All activities on Saturday afternoon from 12-5 pm will be free and open to the public. There is no preregistration and all workshops will be run on a first come first serve basis.

12:00 Concert with Tisa Batchelder

1:00-2:00 Free Session 1 (No Pre-registration)*
A. Babywearing Men
Charlie Mason
This class is for dads interested in wearing their babies and for moms who are looking for a carrier for her partner. Find out why babywearing is one of the best tools for dads to bond with their babies and what are the best carrier options for men. Wearing your baby doesn't have to look girly! There will be plenty of men-friendly carriers available to try.

B. Wrapping I
Isabelle Badilli, owner of Carry Me Close
Learn 2-3 wrapping techniques in this class aimed at beginners.

C. Ring Sling Basics
Carole McGranahan and Darien Wilson
Learn the ins and outs of using a ring sling. Several different positions will be covered, including cradle, kangaroo, tummy-to-tummy and hip carries.
D. Mama/Baby Belly Dancing
Malik TUrley, owner of www.300weeks.com
Put your baby in a carrier and move to the music. This will be taught at a mama/baby pace and will be a blend of belly dance, cabaret, Egyptian and American tribal dance. Participants must already know how to use their carrier.

2:00 Storytime with Barefoot Books

2:30-3:30 Free Session 2 (No Pre-registration)*
A. Babywearing on a Budget
Kristi Hayes, owner of Gypsy Mama
Learn how to fashion carriers for free or as inexpensively as you like. The information will include resources and ideas for do-it-yourself carriers, carrying with found objects, and how to find quality, inexpensive slings and carriers.

B. Mei Tai Basics
Kelley Mason, owner of KozyCarrier.com, Kimber Tower, owner of Ball Baby Carriers, and Jennifer Rosenberg
Learn the basics of using this versatile Asian style baby carrier, including front carries, hip carries, and an easy back carry.

C. Babywearing Overview
Stephanie Dame and Christine Sheets
For beginners, this class is a great overview of the types of carriers available and the pros and cons of each.

3:00 Storytime with Barefoot Books

4:00-5:00Free Session 3 (No Pre-registration)*
A. Soft Pack Basics
E. Naomi Sandoval, owner of SoBeBabies
Great for front and back carries alike, soft packs are intuitive and easy carriers for on-the-go families. Come learn about what's available in carriers with buckles and padding.

B. Pouch Basics
M'Liss Stelzer
Pouches are some of the least fussy carriers out there, but even they can be difficult sometimes. Come learn tips and tricks to make your pouch an easy and comfortable carrying option.

* Saturday afternoon is our free local outreach time. These sessions are designed for beginners and will be run on a first come first serve basis.