Show handicraft handia RAFT IS HEALING HOBBY THATCHER in this age of television and movies handicraft hobbles have nearly been forgotten by people of many a ages es who used to sit around the parlor table at night concentrating on soap carving or braiding a belt according to ray thatcher county agricultural agent a handicraft project brings many happy results 1 working with the hands has been found healing to mental emotional and physical problems no matter what age or condition there Is no one who cannot be helped to a more useful or enjoyable life through developing some handicraft 2 this type of work helps relieve tension that Is built up during the normal days activities 3 developing a design or producing a piece of work well done brings satisfaction in accomplishment in gaining a personal endeavor Q and in a feeling of success planning and finishing a project creates initiative self confidence and clear thinking one feels an individual personal worth and respect which Is ever valuable in developing the personality and in a satisfying life 4 work in handicrafts has brought activity with a purpose to leisure moments otherwise empty of wasted in worthless activities hobbles have brought satisfaction to the worker or additional money to his pocket some people are making a living now at what started out to be a recreational pastime arts and crafts can bring the young and old of varying racial or economic groups lo together gether on common projects the agent states this will result in better understanding and respect for each other and will further community and group spirit he urges residents of morgan county to join a craft group I 1 or starting to do some hand band work I 1 at home |