Make a “Possibles Bag”
Cheri Collins, Staff
Connecticut State Museum of Natural History
Saturday, November 3, 10 am to 12 noon
Advance registration required: $20 ($15 for Museum members)
(Includes materials fee)
Ancient peoples in New England and around the world used animal hides for clothing and accessories. In this workshop, participants will learn how these hides were prepared and used to make clothing and other items. Then, participants can make and decorated their own synthetic or leather suede pouch, also known as a “possibles bag”, to take home. Adults and children ages 8 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Presented by the Connecticut State Museum of Natural History and Connecticut Archaeology Center, part of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at UConn. 860.486.4460 and www.mnh.uconn.edu
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