UT Extension Lists Holiday Workshops in Decatur County This Season
A UT Extension press release published Nov. 19 announced a slate of upcoming holiday workshops and family events at the Decatur County Extension Office, including cooking and craft programs for children and adults. The low cost sessions offer practical skills and community connection, and are a local resource for families seeking affordable seasonal activities and hands on learning.
On Nov. 19, the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture through UT Extension issued a press release listing holiday workshops across West Tennessee, with several programs scheduled at the Decatur County Extension Office. The announcement named dates, times and registration fees for a series of family friendly events planned for late November and December.
Among the Decatur County offerings, Kids in the Kitchen is scheduled for Nov. 25 at 10 a.m. with a registration fee of five dollars. A Quilted Christmas Ornaments session will take place Dec. 4 at 1 p.m. for a fee of fifteen dollars. Two more children oriented events are planned in mid December, with a Kids Christmas Craft Workshop on Dec. 15 at 3:30 p.m. and Kids Christmas Cookie Decorating on Dec. 17 at 3:30 p.m., each carrying a five dollar registration fee. The release noted that Family and Consumer Sciences agents host hands on classes in crafting, cooking, knitting, sewing and seasonal gift making and directed readers to contact the county extension office to register.
For Decatur County residents these programs provide more than holiday diversion. Cooking classes that engage children can support food preparation skills and food safety awareness, which are part of preventive health strategies that help families make healthier choices. Craft and sewing classes create opportunities for social connection and skill sharing across generations, a form of community resilience during a season when social isolation and financial strain can intensify for some households.
The low registration fees make the offerings more accessible than many commercial options, reflecting the extension mission of bringing university resources to the community. At the same time, relying on scheduled classes with limited slots can create barriers for residents facing transportation challenges, shift work schedules or caregiving responsibilities. Those practical obstacles point to broader equity questions about how local institutions can expand outreach and ensure programs reach the most economically vulnerable families.
As the UT Institute of Agriculture supports these outreach efforts, the Decatur County Extension Office is a local access point for educational programming that touches public health, household economics and community cohesion. Residents interested in registering should contact the extension office for details on availability and any accommodations. These seasonal workshops are a reminder that small local programs can play a role in building skills, strengthening social ties and supporting healthier households across the county.
