Shown is an image of the Woven Basket Lamp that will be taught to participants in Lisa Hernley’s class at the upcoming Elkhart County Extension Homemakers Heritage Skills Class, set for March 5.

GOSHEN — In an effort to teach heirloom and family heritage skills, the Elkhart County Extension Homemakers are hosting their annual Heritage Skills Classes on Saturday, March 5, at the Home and Family Arts Building on the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds. The fairgrounds is located at 17746 CR 34 in Goshen. Full-day and half-day classes will be offered from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Prepaid registration is required. All registration fees will be held until the minimum participant number required is met. Registration will be accepted through Feb. 26. If a cancellation occurs, checks will be returned. Lunch will be from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with light pre-packaged items provided.

Full Day Classes

8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Woven Basket Lamp – $40, Taught by Lisa Hernley

• Embellish a Blue Jean Jacket – $30, Taught by Mary Ann Lienhart Cross

Half Day Classes

• Morning classes: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., Afternoon classes: 12:30 to 3 p.m.

• Altered Book (AM) – $25, Taught by Jenny Huffman

• Coiled Fabric Basket (PM) – $25, Taught by Kris Peterson

• Paper-Pieced Pot Holders (AM) – $25, Taught by Sue Martin

• Redwork Embroidery (PM) – $25, Taught by Jill Cohen

• Skyline Pendant (PM) – $25, Taught by Sue Martin

Extension Homemakers planning this event are Chairperson Jenny Huffman and committee members Jill Cohen, Becky Carrington, and Veryl Elliot. Registration forms with class details and sample photos are available on the office website at https://extension.purdue.edu/county/elkhart/elkhart-county-extension-homemakers.html or by visiting the Extension Office.

If you have any questions, contact Jenny Huffman at (574) 370-0699. Classes are limited so early registration is encouraged. This program and all Purdue University programs are open to everyone. Participants who need a reasonable accommodation to participate, contact the Purdue Extension Elkhart County Office by calling (574) 533-0554 by Feb. 19.