ADULT Through our classes, film and lecture series, tours and treks, and other programs, the Museum offers an ever-changing selection of innovative programs for the lifelong learner.

PROGRAMS

May - 2008nuary - 2008 10 Saturday 1 - 3 p.m Presentation and Consultation Join curator, collector and storyteller Anita Sheneberger for a lively presentation on the craft of quilting. Questions and samples welcome! Free with regular Museum admission.

September - 2008nuary - 2008 20 Saturday 12 - 4 pm Weaving Demonstrations Local weavers will demonstrate both the twill and twine techniques of Coast Salish Weaving. Free with regular Museum admission.

LECTURE AND FILM

March - 2008nuary - 2008 8 Saturday 12-2 pm Film Screening: Historic Passenger Trains Don’t miss the opportunity to view the rides on some of the first trains in America. This compilation is complete with every historical passenger train film available. Topics include: early American passenger trains, early locomotives & railway cars, and an overall history of US railroads. Viewing is free with regular Museum admission. July - 2008nuary - 2008 12 Saturday 12:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m. Film Screening: A Century of Quilts: America in Cloth This documentary celebrates the art of quilting by featuring selections from the best 100 American quilts of the 20th century, the stories behind their creation and the quilters as they work. Viewing is free with regular Museum admission.

October - 2008nuary - 2008 11 Saturday 1 - 3 pm Film & Lecture with Susan Pavel The 20 minute film will highlight the weaving process, from gathering plant material to weaving. The lecture will include the historical significance, revitalization efforts, and possible futures of Coast Salish Weaving. Free with regular Museum admission. CLASSES

June - 2008nuary - 2008 14 Saturday 1 - 3 p.m Class: Quilt Restoration and Preservation. Celebrate our exhibit Crazy Quilts with this tutorial on quilt care. The class includes a behind-the-scenes tour of the Museum’s quilt collection and storage techniques. Free with regular Museum admission.

August - 2008nuary - 2008 9 Saturday 9 am - 3 pm Workshop - Yarn Dyeing with Native Plants Participants will collect Native plants of our Northwest Coast region, then process the plants into dye, which will be used to dye wool. Class Fee: $155. August - 2008nuary - 2008 16 & 17 Sat-Sun 9 am - 3 pm Workshop - Coast Salish Weaving Participants will use plant dyed yarns to weave on a Coast Salish table top loom. Class Fee: $175 for both days. * A generous grant from the Allied Arts Foundation was recieved to offset the cost of registration and materials for this class TOURS AND TREKS

DOCENT TOURS Museum docents are available to conduct group tours of the museum’s collections, with a flexible focus to suit individual needs and interests. Auburn Historic Main Street Tour: http://www.wrvmuseum.org/exhibits_tour1.htm