the completed items, a banner made of hooked mats with the name Branch spelled out, which will be hung in the community centre. Here, (l-r) Haleigh McGrath, Angela Nash, Victoria Nash, Kaitli
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May 19, 2009
- Published on July 5, 2010
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Amanda Kerrivan
Valuable experience for participants
The Heritage Learning Series, highlighted earlier this year in The Charter has finally clued up in Branch.
The program, provided through a grant through the New Horizons for Seniors, had a great impact on the town and the people involved.
The heritage committee in Branch proposed the idea to the town council and after approval was given, approached Arlene Morrissey to act as facilitator since she was well-know in the area for her craft skills.
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