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Fibers to Fabric

School program
Thursday, April 23, 2026
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Fibers to Fabric offers students an opportunity to explore the creation of fabrics from fibers and the various uses of fabrics while highlighting economics with consumers and producers. The event takes place in numerous locations across the Shiloh Museum grounds, and participants have opportunities to experience the work of crafts people and educators in a marketplace atmosphere so that elementary-age students can experience the ambiance of life in the past as it compares to today. Multiple stations help students visualize ways that fibers are gathered and processed; fabrics are created; and ways that fabrics can be used. This event fits Arkansas curriculum standards for grades 1 – 3 but is open to all grades. Fibers to Fabric is free but pre-registration is required as limited tour slots are available.

This event meets the following Arkansas curriculum standards: Children engage in a crafting activity at a table. They use colorful wool pieces and felting needles. The mood is focused and creative.

  • Economics: exchange and market; global economy
  • Geography: spatial patterns and movement
  • History: chronology; change over time; contextualization

Shiloh Museum offers field trip reimbursement stipends to qualifying schools. Learn more by clicking here.

Please use the form below to request a time to participate in Fibers to Fabric, and please include the number of students that will be in your group. This is a request only. You will be contacted if your request is confirmed. For questions about field trips and virtual school programming, please contact Judy Costello by email or by phone 479-750-8165.

 

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