Making is a big part of the holidays. We make we give. We want kiddos to grow up with a space to foster making for their loved ones. Kiddos can meet at The MAC for four different workshops that will help them create objects to give to their favorite human for the holidays.

ALL OF THESE CLASSES ARE FREE
• Just drop in at any of these classes, no need for sign up

•We are so excited that these sponsors have made these classes free for all the kiddos in the community.

• Tuesday December 10 • 4:30-6pm • Printmaking Cards
In this free class (sponsored by: ) Wouldn’t it be super cool if your kiddo could mass produce you some handmade one of a kind holiday cards? Have them take this class! We will teach your kiddo how to use simple styrofoam printing plates to create a reproducible image. You can use this plate to print cards, wrapping paper, or even frame the prints and give away prints. In this class kiddos will create 3 foam plates and we will print multiple cards (with envelopes) (and stamps!) to send home the night after the workshop. You can purchase a printmaking set after the workshop to extend the fun at home.

• Wednesday December 11 • 4:30-6pm • Tissue Paper Lanterns
In this class (sponsored by: ) we will reuse old (clean) milk jugs create tissue paper lanterns to make our time in the dark glow with love! We are thinking about it being dark and wanting to add a bit more light into the world. We have a stash of clean one gallon jugs down in the basement and we want to light up your world! Kiddos are invited to come and learn how to use transparent materials to collage onto a translucent body. Each kiddo will leave with at least one collaged lantern- possibly more! If you have clean gallon containers you’d like to bring with you- please feel free!

• Thursday December 12 • 4:30-6pm • Tooled Metal
In this class (sponsored by: Dick Blick) we will be taking images of holidays spirit and creating a tooled metal image. A few years back Mr. Andy taught us how to take a printed image and transfer its simple lines over to a sheet of copper. We will have images to choose from- but fee free to bring in a favorite (metal will be 3”x3” please make sure your image is that size or smaller) These small shiny pieces of metal are a beautiful addition to any holiday celebration.

• Friday December 13 • 4:30-6pm • LITTLES edition (ages 2-5 only)
In this special edition of Free After-School Christmas Crafts (sponsored by: ) Our tiny human friends are invited into our space and make some messy art to make up some cards. Come dressed to get MESSY. Kiddos will be allowed to free paint on blank cards. These cards can then be used for your holiday cards! Each kiddo can paint up to 10 cards. Parents should bring in more cards if they want more than 10 cards. Kiddos will more than likely be done before 6pm..

Session 1: 11am to 11:45am
Session 2: 12pm to 12:45pm

$30/kiddo

During this 45 minutes workshop - Tiny Humans are invited to paint. Materials will be set up on the table before students arrive. As soon as students are sat at the table they will begin painting. Kiddos will have access to watercolor and tempra paints. We will have traditional paint brushes as well as a few weird ones. This is a self driven class. Kiddos at this age are exploring their world around them and we find that they just need gentle encouragments and simple introductions to art vocabulary and simple instructions on proper tool use.

We will provide a variety of items that your kiddos can paint upon. Some examples include: Paper cards, Pieces of wood, Weird small objects - Think about how these tiny humans could paint up all of your grandma and grandpa Christmas presents in one sitting!

Sign up for (tiny human) Making for the Holidays here

Kiddos should show up with a list of people that they would love to make a present. We will have 6 stations where kiddos can create a present at each station. All are welcome to come and go for the 6 hours. If kiddos are hopeful to make all 6 different stations they should plan to be at the shop for at least 3 hours.

Projects include:
• Printed Card Making (printmaking)
• Present Wrapping
• Fused Glass Jewelry
• Tic Tac Toe painted rock board
• Metal tooled ornaments
• Cut Fabric Collages

Ages: 9 & up
Cost:

Students have the entire studio and unlimited clay to create holiday ornaments that are special to them! Ms. Brandace will be on hand to help students figure out what to them is the best ornaments to make. She will encourage friends to make slab ornaments and to glaze while you are in the space as well. We will fire them and have them ready by Saturday December 21!

