Summer Craft Activities 2012 (art events)

Join us at Franklin's Toys for our Summer Art Activities.

Get Messy, Get Excited, Get Signed Up!

These projects  will put your child's creative energy to work and they'll wind up with a handmade finished product they can proudly take home.

Each activity lasts between 45 minutes and an hour. We will provide the materials and enthusiastic help from our staff.

Sign up on the Web or call 410-544-1844 or  410-224-2411 to sign up.(required)

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Fabulous Stepping Stone

Tuesday, June 12th      11am, 12pm, 1pm      $5

Thursday, June 14th    11am, 12pm, 1pm      $5

Make your mark! Our most popular class features garden stones - from start to finish. Squish and squeeze the mixture, pour and add colorful decorations (you can bring tiny treasures from home), then push your hand in to make a print and you are "in stone" forever!

All ages are welcome

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I Love Painting! - Sea Life

Tuesday, June 19th   11am, 12pm, 1pm    $5

Dive into this underwater painting activity with a sea of beautiful colored paints, a preprinted canvas and your imagination! We will give some directions, the group will provide inspiration! Make a place on the wall at home for this summer masterpiece. Everything provided, just bring enthusiasm!

Ages 5 yrs and up

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Welcome To Our Science lab

Thursday, June 21st    11am, 12pm, 1pm    $5

How does it do that? Our master scientists will lead you on a journey of fun and discovery with ice crystals, marbles that become super balls, rainbow beads and bizarre flowers. Be prepared to be amazed, and increase your summer smart quotient! We supply all the ingredients, and you supply the ooh and aahs!

Ages 5 yrs and up

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Designing with Duct Tape

Tuesday, June 26th    11am, 12pm, 1pm    $5

Fashion from a tool box? Dad would be impressed! Yes, the newest hit in accessorizing is duct tape! We will provide lots of colorful duct tape and 3 plastic bangles. Just bring your colorful imagination and style ideas and get ready for fun!

Ages 7 yrs and up

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Recycled Monsters

Thursday, June 28th    11am, 12pm, 1pm    $5

This monster will make you smile! Using recycled plastic trash bags, you will work with the trash bags to create your very own recycled pal. We will supply the parts, but check with the store staff to see if they need more trash! A fun silly project, for everyone!

Ages 6 yrs and up

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Science on a Fossil Dig

Tuesday, July 10th    11am, 12pm, 1pm    $5

What does a paleontologist do? This summer you can discover the mystery and suspense of digging for real fossils. We will dig away at the "rocks" to find signs of shark and squid that are millions of years old. It is hard work, but our staff is up to the job of leading the expedition, and kids are always up to digging in the dirt!

Ages 5 yrs and up

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Cupcake Keepsakes

Thursday, July 12th    11am, 12pm, 1pm    $5

Keep your summer treasures safely stashed and indulge your sweet tooth in creative fun. Using colorful felt, trim, pompoms and glitter, the trinket boxes will turn out to be sweet summer treats! Create 3 sweet boxes with all the trimmings, come for the fun.

Ages 6 yrs and up

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Wind Up Robot Workshop

Tuesday, July 17th    11am, 12pm, 1pm    $5

Have a wind-up race with these wacky robots. They begin as plain blue blank "things", but you get to make them come alive with cutouts, stickers, wiggly eyes and markers. Everything is provided to make these robots unique just add your "out of this world": ideas. When the robots are done, the race is on!

Ages 6 yrs and up

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The Art of Scratching

Thursday, July 19th    11am, 12pm, 1pm    $5

Take a long-time favorite activity and add 4 cool boards to begin the artful adventure of Scratch Art! You can use the templates provided, or create your own scene, maybe based on your summer vacation or an idea for the future. It is all up to you!!

Ages 4 and up

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Sticky Mosaics Crown & Tiara

Tuesday, July 24th    11am, 12pm, 1pm    $5

Ta-dah! The prince and princess arrive! Our favorite subjects will love making a tiara or crown, bejeweled with colorful stick-on tiles and gems. Rule the kingdom for a perfect summer pretend play day!
We will help with color and design decisions, you (the royal guests) get to have all the pretend fun!

Ages 4 yrs and up

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Click here to sign up for the Tiara.

 

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