Glidden Tinker Time: Clothespin Dolls

🧵 Glidden Tinker Time: Clothespin Dolls

Saturday, October 11: 3-4 pm
Glidden Homestead, 921 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb

Step back in time and get crafty at Glidden Tinker Time!

This hands-on, guided program invites young makers to explore life in the 1870s by creating their very own clothespin doll—a popular homemade toy for children in pioneer days.
Before plastic toys and battery-powered gadgets, kids used creativity and simple materials to bring their playtime to life. Using wooden clothespins, fabric scraps, yarn, and imagination, you’ll design a one-of-a-kind doll just like children might have at the Glidden Homestead over 150 years ago. This activity is just $5 per child, with proceeds supporting operations of the J.F. Glidden Homestead & Historical Center. A chaperone is required.
Join us for old-fashioned fun that blends history, art, and play!

Pre-registration is required. For more information contact SmVzc2kgfCBnbGlkZGVuaG9tZXN0ZWFkICEgb3Jn or call 815-756-7904
Register here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/glidden-tinker-time-clothespin-dolls

You may also like the following events from J. F. Glidden Homestead & Historical Center:

• This November, 7th November, 06:00 am, Glidden Fundraiser at Panera! in Dekalb
• This November, 29th November, 02:00 pm, Christmas at the Homestead Mini Photo Sessions in Dekalb

Also check out other Arts events in Dekalb, Nonprofit events in Dekalb, Kids events & activities in Dekalb.