AMBOY – Public nature programs at the Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center will continue into the fall. Also scheduled are the following creative Nature Inspires programs.
On September 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Linda Scherz Allen will instruct participants how to weave a pine needle basket.
Students will select a stone center that is ready for them to start stitching.
Everyone will have a bundle of green dried pine needles and select a color of waxed linen.
There will be different colors and types of stones and colors of waxed linen available.
Attendees will learn a basic stitch, gauge, and shaping while creating their basket.
Students who wish to continue stitching after class can create a larger basket.
The fee for this day long class is only $34 per person and includes materials.
Preregistration is required since seating is limited. Be sure to bring a lunch and beverages.
Then, on September 24 at 2 p.m., Penny Kimball, Oswego County artist, will return to the Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center to teach an Introduction to Wood Carving.
During this hands-on class, program participants will learn the basics of wood carving.
Students will use chisels, gouges, and a mallet to create a delightful work of art.
Carving tools and supplies will be provided; however, participants may bring their own set of tools if desired.
The fee for this artistic workshop is $12 per person and includes materials.
Preregistration is required since seating is limited.
For safety reasons, the class is only open to individuals 12 years of age and older.
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 at 748 State Route 183 in eastern Oswego County.
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