News About The Doss Heritage And Culture Center

The Windmill
News about the Doss Heritage
and Culture Center
June 2011
www.dosscenter.org
817-599-6168
Volume 5 No. 6
Get Creative at the Doss Heritage and Culture Center
this summer - classes for kids and adults!
Creative Connections
Classes for Adults to Learn a New Skill
Creative Connections are a great way to learn a new
skill and meet others in the community who share your
passion for learning something new. Come by the DHCC
to register for a class and view samples of the finished pieces
each class will be making or you can view samples online at
www.dosscenter.org or on our Facebook page. Registration
for DHCC Creative Connections classes must be made one
day prior to start of class and spaces are limited. Watch for
new classes in July including creating a ribbon pincushion,
zentangle (an art experience) and book binding.
Needlecraft Classes
Classes are 1-4 p.m. Each class is $10 which
includes all materials. Needlecraft classes are
for all skill levels.
June 11th - Counted Cross Stitch Pincushion
Teacher Barbara Patterson
June 25th - Cross Stitch Initial Ornament Teacher Mendie Cannon
Jewelry/Wire
Wrapping - Teacher Karren Lucas
Classes are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 6-9 p.m. Each class
is $25 which includes all materials for the class, but
not tools. A list of tools needed is available at time
of registration or on our website www.dosscenter.
org.
(Beginner & Intermediate classes)
June 2nd - Spiral Wire Links Bracelet & Earrings
June 9th - Wire for Sound Earrings
June 16th - Wire Wrapped Adjustable Ring
(Intermediate Level Classes - must attend one beginner class to register)
June 23rd - Sculpted Pendant
June 30th - Wire Wrapped Pendant
Get more information about
our Doss Fun Days and Creative
Connections on Facebook.
Summer Fun Days
Classes for Kids to Stretch Their Imaginations
Come and join us for Summer fun days at the Doss
Heritage and Culture Center during June and July. Most fun
days begin at 10 a.m. and end at 5 p.m. in our downstairs
classroom area.
Participants will need to bring a sack lunch and be ready
for a full day of fun. A museum tour, drinks and snack will
be provided.
The cost is $25, $30 or $35 per fun day attended. Please
call 817-599-6168 for more information, or to reserve your
spot. Call the Friday before the fun day you’d like to attend so
we’ll have plenty of supplies on hand. Class sizes are limited.
Come to one or all! Visit our website or our Facebook page
for more detail on each class.
June
6/8 - Wax/insoluble painting - Ages 8 and up
6/15 - Whittling - Ages 14 and up
6/22 - Beaded Necklace - Ages 11 and up
6/29 - Needlework - Ages 8 and up
July
7/13 - Beads & Buttons - Ages 8 and up
7/20 - Needlework - Ages 8 and up
7/27 - Balloon Art & a History of Clowns - Ages 10 and up
7/16 & 7/17 - Leather Work - Ages 10 and up
7/23 - Zentangle-Ages 12 to 18
A Texas Historical Museum - Making History Come Alive
Open Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 1 - 5 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for kids and seniors
Come in, Cool Off and Enjoy the Exhibits
It may be hot outside, but it’s
always cool inside the Doss Heritage
and Culture Center. See our newest
exhibits Connecting Threads and With
My Needle and visit some old friends
in the permanent galleries while you
are here. The DHCC is also a great
place to bring out of town friends to
learn more about Parker County.
The museum is open Tuesday
through Saturday from 10 a.m .to 5 p.m.
and Sundays 1 to 5. The DHCC will be
closed July 3 and 4 for Independence
Day.
With My Needle
Through June 30
The exhibit
With My Needle
showcases over
500 pieces of
needlework.
“Some are
whimsical, others
are classic designs and images. It’s amazing
the amount of hours and talent that are
included,” said C.B. Williams, Exhibit
Curator. The needlework exhibit showcases
the work of the Fort Worth Chapter of The
Embroiderers’ Guild of America.
Connecting
Threads featuring
handwoven rugs
and tapestries of
masterweaver Sherri
Woodard Coffey and
jewelry and masks
from fiber artist Pat
Souder. “The colors
are so vibrant and the
masks have so much
personality in each
one. You have to see
them to believe them,”
said Betsy Pedigo,
Operations Manager. See Connecting Theads
during regular museum hours.
Attention Summer Brides
The Doss Heritage and Culture Center has
limited remaining summer dates available at a
reduced rate. Please contact Shelby Presnell for
a tour and more information.
817-599-6168 or [email protected]
Welcome Ya’ll!
We want to welcome our two new
staff members: Shelby Presnell, Events
Coordinator (l) and Sherri Myers,
Receptionist (r). We are so excited to
have them at the Doss!
Thanks for Everything
The Doss Heritage and Culture Center is a community effort and owes its
success to so many. Here are just a few we would like to thank.
• Bob Kingsley’s Country Top 40 and Red Steagall’s Cowboy Cornerfor their
sponsorship of the National Cutting Horse Association exhibit.
• NCHA and Maureen Mowery for their help with the NCHA exhibit.
• Larry and Sally Brumbaugh - Brumbaugh’s Furniture for loan of furniture for
NCHA exhibit
• Ryder & Leslie White & D’Lancer White-Whistle Hill Café for providing
food for the May NCHA and With My Needle reception
• Weatherford Armor Self Storage for use of van to pick up exhibit items.
• Saltforkimages.com for beautiful photographs of exhibits and events.
• The City of Weatherford and Weatherford hotel owners for their support
through hotel occupancy tax funds to share the DHCC with travelers from
throughout the state and around the country.
Remember the Gift Shop
For Dads, weddings and grads. It’s a great place to get unique gifts for all of
your special events. Open during regular museum hours.
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