"Summertime should be a time for fun - a time to try new things without stress," said Teresa St. Angelo, director of the Winters Heritage House Museum. With that in mind, she invites children age 8 and up to participate in kids' summer arts and crafts workshops at the museum, 47 E. High St., Elizabethtown.

A felted soap workshop will be held on Thursday, June 22, from 2 to 4 p.m. It will be taught by Susan Wheelersburg. "Participants will use a needle and a bar of soap to learn the wet felting technique," St. Angelo stated. "It is easy, fun and the results are fantastic." The registration deadline for the soap workshop is Friday, June 16.

On Wednesday, July 19, a sewing workshop will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. "The sewing workshop will allow participants to be creative in their choices of stitches and designs in order to make a stuffed pillow," said St. Angelo, who will lead the workshop. The registration deadline for the sewing workshop is Wednesday, July 12.

A weaving workshop will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 10. "The weaving workshop will be done using drinking straws and yarn to weave bookmarks and bracelets, with each participant using beads to finish it off," shared St. Angelo, who will also teach this workshop. The registration deadline is Thursday, Aug. 3.

The Winters Heritage House has offered summer camp programs and family craft days in the past, but St. Angelo wanted to feature something new this year. "Giving kids opportunities to be creative, socialize, learn something new and have fun is the driving force behind providing these programs, and there is something special about the Winters Heritage House," she shared. "The three original log cabins are quaint, cozy, welcoming and inspiring."

She noted that experience is not required to participate in any of the workshops, although the classes are not just for beginners. "Help will be given with every step along the way," she stated. "All programs are geared toward kids so they can accomplish and create at their pace and level."

Children may participate in individual workshops or all three. A discount will be offered for children registering for the series as well as for registering siblings.

"As a young girl, I tried different activities, and the enjoyment and sense of accomplishment when I could use my creativity was memorable," St. Angelo remarked. "I look forward to providing workshops where boys and girls can create and feel pride in their work."

St. Angelo noted that classes will be capped at 10 participants, but people may call the museum at 717-367-4672 after the registration deadline to see if there are spaces available. For more information or to register, visit https://tinyurl.com/58fn4hzy.