Penn State Extension invites youth in Pennsylvania to participate in a free fabric mosaic art virtual activity.

The activity is part of Pennsylvania 4-H’s summer free trial period, during which youth throughout the state can experience a sampling of 4-H projects through a series of online activities designed to be fun and interactive.

A session for children ages 5-7 - known as Cloverbuds in 4-H - will take place from 1 to 2 p.m. July 31. An event for participants ages 8-18 is scheduled for 2 to 3 p.m. July 31.

According to organizers, participants will complete an expressive art project that combines painting and fabric to create a masterpiece.

They request that participants bring:

• Any type of scrap cotton material.

• Fabric scissors.

• Aleenes Fabric Fusion Adhesive, or a similar product.

• Any size canvas. Instructors will use a canvas that is eight inches by eight inches.

• Paint.

• Pattern pieces, which can be downloaded and printed.

Participants must register by July 30.

More information about the Cloverbuds session is available on the Penn State Extension website at https://extension.psu.edu/cloverbud-fabric-mosaic.

Information about the general session can be found at https://extension.psu.edu/fabric-mosaic.

Organizers noted that this opportunity allows youth and their families to try the 4-H program for free and determine if joining is the right decision for them. Participation in the trial does not automatically enroll youth in 4-H.

Administered in Pennsylvania by Penn State Extension, 4-H is a nonformal educational youth-development program of the United States Department of Agriculture that helps young people develop knowledge and skills to become capable, caring and contributing citizens.

To find your local program, visit https://extension.psu.edu/programs/4-h/counties.