4th Annual " Learn To Do" in Downtown Bay City, April 11, 12, 13, 2008

Learn Something New and Do a Little Shopping!

March 30, 2008
By: Julie McCallum, Entertainment Editor

Learn to Do Downtown from the masters of creativity - Downtown Bay City business owners! The 4th Annual Learn To Do in Downtown Bay City is April 11, 12 & 13, 2008.

Downtown Bay City is made up of a unique mix of businesses owned and managed by some of the most talented and creative people in the area. This one-of-a-kind event takes place inside each participating business and provides numerous opportunities to enjoy hands-on experiences, to learn something new, and do a little shopping! What a great idea!

Over a dozen downtown businesses will be offering a variety of classes about a wide variety of topics. Class instruction is free with some classes having a small material fee.

Please note that the merchants may request pre-sign-up to guarantee there are enough supplies on-hand. The Learn To Do Downtown curriculum is available at the following businesses, by calling 989-893-3573, or by visiting www.downtownbaycity.com

Participating Businesses:

Bayshire Beauty Academy For the Love of It: Massage for couples. Enjoy a fun, relaxing massage experience just for couples! Braiding Made Easy: Learn how to create several simple hair braids you can do yourself at home!

Curves 30-Minute Workout: Learn how Curves 30 minute circuit training gives you a full body workout that's safe, fast and fun!

Di's Ink, Stamp-n-Crafts Make a Hand-Stamped Card: Drop in during store hours and we'll teach you the art of making cards using rubber stamps and pretty paper.

Little House Express Yourself on Your Walls: Learn this form of calligraphic graffiti! Come discover how easy and affordable it is to get a hand-painted look with "Word Expressions" on your walls.

Memory Lane Scrapbook Superstore Grungeboard - Learn about and how to work with Tim Holtz Grungeboard - a new, unique material for scrapbooking! Discover how fun and relaxing this activity is for any age or artistic ability!

My Secret Garden Learn to do Downtown Tastes & Products: Samples of special food and drink items, plus demonstrations of unique products such as jelly bath, blooming tea, fashion tape and the invisible belt!

Ward Studio Gallery/Painterly Pottery Pottery Painting Made Easy: Our artists will explain a variety of easy, creative techniques used to create custom painted pottery. Discover how fun and relaxing this activity is for any age or artistic ability.

Studio 23/The Arts Center The Art of Hanging Art: Learn how to fill blank walls or rearrange existing art in a fun, interactive class!

The Harvest Coffeehouse & Beanery Coffee Roasting 101: Let us teach you the basics of the history, terminology and definitions of coffee while demonstrating coffee bean roasting.

The Sweet Boutique Ain't It Sweet: Doug Sharp of Thumb Organics offers up a guided tasting of his featured honeys which include Honey-Rata, Blue Borage, Manuka and Tropical Blossom. Spread the Word: Doug Sharp of Thumb Organics will hold a guided tasting of some of his featured nut butters.

Timothy's Fine Tobaccos The Art of Cigar Smoking: Learn the history and basics of premium cigar etiquette and enjoyment. And receive a FREE cigar!

Wind & Willows on the River Make and Take a Eucalyptus Wreath: Make a custom wreath of mixed eucalyptus. Stop by to see a sample!