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Smithsonian on Main Street: Fibershed Popup Make ‘n Take

  • Grow Benzie 5885 Frankfort Highway Benzonia, MI, 49616 United States (map)

WHAT:
Walk-in Make ‘n Take and Tour of the Fibershed
Join us to tour the Fibershed and make something from discarded items. Choose from t-shirt strip weaving (coaster or driftwood hanging), pin cushion in a cup with wool sweater scraps, or felt pan/bowl protectors – plain and simple or fully embellished!

WHY:
As part of the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street’s Spark! Places of innovation exhibit and event, we’re offering this opportunity for you to see and participate in the Fibershed’s incredible repurposing, reusing, and upcycling activities. Additional information at www.benzonialibrary.org/museum-on-main-street-programs. Museum on Main Street is funded in part by Smithsonian, and Michigan Humanities, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

WHO:
Everyone is welcome!

WHEN:
Friday, October 20 Drop-in from 10am-noon

HOW MUCH:
Free!!

WHERE:
The Fibershed at Grow Benzie (lower level)
5885 Frankfort Highway (M-115), Benzonia, 49616
*** 1 mile west of stoplight in Benzonia
*** 5 miles east of Frankfort
*** 20 miles west of Interlochen
*** 30 miles north of Manistee

QUESTIONS:
fibershed@growbenzie.org or call 231 882-9510

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