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  • Halloween
  • Thanksgiving
  • Christmas

What You'll Learn This Week

It's here! Just in time for the last week of our workshop, we'll put the finishing touches on a great Fourth of July gathering. If you've worked ahead, you'll already have your patriotic fans, bunting, cookie-cutter candles, star garland, barbecue sauce, and fruit cups ready.

If not, don't worry! We've got tips, tricks, and last-minute ideas for your best bash yet.

Project 1
July Fourth Menu

July 4 Menu

Are you ready for a festive Fourth? Those grilling and summer fruit techniques will come in handy now. Our ultimate summer party menu is packed with crowd-pleasers.

Project 2
Flag Tart

Flag Tart

Now that you know the techniques for handling fresh summer fruit, try one of our favorite summer recipes of all time.

More Fourth of July Recipes

More Ideas: Garden Crafts

Browse our favorite recipes and make the most of the holiday -- and the season!

Summer Workshop Week 7

Whether you've been working ahead, have an annual favorite or a last-minute idea we want to see it! Upload a photo of your favorite patriotic craft project -- and make someone else's 4th of July even more special.

upload a photo

Workshop Message Board

Meet and exchange ideas with other Workshop participants.

Workshop Experts

Hannah Milman

Hannah Milman

Hannah, our editorial director of crafts, is inspired by nature -- seashells, acorns, pinecones, eggs, and cranberries are her paint and canvas. "I'm always treasure hunting wherever I go," she says.

Lucinda Scala Quinn

Lucinda Scala Quinn

When the weather turns warm, Lucinda, our editorial director of food and entertaining, heads to Riverside Park in New York City to picnic with her family.

Marcie McGoldrick

Marcie McGoldrick

For most people, holidays are about tradition. But every year Marcie, holiday and crafts editor, comes up with new ideas for classic crafts. She spends her free time making porcelain dishes and jewelry.

Karen Clark Pessoni

Karen Clark Pessoni

Karen, senior online editor, likes to spend her summer gardening with her 2-year-old daughter, Ella, who doesn't quite know the difference between a flower and a weed.

Regan Burns

Regan Burns

Online food editor Regan finds inspiration for summer cooking at the Union Square Greenmarket in New York City.