2024 Summer Workshop Series

Ages: Clover Kid & 4-H

Limit: 15

Cost: $15.00

Create your own magical garden scape through Fairy Gardens! This project is perfect for a sunny afternoon at home and can be customized for each youth and their interests through all of the little touches (structures, rock, etc.) that you can add.

This kit will include:

• Container
• Bag of Soil
• 2-3 Succulent Plants
• 4-5 Figurines to get you started

Possible Fair Classes:

Houseplants (G770064) - Fairy or Miniature Garden

Ages: 8-18

Limit: 20

Cost: $10.00

Looking for a plant that can be a little less "needy", or a new variety to add to your collection? This kit will be perfect for you. Create your own air plant terrarium you can bring with you to fair.

This kit will include:

• Terrarium
• 1-2 Plants
• Filler Materials

Possible Fair Classes:

Houseplants (G770066) - Terrarium

Ages: 4-H and Clover Kids

Limit: 20

Cost: $10.00

Want to learn more about quilting, but a little nervous about tackling a large-scale quilting project? This take-home kit is a great opportunity to begin practicing with quilt blocks. Each kit will provide a block shape at random and you will be able to create a quilt design onto a canvas.

This kit will include:

• Canvas
• Container of adhesive
• Paper shapes for blocks
• Information on quilt block designs

Possible Fair Classes:

Quilts other than Fabric (C229020) - Quilt Design Other than Fabric

Ages: 4-H and Clover Kids

Limit: 15

Cost: $15.00

I Spy is a favorite game to play amongst youth on long car rides or even through books. This kit, takes it to a new level. Youth can create their own I Spy bottle which can include various trinkets for youth to find. Bottles can be entered into fair through the Youth Development projects and can be tailored to the interest of the youth.

This kit will include:

• Bottle
• Rice
• Various trinkets
• Computer file template to complete a tag

Possible Fair Classes:

Child Development (C200004) - Health and Physical Development

Time: Session 1 (9 am to Noon); Session 2 (1 pm to 4 pm)

Location: 4-H Building

Ages: Clover Kids (5-7)

Limit: 12 per session

Cost: $20.00

As Clover Kids, youth can explore various areas of interest, which may help guide them into future projects as a 4-H member. Throughout this workshop, we will create a variety of projects that span different 4-H project areas to give youth an opportunity to explore. This workshop is different than other workshops as we are offering 2 opportunities. The sessions will be the same, but you can choose a time that works best for your family.

Time: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Location: 4-H Building

Ages: Clover Kids (5-7)

Limit: 15

Cost: $20.00

During this workshop, youth will get to explore their own personal creativity. We have 3 projects that are customizable and personal for youth. Please expect for youth to explore and get a little messy!

Time: 1:00 to 4:00 pm

Location: Polk County Fairgrounds

Ages: 8-18

Limit: This Workshop is FULL

Cost: $10.00

Today's fashion really speaks to the art of personalization. Why pay for customized detail when you can do it yourself! Join us for a workshop tailored to your interest. Options include a quilt block beanie or an embroidered ball cap. Workshops will take place at the same time, so you will only be able to choose one option. Space will be limited per option; this workshop is in conjunction with Polk County, so space will also be limited for our county youth.

Quilted Beanies: Youth will learn how to sew a basic quilt block before adhering to their beanie.

Embroidered Hat: Youth can pick their own design to stitch onto a ball cap using embroidery techniques.

Youth will be responsible for bringing their own beanie or ball cap.

Possible Fair Classes:

Beyond The Needle (C221007) - Fashion Accessory

Time: 9:00 am to Noon

Location: 4-H Building

Ages:10-18

Limit: This workshop is FULL

Cost: $15.00

Bead Looming is an older technique of weaving utilizing glass seed beads. Your imagination is the limit when creating designs and utilizing color to create beautiful pieces. During this workshop, we will learn the basics: equipment, materials, and skills, that can be used later to create larger, more elaborate pieces. Through this workshop, you will create a bracelet, but you get to keep your loom and create other items such as earrings, belts, and more!

Possible Fair Classes:

Accessories (C227902) - Bracelet

Time: 1:00 to 4:00 pm

Location: 4-H Building

Ages: 8-18

Limit: 12

Cost: $15.00

During this workshop, youth will learn how to create their own pom-poms out of yarn. We will discuss various techniques until we find a method that youth prefer the most. Youth will create various pom-poms that can be arranged using a plastic grid mat, which will make up their 3-D art. This project is open to the imagination: wall hangings, rugs, and keychains are just a few of the possibilities.

Possible Fair Classes:

Design Decisions (C257013) - Accessory - 3D

Visual Arts Mediums (C260007) - Original Fiber Art

Visual Art Themes (C261001) - Original Art Inspired by Plants or Animals

Visual Art Themes (C261004) - Original Art Inspired by Artist's Choice

Design My Place (C251901) - Simple Accessory

Celebrate Arts (C262901) - Fiber

Time: 9:00 am to 2 pm

Location: 4-H Building

Ages: 8-18

Limit: This workshop is FULL

Cost: $45.00

Ever wonder what animals live on a tundra or what plants are available for desert animals to eat? During this workshop, youth will be able to pick an ecosystem to learn from and work towards creating a wildlife diorama to enter in fair. The Extension Office will provide a box for youth to create their diorama in, along with items to help use as vegetation and animals. We will work with youth to help research and create the information that will be used on the display. For simplicity of our ecosystem items (food sources, habitat, etc.) we will stick to either a grassland, freshwater, desert, or forest ecosystem.

