INSPIRED CRAFT CLASSES FOR CHILDREN
LITTTLE COMPTON, RHODE ISLAND
Little Compton Historical Society to Offer Crafting Classes for Children
LITTLE COMPTON, RI, July 16, 2023– Inspired Craft Classes for Children.
The Little Compton Historical Society will host Inspired Craft Afternoons on select Wednesday afternoons this summer from 3 to 5 PM. They will be held at 548 West Main Road, Little Compton, RI.
Join the Little Compton Historical Society for a series of fun crafts for children. Sign up for one. Sign up for them all. Snacks will be provided.
The schedule of classes is as follows:
July 26
Fish Prints
Instructor Liz Carver
548 West Main Road
$20 LCHS Members, $25 Non-members
Ages 8 – 13
Call 401-635-4035 to register.
Using ink, paint, paper and yes, a fish, you will create a one-of-a-kind fish print! Be sure to wear old clothes or bring a smock. We will get messy.
August 2
Basket Making
Instructor Kristine Gagnon Aguiar
548 West Main Road
$20 LCHS Members, $25 Non-members
Ages 8 – 13
Call 401-635-4035 to register.
Use natural materials to weave a small basket using traditional techniques. We’ve carefully selected kits that will help make your first basket project a positive experience and will give you choices to personalize your basket.
August 9
Rock Painting Party
Instructor Kristine Gagnon Aguiar
548 West Main Road
$20 LCHS Members, $25 Non-members
Ages 5+
Call 401-635-4035 to register.
Come on down for a rock painting party at LCHS! We’ll get inspired by the non-uniform shape of our rocks to transform them into something new! Will you see a dinosaur in your rock, or perhaps a sunflower? Be sure to wear old clothes or bring an apron because painting can get a little messy!
August 16
Wood Burning
Instructor Kristine Gagnon Aguiar
548 West Main Road
$20 LCHS Members, $25 Non-members
Ages 10+
Call 401-635-4035 to register.
Don’t worry! No fire extinguishers required! This classic craft is easy to learn and will let your creativity soar! First learn safety procedures and then practice on a small project before you design and decorate your special keepsake.
August 23
Intro to Leatherworking
Instructor Kristine Gagnon Aguiar & Marjory O’Toole
548 West Main Road
Ages 8 – 14
Recommended for adults, but crafty young people 12 & up are welcome.
Call 401-635-4035 to register.
Create three customized leathercrafts including a personalized wristband, a key chain, and a card case. Use dyes, stamps, waxed thread, rivets, snaps, and other tools to create one-of-a-kind pieces you can keep or give as gifts.
If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Kristine Aguiar at 401-635-4035.