Camps & Classes
Camps, workshops, and lessons
Beadwork Workshop for Teens
Learn Indigenous beadwork arts and crafts from a Native-owned business at the library.
Adventurer Club: Role-Playing Games for Kids
Kids dive into collaborative storytelling and fantasy adventure through tabletop role-playing games.
Earring Making Workshop
Design your own beaded earrings at Three Blue Brushes—fast, fun, and creative.
DROP-IN & DESIGN
Drop-in craft classes at Spruced Studio—no registration, just show up and create.
BOUTIQUE TOWEL DESIGN WORKSHOP
Watercolor workshop where kids design hand-painted patterns and illustrations for towels.
JOURNAL BUILDING CLASS
Leather crafting class to build a custom journal cover at Tandy Leather.
Artist-Led Workshop: Contemporary Embroidery with Jennifer Gould
Hands-on embroidery workshop led by artist at Grand Rapids Art Museum.
Community Sewing Day with Treetops Collective
Free community sewing workshop for makers of all ages at Grand Rapids Art Museum.
HOLIDAY WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP
Learn watercolor painting and create festive holiday art at Spruced Studio in Grand Rapids.
Make & Takes: Porch Pots
Craft a festive winter porch pot with greenery & decorations at Windmill Island Gardens.
Kinusaiga (No-Sew Mosaic Quilt) Class
Learn the Japanese art of fabric mosaics, turning colorful scraps into textured artwork.
CUSTOM KIDS’ SWEATER WORKSHOP
Hand-stitch a custom name onto a cozy kids' sweater—no experience needed.
Mini Chefs
Young chefs create their own apple pie snack cups in this seasonal cooking class.
HOLIDAY ARRANGEMENTS & HOT COCOA BAR!
Create a festive wood-flower arrangement and enjoy toppings-loaded hot cocoa at Spruced Studio.
SOLD OUT | Blacksmith 101
Introductory blacksmith class: learn forge work, hammer metal & create functional art.
TOILETRY BAG CRAFT CLASS
Learn leather crafting basics—build & zipper a toiletry bag at Tandy Leather.
Farm Care Apprentices @ The Blandford Farm
Two-hour farm apprenticeship: learn animal care hands-on with chickens & farm animals.
Drop-In Studio: Fabric Wall Hanging
Free drop-in fabric art activity at Grand Rapids Art Museum.
THANKSGIVING COOKIE DECORATING CLASS
Beginner-friendly Thanksgiving cookie decorating with royal icing at Spruced Studio.
Make & Takes: Holiday Door Decor
DIY holiday door décor craft at Windmill Island Gardens—create festive swags with horticulture staff.
HOLIDAY WREATH WORKSHOP
Design a beautiful faux-fresh holiday wreath in a 3-hour guided workshop at Spruced Studio.
Wildlife Care Apprentices (Ages 10-15)
Half-day wildlife care apprenticeship: hands-on learning with professional wildlife team.
Make & Takes: Holiday Wreaths
Craft a personalized holiday wreath at Windmill Island Gardens in Holland.
Holiday Card Printmaking Workshop
Design and carve your own holiday cards in this beginner-friendly printmaking workshop.
Delft Ornament Class
Paint blue-and-white Delft ornaments with local artist Carolyn Stich during Dutch Winterfest.
Drop-In Studio: Creativity Lab
Drop-in art-making at Grand Rapids Art Museum—explore creative projects at your own pace.
DESIGN AND SHINE CLAY EARRING WORKSHOP
Design and make your own polymer clay earrings at Spruced Studio in Grand Rapids.
LEATHER PINE CONE ORNAMENT CLASS
Craft a faux-leather pine cone ornament at Tandy Leather ($25 class fee).
CRUSHED GLASS SUNCATCHERS
Make a colorful 12″ faux stained-glass suncatcher with all supplies included.
Adventure Point Fall Frenzy
Open house with free entry and $20 unlimited activity ticket for rock climbing, zip lining & archery.