Hamilton County 4-H Workshops
Hamilton County 4-H Workshops
Below is list of county workshops by project. Keep checking back as more are scheduled. You can also check our 4-H Google Events Calendar for upcoming workshops.
Resources:
- List of project supplies for sale at the Extension Office
4-H’ers will learn to how to properly build a model from a kit and get tips and tricks for painting and assembly. Sample materials and a sample kit will also be available for viewing. A brief discussion of the project requirements and submission / judging processes will also occur.
This workshop will be most beneficial for first and second year project members but advanced members are welcome to attend with questions and any additional advice.
PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT:
Arts & Crafts - Cindy Ogle, 317-435-3340, cindy_ogle@att.ne
Arts & Crafts - Gerrian deJong, 317-514-8511, gerrian218@gmail.com
Ceramics - Vivian Summeier, 317-773-4176, summeierv@gmail.com
Fine Arts - Nikki Gieseking, 317-716-4858, nikkiboram@gmail.com
Sabrina Boram, 317-771-2441, sabrinaboram@gmail.com
Leathercraft - Jenny Rumple, 317-670-4202, jennyrumple@gmail.com
Models - Bob Finkbeiner, 317-250-6992, Kgdvm@yahoo.com
The Friends Forever 4-H Club is excited to announce a leather craft workshop scheduled for Saturday, April 26,2025, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Delaware Township Trustee office. Details are on the sign up link!
Please make use of the sign-up link provided below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B094FABAE28ABFB6-54607147-leather#/
Please note that all kits will need to be pre-purchased, and if you require specific tools or stencils, it's essential to communicate your needs early to check if our helper has them available for use. If not, parents may need to purchase these items. We will do our best to accommodate but cannot guarantee.
Tandy Leather link to purchase kits and any tools/stencils needed.
Please note open judging for leather craft projects this year. Please look through the Project Handbook to note guidelines for appropriate levels.
Please email jennyrumple@gmail.com or text 317-670-4202 with any questions.
QLC (Livestock quality assurance)
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
April 28, Osprey Point
May 21, Hall C
June 17, Hall C
June 22
11 a.m. -2 p.m.
Kitchen/outdoor area
This workshop is a great opportunity to learn the expectations of the project, safety, helpful pointers of grilling and what the judges look for at the fair. We will provide hamburgers for the kids to grill during the workshop and learn with the help of the project leaders. Parents are welcome to join. Everything is provided, please just bring pen and paper to make any needed notes. For more information about the project or workshop, contact Krissi Purpura, 765-602-0736 or krissipurpura@gmail.com.
All workshops, 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the Education Center
Jan. 27March 4
April 21
June 10
We are welcoming back our 4-H Beekeeping Project Leader “Dave Z” this year. Dave has been a beekeeper for 7 years and is actively involved in the core group of the North-Central Indiana Beekeepers Club. He regularly gives presentations on beekeeping and mentors new beekeepers. Dave currently has a couple hives on a building rooftop in downtown Indianapolis, as well as 5 other hives at two locations in Fishers, IN. He runs both Kenyan Top Bar Hives, as well as traditional Langstroth equipment. Dave and his family (wife Cathy, and three grown sons) have lived in Fishers for over 25-years.
This workshop will be an introductory to the project and open to all 4-H Beekeeping Members. For more information about the project or the workshop, feel free to contact Dave at (317-517-2095) or email (davidz@augustmack.com) and another account – davez_troutman@yahoo.com.All workshops 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
East of swine barn; in case of rain, will use swine barn.
June 4, 11, 18, 25
4-H'ers are asked to bring their bikes and a helmet to wear to all workshops. Meet on east side of the swine barn at the fairgrounds in Noblesville. 4-H'ers will learn bicycle safety and riding techniques. Come and join in the fun of games and a bicycle rodeo.
For more information about this project or the workshops, contact the project leader, Steve Summeier, 317-985-4869, ssummeier@gmail.com.
