Washington Co. 4-H Winter Project Extravaganza 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, majority are open to any 4-H members 4th grade and older. Each participant brings in their own level of experiences and is able to apply that to these project areas. Check them out and get registered today!

Online preregistration is required by November 22. Limited space is available for some workshops and filled on a first come, first served basis. Registration links for each workshop are available in the descriptions below. The fees for service will be used to offset direct expenses and to support the Washington County 4-H Youth Development Program. Notice each workshop has a low fee thanks to generous to support from the Great Big 4-H Lucky Clover Raffle proceeds.

Introduction to Welding 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 Christmas tree. Participants must be 5th -12th grade 4-H members. This workshop will held at Kirkwood Regional Center in Washington and led by a Kirkwood instructor. $20 fee. Workshop is Dec. 2 from 9 a.m.-noon. Register by Nov. 22 at https://tinyurl.com/4hweld23

Christmas in a Cup

This is a floral arrangement workshop led by Wolf Floral of Washington. Participants should bring their own Holiday mug for a vase arrangement they get to take home. Holiday greens and florals will be provided. Participants will also learn to design in a bud vase and create those to donate to the nursing homes at the end of the workshop. Open to 4th -12th grade members. $10 fee. Workshop is Dec. 2 from noon-1:30 p.m. at Dallmeyer Hall (upstairs) Register by Nov. 22 at https://tinyurl.com/4hfloral23

Cookie Craze

Inspired by popular cupcake wars, participants will learn the secrets of gourmet decorated cookies and cupcakes. They will practice, design, create and then compete! Participants will take home 6 decorated cookies. Cost $10. Open to 4th-12th grade 4-H members. Workshop is hosted Dec. 2, 9 a.m. -10:30 a.m. at the Farm Bureau Building in Washington. Led by Carol Greiner. Register by Nov. 22 at https://tinyurl.com/4hcookies23

Paint with Paige

Participants will create an 8’ x 10’ chicken on canvas. They will learn color mixing, under painting/layering, create movement, and pattern with acrylic paints. Open to 5th-12th grade 4-H members. $10 fee. Dec. 2, 10:30 a.m.-noon at Dallmeyer Hall basement. Register by Nov. 22 at https://tinyurl.com/4hpaint23

Holiday Pie Making

Learn to make pie dough. Participants will make a two-crusted apple pie to take home or freeze for the holiday. $10 fee. Workshop is Dec. 2 from 10:30 a.m.-noon at the Farm Bureau Building in Washington. The workshop is led by Mom’s Two Hands Bakery. Register by Nov. 22 at https://tinyurl.com/4hpie23

Double Tree Painting

Learn to use chalk paint, wax, distressing on wood and glue guns to design and decorate two wood trees with ornament cut outs. $20 fee. Workshop is Dec. 2 from 10:30 a.m.-noon at the Purposefully You Boutique in Washington. The workshop is led by Purposefully You. Register by Nov. 22 at https://tinyurl.com/4hwoodtrees23

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 https://www.extension.iastate.edu/washington/

Contact Amy at the Washington County Extension Office, 319-653-4811, with questions or if you would like to volunteer. Follow “Washington County 4-H — Iowa” on Facebook for up to date information on 4-H events and other youth programs for Washington County.