2024 EVENTS & REGISTRATION
Parent/Grandparents/Caregivers Workshops:
Parenting is hard. Children's emotions are more complex than ever and we struggle to find the best way to respond. Join Michael Corrigan, Licensed Master Social Worker and Accredited Social Worker to learn effective ways to respond to your child's emotions. Bring your parenting challenges for our open discussion period for the opportunity to problem solve together. This workshop is open to parents, grandparents, care givers and child service professionals.
DATE
March 16, 2024 (10a-1p) - Emotion Coaching Workshop for Parents - Charlotte Community Library (registration closed)
Cost: Free
Download the participant guide from past workshops here: FOL Parent Workshop Guide
Children's Photography Workshops (Ages 6-12)
Our children haven't had it easy the past couple years. This event offers fun through photography for children ages 6-12. Your child will learn new photography skills in a group setting from professional photographers. They will use our professional cameras during the event. Your child will discover how photography can help them cope with difficult feelings and bring greater joy to life. Children are required to be accompanied by one parent or supervising adult.
DATE
July 27, 2024 (time TBA) - Carlisle Lavender Farm, Charlotte, MI (register by submitting contact information on this page)
Cost: $35 (includes t-shirt and emotion journal)
Class size: 8
Teen Photography Events: (ages 12-18)
Many teens have had difficulty coping with social changes post pandemic. This event offers fun through photography for teens ages 12-18. Your teen will learn new photography skills in a group setting from professional photographers. They will use our professional cameras during the event but can apply the same skills to their smaller or smartphone cameras at home. Teens will also discover how photography and serving others can help them cope with difficult feelings and bring greater joy to life. Parent participation is strongly encouraged.
DATE
July 27, 2024 (1:30-4:30p) - Carlisle Lavender Farm, Charlotte, MI - (register by submitting contact information on this page)
Cost: $35 (includes t-shirt and emotion journal)
Class size: 8
DATE
February 17, 2024 - 2pm: Painting With Jennie - 100 W. Lawrence Ave., Charlotte MI (registration closed)
Cost: $25
April 20-21, 2024 - Eaton County Home Expo - Eaton County Fair Grounds, Charlotte MI (Free to Public)
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Teens Photography programs in 2022-23 are made possible with a youth grant from
Youth Photography & Parent Emotion Coaching programs in 2022-23 are made possible with a GRIT Grant from
