Americana Fiberworks is a fiber arts program of ACC currently comprised of recent Somali refugee and immigrant women. It provides a structure within which trust and social support are developed as these women adjust to life in the USA.  

 In keeping with Americana's mission, the program supports them to discover and utilize resources to build strong families, create a safe, supportive community, and realize their individual potential.

Volunteers come and work with the women on Thursdays and Saturdays, balancing instruction in various fiber art processes with educational sessions and addressing the women's needs in adjusting to life in Louisville. The group hosts special events debuting their work; in addition to sales and special orders.  

Fiber arts projects might include:

• sewing classes
• crochet
• knitting
• tie dye

Come see the Americana Fiberworks at these upcoming special events:

Art in the Arbor: May 8th and 9th, 2010

Americana World Festival: June 5th, 2010

You can also always find Fiberworks products at The Knit Nook and the 21c Museum Hotel.