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The Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum announced a dye class for adults led by professional quilter Carolyn Mann on Aug . 5 at 6 p . m .

Mann dyes her own fabric for her art quilts . She will teach the history behind indigo dye and teach dyeing techniques .

The class will run from 6-8:30 p . m . The cost for this

By Josie Sellers

Twenty kids around 3 years old spent the month of June discovering what preschool will be like .

The transition-to-preschool class was held twice a week for an hour and a half each time at Hopewell School . The children , who were from the Help Me Grow Early Intervention program , spent their time playing in a classroom , enjoying a snack , having fun on the playground and being read to .

“ They will all be going into the preschool systems this fall ,” said Renee Stein , speech language pathologist . “ This gave them access to a classroom and a routine . Our primary focus in this class is socialization with peers , getting used class is $ 25 , which includes a T-shirt , fat quarters to make one ’ s own samples and the dye .

Mann is from Brinkhaven . She has been sewing and quilting most of her life . Clothing construction , home dec and traditional quilting led to a time of art quilting now . The pieces she creates are an outlet for her creative side and make her happy .

to what a preschool room is like , sitting at a table for a snack , attempting to walk down the hallway in a semi-line , following simple directions , cleaning up after playing , sitting for a story book and playing outside .”

In addition to Stein , the class was run by Tami Brenneman , developmental specialist ; Tonya Fish , occupational therapist ; Deb Croft , physical therapist ; and Samantha Culver , Help Me Grow intern .

Amanda Taylor feels much better about sending her son , Odin Caley , to preschool after his time at the transition program .

“ He ’ s a mommy ’ s boy ,” Taylor said .

Caley , who will be 3 years old at the end of

August , started with Help Me Grow because of speech issues .

“ I work at WIC , so it was easy to get a referral ,” Taylor said . “ I ’ ve noticed a difference . He uses a lot

When she creates for others , she tries to make something that will either preserve memories or be a new thing to cherish .

Mann has wall hangings and altar cloths in churches and public spaces in many states . She currently has a piece on display at JHM in the “ Pushing the Surface ” contemporary art quilt show . Check out her website for more information at www . sewfarout . com .

This program is sponsored by the Ohio Arts Council . For information call or email the Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum at 740-622-8710 or jhmuseum @ jhmuseum . org . The Johnson- Humrickhouse Museum is located at 300 N . Whitewoman St . in Coshocton . The museum is open daily from noon to 4 p . m .

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more words and sentences .”

The transition class and Help Me Grow also helped 3-year-old Bentley Cottrell .

“ He ’ s talking a lot more and interacting with kids better ,” said Becky Cottrell , Bentley ’ s mother . “ I ’ m more mellow about preschool now .”

For more on Help Me Grow , visit www . coshoctoncounty . net / family / helpme-grow .

Josie Sellers

Renee Stein enjoys water games with children who participated in the transition-to-preschool class held at Hopewell School .