The new 4-H year is here and a few 4-H Lifeskill clubs have been organized for the Erin- Eramosa area.
If anyone had any involvement with 4-H growing up, they will know the value of the clubs. Organizers are in need of new leaders and volunteers to keep those programs in the area for youth ages 9 to 21.
A local foods project will be held March 17 and 18. Members will learn to make their own food from scratch, including flour, pasta, canning tomatoes for sauce, and making jam from local growers. Members will learn to prepare a complete meal using local ingredients. That will be a full day-and-a-half overnight camp.
Focus on Arts is a project where members will learn colour theory and art terms and by using pencil,charcoal, pen and ink, water colour, acrylics and screen printing to create a portfolio of artworks. It begins Feb. 23 at 7pm at Mimosa United Church. The course will run every other Thursday night.
Sewing with Patterns and Knits will begin March 1 at 7pm at Mimosa United Church. Members will learn how to use a pattern to create a shirt or shorts. They will be introduced to a serger to create a knit T-shirt or other knit item. No sewing machine is needed. Machines can be supplied .
A photography basics club will begin March 30 at 7pm at June Switzer’s on 9042 County Road 22, meeting on the fourth Friday of each month until October. Members will learn about camera settings, composition, lighting and special effects. Landscapes, portraiture and close-ups will be covered, An introduction to Photoshop will help get the most of photos. Summer will offer Lego basics and inn the fall the clubs are looking to offer pizza and chocolate clubs.
If anyone has questions about the clubs they can call 519-855-4201 or email jswitzer@sentex.net. For more information visit 4hwc@sentex.net.
