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Silk - Growing and Spinning

Program Categories
Animal Programs, Crafts, Educational Programs, Miscellaneous

Audience Age
Any

Description

 Learn how to grow silk worms in a sustainable manner, and to spin real silk cocoons into thread. The cultural heritage of silk, the trade routes, and unique properties of the fabric will be discussed. Products made from silk will be covered, as well as host plant propogation and larval care practices.

This program is suitable for the 2023 summer reading theme All Together Now on Kindness, Friendship, and Unity.

To schedule, please visit https://winterberryhomestead.org

Fee
$51.

Mileage is charged separately at $0.50 per mile from Ithaca, NY. Libraries can obtain a flat rate mileage fee at significant discounts by block booking.

Group Size
Any

Program Length
1 Hour

Facility Requirements

This program is charged at $6.00 per person. witn a 10 participant minimum, no maximum. Silk coccons and a drop spindle are made and brought home during class. 

Last Modified
01/22/2023

Recent Library/School Appearances by Winterberry Homestead

Stephentown Memorial Library - Laurenne Teachout
Stephentown, NY
 (518)733-5750

Performer’s Contact Information

Winterberry Homestead

Lindsay Sprague
701 OBrien Hill Road
Richford, NY 13835
 (518)522-4317
 WinterberryHomestead@gmail.com
 https://winterberryhomestead.org
Preferred Contact Method: Email

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