Hamilton County 4-H Workshops
Hamilton County 4-H Workshops
Below is list of county workshops by project. If there are no dates listed, that means there are currently no scheduled workshops for that project. Please check back regularly as more events are scheduled. For questions about the workshops, contact your project leader, found in your 4-H handbook and on our individual project pages.
*Most workshops happen at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds in the main building or the new Bicentennial Pavilion (BPV).
Check our 4-H Google Calendar for all workshops and club meetings.
Resources:
- List of project supplies for sale at the Extension Office
April 28, 6:30 pm
Conference Room
This workshop will provide detailed guidance to prepare your Achievement Resume exhibit. Achievement Resume is an outstanding project for ANYONE in 4-H, as it provides experience for members to capably and confidently prepare resumes and applications for scholarships, jobs, and competitive volunteer/internship opportunities. Workshop topics will include how to identify skills acquired through your 4-H projects, how to highlight those skills with effective writing tools, and how to put it all together for a great project entry!
If you are unable to attend this workshop and you have questions regarding this project, please contact Cathi Wahnsiedler at cathiwahn@aol.com or 317-440-8542.
May 19, Conference Room, 7pm
4-H’ers will learn to properly build a rocket from a kit and get ideas for making a rocket for 4-H exhibit. Sample rocket building materials and rockets will be available for viewing. This workshop will be most beneficial for first and second year members but advanced members are welcome to attend with questions. For more information about this workshop or the project, contact project leader Bob Finkbeiner, 317.250.6992; kgdvm@yahoo.com.
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Workshop Dates
- March 23rd @ 6:30pm - 8pm in Conference Room
- April 21st @ 6:30pm - 8pm in Education Center
- June 8th @ 6:30pm - 8pm in Education Center
We are welcoming back our 4-H Beekeeping Project Leader “Dave Z” this year. Dave has been a beekeeper for 8 years and is actively involved in the core group of the North-Central Indiana Beekeepers Club and serves as the Region 4 Director for The Beekeepers of Indiana. He regularly gives presentations on beekeeping and mentors new beekeepers. Dave currently has a couple hives on a building rooftop in downtown Indianapolis, as well as 5 other hives at two locations in Fishers, IN. He runs both Kenyan Top Bar Hives, as well as traditional Langstroth equipment. Dave and his family (wife Cathy, and three grown sons) have lived in Fishers for over 25-years.
These workshops will be an introductory to the project and open to all 4-H Beekeeping Members. For more information about the project or the workshop, feel free to contact Dave at (317-517-2095) or email (davidz@augustmack.com) or davez_troutman@yahoo.com.
6:30-8:00 pm
Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds
Feb. 12, Hall B
Mar. 5, Hall B
April 30, Bicentennial Pavilion (BPV) (Learn how to make flowers-additional supplies needed-must bring flower nail)
May 7, Hall A
June 11, Hall A
July 8, Hall C
6:30-8 pm
Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds
Dining Room (DR), Exhibition Center Halls (A, B, C), Bicentennial Pavilion (BPV)
Mar. 17, Hall B
Mar. 24, DR
Apr. 14-Hall A
Apr. 28, DR
May 5-closed
May 12-Hall A
May 19-DR
May 26, Hall B or DR
Jun. 2, DR
Jun. 9-Hall A
Jun.16, DR
Jun. 23, DR
Jun. 30, DR
*Dog Drill Team- Jan 17 & Feb.21, Llama Barn, 1:00 PM
PROJECT SUPERINTENDENTS:
Kathleen Bohde, 317-776-0854, bohde@purdue.edu
Lisa Hanni, 317-776-0854, lahanni@purdue.edu
All workshops in the llama barn from 3-5pm unless noted.
Need 12 llama panels/gates for each workshop
Feb. 8, Noon-4pm
March 1
March 8 (Hall C)
March 15
March 22
March 29
Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds, 6:30-8:00 pm
Mar. 10, Bicentennial Pavilion (BPV)
Mar. 17, Hall B
Mar. 24, Dining Room (DR)
Apr. 14-Hall A
Apr. 21, DR
Apr. 28, DR
May 5-closed
May 12-Hall A
May 19-DR
May 26, Hall B or DR
Jun. 2, DR
Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds, Bicentennial Pavilion (BPV), Conference Room, 6:30-7:30pm
March 10
April 14
May 12
Please contact Elizabeth Fouch with any questions.
608-290-2225
Qjumperh@aol.com
Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds, Llama Barn, 6:30-7:30 PM
March 23
April 15
June 11, Conference Room, 7pm
4-H’ers will learn to how to properly build a model from a kit and get tips and tricks for painting and assembly. Sample materials and a sample kit will also be available for viewing. A brief discussion of the project requirements and submission / judging processes will also occur. For more information about this workshop or the project, contact project leader Bob Finkbeiner, 317.250.6992; kgdvm@yahoo.com.
7pm
April 16, Conference Room
June 9, Hall B
Each workshop will cover the same information: 4-H’ers will learn about the different types of cameras, exposure, composition, lighting, and project rules/guidelines. There will also be a time for questions. Please bring your camera and project manual. For questions about the project or workshops, contact the Project Leader, Kelly Michaels, at 4h@kellynicolecreative.com or 317-508-9993.
June 7, 2-3pm
Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds, Conference Room
Come learn about how to show your pocket pet and practice your skills. Bring your per if you are able!
For more information about the project or workshop contact project leader, Amy Underhill (317) 496-4108; underhillamy8@gmail.com
All meetings are 7-8:30 pm at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds
Jan. 27, Hall C
Feb. 24, Hall C
Mar.24, BPV
Apr. 28, Hall A
May 12, Hall B, tattoo workshop
May 26, Hall A
June 23, BPV
Aug. 25, Hall A
Robotics State Competition dates:
- Tuesday, February 17
- Tuesday, February 24
- Tuesday, March 3
- Tueday, March 10
- Wednesday,March 11 if needed
- Friday, March 13 if needed
The competition will take place on March 14.
Not interested in competition?
We will also be offering non-competitive robotics workshops following the competition season. These workshops are open to youth who want to build skills, explore robotics, and learn at their own pace.
Upcoming workshop dates and times 6:00–8:00 PM at Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds:
- March 18
- April 15
- April 29
May 19, 7pm, Hall A
This is a general information workshop for wearable and non-wearable sewing projects and participation in Fashion Revue!
Activities and information available at the workshop include:
-Survey for interest in summer small group sewing workshops—dates and times etc.
-Project examples
-help with pattern selection and choosing sizes of patterns
-sewing construction resources
-recommended quilting techniques
4-H'ers may bring any sewing projects and questions to the workshop for individual help!
Fashion Revue - You are sewing a garment (or a few) that you are proud of...now what?! Learn how to pull together your garments into a flattering outfit, hear some helpful hints for judging night, and practice your modeling skills that will show off your hard work! 4-H’ers will have the opportunity to receive individual help, so bring any questions you have.