Why do hobbycrafts? In the Hobbycrafts Project members learn valuable skills such as basic sewing skills, fine motor skills, making do with less, reusing common household items, and basic art skills that translate into how you dress or how you decorate a room or garden. There’s so much satisfaction when you produce beautiful, fun or useful items (sometimes all three!) and everyone’s end product is unique reflecting their own personality. These skills benefit everyone, no matter what your future holds. Plus, we just have a great time!
Santa Claus made from a toilet roll, foam ball, felt, and cotton balls
Our project meetings are held once a month, usually on the 3rd Saturday of the month, and members are notified of upcoming meetings via email. There is usually a small supply fee associated with each meeting.
Members are encouraged to enter their crafts in the 4-H County Expo, and in the San Mateo County Fair.
Here is the meeting schedule for 2011-12. All meetings are at 2pm.
- September 17 Jane [Apple trees and Acrobats]
- October 16 (Halloween) Katarina S. [Edible creatures]
- November 19 (Thanksgiving) Carol White [felting]
- December 10 Make-a-Wreath workshop at the farm
- January 21 Connie O. [Friendship Bracelets]
- February 11 (Valentine’s Day) Mahon Family [Cards & gifts for nursing home]
- March 17 Rose O. [Origami]
- April 21 (Mother’s Day) Jane [NO MOM’S ALLOWED!]
- May 19 Anna K. [Jewellery]
- June 9-17 (San Mateo County Fair) No Meeting in June
- July 21 End of year party to work on Record Books
Any questions or suggestions? Please call or email me.
Jane Stahl
(650) 583-7249