QLC (Livestock quality assurance)
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
April 28, Osprey Point
May 21, Hall C
June 17, Hall C
All Workshops are 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
March 13, Always Next Door
April 3, Always Next Door
May 8, Always Next Door
June 11, Hall A
July 9, Hall C (6:00 - 8:00pm)
May 15
7-8 pm
Show Arena
Cage decorating night-no cats
June 24
6-8:30 pm
Hall B
Fun Show! Bring Cat in carrier with vet papers. Last opportunity to have vet papers signed!
April 22
7:00 pm
Conference Room
Child Development will be having a workshop for all those entered in the project and interested in learning about project ideas, requirements and what to expect at judging! We will also have a demonstration of a sample project and will be available to answer any questions you may have. For questions about the project or workshop contact project leader, Chandra Manges at 317-513-2944 or ccmanges@comcast.net.
All workshops are 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Gary Reynolds Barn, 21097 Durbin Rd, Noblesville.
Park and enter on the back side of the barn.
May 6, 20
Back at the fairgrounds
June 3, Dining Room
June 10, Hall A
June 17, 24, Dining Room
PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT:
Alex French, 317-691-1963, fromthefrenches@gmail.com
PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT:
Sarah Reel, 317-654-7127, doublerfarmsnoblesville@gmail.com
QLC (Livestock quality assurance)
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
April 28, Osprey Point
May 21, Hall C
June 17, Hall C
QLC (Livestock quality assurance)
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
April 28, Osprey Point
May 21, Hall C
June 17, Hall C
June 14
9 am -1 pm
Dining Room
If you have any questions about project requirements, materials or methods to assemble your project, this is a great time to ask and learn with others. Come to this “hands-on” workshop to assemble your electric project and we can make sure you have the most up-to-date information to make your electric project fun! Hope to see you.
4 or 5 ADVANCED 4-H MEMBERS ARE NEEDED TO HELP AT THE WORKSHOP ON JUNE 14.
Electric letter with lots of valuable information.
So many great resources on the Indiana 4-H page
Check it out at: https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/projects/4-h-project-electric.html
PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT: Carol Schmidt, 317-773-6850, dcakschmidt@comcast.net
For more information at the workshops or the 4-H Entomology project, please contact Project Leader Nicole Hendrickson at 765-810-4768 or nikkihendrick12@yahoo.com
June 26, 6-7:30 pm, Hall B
For more information about the workshop or the Floriculture project, contact Project Leader Billie Hittle at billie@hittlefloraldesign.com or 317-513-7264.
May 13
7pm
Always Next Door
Fashion Revue - You are sewing a garment (or a few) that you are proud of...now what?! Learn how to pull together your garments into a flattering outfit, hear some helpful hints for judging night, and practice your modeling skills that will show off your hard work! 4-H’ers will have the opportunity to receive individual help, so bring any questions you have.
This is a general information workshop for wearable and non-wearable sewing projects and participation in Fashion Revue!
Activities and information available at the workshop include:
-Survey for interest in summer small group sewing workshops—dates and times etc.
-Project examples
-help with pattern selection and choosing sizes of patterns
-sewing construction resources
-recommended quilting techniques
4-H'ers may bring any sewing projects and questions to the workshop for individual help!
This is a general information workshop for wearable and non-wearable sewing projects and participation in Fashion Revue!
Activities and information available at the workshop include:
-Survey for interest in summer small group sewing workshops—dates and times etc.
-Project examples
-help with pattern selection and choosing sizes of patterns
-sewing construction resources
-recommended quilting techniques
4-H'ers may bring any sewing projects and questions to the workshop for individual help!
For more information about the project or workshops, contact Project Leader, Lyneen Burrow at 317-697-6336 or neenburrow@aol.com
PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT:
Holly Faust, 317-776-8412, holly.faust@hamiltoncounty.in.gov
PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT:
Jennifer Sullivan, 317-403-5425, bunnylaw7@gmail.co
Workshop will go over the project requirements and then time will be available for 4-H’ers to ask any questions along with review of any already prepared forms.
