4-H Winter Project Extravaganza workshops open for registration

The goal of the Washington County 4-H Project Extravaganza days are to give 4-H members a variety of options for hands-on learning, experiencing, creating and fun with other 4-H members under leadership of community businesses, experts and volunteers.

Depending on details of each workshop, the majority are open to any 4-H members fourth grade and older.

Each participant brings in their own level of experiences and is able to apply that to these project areas.

Pre-registration is required by 8 a.m., Nov. 28. Limited space is available for some workshops and filled on a first come, first serve basis.

The fees for service will be used to offset direct expenses and to support the 4-H Youth Development County Extension Program.

Cheese & Holiday Jarcuterie – Inspired by popular charcuterie boards, this workshop will inspire, teach and provide time to plan and create a cheese jarcutierie. Iowa Dairy Ambassadors will teach about pairing cheeses and what makes them all different. Participants will sample cheeses. They will creatively design a creative board and also have a chance to win a movie board, hot chocolate board or holiday board. $5 fee to participate. Dec.4, 10:30 a.m.–noon at the Washington County Extension Office.

Iowa Pride String Art – Participants will create an 8x10 Iowa sign with simple nails, wood and string. Black string will be provided to fill in and outline Iowa while placing a heart on their spot of choice in Iowa. Yarn will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own for customization. Fourth grade and above. Please send an adult for fourth-through-sixth- graders. No prior experience needed. Bring hammer and pliers. $20 fee. Dec. 4, 9-10:30 a.m. at Washington County Extension Office.

Construct and Create at Kirkwood Regional Center in Washington – Participants must be fourth or fifth grade seeking experiences to measure wood, customize pre-cut wood, drill, glue hammer and more while creating a mini golf cart with wheels to paint and take home. This workshop will be led by Kirkwood instructor Aaron McGlynn. $20 fee. Workshop is Dec. 4, 9 a.m.-noon.

Clover Weld at Kirkwood Regional Center in Washington – Participants will learn about the welding lab, basic safety and weld techniques. They will create their own horse shoe four-leaf clover to take home. Participants must be fifth grade and older. This workshop will be led by a Kirkwood instructor. $20 fee. Workshop is Dec. 4, 9 a.m.-noon.

Rustic Tassel Tree – Creating this seasonal project, participants will learn to use chalk paint, stencil, make tassels and master the hot glue gun. Open to fourth grade and older. Dec. 4, 2-3:30 p.m. at RePurpose It in Washington. $20 registration fee to cover cost of supplies.

Winter Warm Up – This session is open to new 4-H members and experienced members to learn more about selecting project areas, setting goals, creating timelines and being inspired to have passions come to life through 4-H. Light lunch served at noon with informal chat and chew social time. Workshop is Dec. 4, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Parents are strongly encouraged to attend. Come with questions or come knowing nothing – participants will be inspired for their next steps in 4-H to be ones they can’t wait to take.

Youth are encouraged to participate and learn through these hands-on experiences to boost knowledge and spark new project interests while having a good time, creating and building upon skills.

The complete Winter 4-H Project Extravaganza flyer can be found at www.extension.iastate.edu/washington.

Contact Amy Green at the Washington County Extension Office, 319-653-4811, with questions or if you would like to volunteer.