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Bird Houses: Dick Holroyd, Parsons, KS
Through collaboration with the local Audubon Society and the
woodshop classes he teaches at Labette County High School, Dick will
provide an opportunity for visitors, especially kids, to help make
bluebird houses using non-electric hand tools.
Ropemaking: Roy Parsons, McCune, KS
Roy demonstrated rope making at the Farm History Center's
big day in the fall and was swamped with interested kids. There's just
something about turning that crank and seeing the three strands become
one strong rope that's just fascinating!
Maytag Wringer-Washing Machine: Marvin McKinney, Parsons, KS
It's actually his mother's circa 1935 washing machine and Marvin sets
things up in the same way she did her washing. You'll have the
opportunity to give it a try! You'll also get to visit with Marvin, one
of the most capable fellows in southeast Kansas.
Train Scenes and Trainset Paintings: John Hare, Gladstone, MO
A Parsons native, John will be demonstrating how he paints
his unique and captivating "trainset paintings" and will also have
originals and prints for sale. His paintings feature MKT engines and
rolling stock; canvases can be puzzled together to make scenes while
others line up linearly . Cute, cute, cute!!! Be sure to stop by his
booth.
Monkey Organ: HC Beckman, Topeka, KS
A hand-crafted "Monkey Organ", built by H. C. Beckman, of
Topeka, will entertain festival-goers on Saturday during Katy Days
2009. Calliope-like music emits from 70 organ pipes arranged in four
distinct registers. In addition to the organ sounds, a 13-not
glockenspiel is another feature of the instrument. The masterpiece is
100% mechanical in nature, everything being operated off of air pressure
produced by a hand-cranked triple bellows. The musical arrangements are
controlled by a 26-note, perforated paper roll, which is similar to, but
smaller than, those used in player pianos.
Mr. Beckman built the organ over a two-year period using
plans produced by John Smith from England. He has a sizable collection
of song rolls which will offer a variety of melodies to those who
partake of this unique musical offering.
Feltmaking: Carol Ann Parker, Freeman, MO
Carol Ann is from the Kansas City area and demonstrates
feltmaking. She especially makes neat hats. Felt is made when layers
of wool are dampened and pressed together; the microscopic scales on the
wool fibers mesh together to form felt. It is one of the oldest types
of fabrics and is extremely warm. This is Carol Ann’s seventh year at
Katy Days and we are extremely grateful to her for recruiting several
fellow fiber artists to participate in Katy Days 2008, many of whom are
returning for 2009
Drop Spindle Spinning: Mary Limpus, Amsterdam, MO
Mary will demonstrate various types of drop spindles
including: Turkish, support and Navajo. She will also have a display of
Shetland sheep; a small breed known for it’s fine fibered wool. This is
Mary’s second year at Katy Days.
Natural Dye Pots: Leslie Carroll-Bartlett, Nevada, MO
Leslie and crew dye fibers over an open pit fire using
natural plant materials such as Cochineal, Indigo, various flowers in
season, logwood, Osage orange, etc. Leslie demonstrates at Missouri
Town, Warsaw Days, Bushwacker Days, and History Day and Outdoor
Classroom for the Nevada R5 School District. Get ready to learn!
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Spinning: Janet Wray, Nevada, MO
Janet works with Leslie (above) and will demonstrate
spinning on a wheel and a spindle and will encourage folks to try
spindling.
Weaving: Vonda Sager, Butler, MO
Vonda will be weaving on a small floor loom, demonstrating
how to make fine household linens and wearables. This is her second
year and we’re thrilled to have her!
Rug Loom Weaving: Judy and Bill Newell, Lathrop, MO
Judy and Bill were at Katy Days in 2006 and we're happy to
have them back again. Their specialties are rugs and place mats and
will have a table-top loom to demonstrate the weaving process. They also
have a nice display of items for sale - so stock up!
Dried Flower Wreaths and Arrangements: Dixie Aldridge, Parsons, KS
Dixie collects and grows nature’s bounty – grasses, tiny
roses and other flowers – then she dries and arranges them into
exquisite wreaths and other lovely arrangements. She and husband Jim
have participated in eight out of nine Katy Days.
Flint Knapping: Dudley Foster, Sedan, KS
The Native American art of flint knapping is the process of
making stone tools (i.e. arrowheads, projectile points, hand axes, etc.)
by chipping away excess stone. This ancient craft has been around for
about 4 million years. After a couple years absence, we're excited to
have Dudley back at Katy Days to demonstrate the process and display
finished items.
Paper Bead Making: Judy Foster, Sedan, KS
Judy will have demonstrate the method of rolling paper strips to create
paper beads of different shapes, patterns, and colors. She will have
samples of beads made into bracelets, necklaces and earrings. This is a
craft that dates back to around 1910.
Primitive Arrows and Fur Trade: Joe Kinder, Parsons, KS
Joe will demonstrate Indian drill pumps and will also
discuss how to brain tan furs. A long time participant in historic
rendezvous, Joe has been at the past four Katy Days and always has an
interesting and educational display.
Chair Caning: Don and Sara Combs, Parsons, KS
As with so many crafters, Don and Sara's interests are wide
ranging but at Katy Days they will be demonstrating how to hand weave a
seat in a chair. Visitors will be invited to help weave a row, and
other finished chairs will be on display. Don and Sara are members of
the Craft Committee and took a break from demonstrating last year so
they could actually experience Katy Days!
Soapmaking and Tri-Loom Weaving: Lisa Johnson, Elsmore, KS
Lisa will have goat milk soaps and lotions for sale along
with a display of soap-making equipment for cold-processed soap. A
spinner and weaver too, Lisa also will display a tri-loom, which is used
for making shawls. Lisa has been coming to Katy Days for many years!
Masonry: Richard Ellis, Parsons
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