4-H members learn variety of skills in project group sessions

4-Hers, from left, Adelia Smith, Hannah Morse, Bailey Spain and Stephanie Esmeyer proudly display their quilted purses. The group completed sewing steps, working up to the final purse project.

The “Mad About Clothes” project group was taught by Extension agent Jamie Harris and focused on fashion and basic clothing construction. The 4-H members who completed the course created quick and simple sewing projects such as fleece pillows, memory boards and stuffed animals. The final project consisted of making a lined quilted purse.

The Line and Design Group was instructed by volunteer leader Steve Morse. Members participating learned the basic principles of drawing and sketching. 4-H members received their own sketch book, basic drawing books and sketching pencils which they used during the meetings, sketching still objects, shading and adding color were artistic skills the 4-H members gained by participating in the project group.

4-H agent Michael Barry conducted a Wildlife Project Group for 4-H members interested in hunting, fishing and wildlife observation. 4-H members learned how to identify animals based on their skins, skulls and skat. They also learned about birds and raptors while painting eagle talons and building a blue bird house. The final meeting consisted of a game of Wildlife Jeopardy and a visit from TWRA officer Joey Wray.

Wray brought the Wildlife On Wheels exhibit and talked to the group about Tennessee wildlife rules and regulations. The 4-H members then practiced their outdoor grilling techniques. Teen and adult volunteer leaders assisted with the project groups.

Warren County 4-H is currently in the planning process to offer more after school project groups. If you have a special skill and would like to volunteer to share your talent and skills with 4-H members, please call 473-8484.