OKTOBERFEST 2013 WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS SESSION

OKTOBERFEST 2013 WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS
SESSION
CODE
WORKSHOP NAME/DESCRIPTION
SUPPLIES NEEDED
SESSION 1 - Saturday 9:15 a.m. -10:45 a.m.
1-101
RECYCLED FLOWER BOX CENTERPIECE
Flower Box made from Clementine box, yogurt containers, fabric scraps.
Microwave trays make a lovely center piece, window box, desk display.
Flowers will be made of fabric.
1-102
Scissors, old candle sticks, glue gun (optional).
Clementine box, paper egg carton, dryer lint, used
dryer sheet, plastic knife.
LAY YOUR CARDS ON THE TABLE
None
Find a unique way to make a personal keepsake using a deck of cards!
You will easily be able to create this again for your family, friends, etc. No
cutting, no scissors, no glue! You will be amazed at what turns out.
1-103
ADVANCED FRIENDSHIP BRACELET
Learn to make friendship bracelets with more intricate stitches and
designs. With guidance, you will learn to create one of the hottest
bracelets.
1-104
Clipboard or friendship bracelet maker (if you came to
the workshop last year). Scissors, one straight pin and
booklet from last year will help with some of the
patterns. If you have a preference of string, bring it, if
you wish.
MALA MEDITATION BEAD MAKING WORKSHOP
We will review the history and use of Mala beads. You will learn to make None
the Mala's and learn the meaning of the beads. You will learn the
Mantras, song, and end with a brief meditation.
1-105
PAPER PINE CONE ORNAMENTS
Participants will learn how to make a beautiful ornament for Christmas or None
other occasions using Styrofoam egg, scrapbook paper, pins and ribbon.
You will have your choice of paper.
1-106
SWAPPING the GREAT WHITE WAY
Participants will learn about the History of SWAPS in Girl Scouting.
Participants will work at their own pace to create a variety of Broadway
Show Theme swaps. Kit and booklet included.
None
1-107
TRAVELING AROUND THE WORLD
Paper, pen or pencil
If you need ideas for Thinking Day or an International Day this is the
workshop for you. We will be traveling to France, Egypt, China, Greece
and Mexico. Come learn a dance, song, story or do a craft. Handouts and
CD will be provided.
SESSION 2 - Saturday 11:05 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
2-201
MAJOR PETTIGREW'S LAST STAND by HELEN SIMONSON
Book discussion: Welcome to Edgecombe St. Mary, a small village in the Questions on the book you have already read.
English countryside filled with rolling hills and thatched cottages. There
Major Ernest Pettigrew (retired) leads a quiet life valuing the things that
Englishmen have lived by for generations: honor, duty, decorum, and a
properly brewed cup of tea. But then his brother's death sparks an
unexpected friendship with Mrs. Jasmina Ali, the Pakistani shopkeeper
from the village.
2-202
THE GREEN ROOM
Relax, warm-up, cool down and chill out while learning and singing
favorite Girl Scout songs.
2-203
YIN / RESTORATIVE YOGA
A passive practice of deep stretching and long holding postures that
restore and relax the body and mind.
2-204
A box of 64 Crayola Crayons, a hair dryer, hot glue gun
with extra glue sticks.
BUTTON BOWL
Make a colorful bowl to hold your little swaps, badges or other small
items.
2-206
Mat or towel.
MELTED CRAYON ART
Hot glue crayons on a piece of foam board in a pattern of your choice.
Use the heat from a hair dryer to melt the wax and create a unique wax
piece of art work.
2-205
Your favorite song book or binder, guitar, etc., sound
recorder with charged battery.
None
GLOBAL GIRL SCOUT ACTION AWARD for SENIOR and
AMBASSADORS
An exciting way for Seniors and Ambassadors to participate in realizing
the United Nations Millennium Development Goals that are aimed at
reducing poverty, and impact major world concerns.
Girls $1.25 for Patch.
2-207
TRADITIONAL CEREMONIES
Paper, pen or pencil (optional - Ceremonies Book)
The importance of Girl Scout Ceremonies. What is an Investiture
Ceremony? A Bridging Ceremony? A Flag Ceremony. Learn this and more
as we explore these Girl Scout traditions and the meanings behind them.
SESSION 3 - Saturday 1:50 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.
3-301
GAMES AND MORE GAMES
Games for rainy days, sunny days, quiet, loud, old and new games. Lots
of fun and appropriate for all groups.
3-302
Enthusiasm, a smile and a newspaper.
YOUR NAME IN LIGHTS
This scrapbooking workshop is here to make a book all about "YOU". You Photos of yourself (no more than 15)
can design your very own scrapbook for when the paparazzi come
knocking at your door.
3-303
OPEN YOUR EYES TO NATURE
You're out at camp, how do you share with the girls what to look for and Hat or bandana
why it is important to enjoy and cherish the earth.
3-304
3D ORIGAMI PAPER FLOWERS
Create beautiful Origami Flowers. Great for stage design, to hang in your 1 stapler and 1 roll of scotch tape.
room, or use as party décor!
3-305
From the SILVER, to the GOLD, to the TONY'S
We will go over the pre-requisites for the Silver and Gold Awards, the
difference between a community service project and a take action
project, what makes a good project and the interview process.
3-306
Bring your thoughts, ideas and questions.
TAKE YOUR SEAT in the ORCHESTRA
Make and use musical instruments from inexpensive, recycled and found A can with cover (like coffee), Poland Springs water
bottle or another bottle with ridges. (Optional materials.
hammer, if you have one)
3-307
MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE WITH A BIRD TINKERING
WIND CHIME
Learn how to make Tinkering Wind Chimes to help make the world a
better place. We will do this by using a punch technique. It comes out
adorable!
None
SESSION 4 - Saturday 3:40 p.m. - 5:10 p.m.
4-401
JUNIOR GIRL SCOUTS FROM BEGINNING TO END
Paper, pen or pencil
If you are new leaders or new to the Junior level you will find this
workshop useful. We will discuss how to plan with the girls input, badges,
trips, service projects and working on the Journey's. We will also discuss
how to create a Bronze award take action project that results in an
impact even after your initial work.
4-402
DUCT TAPE FLOWER ART
Make a duct tape flower using multi-petal folded Origami technique that Exacto knife or blade cutting tool.
can be attached to duct tape flower pen or ring.
4-403
NAUTICAL PICTURE FRAMES
Sand, shells, beach glass, frame, glue, your imagination and you have a
beautiful frame.
4-404
DE'COUPAGE MEMORY BOX
Capture those awesome and unforgettable memories by creating
decoupage on a hinged box. Use your imagination to create a dazzling
and standout decorative box that will last a lifetime. The classic art of
decoupage at it's best.
4-405
Scissors, tweezers, 2 pictures (4 x 6, 5 x 5 or 4 x 4).
Stickers (1 package) to coordinate with picture.
Scissors, cut-outs of images (motives, verses from
photographs, magazines, newspapers, books, greeting
cards, stickers, etc… Pick a theme for you!
JEWELRY 101
Basic steps to make a charm bracelet. (charms and chain will be supplied) 2 needle nose pliers (2 each)