Would you like your children or grandchildren to learn how to build things even though you’re not the crafty type? National chain stores and local museums offer regular “make and take” classes for kids in which the little ones can make items and take them home.
Among the stores that offer free craft classes:
• Home Depot: Kids’ workshops from 9 a.m. to noon the first Saturday of the month. homedepot.com .
• Lowe’s: “Build and Grow” clinics for kids are usually every other week. lowes.com .
• Michael’s: The craft store offers workshops most weekends. michaels.com.
• Bass Pro Shops: The stores often offer craft activities around holidays.
These South Florida museums also offer free craft activities:
• Bass Museum: Crafts are usually part of the museum’s free Family Fun Day from 2 to 4 p.m. the last Sunday of the month; 305-673-7530, bassmuseum.org .
• Miami Art Museum: The museum is free to families the second Saturday of every month, and activities usually include crafts; 305-375-3000, miamiartmuseum.org .
• Miami Children’s Museum: Free admission and activities for families, which usually include crafts, from 3 to 9 p.m. the third Friday of every month; 305-373-5437, miamichildrensmuseum.org .
• Young at Art Children’s Museum: Free activities at the Davie museum include crafts from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. the first Friday of every month; 954-424-0085, www.youngatartmuseum.org.
Schedules, projects and participation may vary at local stores and museums, so be sure to call ahead to verify the details.
