Crafts for Children and Young People

In this fun hands-on workshop, students will use flat LEGO pieces and LEGO dots to build their own printmaking blocks. We will roll ink onto our designs and press them onto paper or fabric to make our own one-of-a-kind artwork! This exciting process is inspired by traditional Adirondack crafts where people decorated their own fabrics, furniture and signs by using carved blocks, stencils and nature themed patterns. Similar to artisans of the past, we will create patterns and designs inspired by the things we love and cherish around us!

In this session, we turn the woods into our personal theater as we take a nature based story and turn it into a theatrical experience. Each child will make their own costume/prop and choose their own character in the story, for the purpose of performing a play. This is a 100% child led creative experience where each participant gets to bring their imagination to life! It will involve art and working with paint, glue, glitter and other such items. So please dress for mess. At the end of the session our work together will culminate with a live performance for family and friends. Children will take their costume/prop home.

Round and Round you’ll go as you create weavings using colorful yarn and paper plate looms. Depending on the number of weavings you create, you’ll be able to make a hot chocolate mug coaster, a ball and or a pocket to keep your treasures in.

In this workshop students will create their own one-of-a-kind bandana using different techniques. Students will dye and print on upcycled materials to bring their unique vision to life!

After heading outdoors to gather some natural materials for inspiration, you’ll create a drawing of your object that will be then transferred onto a linoleum printing plate. You’ll carve your design using Speedball cutters, creating a unique stamp that can be used for whatever you can imagine. Once your design is carved, you’ll create a simple journal to ink your newly carved stamp into.

In this class, students will create their own colorful bracelets. Students will be able to choose from several different designs.

In this two-hour class students will create clay critters. Students will choose a critter to make with their hands and tools. Each student's interpretation will be wildly unique. Some critters will have wings, some with swirled legs, and some with patterns pressed in the air dry clays. The teacher will offer sculpting techniques, encouragement, and helpful tips.