Michaels Demonstration Events for Kids

This month Michaels Stores are holding several events that are good for kids.

On Saturday, May 10 participating stores will have DIY Day: Family Portrait from 1-4p. With the purchase of a canvas, you can paint a family portrait for Mom.

Then on Saturday, May 17th from noon-3p kids can show Teacher Appreciation as they create a craft for their teacher.

Michaels Kids Club Events for April

Michaels Stores offer 30 minute Kids Club events every Saturday morning. They offer 4 sessions each week between 10a and noon. Each Kids Club events cost $2/child and are for children ages 2 and up.

April events are:

• Saturday, April 5 - Whimsical Works of Art - Kids can paint an original painting on canvas 
  
• Saturday, April 12 - Craft Easter Fun - An Easter Fun Craft
  
• Saturday, April 19 - Custom Wood Canvas - Create your own design on a custom wood canvas
  
• Saturday, April 26 - Mother's Day Duck Tape Heart Frame - Create a DIY heart frame for Mom
  

February Events at Michaels Stores

Michaels Stores have a number of great events in February.

One of the first things that I noticed on their page was that they now host Rainbow Loom Meet Ups. Dates and times will vary by your store. The meet up is $5/child and does not include supplies. It is for children ages 6+

They will have a FREE Family Craft Time on Monday, February 10 from 5-7p to make a Love Bug Card.

They are having two FREE Family Craft events on Wednesday, February 12. In the morning, they will have Valentine's Frames from 10a-noon and Tissue Paper Hearts in the evening from 5-7p. Both events are Free. I am disappointed that the frame event is during the school day.

In addition, Michaels hosts 30 minute Kids Club sessions each Saturday morning from 10a-noon. Kids Club sessions are $2/child and for children ages 3 and up. Parents are welcome to shop in store during the session. Upcoming Kids Club events are:

• Saturday, February 8 - Sweet Treat Card
• Saturday, February 15 - Heart Painting
• Saturday, February 22 - Craft Foam & Felt Butterfly
• Saturday, March 1 - Read Across North America Bookmark Event

Michaels Store Events

Does your child love crafts? If so, you may want to check out your local Michaels store.

Michaels Kids Club Events are half-hour sessions that are held each Saturday from 10a-noon for kids ages 3 & up. Each session costs $2/child. The parents are welcome to stay and assist or shop in the store.

Upcoming events are:

• Saturday, January 11: Mini-Masterpieces - Painting Fun
  
• Saturday, January 18: Alien Foam Door Hanger
  
• Saturday, January 25: Glitter & Tie-Dye Designs
  
• Saturday, February 1: Crafty Valentine's Day Bags
  

Michaels Holiday Kids Club Events

Michaels Stores offer Kids Club Events many Saturdays throughout the year. Kids Club Events are $2/child and run from 10a-noon with 4 half-hour sessions (last one begins at 11:30a). They have two upcoming events for the holiday season.

Melted Snowman Ornament on Saturday, December 7. On Saturday, December 14 kids can make a Crayola® Wintery Work of Art use oil pastels.

We have attended many Michaels craft events through the years (although not since they switched to the new Kids Club format).  We have found some projects to be easier than others. Several times we have found ourselves inspired by the project to buy materials to create similar crafts to give as gifts.

October Events at Michaels

Michaels offers Kids Club events in their stores on Saturday mornings from 10a-noon with half hour sessions starting every 30 minutes from 10a until 11:30a. Classes cost $2. Parents are free to shop in the store during class, but need to remain in the store. Periodically they also offer Free Family Craft Events (these may replace Kids Club events on select Saturdays or may be in addition to the Kids Club Event). The Free Family Craft events are free and are for parents to do with their child.

Unless otherwise specified the events listed below are the Kids Club events which cost $2.

The Halloween craft season kicks off in force on October 5. From 10a-noon they will have a Scary Jewelry Kids Club Event form 10a-noon.

Then, from 1-3p they will have a FREE Family Craft Time from 1-3p. The event is free with the purchase of a 9 1/2" craft pumpkin.

Tulip Fabric Markers are sponsoring the Bandana Mask event on Saturday, October 12 so kids can create a fast & easy Halloween disguise.

On Saturday, October 19 kids can create a Duck Tape Costume by making masks from Duck tape. For an additional $3, kids can create a t-shirt. We created Halloween t-shirts at Michaels a few years ago and my daughter loved it.

Finally on Saturday, October 26 kids can create a treat bag, have their face painted, join the Halloween parade through the store. Don't forget to wear your costume.

Kids Club events will continue the fall celebration in November with a Thanksgiving Handcrafted Turkey on Saturday, November 2.

Kids Club Events at Michaels for September

Michaels offers Kids Club events in their stores on Saturday mornings from 10a-noon with half hour sessions starting every 30 minutes from 10a until 11:30a. Classes cost $2. Parents are free to shop in the store during class, but need to remain in the store. Periodically they also offer Free Family Craft Events (these may replace Kids Club events on select Saturdays or may be in addition to the Kids Club Event). The Free Family Craft events are free and are for parents to do with their child.

