5th Annual Family Holiday Workshop

EVENT:         San Diego Archaeological Center

                       5th Annual Holiday Workshop  

DATES:          Saturday, December 10, 2011

                        Time 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

LOCATION:  San Diego Archaeological Center
                        16666 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, CA 92027

Escondido, CA - Is your family, scout troop or youth organization looking for a fun way to spend a few hours together on a beautiful December day? Discover the San Diego Archaeological Center's Culture Classroom as it is transformed into a "Family Holiday Workshop."

Participants both young and young-at-heart will enjoy hands-on experiences with natural resources such as clay and raffia. Fabric, glue and glitter are also provided for constructing Victorian era items. Combining imagination and personal style, each person will have the opportunity to create unique pieces, perfect keepsakes for holiday gifts.

Bracelets, sculptures, vases, pendants, and sachets are waiting to be created for favorite teachers, friends and family members. Recipients will delight in receiving a one of a kind present created by a child's hand.

Center volunteers will be on hand to guide the participants with their projects. Festive holiday wrapping will also be available for the participants to keep their gifts a surprise.

All visitors to the Center Museum on Saturday, December 10 are invited to enjoy a mug of hot cocoa or cider and cookies provided by Center Board of Trustees.

No reservations are required for this event.

Admission to this activity is free with Center Museum admission, $2 per person or $5 per family. As always Center members enjoy this event at no cost. Become a member on the day of the program and enjoy discounts on this and many events to come in 2012. Thinking of renewing or purchasing a gift membership? During the month of December, all membership purchases include six months of free membership! This would make a great gift for archaeology enthusiasts, teachers and students of all grade levels. 

The San Diego Archaeological Center was created in 1993 to provide an archaeological curation facility for the San Diego Region. The Center was the first nonprofit organization in the nation dedicated solely to curating and sharing archaeological collections with the public. Planning is underway to create a spacious and light-filled lobby, enhanced exhibition space, classroom, library and research areas. A new entryway will feature native plant landscaping designed to promote conservation, outdoor exhibit and seating areas, water elements and improved signage to promote the Center as a regional tourist destination.

The Mission of the San Diego Archaeological Center is "to preserve archaeological collections and promote their educational, scientific and cultural use to benefit a diverse public."