University of Illinois Extension 4-H is offering a free macramé workshop for youth ages 8-18 at the Extension office, 850 Thompson St., Princeton.  The workshop will be held on Monday, October 12th from 5:30 – 7:00 pm with all materials provided. 

Learn a brief history of macramé and create a beginner level piece utilizing the twine method.  Participants will select their own color yarn(s) to create a decorative hanging unique to them.  While the workshop is open to both 4-H and non-members, those choosing to participate in the 4-H program may enter this project in the 4-H Fair as a Visual Arts: Heritage Arts project.

To register, contact U of I Extension’s office at 815-875-2878 or 4-H Program Coordinator, Danielle Gapinski at des85@illinois.edu with your participant’s name.  Registration deadline is Friday, October 2nd. Space is limited to the first ten participants.  Participants will be required to wear a mask and practice social distancing.

For more information about the 4-H program, call University of Illinois Extension – Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam Unit Office at 815-875-2878. Extension offices are located in Princeton, Ottawa, Henry and in Oglesby on the IVCC campus.