News : Mother-daughter weekend offers variety of classes, shopping experiences

Vinton Unlimited is partnering with local businesses once again to create an experience for Mothers and Daughters they will remember for a lifetime!

Join us in Vinton, Iowa on October 22nd and 23rd for a fantastic weekend to pamper yourself and those who have held with you "Through it all"!

Wine tasting, great shopping, seminars, music in the streets, and so much more to make sure you and your girlfriends have a fantastic weekend away from the hustle and bustle.

There will be numerous classes and seminars taking place throughout the weekend such as:

 Identifying and experiencing Linen & Lace

 Creating a Magical Bubble Wand

 WonderFall Fashion Show

 Making a Pair of Earrings

 Relieving Foot, Leg, and Back Pain

 Learning How to Knit, Knitting 101 and 102

 Making Your Own “Book Purse” or Dollar Dance Purse

 Creating a Stylish Seasonal or Flower Light

Just call Vinton Unlimited at 319-472-3955 or email nathan@vintonia.org for more information or to sign up for classes as space is limited. Receive special charms from participating businesses and create your own charm bracelet to remember your weekend for years to come.

The class schedule (with location, and fees, if any) includes:

Linen & Lace – Clingman’s Pharmacy Description: This seminar will cover the care of, identification and age estimation of vintage lace & embroidery. Time: Saturday at 9am & Sunday at 10:00am Length of Time: 50 Minutes Fee: FREE! Magical Bubble Wand – Nature’s Corner Description: Using colorful wire, wooden handle and a glass decoration, make a magical bubble or princess wand. Create your own pattern or use one of our templates. Time: Saturday at 9:00am Length of Time: 30 Minutes Fee: $10 including charm WonderFALL Fashion Show – Cameron’s Clothing Description: Check-out this season’s wonderful fall fashions at Cameron’s & Henkle Creek. Join us for an in-store fashion show and wine tastings. Wine tasting will take place all day. Time: Saturday at 10:00am Length of Time: 20 Minutes Fee: FREE! Making a Pair of Earrings – Jessy’s Gems Gallery Description: Design & Make a pair of stud or dangle earrings Time: Saturday at 11:00am Length of Time: 1 Hour Fee: $12 – Includes materials. Bring a friend or Mother/Daughter – 2nd Person is $10 Foot Levelers – Michael & Dowd Description: Are you experiencing foot, leg, or back pain? Your feet may be the cause! Get your feet digitally scanned for an individually customized shoe insert – 100% guaranteed! It takes just 5 minutes to gain a lifetime of relief! Time: Saturday at 1:30 Length of Time: Just 5 minutes, but we will be at Michael & Dowd from 1:30 – 3:30 Fee: FREE Knitting 101 – US Bank Community Room Description: Learn the basics of Knitting. How to start a project & how to do the Knit Stitch. Participants will receive patterns & resources to help continue their Knitting journey. Participants will need one set of 10 inch, size 8 needles & one skein of worsted weight yarn. Light colors are easiest to work with. Supplies can be purchased from the teacher the day of class for $10. Time: Saturday at 2:30pm Length of Time: 1 Hour Fee: FREE if you bring your own supplies, otherwise, $10 “Book” Purse or Dollar Dance Purse - Viking Sewing Center Description: Take a fabric lined book and create a purse with cute handles & button accents. (You will need your own hardback book with pages completely removed). Time: Saturday at 3:30pm Length of Time: 1 hours Fee: $30 – includes machine rental Knitting 102 – US Bank Community Room Description: Learn the 2nd half of knitting basics. Learn how to end a project & the purl stitch. Participants will receive patterns and resources to help continue their Knitting journey. Participants will need one set of 10 inch, size 8 needles and one skein of worsted weight yarn. Light colors are easiest to work with. Supplies can be purchased from the teacher for $10 on the day of class. Time: Sunday at 11:00am Length of Time: 1 Hour Fee: FREE if you bring your own supplies, otherwise, $10 Make a Flower/Seasonal Light – Jessy’s Gems Gallery Description: Make & take home a pretty flower or seasonal light Time: Sunday at 1:00pm Length of Time: 1 Hour Fee: $10 per person or $18 for 2 if you bring a Mother/Daughter or Friend How to Bake a Wine Cake – L Marie Boutique Description: We will demonstrate the recipe and how to mix one up, then show and sample the finished project. We will also have the recipe for everyone on a recipe card. Time: Sunday, 2:00pm Length of Time: 30 Minutes Fee: FREE