Press Release
Fla. Museum spring adult class teaches pine needle crafts
For Immediate Release Jan. 28, 2005
Contact:
Paul Ramey, Dir. of Marketing and Public Relations
Florida Museum of Natural History
(352) 846-2000, ext. 218, pramey@ufl.edu
Writer: Kristin Ede
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- The Florida Museum of Natural History will offer a spring adult class led by Nancy Gildersleeve, "Making Pine Needle Baskets," from 1 - 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 23.
The class will give a brief history of pine needle craft, which was popular in Florida in the 1950s and 60s. Participants will learn to make a pine needle basket using raffia, a tapestry needle and long leaf pine needles. Gildersleeve also will lead a tour of the Pearsall Collection of American Indian Art exhibit for inspiration.
Registration is $18 for members and $20 for non-members and pre-registration is required. The class fee includes basket supplies.
Other adult classes will be offered throughout the spring and include another Gildersleeve demonstration, "The Versatile Palm," on April 20 and "Butterfly Gardening in Spring" on April 23 and 30 and May 7 and 14. For more information call (352) 846-2000, ext. 277 or visit http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/education/adult_classes.htm.
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The Florida Museum of Natural History is Florida's state natural history museum, dedicated to understanding, preserving and interpreting biological diversity and cultural heritage. It is located near the intersection of Southwest 34th Street and Hull Road in the University of Florida Cultural Plaza in Gainesville. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. For more information, including ticket prices, directions and parking information, call (352) 846-2000, or visit the museum online, www.flmnh.ufl.edu.