Southside Virginia Community College will hold its 25th annual Spring Women's Festival on Saturday, March 12, on the Christanna Campus in Alberta from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. The event is being sponsored by the Christanna Campus, Lake Country Advanced Knowledge Center, and the Southside Virginia Education Center.

The Spring Women's Festival, a popular annual event, will feature an extensive program offering 19 different workshops. Each participant will attend two workshop sessions while taking part in a luncheon provided by Brian's Steakhouse, a South Hill restaurant, and enjoying a fashion show presented Peebles Department Store. Students from Shannon's School of Dance, South Hill, will perform throughout the fashion show.

“The Spring Women's Festival offers women a chance to get away from home, socialize, become empowered, learn a new craft, and have a relaxing, enjoyable day,” said Rosa Hawkins, Festival Committee Chair.

There will be a variety of workshops to choose from, both fun and informative.

“Beads! Beads! Beads!,” Randi Kei – design and make a beaded bracelet; participants will choose beads and complete their own unique beaded bracelet.

Design and make your own Beaded Bracelet-Participants will choose beads and complete their own unique beaded bracelet.

“Cake Decorating Made Easy!,” Candi Adcock – participants will learn the basic techniques in icing, trimming, and decorating cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. Techniques will include a variety of ways to decorate using easy yet unique designs and flowers. Each participant will leave with a decorating starter kit.

“Chocolate at First Bite,” Angela East – learn the techniques of melting and tempering chocolate delights such as chocolate dipped pretzels, chocolate dipped strawberries, candy and brownies.

“Color Me Beautiful,” Mary Gromovsky this workshop determines the correct color searson and how to enhance an image for all occasions.

“Cookies! Cookies! Cookies!,” Angela East – learn the art of baking, rolling, and decorating cookies.

“Director or Reflector”, Bonita Claiborne – this workshop will provide ways to develop positive assets and how to direct them or reflect them.

“I Wanna Facebook, Too!,” LaDelta Williams – This workshop will cover the basics of developing a Facebook page Attendees will learn how to create a Facebook account securely; upload photos to the Facebook page (flash drive needed); create a Facebook profit; add friends and family;

“Monogrammed Hand Painted Wine Glasses,” Randi Kei – hand paint a wine glass with an initial; participants will paint and decorate two wine glasses with choice of initial.

“Never too Old to Dance,” Cynthia Chambers – participants will learn the art of movement to music that inspires and motivates.

“Painting for the Novice,” Karolyn Hawthorne – Participants will paint an 8X10 landscape in oil, probably a beach scene of sand dunes and the ocean; no previous painting skills needed.

“Party Makers!,” Tammy Hurt – presenters will share various websites containing great culinary resources/recipes and discuss the various foods that are ideal for parties and how to properly display the arrangement of food for maximum appeal; presenter will demonstrate one easy recipe and allow hands-on participation; a variety of food will be provided for tasting.

“The Practice of Being Happy,” Ed Conley – things to do at work and at home to bring peace and happiness; discuss and practice proven techniques that will help identify stress and remove that stress while in stressful situations;

“Presentation is Everything,” Tammy Hurt – presenter will demonstrate how to decorate with food including platter arrangements, centerpieces, and food carving.

“Skin Care 101,” Mary Gromovsky – the importance of skincare and the correct products to use and how to properly apply makeup.

“Styling with Less,” Louis Ogburn – how to live like a Hollywood star on a Southside budget.

“What's New in Skin Care in 2011,” Frannie Schwabenton – the newest technology in skin care; sample the products during the workshop; before leaving, apply color of your choice to show off at the luncheon.

“Where is Your Stage,” Bonita Cliaborne – participants will discover that the world is a stage and explore their role and how their role impacts others.

“Wine Tasting at its Best,” Stephen Rose (Rosemont Vineyards and Winery) – participants will learn about the art of wine tasting and will taste seven – 10 different types of wines, discuss wines and compare results; participants will also receive a Rosemont of Virginia wine glass and a gift certificate for a glass of Rosemont of Virginia wine.

“Zumba Workout Party,” Michelle Harris – learn about the origin of Zumba, and its basic dance moves; participants will enjoy a simple routine to get the heart rate up, ending with a nice cool down.

Also on hand will be many exhibits featuring: art, candy dishes, health and nutritional products, dietary supplements and meal replacements, Avon & floral arrangements, Thirty-One Gifts, Silpada jewelry, Color Me Beautiful products, Rosemont Winery, Mary Kay beauty products, jewelry, Tupperware, and Yancey bags.

There will be a massage therapist on site to assist participants with relieving stress. A sketch artist will be available to provide particpants with a free caricature to take home.

The registration free is $25 per person and includes a light breakfast, lunch, a fashion show, and dance performances (not recommended for children under age 12). Several of the workshops require an additional fee, as participants will be able to take home or sample. Class sizes are limited so register early. For more information call Rosa Hawkins at (434) 949-1021.