For more information, please contact Project Leader Lisa Burris at 317-258-9171 or lburris1970@yahoo.com
PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT:
Holly Faust, 317-776-8412, holly.faust@hamiltoncounty.in.gov
PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT:
Amy Sheller, 317-446-7969, acsheller@yahoo.com
PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT:
Gerrian deJong, 317-514-8511, gerrian218@gmail.com
Tipton County Fairgrounds
1200 S. Main St, Tipton
6:30-8:30 pm
May 15, 22, 29
June 5, 12, 19
Here are some key things to remember:
- All participants must wear a helmet, boots, and long pants when riding. Boots are required at all times when working on the ground with horses or ponies.
- Make sure your 2025 Vaccination form is filled out and with you at EVERY workshop. You will not be able to participate if you do not have this. You can bring the original form, a copy or a picture of the form as long as it is visible and readable. You will need to have Susan, Dawn or Carrie verify this before participating in each clinic and the County Fair.
- Even if you are unfamiliar with the topic, it is a great opportunity for both you and your horse/pony to gain experience and learn new things like:
- Exposure to New Environments - This will simulate a show setting which will help your horse become more confident and adaptable with different situations.
- Desensitizing and Ground Manners -as it will help being around other horses and people and the activity will help improve horses focus and behavior.
- Bonding Time - spending time working together even on basic tasks build trust and communication between you and your horse.
- Unexpected Learning Opportunities - You might discover exercises, equipment tips or handling techniques.
- Practice Loading and Hauling - Trailering to the workshop gives you practice in safely loading, unloading and traveling with your horse.
- Weather - Please make sure you check Facebook Group and the SportsYou app for updates on severe weather or cancellations. If there is enough time, we will also send an email update too.
Don't forget these items for your HORSE:
- A water bucket - to give your horse water
- Brushes, fly spray, and hoof pick
- Your tack - bridle, saddle, saddle pad, girth
- An extra halter and lead rope just in case
- Items to clean up your horse's mess/manure (stall fork / muck tub / trash bag). Just like Hamilton County, we can not leave the grounds without cleaning up after ourselves. If your horse tracks it out of the trailer, goes to the bathroom around your trailer and the arena, please make sure you clean it up by either putting it back in your trailer or taking it to the "manure area" behind their horse barn. This includes excessive shavings, straw and hay.
Don't forget these items for YOU:
- Your helmet, pants and boots
- Dress for the weather - Indiana can have extreme weather changes, please make sure you check the weather and dress appropriately.
- No string tank tops or sports bras without them being covered
- Bring a sweatshirt or jacket as when the sun goes down, it sometimes can be cooler in the evenings.
- Sunscreen - as needed
- Drinks - Please make sure you have water to drink during the workshop, there are no concessions or vending machines.
About the Tipton Fairgrounds:
- Bring Chairs - They do NOT have bleachers, so please bring chairs for those watching!
- They have larger trees, so there is plenty of shade on the West Side of the Arena.
- They have nice new bathrooms that will be open during our workshops.
- They have year round camping, so please stay in the Horse Trailer parking area (See attached)
- Do not park between the trees and the arena fencing, please keep this open for those watching and attending the workshop so they can set their chairs in this area.
- We have invited their Horse and Pony club (it is a very small club) to attend the workshops without a horse, please make them feel welcome, as they have been amazing allowing us to use the facilities rent free.
PROJECT SUPERINTENDENTS:
Kathleen Bohde, 317-776-0854, bohde@purdue.edu
Lisa Hanni, 317-776-0854, lahanni@purdue.edu
2025 Workshops
March 16 at Noble Crossing Elementary 4-5:30 pm
March 23 at Noble Crossing Elementary
3-4 pm (Mini Llama)
4-5:30 pm (Regular 4-H'ers)
QLC (Livestock quality assurance)
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
April 28, Osprey Point
May 21, Hall C
June 17, Hall C
Mini Horse and Pony will be meeting at Always Next Door in Noblesville
March 24, April 28, and May 19.
All meetings will be from 6-7 pm
Always Next Door
(Always in Stitches)
1808 Conner St, Noblesville, IN 46060
The final meeting will be at our farm June 23. Please wear close toed shoes or boots.
Fouch Farm
4949 E 246th St
Arcadia, IN 46030
Please contact Elizabeth Fouch with any questions.
