WORKSHOPS, CLASSES ON SATURDAY

Meat canning class

CANTON: Learn to can a variety of meats, including venison, beef, chicken and pork at the Extension Learning Farm, 2043 State Highway 68, 1-4 p.m. for the class Pressure Canning Meat Demystified; whether you hunt, buy animals by the side, take advantage of a store sale or raise you own livestock, this class is for you; workshop ingredients provided by 8 O’clock Ranch in DeKalb Junction; learn how to maintain pressure canners; sample the recipes as well as take home a jar of finished product; pre-registration required, $20 fee, stlawrence.cce.cornell.edu/, 315-379-9192 ext. 229 or harvestkitchen@cornell.edu.

Poured vinyl records

NORWOOD: Local artist Kris Rozelle holding "Acrylic Poured Vinyl Records" class at Norwood Public Library, noon-2 p.m.; adults and children ages 10-up are invited to learn the techniques of acrylic pouring and torching vinyl records; Kris will demonstrate the "Dirty Pour" method from a cup or using sink strainer methods; materials fee: $25; each student will get a 12-inch record, paints and all other materials required to create one poured record painting in class and set it on fire; come dressed for a mess; register: 315-353-6692.

Creative drawing

OGDENSBURG: Creative drawing, 10 a.m.-noon, Frederic Remington Art Museum’s Eva Caten Remington Education Center, 323 Washington St.; all skill levels welcome, all materials provided; taught by artist Julie Pratt; 315-393-2425, desmond@fredericremington.org.

Genealogy workshop

CANTON: Genealogy workshop with members of the St. Lawrence County Historical Association and the St. Lawrence Valley Genealogical Society, 10 a.m.-noon, Silas Wright House, 3 E. Main St.; one of four sessions; registration fee for all four sessions is $30 for members of the St. Lawrence County Historical Association, $35 for non-members, and fees for individual session are $8 for members, $10 for non-members; registration for the first three sessions will be limited to 15 people on a first come, first served basis; to register for the workshop send your name, contact information, and nonrefundable payment to the St. Lawrence County Historical Association, P.O. Box 8, Canton 13617; will cover probate records, property records, and other useful categories such as cemetery and military records.

Chalk lettering

WADDINGTON: Chalk lettering, 1-4 p.m., The Gallery, 10 Main St.; learn to create letters, phrases, and designs with chalkboard artist Cheryl Spadaccini; materials included; class limit 4; $45; www.lakestlawrencearts.com, lakesaintlawrencearts@gmail.com, 315-308-4410 to preregister.

Bracelet making

WADDINGTON: Earthy, Gemstone, Silver Link, Wire Wrapped Bracelet class, 1-4 p.m., The Gallery, 10 Main St.; Saturday, April 13 and Sunday, April 14, two-day workshop; $60 covers both classes; no experience necessary; all materials provided; www.lakestlawrencearts.com, lakesaintlawrencearts@gmail.com, 315-308-4410 to preregister.

Weather science

MASSENA: Hands-on activities for kids 4+ that teach about changing weather; 2 p.m.; Massena Public Library, 41 Glenn Street. For more info: 315-769-9914.

Fruit tree care

RENSSELAER FALLS: Free class on care of fruit trees: pruning, development and restoration with master gardener Don O’Shea; registration required; 9:30 a.m.-12:00 noon; call Don at 315-393-5137; Indian Creek Nature Center, 1125 Co Rd 14, Rensselaer Falls (off Rt. 68).

Science extravaganza

POTSDAM: Potsdam library’s regular Saturday morning storytime turns into science extravaganza, 10:30 a.m.; building projects, learn about engineering using story of “The Three Little Pigs.”