Hamilton County 4-H Workshops
Hamilton County 4-H Workshops
Below is list of county workshops by project. Keep checking back as more are scheduled. You can also check our 4-H Google Events Calendar for upcoming workshops.
Resources:
- List of project supplies for sale at the Extension Office
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.
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.
This workshop will be most beneficial for first and second year project members but advanced members are welcome to attend with questions and any additional advice.
This workshop is a great opportunity to learn the expectations of the project, safety, helpful pointers of grilling and what the judges look for at the fair. We will provide hamburgers for the kids to grill during the workshop and learn with the help of the project leaders. Parents are welcome to join. Everything is provided, please just bring pen and paper to make any needed notes. For more information about the project or workshop, contact Krissi Purpura, 765-602-0736 or krissipurpura@gmail.com.
Workshop Dates
Edu Center, 6:30-8pm:
Feb. 2, March 9, April 21, June 8
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 TBD
May 7, Hall A
June 11, Hall A
July 8, Hall C
6:30-8 pm
Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds
Mar. 10, BPV
Mar. 17, Hall B
Mar. 24, 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
Jun. 9-Hall A
Jun.16, DR
Jun. 23, DR
Jun. 30, DR
For more information at the workshops or the 4-H Entomology project, please contact Project Leader Nicole Hendrickson at 765-810-4768 or nikkihendrick12@yahoo.com
For more information about the workshop or the Floriculture project, contact Project Leader Billie Hittle at billie@hittlefloraldesign.com or 317-513-7264.
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.
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!
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!
For more information about the project or workshops, contact Project Leader, Lyneen Burrow at 317-697-6336 or neenburrow@aol.com
PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT:
Holly Faust, 317-776-8412, holly.faust@hamiltoncounty.in.gov
PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT:
Jennifer Sullivan, 317-403-5425, bunnylaw7@gmail.co
Workshop will go over the project requirements and then time will be available for 4-H’ers to ask any questions along with review of any already prepared forms.
For more information, please contact Project Leader Lisa Burris at 317-258-9171 or lburris1970@yahoo.com
PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT:
Holly Faust, 317-776-8412, holly.faust@hamiltoncounty.in.gov
PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT:
Amy Sheller, 317-446-7969, acsheller@yahoo.com
PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT:
Gerrian deJong, 317-514-8511, gerrian218@gmail.com
PROJECT SUPERINTENDENTS:
Kathleen Bohde, 317-776-0854, bohde@purdue.edu
Lisa Hanni, 317-776-0854, lahanni@purdue.edu
Please contact Elizabeth Fouch with any questions.
608-290-2225
Qjumperh@aol.com
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.
Date TBD, 2-3pm
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 37.496.4108; denali8@att.net
All meetings are 7-8:30 pm at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds
Jan. 27, Hall C
Feb. 24, BPV
Mar.24, BPV
Apr. 28, Hall A
May 12, Hall B, tattoo workshop
May 26, Hall A
June 23, BPV
Aug. 25, Hall A
For more information about the project, contact project leader Natalie Rearick at Natalie.rearick@gmail.com or 937-768-6272.