Free kids craft classes in store at Michaels

Michaels stores offers inexpensive craft projects and MAKEbreak events that will help get those creative juices flowing for you and your kids.

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Right now, families (especially little ones) can be creative with lots of family fun crafts, thanks to Michaels. And, if your little artists are feeling inspired over the weekend, head to Michaels for a fun afternoon of free family fun on Sundays.

Michaels MAKEbreak classes

Michaels’ popular Sunday Makebreak craft events offer a fun outlet for kids (and adults!) of all ages. Even better, there’s no need to register or sign-up — just head to the craft store’s project room to get started.

The weekly event takes place on Sundays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. (local time) at participating locations. There are also a few weeks with Saturday morning classes, so please check the date and times when registering.  The kits are available while supplies last. 

Here’s the current schedule:

February 4- Valentine’s Day Card 

February 18- Marbled Paint Pour Pots  

March 3: Spring Wreath

March 17: Hand Painted Flower Eggs

MAKEbreak events may require purchase of supplies, and prices vary with each project.  Check different locations as some stores have no events, but a neighboring store might have them scheduled.  This is a current upcoming events calendar.

Michaels Kids Club events

Michaels Kids Club Crafting events take place on select Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon at participating locations. The in-store event is FREE. All supplies are included. 

February 10- Butterfly Painted Rocks (Saturday, 10am-Noon)

February 24- Alma Thomas Abstract Painting(Saturday 10am-Noon)

March 9- Friendship Bracelets

March 23- Plastic Egg Bunnies

Participants must register for the class.

*Camp Creatology has ended for the summer

Camp Creatology will be back next Summer. Purchase one kit in store and join the classes Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10am- Noon to make a special project.  

Purchase the Camp Creatology Kit that contains the supplies needed for all 3 projects, plus a bonus craft! One kit contains enough materials for three kids to complete all projects.

Want to make at home? Join in on ZOOM online at 12pm PST each day! Sign up for the live online camp classes here.  Or buy the kit and download the instruction right from the link.

Schedules vary widely in each store, so be sure to use the links above to verify that your closest store is participating.  Please be advised that some store do not offer these classes each week.

You can check out Lowe’s FREE kids DIY workshops in select Lowe’s stores on Saturdays as well.

Looking for other free or cheap craft options for kids?  Check out our Kids Category for lots of virtual fun happening around town.  You can get daily email updates of all the free and cheap events around town, plus deals and discounts on entertainment and dining, by subscribing to our daily newsletter.  For even more cheap fun, “like” us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.   (Photo courtesy Michaels.com)

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