Kids Arts and Crafts Classes

As the leaves turn and the air gets crisp, Arts and Crafts classes for kids in November and December are the perfect way to unleash creativity and embrace the holiday spirit!

Sew-A-Plushie – Saturdays, November 16 and 23
10:30 a.m. – 12 noon. Grades 4 – 6.
Hand-sew your own plushie while learning a practical skill with the Long Island Youth Development Art Club!
Must attend both sessions. Register here now!

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Community Service: Holiday Cards for Seniors – Wednesday, November 20
4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Grades 3 – 6.
Make cheerful holiday cards for Seniors with Art Across Ages. Participants will earn one hour of community service credit.
Register here now!

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Project Mercury – Monday, November 25
4:30 – 5:15 p.m. Ages 4 – 7 with parent/caregiver.
Read CJ and Charlie Go to Mercury with author Tammy Gloe, then make a space craft to take home!
Register here now!

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Crafts R Fun: Newspaper Gift Bag – Wednesday, November 27
5:30 – 6:15 p.m. Grades K – 6.
Register here now!

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Bottle Cap Turkey – Friday, November 29 (School closed)
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Grades 2 – 4.
Upcycle plastic waste to create a festive turkey with bottle caps.
Register here now!

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Crafts R Fun: Origami Star Garland – Wednesday, December 4
5:30 – 6:15 p.m. Grades K – 6.
Register here starting 11/20

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Winter Watercolor Resist Art – Friday, December 6 (School closed)
1:30 – 2:15 p.m. Grades K – 2.
Use a simple painting technique to make beautiful snowflake art.
Register here starting 11/22

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Winter Glass Painting – Friday, December 6 (School closed)
2:45 – 4:00 p.m. Grades 3 – 6.
Use acrylic paints to create a unique winter decoration.
Register here starting 11/22

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Holiday Gift Jars – Tuesday, December 10
4:30 – 5:15 p.m. Grades K – 6.
Decorate a mason jar to create a thoughtful handmade gift.
Register here starting 11/26

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Community Service: Bookmarks for Seniors – Wednesday, December 11
4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Grades 3 – 6.
Make colorful bookmarks for our “Senior Bus” patrons! Participants will earn one hour of community service credit.
Register here starting 11/27

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Jewelry Making – Saturday, December 14
2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Ages 3 – 12 years old with parent/caregiver.
Stop by the Library anytime between 2 – 4pm to make beaded bracelets or necklaces with teen volunteers.
No registration required.

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Winter Window Clings – Monday, December 16
4:30 – 5:15 p.m. Grades K – 6.
Use wax paper & paint to create a winter decorations.
Register here starting 12/2

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Family Night: Gingerbread Houses – Friday, December 20
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Grades K – 6.
Families will use various snack items to make unique gingerbread houses.
Register here starting 12/6

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Winter Bottle Cap Art – Thursday, December 26 (School closed)
10:30 – 11:15 a.m. Grades 2 – 4.
Upcycle plastic waste to create a winter creature with bottle caps.
Register here starting 12/12

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Magazine Strip Art – Friday, December 27 (School closed)
10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Grades K – 6.
Stop by to make a silhouette decoration out of recycled magazine strips.
No registration required.

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Past Arts & Crafts Programs

Squishy Circuits: Build a Submarine – Tuesday, November 5 (School Closed)
3:00 – 3:30 p.m. Grades 3 – 6.
Learn about circuits with a creative, hands-on activity.
Register here now!

Mindful Masterpieces – Friday, November 8
4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Grades 3 – 6.
Using positive affirmations, create a jar full of self-love & uniqueness! Presented by the NYS Office of Mental Health.
Register here now!

Crafternoon – Saturday, November 9
2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Ages 3 – 12 years old with parent/caregiver.
Drop by the Library anytime between 2 – 4pm to get creative with upcycled materials.
No registration required.

Crafts R Fun: Shoelace Bracelets – Wednesday, November 13
5:30 – 6:15 p.m. Grades K – 6.
We love taking everyday items and making them into something special at the library! Learn to weave your own bracelet out of a shoelace.
Register here now!

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Questions? Email kids@emmaclark.org