608-290-2225
Qjumperh@aol.com
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. for the following dates
April 27 at Noble Crossing Elementary, 5670 Noble Crossing Pkwy. Noblesville 46062
May 27 at Hamilton County Llama Farm, 4923 E. 161st St. Noblesville 46060
June 25 at Hamilton County Llama Farm, 4923 E. 161st St. Noblesville 46060
no workshop this year.
June 4
7pm
Conference Room
This workshop is open-house style to ask questions about your camera, the project guidelines/rules, photographic composition and lighting, etc. You may also bring potential exhibit images (digital or printed) for review. Please bring your camera and project manual. For questions about the project or workshops, contact the Project Leader, Kelly Michaels, at 4h@kellynicolecreative.com or 317-508-9993.
May 18
2-3 p.m.
Dining Room
For more information about the project or workshop contact project leader, Amy Underhill (317) 496-4108
denali8@att.net
May 8, 7 pm
Show Arena
Bird ID and help with May 15 poultry entry paperwork.
For questions about the poultry project or the workshop, contact Project Leader Julie Hoffmeister at 317.529.2237; jahoffmeister@aol.com.
Blood Testing
Show Arena
June 5, 6:30 - 8 pm
June 21, 9-11 am
QLC (Livestock quality assurance)
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
April 28, Osprey Point
May 21, Hall C
June 17, Hall C
All meetings begin @ 7:00 p.m. (unless noted)
May 13, Conference Room, 6-8 pm tattoo workshop (6:15 - 9:00)
May 27,.Reynolds Barn, 21097 Durbin Road, Noblesville (6:15 - 9:00)
June 24, Hall C, 6-9 pm
QLC (Livestock quality assurance)
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
April 28, Osprey Point
May 21, Hall C
June 17, Hall C
For more information about the project, contact project leader Natalie Rearick at Natalie.rearick@gmail.com or 937-768-6272.
All are Wednesdays from 6:00-8:00p.m.
- March 19 – Always Next Door
- April 16 - Noblesville High School Jr./Sr. Cafeteria (Door #1)
- April 23 – Always Next Door
- May 7 – Always Next Door
- May 21 – Noblesville High School Jr./Sr. Cafeteria (Door #1)
- June 4 – Hall A
- June 18 – Hall A
- July 2 – Hall C
- July 9 – Hall A
- July 30 – Hall A
- Aug 6 – Hall A
no workshops this year.
May 13
7pm
Always Next Door
This is a general information workshop for wearable and non-wearable sewing projects and participation in Fashion Revue!
Activities and information available at the workshop include:
-Survey for interest in summer small group sewing workshops—dates and times etc.
-Project examples
-help with pattern selection and choosing sizes of patterns
-sewing construction resources
-recommended quilting techniques
4-H'ers may bring any sewing projects and questions to the workshop for individual help!
This is a general information workshop for wearable and non-wearable sewing projects and participation in Fashion Revue!
Activities and information available at the workshop include:
-Survey for interest in summer small group sewing workshops—dates and times etc.
-Project examples
-help with pattern selection and choosing sizes of patterns
-sewing construction resources
-recommended quilting techniques
4-H'ers may bring any sewing projects and questions to the workshop for individual help!
Fashion Revue - You are sewing a garment (or a few) that you are proud of...now what?! Learn how to pull together your garments into a flattering outfit, hear some helpful hints for judging night, and practice your modeling skills that will show off your hard work! 4-H’ers will have the opportunity to receive individual help, so bring any questions you have.
QLC (Livestock quality assurance)
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
April 28, Osprey Point
May 21, Hall C
June 17, Hall C
- Hunter Education
- Archery
- Muzzle Loading
- Pistol
- Rifle
- Shotgun
QLC (Livestock quality assurance)
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
April 28, Osprey Point
May 21, Hall C
June 17, Hall C
June 2
6 - 7 p.m.
Hall C
Workshop will cover:
- Learning exercise in measuring
- Selecting a project that fits your needs and abilities
- Application of different finishing and coating materials
For more information about the workshop or project, contact project leader Alan Dale at 317.752.5720 or adale@bowenengineering.com