Wheat Weaving Class at The Arboretum

A beginner's indoor class on the history of wheat weaving, making two simple projects and an optional third.

The details that matter

When
Saturday, November 7
10 am – 12 pmEastern Time
Where
The Arboretum
500 Alumni DriveGet directions
Admission
Not listedThe event page links to a registration page and does not list a price.
Registration
Registration required
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Who to ask

Questions about this event go to the organizer, The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky. Ask them through the official event page.

A winding path, bench and autumn trees at the Arboretum in October 2012.
The Arboretum, . Historical photo.Photo: Daderot · CC0 1.0 · Credits & changes

Before you go

Register ahead through the Arboretum's event page; materials are provided.

About this event

The Arboretum lists a Wheat Weaving class on Saturday, November 7, 2026, 10 am to noon, at 500 Alumni Drive. The class covers how wheat weaving began and how it was used, then participants make two simple projects and an optional, harder third. All materials and tools are provided and no experience is needed. The Arboretum says the class is fully indoors, mostly seated, and needs average hand dexterity. Pre-registration is required.

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Registration
RequiredAround Lex has not checked open spaces. The organizer’s page confirms availability.Pre-registration is required through the event page's registration link.From events.mgcafe.uky.edu, checked October 31, 2026

Good to know

Only what the organizer or the venue states on official pages. Not stated means we did not find it there, so ask before you go. Accessibility guide

Dogs
At The Arboretum: Dogs in some areas.“Dogs are welcome on the Walk Across Kentucky paved path.”Leashed at all times. Dogs are not allowed in any garden or building, including the Kentucky Children's Garden.From arboretum.mgcafe.uky.edu, checked October 27, 2026
Strollers
Not stated.
Wheelchair access
At The Arboretum: Wheelchair access in some areas.“Our parking lot, and the entrance to and most of the interior of the visitor center are wheelchair accessible.”The page says some gravel paths in the Horticultural Gardens and some large sections of the Walk Across Kentucky path are wheelchair accessible, while other points have a slope greater than 5%.From arboretum.mgcafe.uky.edu, checked October 27, 2026
Sensory supports
Not stated.

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