The Mennonite Heritage Village in Steinbach was buzzing with energy on Monday, April 29, as homeschool students from across the Southeast transformed the auditorium into a hands-on showcase of their talents and passions.
Hosted by Southeast Manitoba Homeschool Connections, the third annual Night at the Museum gave homeschoolers a chance to share topics they’ve poured time and curiosity into—whether it’s dinosaurs, dog training, spinning wool, or dirt biking.
Learning by teaching
The event is meant to highlight the diverse interests among homeschooled students.
One of those students was 13-year-old Hannah Wagenhoffer, who brought her spinning wheel and showed guests how raw wool becomes yarn—starting from shearing the sheep, all the way to washing, carding, spinning, and dyeing the final product.
“I started doing this because I wanted a lamb,” she said. “Then I had to figure out what to do with the wool, and I just really liked the process.”
Wagenhoffer said she’s …