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Beat Obesity: Host: Travis Light. With obesity on the rise, we will talk about how to exercise and diet in a healthy manner. Suitable for all ages. No fee.
Book Binding Host: Amy Maucieri. Make a decorative bound journal, sketch book, or diary from materials you find at home. We'll provide all the materials, you provide the inspiration. Suitable for all ages. No fee.
Calligraphy for the Beginner: Host: Amy Maucieri The art of fancy writing. Learn to create your own hand written cards and elegant invitations. Suitable for all ages. No fee.
Creative Beading: Host: TBA. Rework your own jewelry. Create your own pieces from throw-aways. Bring your old, broken, or outdated pieces and learn to remake ones you'll use and love! Suitable for all ages. No fee.
Cupcake Decoration: Host: Elizabeth Carlson. Frost no more - To decorate is great. Tools, tricks, and trade secrets for creating fabulous cake decorations. Suitable for all ages Fee $3.
Disney's Camp Rock Sing Along - Dance Along Host: Joan Roberts Come and have fun learning a song and dance routine from a Disney's Camp Rock. We'll perform what we've learned at the reading of the Stone Soup Legend at the end of the evening. Suitable for all ages. No fee.
Finding Your Balance in an Upside Down Economy 1 1/2 hour workshop: Host: Diane Ingram, life coach. Are you feeling a little off balance in these tough financial times? Come share stories and share ideas on how to use this as an opportunity to get your life on track and humming along towards fulfillment and satisfaction. No fee.
Karate: Host: Dave Weiss. Unless you are a Kung-Fu master, you need this class. Learn basic techniques for fitness, balance, and self defense. Suitable for 5-years-old to adult. No fee.
Knitting Clinic: Host: Loretta Henry, Pawling Fiber Arts Group. Get help with your own project, learn new techniques, or simply learn the basics of knitting. Bring your own needles if you have them, some yarn is available. Suitable for all ages. *Knitting needles will be available for purchase.
Lego Mania: Host: Dave Roberts. Got Legos? Bring your spare blocks. We'll make new things, create new worlds, explore new territories and build new empires. Suitable for all ages. No fee.
Origami for All: Host: Colin Cess. Create origami paper sculptures. Learn basic folds and get hands on help to create projects from the very simple to the quite complex. You'll be amazed at what a flat piece of paper can become! Suitable for ages 8 to adult. No fee.
Pasta 101: Host: Paul Rabin, Dutch Oven. Pasta, a staple for many. Why not make it yourself. Come in and learn the basics to make homemade pasta, flavored pasta and perhaps, shaped pasta. It's easier than you think. Suitable for all ages. No fee.
Quilt Piecing: Host: Master quilter, Ramonda Crowe, Pawling Fiber Arts Group. Learn from a pro to start quilting or bring your project and get help and advice. For teen to adult. Fee $5 for a 9-patch heart quilted pincushion kit.
Reading with Children: Host: Diana Chambers It's story time, What Fun! Come and listen to some of your favorite literature bring read aloud with audience participation. This workshop is especially suited for pre-school and young children. Parents may allow a child to attend this special session while taking another workshop in the building. Suitable for all ages. No fee.
Reiki Healing: Host: Tine Kitson, Master Reiki Practitioner. Reiki is a healing therapy in which practitioners channel universal energy through their hands. Reiki is beneficial for all levels of healing, from physical illness and disease, to mental and emotional conflicts. Experience it for yourself. Suitable for all ages. No fee.
Rubber Stamping: Host: Michelle Guido of Stampin' Up. Create beautiful cards and many artistic avenues for creative rubberstamping. How about a Valentine! Suitable for all ages. No fee.
Salsa and African Dance: Host: Maya Chambers. Learn basic moves through Salsa and African dance and great music. Salsa and African Dance has inspired many of our modern dance moves. The beat of live African drums will be featured. No fee, suitable for al ages, all you need is a smile. *Wear comfortable clothing, socks, a great attitude, and a smile. Bring a water bottle. We will perform our dance when we gather for soup. Suitable for all ages. No fee.
Scrapbooking: Host: Christine Pike, Around the Corner Stamp and Scrapbook Store. Everyone will learn the techniques and tricks to create their own paper bag scrapbook. Bring photographs or they can be added at home. Suitable for all ages. Fee $7.50.
Valentine Paper Crafts and Candy Grams: Host: Annie Rowe. We'll make a candy heart packet, a candy kiss mouse, and other Valentine craft projects. Suitable for all ages. Fee: $2.
Yoga: Host: Terry Ariano, YogaScape and Spa. Learn some basic techniques for inner focus, stress management, and weight control. Bring a mat or beach towel and prepare to relax. Wear comfortable clothing. Suitable for all ages. No fee.
For more information about becoming a host or about the Community-Fest, please call Amy Maucieri at the middle school at 855-4653. You can also find information and contact the committee by logging onto the Web site at: www.Pawlingschools.org/community.cfm. Check out the "How to host a Workshop" link.
During the workshops, The Stone Soup Committee will prepare a delicious soup for everyone to share after the last workshop. In the spirit of "The Legend of Stone Soup," all participants should bring a vegetable to add to the soup. To round out the evening, the original version of the legend written by Marcia Brown will be read. Community-Fest 2009 promises to be a fantastic event.
