Do you have little kiddos (or bored pre-teens) in your life? We’re just a wee bit into summer, but if boredom has already struck, check out a few free and low-cost ideas to occupy an hour or more!
Home Depot: Build wooden crafts for free on the first Saturday of each month. Depending upon the week, your kid might get to build a cute little bird house, bat house, butterfly house, or toolbox! Supplies included. (Yep, they still get the orange apron and collector’s pin.) Visit www.homedepot.com for details!
Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft: Classes for kids, teens, and adults start at $10 each. Your younger kiddos might like to learn how to make friendship bracelets or backpack charms. (Details at http://www.joann.com/littlemakers.) Teens could sew something they can actual wear, like a knotted knit skirt or crochet a granny market bag. A variety of classes teach quilting, cake decorating, knitting, crocheting, jewelry-making, and crafting. Visit http://www.joann.com/classes for a summer schedule.
Lowe’s: The Build and Grow program lets kids build Avengers-inspired wooden projects on select Saturdays this summer. Build an Iron Man’s Avenjet or Captain America Motorcycle, plus get a free apron, goggles, patch and more! Details at http://lowesbuildandgrow.com.
Michael’s: Summer-themed craft classes start at just $2. This summer offers cute Father’s Day gifts, like a tie-dye t-shirt, duct tape frame, or adorable pie tic-tac-toe game. There are also age-appropriate projects for pre-teens and teens! Details at http://www.michaels.com/classes-and-events/classesandevents.