Wednesday Jan. 22,1986
University Daily Kansan
Nation/World
9
Benefits lasting in Peace Corps
Staff writer
By Barbara Shear
Experiencing a different culture and developing close friendships are two of the benefits Bernadette O'Brien said she gained from her work in the Peace Corps.
"The experience was the best thing that ever happened to me," O'Brien said yesterday. "I got a special feeling from it. I hope to go back some day as a volunteer again."
O'Brien, a Peace Corps representative, and Jim Scanlon, area manager for the Peace Corps, were on campus yesterday and today to recruit students to the volunteer organization.
KU graduate Melinda Mosher Diamond spent $2^{1/2}$ years in Colombia as a Peace Corps volunteer.
"It was a really good experience, but had a lot of ups and downs," Mosher Diamond said. "It's for individuals who have a skill and want to apply it."
O'Brien and Scanlon spoke to some classes and today will be recruiting on the third floor of the Kansas Union across from the cafeteria.
Mike McGirr, public affairs specialist for the Peace Corps, said a film on the lives of three volunteers would be shown Feb. 4 in 4040 Wescow
McGirr said they had received a good response from KU students in the past. The Peace Corps has recruited 400 people from the University since it began in 1961, he said, and 22 KU students applied last year.
Hall, and representatives also would be on campus F. 5 and 6.
The Peace Corps was started in 1961 by President John F. Kennedy, McGirr said.
He said the Corps had three goals to provide assistance to
underdeveloped countries, to familiarize people in these countries with the United States and for volunteers to explain to people in the United States the problems involved with developing these countries.
On Campus
Since its inception, the Peace Corps has had 120,000 volunteers work overseas, McGirr said. The program is now providing 61 countries with more than 6,000 volunteers.
"There is a common misconception that the Corps is only for young people," he said. "We have an 84-year-old man serving right now. We try to get people of all ages."
"The Graduate Women's Dessert Potluck, sponsored by the Emily Taylor Women's Resource Center, has been rescheduled for 7:30 p.m. Feb. 4 at Ecumenical Christian Ministries, 1204 Oread Ave.
David Beard, distinguished professor of physics and astronomy, will speak about "The 1985-86 29th Known Appearance of Halley's Comet and Comets in General" at 11:40 a.m. today at the University Forum luncheon at Ecumenical Christian Ministries.
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YARNBARN CLASSES
BEGINNING KNITTING
completing a long sleeve top in the 6 week class gets you on the way to independent
bathrooms. You will make you be a nice addition to anyone 8 warrior澡.
Get supplies before the class!
I starts Jan. 27, 7:9 p.m. V startes Feb. 11, 7:0 p.m.
I starts Jan. 26, 7:30 p.m. V startes Feb. 12, 7:0 p.m.
I starts Jan. 25, 9:30 p.m. NOTE: All include 8 sessions, Fee $20
INTERMEDIATE KNITTING
ROYLE E/JAIRLE E KNITTING
fee: $20
ZIMMERMAN METHOD
Select any multi-color angle or faint pattern to learn one of these intricate yet simple techniques. Besides working on the project, each evening you will learn several ways to do buttonholes, pockets, seams, cast on, etc. Have materials selected by the first evening; gauge switches will be made in class. Exercise 10-1.
SOCKS AND GLOVES;
This one day workshop will teach you four and two lessons for making jacks and pulleys. You'll be able to do the quick step to make slingshot. Purchase materials before class.
EVERYTHING WORKSHOP:
Repairing knitting problems and finishing projects always seems to be so intuitive. Learn ways to handle these problems as well as learning simple crochet appenches, new cast on and cast off method, putting sweaters together, buttonholes, making buttons, etc. Bring scrap yarn, needles, and a project that needs to be finished.
PATTERN STITCHES:
**PATTERN STITCHES**
To learn various pattern stitches will open up a new world in knitting to you.
Try learn knitting, guernay, motif knitting, duplicate stitch and more.
Braid scrap yarn and several pairs needles.
March 28, 10 a.m. h.s.m.
Lession: f8
BEGINNING WEAVING
Knowing how to read a pattern cloth and threading a floor loom is all you need to know to get started weaving. You will learn all of this by weaving a sample of your own fabric.
F. Feb 22 & 18 a.m-5 p.m.
I. March 15 & 16 a.m-5 p.m.
II. April 15 & 24 a.m-5 p.m.
III. April 16 & 27 a.m-5 p.m.
2 sessions
INTERMEDIATE WEAVING:
RYING FOR INITIALS
Learn the basics of dip-dying your warp before you weave it into a shirt, scarf, shawl, or tutu. You will do the weaving at home; the emphasis on this workshop is controlled dyeing and project planning.
