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March 28 - 30, 2008

                                        2008 Demonstrations & Workshops
Designer Challenge Class - You be the Judge!
Saturday, March 29, 12:30 pm
& Sunday, March 30, 12:30 pm

Location both days:  Second floor conference room
(note: the elevator to Second Floor is located next to the information booth in the lobby)


In this competition, which will certainly test the boundaries of the participants' creativity, six designers will be given the same materials and will have to complete their design within seven minutes.  Attendees will judge the competition and the winner will receive a gift basket valued at $100.



Create a Bonsai Workshop
Sunday, March 30, 1:00 PM
Location - in the Garden Display Area
(please ask for specific location at the information booth located in the lobby)


Mohawk Hudson Bonsai Society invites the public to create a bonsai with the assistance of its society members.  On Sunday afternoon at one PM you may create a small Shimpaku Juniper Bonsai.  Society members will teach the participants how to create and care for their bonsai.  The newly created bonsai will not be potted in a bonsai pot at this workshop but will be done at a later date at a society meeting.  The fee for this workshop which covers the cost of materials is $25.  All ages welcome.  Very limited registration.  To register call Pauline Muth at 518.882.1039 before March 23.

 




Cooking Demonstrations
presented by Members of The Pampered Chef
Saturday, March 29 & Sunday, March 30
Location both days:  Second floor conference room

Saturday, March 29
11:00 am     "Delightful Desserts" featuring Fresh Fruit Dessert Pizza
3:30 pm       "Savory Snacks and Appetizers"  featuring Cool Veggie Pizza
5:00 pm       "Quick and Easy Entertaining Ideas"  featuring Deluxe Cheese Ball

Sunday, March 30
11:00 am     "Salads" featuring the Colossal Chopped Salad
1:30 pm       "It's a Wrap" featuring savory anti pasta wraps
3:30 pm       "More 6:00 Salads" featuring Mediterranean Tuna Pasta Toss



 


Kids Craft "Make-It-Take-It" Classes
presented by
Michaels Arts & Crafts of Albany

Saturday, March 29 & Sunday March 30
Location both days:  in the Garden MarketPlace next to the playland

Saturday, March 19, 11 am - 4 pm
Join Cathy, Rachel and Annie for some Crayola Fun!
Check out our all new "Color Surge" paper system.
Make a bookmark or a magnet.  Also check out the
new Model Magic Clay.  Fun for everyone!

Sunday, March 30, Noon - 5 pm
Fun with Origami.  Barbara and Carol will teach you
to create a springtime floral garden to take home,
just in time for spring.


 


  

 

 

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