Newhall Elementary School
Newhall Elementary School, who serves predominantly low-income families, will receive 10" Cricket Looms and 3" Hi-Lo Drop Spindles to launch a Fiber Arts Club. In this club, students will weave scarves from fleece to fabric.
Taos High School
Taos High School will receive School Looms to strengthen their textiles art course. This class is particularly beneficial for students who struggle with their mental health, as it allows them to connect with their bodies and quiet their minds.
Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center
The Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center is launching a new weaving therapy program for veterans. As part of this program, they will be incorporating 15" Cricket Looms and Card Weaving Cards. This will allow them to offer programs to more people in their community.
Intertwine Arts
Intertwine is an organization that works with weavers of all ages who have disabilities or chronic illness. They have conducted various programs, including those at the Children's Hospital of New York. To further expand their reach and possibilities, they will be incorporating 15" Crickets into their initiatives.
