The following is a list of available Try-It workshops at Hands On 4 Kidz in Gardner.

Pricing is per scout.  Once workshop is booked there is another deduction of 10% off the price.

You are allowed to bring food items and /or Pizza.  I have refrigeration and a microwave.

I do sell soda and juice and have small snack items available for purchase.

For more information call Hands On 4 Kidz 978-632-2815 or visit us on the web at www.handson4kidz.com

Science in Action

1.)    Technology Hunt- Girls will observe various items within store and out on sidewalk to fulfill this requirement.

2.)    Glop:  we will make this concoction and enjoy the “feeling”

3.)    Balloon Blow: we will blow up balloons without using our own breath…fun!

4.)    A butterfly of many colors: we will experiment with the black marker and then finish it off making festive butterflies!

Cost per scout: $6.00    approx. 1 hour 30 minutes

Art to wear

            1.) Decorate a t-shirt:  using fabric markers and paints girls will stencil and color   t-shirts to wear!

            2.) Bead a Bracelet:  Girls will bead a colorful bracelet to wear.

            3.)  Girls will make a collage mask which can be decorated.

            4.)  Make a pin using various “creation station” mediums.

Cost per scout:  $18.00

    This is a good half-day badge.  Need at least 2 hours

Building Art

1.)    Create a Neighborhood: Using recyclables and other items girls will create a neighborhood.  Finished project will display in window of store for period of time along with troop recognition.

2.)    Build a Bridge:  With limited materials girls will construct a bridge.  This will be a group activity and may display with the Neighborhood.

3.)    Building for Future: Choose a building in city and discuss what it will look like in 100 years. 

4.)    Strength of shapes:  Test various shapes and different conditions.

Cost per Scout: $5.00 each plus each should bring an empty box (cereal, etc.) 2 hours.

Puppets, Dolls & Plays

1.)    Finger Puppets: we will use different items to make finger puppets and then perform a puppet show.

2.)    Yarn Dolls: using yarn and other items we will make a doll and clothe it.

3.)    Paper Bag Puppets: self explanatory J

4.)    Make a Stage:  Using plain sheet girls will design a backdrop and stage area to perform a puppet show.

Cost per scout: $10.00 each  2 hours

Stitch it together

1.)    Sewing Card:  We will make a stitching card and then use yarn and needle to “stitch”

2.)    Make a Book:  Using paper and card stock we will stitch a binding and create a journal

3.)    Sew a Bean Bag:  Girls will cut and stitch a square bean bag, filling it with beans.

4.)    Button Collage Pillow:  We will sew buttons onto a square, add a back and stuff to create small pillows.

Cost per Scout:  $12.00 each   21/2 hours

Colors and Shapes

1.)    Stencils: We will create our own stencils to use.  We will make a note card/greeting card using them.

2.)    Dough Shapes:  We will make simple dough and then create shapes.  These can then be brought home to air dry.

3.)    Rainbow Colors:  we will mix colors using liquid watercolors.  We will then color paper to create creatures!

4.)    Yarn Painting:  Using yarn instead of paints we will create”frame able” art!

Cost per Scout: $8.00 each   1 ½ hours

Friends are Fun

1.)    Friendship Bracelet: Make a friendship bracelet.

2.)    Paper Design: Design Notepaper and matching envelope

3.)    Create a Code: Write notes in code and exchange…we will do different secret codes.

4.)    Flower Power: Plant a flower in a “decorated” pot!

The following is a list of available badge workshops at Hands On 4 Kidz in Gardner.  Pricing is per scout.  Once workshop is booked there is another deduction of 10% off the price.

You are allowed to bring food items and/or pizza.  I have refrigeration and a microwave.  I do sell soda and juice and have small snack items available for purchase.

For more information call Hands On 4 Kidz 978-632-2815 or visit us on the web at www.handson4kidz.com.
Art in 3-D

 1)      Mold It: mold clay to air dry (sculpture)
2)      Past Masters: explore art books, pick masters you admire and create your own masterpiece using their style.
3)      Negatives are Positives:  make an abstract sculpture with Creation Station materials.  These will be displayed for public in front window for a week! J
4)      Art that’s Me:  Make a mosaic that represents self( initial, fav. Colors, etc.)
5)      It’s Mobile:  Make a mobile as a troop.  These may be hung for display in Hands on 4Kidz. 6)      All around the Town: Discuss 3 dimensional art in the community.  List at least 5 examples. Cost is $13.00 per scout

 Art to Wear

 1)      Fashion through the Ages: After looking at pictures of fashion through the decades design your own outfit on paper.  Color it.
2)      The Old is New Again: Look at old jewelry.  What was popular?  Now?  Draw or create a future trend.
3)      Decorate your wears: Make appliqué t-shirts ( t-shirt is included)
4)      Pattern Maker:  embellish your shirt.  Buttons, beads, fabric crayons – make a pattern.
5)      Fashion Add On: finger crochet or braid a belt or hair tie 6)      Fashions from afar:  Make posters of traditional dress from 3 continents (Life Size!!) Cost is $16.00 per scout

 Drawing and Painting

 1)      Media Savvy: using 3 different mediums make the same picture
2)      Primary – Secondary: colors, then paint a picture
3)      No Brushes: experiment using 2 different techniques.  NO BRUSHES!
4)      In Shape:  Use cut outs of basic shapes to create a picture or scene.
5)      On the Wall: Paint a Mural on a HO4K wall! J
6)      On Your Own: Pick one picture to display in entry way of studio.  Make an invitation for a family member to come and see your gallery display.  (A newspaper story item?) Cost per scout $10.00    good ½ day badge or multi – night

 Jeweler

 1)      Jewelry from everyday objects:  pins from hardware
2)      Look at Jewelry from different cultures
3)      Jewelers skill or The Gemstones : this depends on availability from local jewelry store 4)      Something Natural: make jewelry out of something organic 5)      Triple Up:  Use 3 items combined  to make one item to wear
6)      Make (paint or decoupage) a jewelry box $15.00 each scout

 Prints and Graphics
1)      Rubbed the Right way
2)      Stamp Designs
3)      Create Stencils
4)      Eye for Design: Design stationary and envelopes ( set of 3 cards/envelopes)
5)      Create a Mat & Frame for a print
6)      Design a Book Page: when complete I will have laminated and bound and display in toddler town J

 $8.00 each scout

 Toy maker

 1)      Create a stuffed toy
2)      Make a Board Game
3)      Make a Trivia Game
4)      Design a Toy Hazard Flyer to hang
5)      Toy Recycling: using HO4K as a drop off encourage friends and family to donate gently used toys the week before your workshop.  We will clean, repair and re-gift them to local charity of your choice.
6)      Create a Trash Toy!

 Cost is $14.00 per scout

 Visual Arts

1)      Color your Mood
2)      Black and White
3)      One Color, Many Shades 4)      Still Life
5)      Design It
6)      Art Bridges – find examples fro m other cultures of art.  Make an example of your own.

 Cost is $5.00 each scout

 Let’s Get Cooking

 1)      Something for Everyone: Host a canned good drive: use HO4K as drop off two weeks before your workshop.  Donate the food to pantry.  Good publicity item!
2)      New Wave Chef: Make home made salsa.  Bag it to take home!
3)      Tasty Treats:  Make a treat that involves no cooking
4)      The Perfect Egg fried or scrambled
5)      When in Doubt – Throw it out: discuss how long is ok
6)      The Big Change:  adapt a recipe replacing meat with Tofu(stir fry)  Discuss healthy options

 $13.00 each scout    Good ½ day