UA’s Alabama Museum of Natural History to Host ‘Sheep to Shawl’
March 16, 2004 - Filed under: Uncategorized
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Discover the historic technique of weaving raw wool into refined items during the “Sheep to Shawl” event to be held Saturday, March 20 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in The University of Alabama’s Smith Hall.
Museum naturalists and demonstrators from the West Alabama Fiber Guild will sheer a sheep on site, prepare its fleece for spinning into yarn and make a shawl for raffle. Enjoy old-fashioned games, stories, songs and crafts throughout the day.
Sponsored by UA’s Alabama Museum of Natural History, cost is $1 for children and seniors, $2 for adults. Raffle tickets for a finished shawl will be sold for $5. Raffle tickets will be available in advance or the day of the event. For more information, contact Judy Everett at 348-7550 or museum.programs@ua.edu.
The University of Alabama, a student-centered research university, is experiencing significant growth in both enrollment and academic quality. This growth, which is positively impacting the campus and the state's economy, is in keeping with UA's vision to be the university of choice for the best and brightest students. UA, the state's flagship university, is an academic community united in its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for all Alabamians.
CONTACT: Kristi Wheeler Griffin, UA Museums, 205/348-2041