Goodhue County Historical Society
Goodhue County, MN in Southeast Minnesota
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Easier Than You Think! Researching and Compiling Family History
Analyzing various documents, recognizing detail gaps or issues, and creating research plan form the basis for excellence in your family history quest. Success improves with careful planning, group discussion, and proven techniques to develop step-by-step research plans. This really is earlier than you think, and you will leave this workshop feeling smarter, knowing more research resources, and in better control of your research. Bring a laptop computer or tablet if you have one. Participants will have the opportunity to…
Find out more »Tea & Stitching: Boro Coasters
Traditional Japanese Boro cloths were created out of necessity with multiple patches layered one atop the other and carefully sewn on and reinforced with stitching to extend the life of a garment or household textile. While enjoying a cup of Japanese tea, we'll use Boro techniques with contemporary fabrics to stitch two pieces that can be made into coasters or for use as decorative or necessary patches. No experience is necessary. $5 material fee will be payable to the…
Find out more »Rosemaling, Ages 15+
Discover the history and art of Scandinavian rosemaling. You will learn rosemaling in the Telemark style, learning the basics of this style which include backgrounding design, scrolls, flowers, leaves, and stems. You'll paint a small decorative sandwich board for your home. A supply list needed will be sent out a week and a half prior to class or supplies may purchased at class from the instructor. Bring a small box (such as a lid from shoe box) to transport your…
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