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Coffee & Crafts

Join us for a new series of craft classes and workshops at the museum on the 4th Wednesday of the month!  The evening will include coffee tastings (regular and decaf) from local coffee houses.

Cost includes ALL SUPPLIES.  Reservations required.  Space is limited so sign up today! Please call 330-455-7043 to sign up.

JANUARY 27--This class is now full.  Please see our calendar for the next Coffee & Crafts class.

6:00 - 7:30 PM
Computer Crafting
Lynn Weber, scrapbooker and photo editor, will demonstrate how your computer can help you in your crafting.  Lynn will lead you through the process of digitally designing two crafts to be printed out and assembled.  COST: $15.00

FEBRUARY 24--This class is now full.  Please see our calendar for the next Coffee & Crafts class.
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Goodies from the Hearth
Director of Education Christopher Kenney will lead a hands-on baking workshop at the Museum's hearth.  Participants will make apple pie and donuts.  Chris will also explain the tools and methods of cooking over an open hearth.  COST: $15.00

MARCH 24
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Beading Chain
Participants will have their choice of making a sterling silver or gold filled beaded necklace with crystal.  Kathy from the Bead Boutique will be our instructor for this class.  COST: $20.00.  

APRIL 28

6:00-7:30

Needle Point

Kim Kenney, museum Curator, will instruct participants on needlepoint.  Participants will complete a pattern on a tea towel and will also have one to take home to work on.  Cost: $20.00

 

MAY 26

6:00-7:30

Stamping

Laura Milligan, an independent demonstrator with Stampin’ Up, will explain and instruct on the many techniques of stamping.  Participants will complete a project.  Cost: $20.00.

 

 

JUNE 23

6:00-7:30

Calligraphy

Calligrapher, Becky Sweterlitsch, will demonstrate various styles of calligraphy. Calligrapher tools will also be discussed. Cost: $20.00

                                                              

Museum Announces Summer Camp Schedule

 The  McKinley Presidential Library & Museum will offer 3 exciting summer camps for a wide range of students. There will be two sections of our popular 3x3 science samplers and back by popular demand is our Lights! Camera! Action! movie camp.
 
Below are the dates for these camps and a general description. Please watch our website for complete descriptions and a registration form. Please call Chris at 330-455-7043 for more information.
 
July 12-14 and July 29-21--3x3 Science Samplers.  This exciting new camp will bring the world of science to students in grades 1-3.  Led by the Museum's science director, there will be 3 hours of fun and educational activities each day.  Each day will offer a different activity. Sign up for one day or sign up for all six days.  The camp runs from 9:00-12:00 each day.  Tuition is $20/day, $18/day for members. 
 
 
August 2-6-Lights! Camera! Action! is a very exciting film camp that will introduce students in grades 6-9 to the art of movie making. From August 2-6 participants will learn about storyboards, props, acting and special effects. Following editing there will be a world premiere and each student receives their own DVD of the movie, complete with outtakes and behind the scenes action. The camp runs from 9:00-2:00 each day and tuition is $135 per student for non members /$125 for members.