4-H clothing construction help sessions to be held June 23, July 7

     There will be clothing construction help sessions for 4-H members on Wednesday, June 23, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, and Wednesday, July 7, 2010, from 7-9 p.m. in the basement meeting room of the Highland County Administration Building.  Master Clothing Specialists, Diane Keltner, Kathy Keltner, and Edith Heaton will be available to answer questions and help solve clothing construction problems.  Whether it is fabric or pattern choice, sewing techniques, fitting, or the total look, this is an opportunity to gain the expertise of very qualified clothing specialists.

     There will also be a workshop to help prepare for the Sewing Challenge Contest which is held during the Highland County Fair.  This workshop will be on Thursday, August 26, 2010, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the basement meeting room of the Highland County Administration Building.

     Should you have any questions, you may call the Ohio State University Extension Highland County Office at 937-393-1918.

     – Rose Fisher Merkowitz is the Ohio State University Extension Educator for Family Consumer Sciences in Highland County.    OSU Extension embraces human diversity and is committed to ensuring that all educational programs conducted by Ohio State University Extension are available to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, age, gender identity or expression, disability, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, or veteran status.  Keith L. Smith, Associate Vice President for Agricultural Administration and Director, OSU Extension TDD No. 800-589-8292 (Ohio only) or 614-292-1868.