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This class is for Adults or kiddos.

For kiddos -Their adult should trust them to use hot irons and handle sharp glass. We normally allow ages 9-10 years old and up. But we defer to the adult human in charge of the kiddo to make the ultimate decision.

Students are welcome to attend this all day workshop to make small stained glass ornaments for their loved ones. Students will have different patterns to choose from and then can make one or all of them. We have to limit the amount of glass and solder each student can receive - but each student should leave the space with at least 5 small ornaments.

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This event is sponsored by:

This event is FREE and requires no sign up.

Students get out early on Friday December 20, so we are inviting all kiddos to come to the shop and make for their families. This workshop is intended for SELF DRIVEN students. They can use the entire wall of materials. Ms. Brandace will be on hand to help students if they get stuck or need help on processes.

We have SEVERAL sessions to choose from for our December Sessions of Kids Wheel Throwing

Friday December 27 • 11am to 1pm
Friday December 27 • 2 pm to 4pm
Friday December 27 • 5 pm to 7pm

Saturday December 28 • 11am to 1pm
Saturday December 28 • 2 pm to 4pm
Saturday December 28 • 5pm to 7pm

In this 2 hour workshop we will teach kiddos about the potter's wheel. Students will be working with low-fire earthenware clay to practice on a real life potter's wheel. These classes are intended for kiddos 6 & up. But older kiddos are sure welcome as well.

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Saturday December 28 • 11-11:45am
OR
Saturday December 28 • 2-2:45pm

Tiny Humans are invited to explore art materials with Ms. Brandace. We will set up several materials on the table- once 11am hits kiddos are welcome to explore everything that will be put in front of them. Some kiddos can spend the whole 45 minutes on just the first materials provided. But others need a bit more. We will have other materials ready to go for those that need a bit more!

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Did you know you can melt glass in your microwave? Kiddos (old enough to work with sharp glass) will learn how to layer and stack glass to go into a microwave kiln. Each piece only takes around 7 minutes to melt in the microwave. Kiddos will leave with 3-5 glass pieces that can be turned into jewelry, magnets, or other arts.

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In this two hour workshop we will be using shrink plastic to create an articulated figure. Each limb will be attached to the next allowing this unique sculpture to move and flow!

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Mr. Nick's Planet of Sound will take your little ones (0-4 yrs) on a musical trip, igniting their curiosity while they learn cognitive skills in this 45 minute melodic adventure. Little musicians will build the soundtrack of their lives, sampling new sounds and feeling vibrations while traveling through decades of the best family jams (tolerable for adult ears, too)

Mr. Nick Davio is an accomplished and celebrated teaching artist and performer with a decade of experience in early childhood music. Listen to Mr. Nick Davio's full albums of original tunes, streaming on all platforms.

Our debut classes with Mr. Nick will be starting on October 29. Each class is $20. The October 29 class is free. And scholarships are always available.

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Choose from the sessions below and sign up your kiddos to learn about the potter's wheel.

Sessions to choose from:
Friday January 3 • 2 pm to 4pm
Saturday January 4 • 11am to 1pm
Saturday January 11 • 11am to 1pm
Saturday January 11 • 2pm to 4pm

In this 2 hour workshop we will teach kiddos about the potter's wheel. Students will be working with low-fire earthenware clay to practice on a real life potter's wheel. These classes are intended for kiddos 6 & up. But older kiddos are sure welcome as well.

Sign up for one of these classes HERE

Ages: 6 & up

$30/student

Recognize the basic tools of a watercolor artist such as brushes, paints, paper and other supplies. Learn how to properly use and care for your painting supplies. Understand basic color-mixing techniques both on palette and on paper directly. Differentiate between wet-on-dry and wet-on-wet technique and when to use them.

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Recommended Ages: 6-15

Friends will get to design and create whatever they can in this two hour class. We will learn how to use crimp beads on several different types of strings to make a clasped piece of jewelry. We will also learn how to properly use a jump ring. We have a TON of Jewerly supplies in our shop and kiddos will have access to what we have!

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