Pioneer Scribe – Early Settlers Letter Writing Learn about early letter writing in Oregon history, including getting your very own handwritten letter from a child on the Oregon Trail! (These were written by SCEC, some based on true accounts.) We will read our letters to each other, discuss them, and write a short adventure story […]
Come play with the alpacas and learn all about their fleece, what they provide us, and their unique personalities. Ann, the owner, will lead us around her farm and tell stories about these interesting animals. Then we go into the studio to learn about different kinds of animal fibers for spinning and weaving. Learn how […]
Join us at the WOE (Western Oregon Exposition) Fair in Cottage Grove at the Fairgrounds! Dates are August 19th, 20th, 21st. Times are 10am to 4pm for our booth; the fair goes longer into the evening. We will be in the kids zone and glad to share with you all about our upcoming programs. Make […]
Homestead Arts: Sew a Bag! Adults and kids 8 years old and up. Cost: $15 - all supplies included.Location: Dr. Snapp House (Singing Creek Educational Center)360 S. River Road, Cottage Grove, OR Let's learn to hand-sew! We provide all the fabrics, thread, needles and the instruction. Make a cute small shoulder bag, with a basic […]
Thank you for a wonderful event! Join us for a magical tea party celebrating the Grandparents and "Grandfriends" in your life! Bring them to tea and experience a sit-down affair with tiny treats and delicious teas, plus some entertainment. Each senior over 60 years old can choose a free gift at the tea! Choose from […]
Homestead Arts: Soap Making Class Adults and teens 13 years old and up. Cost: $26 - all supplies included. Location: Dr. Snapp House (Singing Creek Educational Center) 360 S. River Road, Cottage Grove, OR Learn the basics of making bar soap from scratch. We will discuss the chemistry of saponification, properties of different base oils and local […]
Love to Knit, crochet, felt, or sew? Join us for a fun afternoon of fibers arts projects! Come and bring whatever project you are working on and we will provide tea. Chat with old friends or make some new ones! Kids are welcome from ages 6 and up. We have plenty of needles, thread, yarn […]
Join us for a fun nature drawing class for kids aged 8 - 12. Kids will learn to broaden their horizons in observing and drawing nature. We will be exploring and learning both indoors and outside. For the first hour we will be drawing nature objects such as leaves, feathers, pinecones, etc inside the Snapp […]
Homestead Arts: Cheese Making Class Adults and teens 13 years old and up. Cost: $26 - all supplies included.Location: Cottage Grove Community CenterThis class will NOT be at the Snapp House. We will make a fresh hard cheese and ricotta, and learn about different hard and soft cheese cultures and processes. We will go through […]
It's a "FUNraiser"! Join us for a great night celebrating Singing Creek Educational Center at Covered Bridge Brewery in Cottage Grove! We are honoring our long term staff, and presenting a bit about where we've been and where we are headed as an organization. We will have live music on the stage out back where […]