Unless otherwise specified the events listed below are the Kids Club events which cost $2.

Stamptember Powered by Hero Arts® will be held on Saturday, September 14 from 10a-noon on the 1/2 hour.

Kids can make an Owl Puppet on Saturday, September 21 from 10a-noon. This would be a super easy craft to make at home as well.

Kids can start to get in the Halloween Spirit on Saturday, September 28 with Silly Monsters.

The Halloween craft season kicks off in force on October 5. From 10a-noon they will have a Scary Jewelry Kids Club Event form 10a-noon.

Then, from 1-3p they will have a FREE Family Craft Time from 1-3p. The event is free with the purchase of a 9 1/2" craft pumpkin.

Michaels Kids Club August Events

Michaels offers Kids Club events in their stores on Saturday mornings from 10a-noon with half hour sessions starting every 30 minutes from 10a until 11:30a. Classes cost $2. Parents are free to shop in the store during class, but need to remain in the store. Periodically they also offer Free Family Craft Events (these may replace Kids Club events on select Saturdays. The Free Family Craft events are free and are for parents to do with their child.

Unless otherwise specified the events listed below are the Kids Club events which cost $2.

Saturday, August 3 is a Handy Growth Chart.

Saturday, August 10 is a FREE Family Craft event from 10a-noon. You will create a Creativity Can.

Saturday, August 17 is a Bookmark.

Saturday August 24 is Duck Tape® Book Cover.

Celebrate Grandparents Day on Saturday, August 31.

Images taken from the Michaels Kids Club site. Event listings are correct to the best of my ability at the time that they are listed. Events may change after publication. Please verify that your local store is participating before planning to attend.

July Passport to Adventure at Michaels

Michaels stores started their annual Passport to Adventure series on June 17. I have been wanting to visit for for a few years, but never seem to make it there with camp, play dates, vacation, and lazy mornings. This year, I am going to try hard to make it to at least one session.

Passport to Adventure is a 7 week  exploration of the continents with a 2 hour crafting adventure. This year, there will be 3 sessions a week - Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10a-noon. Each session is $2/child and they are designed for children ages 5 and up. Space is limited, so you may want to pre-register.

The video below gives you more information about Passport to Adventure:


The series started on Monday, June 17 with a theme of North America for Week 1, and continued the week of June 24 with a theme of South America. The series concludes on Friday, August 2. Each class will have an in-class project, a swap project, and an at-home project. The July projects began on July 1 with a trip to Asia. The remaining July projects are:

• Friday, July 5 - Asia: 
• In-Class: Chinese Dragon (China)
  
• At Home: Year of the Snake (China)
  
• Swap Project: Tiger (Thailand)
  
• Monday, July 8 - Europe
• In-Class: Russian Dancing Doll (Russia)
  
• At Home: Ukrainian Egg (Ukraine)
  
• Swap: Royal Guard (England)
  
• Wednesday, July 10 (Europe)
• In-Class: Eiffel Tower (France)
  
• At-Home: Castle (Spain)
  
• Swap: Spaghetti (Italy)
  
• Friday, July 12
• In-Class: Nutcracker (Germany)
  
• At-Home: Windmill (Holland)
  
• Swap: Origami Tulip (Netherlands)
  
• Monday, July 15 - Africa
• In-Class: Kente Cloth (Ghana)
  
• At-Home: Lion Face Paint (South Africa)
  
• Swap: Sarcophagus (Egypt)
  
• Wednesday, July 17 - Africa
• In-Class: Pyramid Mummy (Egypt)
  
• At Home: Sandals (Kenya)
  
• Swap: Mask (Congo)
  
• Friday, July 19 (Africa)
• In-Class: Mosaic (Tunisia)
  
• At-Home: Leather Bracelets (South Africa)
  
• Swap: Bead Dangle (Egypt)
  
• Monday, July 22 - Australia
• In-Class: Clown Fish Mobile (Australia)
  
• At-Home: Mosaic Sea Life (Australia)
  
• Swap: Kangaroo Pouch (Australia)
  
• Wednesday, July 24
• In-Class: Outback Sunset Painting (Australia)
  
• At-Home: Kooaburra Frame (Australia)
  
• Sawp: Coral with Fish (Australia)
  
• Friday, July 26
• In-Class: Aboriginal Turtle (Australia)
  
• At-Home: Fish Mobile (Australia)
  
• Swap: Stingray (Australia)
  
• Monday, July 29 - Antarctica
• In-Class: Penguin Tube (Antarctica)
  
• At-Home: Clay Pot Whale (Antarctica)
  
• Swap: Scratch Paint Whale & Fish  (Antarctica)
  
• Wednesday, July 31 - Antarctica
• In-Class: Wind Sock (Antarctica)
  
• At-Home: Iceberg  (Antarctica)
  
• Swap: Penguin  (Antarctica)
  
• Friday, August 2 - Antarctica
• In-Class: Swirling Snow (Antarctica)
  
• At-Home: Oil Pastel Whale (Antarctica)
  
• Swap: Thermometer (Antarctica)