Feb. 8 & 15 1:3 p.m. - 5 p.m. 2 sessions $12
There are many possibilities to weaving with simple twists and yet coming up with hundreds or completely different patterns. By using color striping in wiping and welt and various settings, you will learn what versatility this four thread pattern has. Looms and fabric pieces may open your weaving. Materials are included. Feb. 15, 18, 19, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. $25
WEAVING TWILLS:
COLOR IN WEAVING:
RUG WEAVING:
Color is such a personal "thing". There are, however, some basic theories to utilize in making color combinations successfully. Many samples will be woven to show color combinations with and without texture. Looms will be threaded so class time will be spent weaving. Includes materials.
This hands-on workshop will help you understand several rug techniques and what you can do with them. Because of the time it takes to weave rug samples, we are making a 3 day workshop with a week of open time for you to come in and weave. It would be best if you could work on a rug at home during that week period also. We will cover summer and winter, shaft switching, Cobble pileting wood, boundweave, wof faced rugs, materials, Materials are included.
March 22, 29, 29 at 1-5 p.m. 3 sessions. **the $40**
BASKETS
EGG & MELON BASKETS:
BASKETRY:
BEGINNING BASKETRY:
This class is for beginners or intermediate basket makers. The mason basket will be for you to choose from a selection of sizes and materials and are included and should have completed your basket by the end of the class!
Materials are included for at least three studios using both natural and man-made fibres. Both twisting and plaiting will be covered. This is always a fun and useful technique. **code**: 14-14
COILED BASKETS:
This soft textilisk technique uses wrapping of a central core to create design and form. This is a great way to use up left-over yarns. Materials are included for the project.
MACHINE KNITTING:
BOND WORKSHOP
This is a Bond owners workshop designed to help you achieve creativity and results from your Bond knitting work. We are privately privileged to have Katherine Isabelle, the Bond Education Director, to teach this workshop. For a more specific brochure on this class, please call us.
BROTHER MACHINE KNITTING:
By using the Brother B680 or 910 machine, you will learn the process of making and planning a sweater. The various pattern possibilities on the machine will be covered as well. You will also learn how to adjust the color of the sweater to attend free of charge and bring your machine. Use of the equipment included in the fee and the machine will be available to you to use during regular store hours.
ii. April 3 7-9 p.m.
NOTE: All include 4 sessions, fee: $25
NOTE: All include 4 sessions, fee: $25
CROSS-STITCH:
These are beginner workshops to get you started on a versatile craft which has many patterns available to you. You will make a framed project appropriate to one of the following holidays. All materials are included.
1. December 20th.
2. Easter-March 15, 10 a.m. 11, 7 p.m.
3. Mother's Day-April 17, 7 p.m.
LOTS MORE.
LOTS MORE...
BEGINNING SPINNING:
the spindle spinning, and move on it
Prepare raw wood, learn how to cut and move in on the faster spinning wheel in this 1 day workshop. Materials are included.
For $250. See www.nationalarchaeology.org.
fees: $15
SPINNING WITH EXOTIC ANIMAL FIBERS:
This intermediate program will help you deal with individual problems that occur with your computer. This course is designed to help you easily improve your dexterity on the wheel. Materials included:
- Microsoft Excel 2007
- Windows XP Professional
- Windows Vista
- Microsoft Access 2007
H18 - 818
This practical workshop will lead you through the braiding steps to completing a 2" x 2" (6 cm x 6 cm) braid and finishing techniques. You will be taught how to cut, braid, finish and discuss the braids. A fun class. A full set of materials available. A+ A- A- A+ A- A- A+
NOTE: All include 4 sessions, fee: $12
II. March 4 7-9 p.m.
NOTE: All include 4 sessions, fee $12
TATTING:
The "craft that Dandima uses to do" has suddenly found its place among contemporary art. The artist, who was once a teacher and will teach you the techniques so that you will be able easily continue on your own.
CHAIR CANING:
fee: $8
Just about all of us have a chair seat that needs re-caring. Re-do a seat in this workshop. Your chair must be refinished before canning and you should bring the chair in before the class for us to measure the size cane you need. Bring crisps, long nose ties or straws with them when bringing Other materials included or used: $20 12, 4, 16 & 8, 19 at $30 Each; fee $20
PAPERMAKING:
You will make your own paper screen to keep learn how to dye pops, and of courses.
You will teach students how to paint the words of books and phone numbers to learn more about paper. Materials included:
- Acrylic paints - 300 ml
- Watercolor paints - 300 ml
- Acrylic paint - 300 ml
- Watercolor paints - 300 ml
- Acrylic paint - 300 ml
- Watercolor paints - 300 ml
- Acrylic paint - 300 ml
- Watercolor paints - 300 ml
This is your chance to do everything you shouldn't do to wool!
By starting with our row wool, you will and up with a durable, warm project of your choosing (mittens, hat, socks, etc.). All materials included. Bring a scrub board if you have one.
NO REFUNDS FOR CANCELLATIONS
fee: $12
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