Extension Homemakers Held Cultural Art Completion

March 12, 2026 Kisha Jones Local News

The Wayne County Extension Homemakers Cultural Arts Competition was held on March 10, 2026. Thank you to all our Extension Homemakers who entered items in the event. Congratulations to our first-place winners! They will advance to the Area Cultural Arts Competition in Green County. We appreciate everyone who participated and helped make this event a success.

A room filled with black‑covered tables displaying quilts, crafts, and handmade items for a cultural arts competition. A large wall‑mounted screen shows a close-up of hands working on a craft project. Several quilts, a floral wreath, painted items, bags, and fabric crafts are arranged neatly across the tables. Three large windows allow natural light into the room, and wooden floors and furnishings are visible.

 
Table covered with a black tablecloth displaying various handmade arts and crafts. Items include a white pillow shaped like a chicken with a leopard‑print head and wings and a red ribbon attached; a woven basket with a handle; several small knitted or crocheted figures; folded cloth items; jewelry pieces; and a colorful braided or quilted rug in the foreground. At the far end of the table is a standing doll‑like figure with jointed limbs wearing clothing and attached to a wooden frame. Each item has a small display card placed in front of it. The background shows a beige wall and part of a doorway.

 
Table covered with a black tablecloth displaying several handmade craft entries. On the left is a colorful fabric box with a floral pattern. Next to it is a long vertical wall hanging featuring pumpkins, leaves, and a wheelbarrow, with a blue ribbon attached. In the center is a decorative book cover with a gold background and a blue vase shape made from beads, placed beside a red ribbon. To the right is a circular wreath made of greenery and pastel flowers with a small scarecrow figure inside and a large pink and green bow on the bottom. A blue ribbon is attached to the wreath. A small sign on the table reads ‘Wall or Door Hanging.’ Wooden cabinet doors form the background.

 
A table displays several crafted items including a crocheted piece with a white and red border and a green tree design, a stitched pillow featuring a holiday scene, and multiple pairs of handmade socks. A jewelry set made of turquoise-colored beads is displayed on a black stand with a blue first-place ribbon attached. Additional red second‑place ribbons from the Wayne County Extension Cultural Arts competition are placed beside several items.

 
A handmade Halloween-themed figure stands on a small wooden base. The figure has bright orange yarn hair, a black pointed hat, and an orange outfit with black polka dots. It holds a small paper bag labeled ‘Trick or Treat’ in one hand and a round black cat decoration in front. A blue ribbon labeled ‘First Place’ from the Wayne County Extension Cultural Arts competition is attached to the base. The figure is displayed on a table covered in various textured fabric items, including a chunky light blue knitted piece and stacked knitted pumpkins.

 
A room with wood flooring and tables arranged in a U‑shape, each covered with black tablecloths displaying various arts and crafts. Items include quilted pieces, fabric crafts, baskets, decorated pumpkins, and handmade décor. A large screen on the back wall shows a close‑up demonstration of hands working on a craft project. Windows line the back wall, and doors are on the right side of the room.