Possible Fair Classes:

Wildlife (D340008) - Wildlife Diorama Box

Date: Tuesday, June 18th

Time: 9 am to Noon

Location: York County Chamber Office

Ages: 8-18

Limit: 8

Cost: $5.00

Let's go shopping! During this workshop, youth will meet in Downtown York to talk about the concepts of the Shopping in Style program, including how to shop on a budget. Youth will travel between downtown stores, such as Marla's Consignment, Goodwill, and additional locations to put together an outfit on a budget. After shopping as a group, we will all settle in to look at what type of information would be needed for this event.

*YOUTH ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COST OF THEIR OUTFIT.

*YOUTH AGES 12 AND UNDER SHOULD HAVE AN ADULT PRESENT TO HELP WITH FITTINGS AND PURCHASES.

Possible Fair Classes:

Shopping in Style (C410060) - Model Purchased Outfit

Time: 8:30 am to Noon

Location: 4-H Building

Ages: 8-18

Limit: 9

Cost: $20

Join us in learning the beginning techniques to canning by making jelly! Youth will learn a simple recipe that they can recreate at home, practice using the correct equipment for the process, along with consumable supplies that would be needed. Youth will be in groups working to make one batch per each group. Youth will walk away with at least one jar of jelly they can enter in the fair and one jar to enjoy at home. This is a workshop that will be taught combined with Polk County, so numbers will be limited for each county.

Possible Fair Classes:

Food Preservation (E408007) - 1 Jar Jelled Exhibit

Time: 1 pm to 4 pm

Location: 4-H Building

Ages: 8-18

Limit: This workshop is FULL

Cost: $15.00

Punch Needling is a technique for stitching using a hand-held tool to thread yarn into fabric. We will learn about our tools, the best technique, along with creating a design to use with for a wall hanging. Each youth will receive a kit with a design that can be created for a fair entry. Youth will be able to keep their tools to use for future projects.

Possible Fair Classes:

Design Decisions (C257013) - Accessory - 3D

Visual Arts Mediums (C260007) - Original Fiber Art

Visual Art Themes (C261001) - Original Art Inspired by Plants or Animals

Visual Art Themes (C261004) - Original Art Inspired by Artist's Choice

Design My Place (C251901) - Simple Accessory

Celebrate Arts (C262901) - Fiber

Date: Tuesday, July 9th

Time: 1 pm to 4 pm

Location: 4-H Building

Ages: 8-18

Limit: 15

Cost: $20.00

Join us for this simple, yet fun, creative experience! Youth will have the opportunity to learn a simple macramé technique while creating this simple rainbow. We will talk about color themes, how to make projects your own, and construct a wall hanging that can later be entered into the fair.

Possible Fair Classes:

Design Decisions (C257013) - Accessory - 3D

Visual Arts Mediums (C260007) - Original Fiber Art

Visual Art Themes (C261001) - Original Art Inspired by Plants or Animals

Visual Art Themes (C261004) - Original Art Inspired by Artist's Choice

Design My Place (C251901) - Simple Accessory

Celebrate Arts (C262901) - Fiber

Date: Wednesday, June 12

Time: 1 pm to 4 pm

Location: 4-H Building

Ages: 8-18

Limit: 6

Cost: $5 if you bring your own fabric; $10 if you want the Extension Office to provide

We will continue our beginning sewing series by completing a simple pillow cases! Youth will practice beginning sewing techniques to create their own pillow case to use, then enter in to fair.

Possible Fair Classes:

STEAM 1 (C900907) - Pillowcase

Date: Thursday, June 13th

Time: 9 am to Noon

Location: 4-H Building

Ages: 8-18

Limit: 6

Cost: $5 if you bring your own fabric; $25 if you want the Extension Office to provide

We will continue our beginning sewing series by creating a simple tote bag. This tote will be a great addition to your traveling needs. Additionally, this tote bag is perfect for beginning sewers to enter in for fair!

Possible Fair Classes:

STEAM 1 (C900909) - Bag/Purse

Date: Wednesday, June 26

Time: 9 am to Noon

Location: Extension Office

Ages: 8-18

Limit: 12

Cost: $10.00

Today's fashion really speaks to the art of personalization. Why pay for customized detail when you can do it yourself! Join us for a workshop tailored to your interest. Embroidered Ball Cap: Youth can pick their own design to stitch onto a ball cap using embroidery techniques.

Youth will be responsible for bringing their own beanie or ball cap.

Possible Fair Classes:

Beyond The Needle (C221007) - Fashion Accessory

Jenny Rees - jrees2@unl.edu

Amanda Hackenkamp - amanda.hackenkamp@unl.edu

Macee Parrish - macee.parrish@unl.edu

Laurie Linabery - llinabery2@unl.edu

Email: york-county@unl.edu
Website: https://york.unl.edu
Location: 2345 North Nebraska Avenue, York, NE, USA
Phone: (402) 362-5508
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