Looking for a chance to be creative in the New Year? I've found some cool art events across the South Sound this January!
KIDS PENGUIN PAINTING CLASS
Get the kids ready to paint! This cute penguin painting is great for all ages!
Date: Friday, January 5
Time: 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Craft Theory, 11116 Gravelly Lake Drive Southwest, Lakewood, WA 98499
Click this link for more details
IN-STORE KIDS WORKSHOPS @ HOME DEPOT
All kids get to keep their craft, and receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last. Children must be present at the store to participate in the workshop and receive the kit, apron, and pin.
Date: Saturday, January 6
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Join us the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops.
More info: Walk-in, registration not required.
Click this link for more details
SCRAPBOOK BASICS
New to scrapbooking? Not sure where to start? Well have no fear! Our scrapbook basics class will get you set for success! Learn about tools, supplies and embellishments, get ideas for all different kinds of layouts, and start designing your own pages. Bring your own scrapbook, and photos if you have them. We'll provide the rest!.
Dates: Saturday, January 6 - Wednesday, January 31
Location: Craftopia, 917 Pacific Avenue Suite 100, Tacoma, WA 98402
More info: Recommended for ages 16+, $15 per person
Click this link for more details
COUPLES SNOWMAN PAINTING
Are you looking for a fun night out with your significant other? Dreaming of a snow day? These snowman couples paintings are the perfect way to spend date night. Instructors will walk you through your half of the painting and your partner through theirs. Each step building upon the next and ending in a beautiful snow scene with a snowman looking up to the sky. We'll work on blending in both the snow and sky to create the perfect background for your snowflakes.
Dates: Saturday, January 6 and Thursday, January 18
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Where: CRAFT THEORY, 11116 Gravelly Lake Drive Southwest, Lakewood, WA 98499
More info: $75 per person
Click this link for more details
KIDS SNOWMAN PAINTING
A Cool chilly snowman for the road! This Chilly season theres a bunch of people and kids out in the snow. Here at Craft theory we love a good snowman, so we bring to you our kids Snowman painting. This painting is best to bring the kids! It is a 1 hour painting class all materials are included.
Date: Thursday, January 11
Time: 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: CRAFT THEORY, 11116 Gravelly Lake Drive Southwest, Lakewood, WA 98499
Click this link for more details
POE'S BIRTHDAY & CRAFT PARTY
Celebrate the late Edgar Allen Poe with a seriously strange craft party. Do you hear hearts beating under your floorboards? Find beauty in the strange? Constantly attract ravens? This celebration is specifically for you!
Date: Friday, January 19
Time: 7:00 - 10:00 PM
Location: CRAFT THEORY, 11116 Gravelly Lake Drive SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
More info: $45 for tickets. This event is only for adults 18+ and will include 4 craft projects. Poe themed mocktails and snacks included with your ticket.
Click this link for more details
MY FIRST DIY TOOLBOX - LOWE’S BUILD AND GROW
Mark your calendars for our upcoming in-store and online DIY-U by Lowe’s workshops. Register and join us as our DIY experts lead you through popular home projects.
Date: Saturday, January 20
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Lowe’s, 2701 SOUTH ORCHARD STREET, Tacoma WA 98406
How: Reserve a spot online.
Click this link for more details
FAMILY STEAM DAYS: DERBY DAY
Design, assemble, and test out your own pinewood derby car before racing against other Museum visitors on ACM’s full-length Pinewood Derby track located in the Family Zone. Learn insider tips (and a bit about physics) as you work to make your pinewood car as fast as possible by increasing potential energy and reducing friction.
Date: Saturday, January 20
Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: LEMAY - AMERICA’S CAR MUSEUM, 2702 E D St, Tacoma, WA 98421
More info: All ages. On the third Saturday of each month, you and your child, grandchild, or family can spend quality time together exploring activities available in the Education Studio and Family Zone. Family STEAM Days are free for ACM Members and is also included with Museum admission. Museum visitors age 18 and under receive FREE admission on Family STEAM Days.
Click this link for more details
AFTER SCHOOL HANGOUT
Enjoy games, crafts and meet new friends after school. For elementary age, tweens, and teens. We'll be meeting in the kids' area of the Parkland Spanaway Library for games, craft, STEAM, fun and snacks! Come join us!
Date: Tuesday, January 23
Time: 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Location: Parkland/Spanaway Library, 13718 Pacific Avenue South, Tacoma, WA, 98444
More info: Suitable for ages 5-18
Click this link for more details
KIDS DESIGN GLASS
Museum of Glass has been creating works of art designed by children as part of Kids Design Glass™ program since 2004. It's easy to participate! Kids 12 and under from anywhere in the world can work with an adult to fill out the application form, create their unique design, and submit a photo or scan of both to the email address below. Then wait to see if your submission is selected and tune in to see the winning design created by the Museum's Hot Shop Team.
Date: Sunday, January 28
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: MUSEUM OF GLASS, 1801 Dock St, Tacoma, WA 98402
More info: Suitable for kids 12 and under, tickets starting at $12.00, https://www.museumofglass.org/kids-design-glass
Click this link for more details