Craft Club
Ages
5-8 years old
Dates
Wednesdays
May 20th 2026 to June 24th 2026
Time
5:30 pm to 6:20 pm
Location
159 Ross St, St Thomas, ON N5R 3X9
Seed Confections
During these six weeks of class we plan to make:
Tissue Paper Lanterns
Tin Can Wind Chimes
Sun Catchers
Paper Tube Bird Buddies
Japanese Carp Kites
Colourful Mobiles
These are subject to change based on interests and abilities of the kids in class, ideas they may have, current events, etc.
If you have taken classes with us before, you will not repeat crafts. We work hard to ensure unique crafts every class.
Be sure to check out (cart in the top right) after you fill out the form. Forms are not received if you don’t check out after registering.
Ages
8 - 11 years old
Dates
Wednesdays
May 20th 2026 to June 24th 2026
Time
6:30 pm to 7:20 pm
Location
159 Ross St, St Thomas, ON N5R 3X9
Seed Confections
During these eight weeks of class we plan to make:
Pom Pom Cactus
Tin Can Wind chimes
Sun Catchers
Japanese Carp Paper Kites
Rainbow Ribbon Mobiles
Mason Jar Lanterns
These are subject to change based on interests and abilities of the kids in class, ideas they may have, current events, etc.
If you have taken classes with us before, you will not repeat crafts. We work hard to ensure unique crafts every class.
Be sure to check out (cart in the top right) after you fill out the form. Forms are not received if you don’t check out after registering.
Where imagination gets to work
The Vibe: Artistic, expressive, and wonderfully tactile.
Welcome to Craft Club! Everyone has a place here and there is no wrong way to make a craft. Students are guided through a new project every week they can take home at the end.
If your child has been Craft Club before, they are welcome to join again. We have unique projects every week and they won’t repeat one from previous classes.
Why is crafting good for kids?
Working on crafts provides a wide range of developmental benefits for children, touching on everything from physical coordination to emotional resilience. It’s more than just making something "pretty"—it’s a workout for the brain and the body.
Benefits of children working on crafts include:
1. Fine Motor Development
Crafting is one of the best ways to refine bilateral coordination (using both hands at the same time) and hand-eye coordination.
Precision: Activities like cutting with scissors, threading beads, or using a paintbrush strengthen the small muscles in the hands.
Dexterity: These tasks translate directly to "real-world" skills, such as tying shoelaces, buttoning clothes, and improving handwriting.
2. Cognitive and STEM Skills
Many crafts are essentially early engineering and math problems in disguise.
Geometry and Spatial Awareness: Understanding how a 2D piece of paper becomes a 3D object requires mental rotation and spatial reasoning.
Critical Thinking: When a project doesn’t go as planned—perhaps the glue isn't holding or a structure is leaning—kids must troubleshoot and iterate on their designs.
Following Instructions: Crafting teaches the importance of sequence and logic (First step A, then step B).
3. Emotional Regulation and Patience
Artistic work is a powerful tool for self-expression and mental health.
Delayed Gratification: Unlike a video game or a quick video, a craft takes time. Waiting for paint to dry or a structure to set teaches patience.
Confidence Boost: Completing a tangible project provides a sense of agency and accomplishment, which builds self-esteem.
Stress Relief: The "flow state" achieved during repetitive creative tasks can be incredibly grounding and calming for energetic children.
4. Creative Problem Solving
While following a kit is helpful, "open-ended" crafting allows children to think outside the box.
Innovation: Deciding to use a cardboard tube as a telescope or a piece of fabric as a sail encourages divergent thinking—the ability to see multiple solutions to a single problem.
Beyond the individual benefits, crafting can also be a social bridge, allowing kids to collaborate on larger "maker" projects or share ideas and tools in a group setting.