Make a Gourd Night Light at Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center

by Submitted article | October 17, 2017 7:03 am

AMBOY – On November 5 at 1 p.m., gourd artist Graham Ottoson will teach about gourds and gourd crafting at the Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center.

She will then lead participants in creating a beautiful night light.

The project involves using a small electric drill to create a design on a prepared gourd. Attendees should please bring: an apron, a dust mask (there will be some extras), and an idea for a simple design for a night light.

Participants must be at least 18 years old.

Pre-registration including $24 payment is required since seating is limited.

To register for this program, please contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County 4-H Program at 963-7286.

Nature Inspires is made possible with funds from the Decentralization Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York Legislature and administered by CNY Arts.

The Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center is located on State Route 183 in eastern Oswego County.

Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.

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