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Appalachian Ingenuity Series – Yarn Tassel Hangings with Shara Harel
June 27 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Join us Saturday, June 27 from 12–2 p.m. at the North House Museum for “Yarn Tassel Hangings with Shara Harel,” the first workshop in our new Appalachian Ingenuity Series.
Inspired by the Appalachian tradition of transforming simple, readily available materials into something both beautiful and practical, participants will create their own decorative yarn tassel hanging while exploring the creativity and resourcefulness that have long been part of life in our region.
The guided workshop will last approximately 90 minutes, and attendees will be invited to participate in an optional hands-on activity as they arrive.
✨ Free and open to the public
✨ All materials provided
✨ No experience necessary
Come create, learn, and connect with others while celebrating a tradition rooted in Appalachian ingenuity.
📍 North House Museum
📅 Saturday, June 27
⏰ 12–2 p.m.
This workshop is also part of the Greenbrier Historical Society’s Garden Initiative, a year-long program led by AmeriCorps Environmental Historian Jess Levine.
Rooted in experiential learning, the initiative encourages people to discover the remarkable biodiversity of the Greenbrier Valley and Appalachian region and to celebrate it by incorporating native plants into their own landscapes. As part of this effort, the gardens surrounding the North House Museum are being reimagined with native plantings, including species that have historically served as medicinal and culinary herbs.
Community participation is at the heart of the initiative. Through programs like the Appalachian Ingenuity Series, we celebrate the Appalachian values of creativity, resourcefulness, self-sufficiency, and shared knowledge while creating opportunities for hands-on learning and connection.
Join us for an afternoon of creativity, connection, and hands-on learning as we celebrate the ingenuity and traditions that have shaped our region. We also invite you to stop by the North House Museum Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and discover the many programs, exhibits, and initiatives bringing local history to life.