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)