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If you’re looking for ways to keep your kids entertained while they’re learning and exploring their creativity, this guide is for you. Here you’ll find art studios, pottery classes, splatter rooms, and hands on workshops around East Texas where kids can make a mess, learn something new, and leave with a masterpiece they’re proud of.
PAINT SLINGERS
$
Description: A splatter room is a creative space where you can throw, drip, and splash paint onto a canvas using brushes, bottles, or paint blasters.
Address: 2902 Gilmer Rd Ste B, Longview, TX 75604
Phone: 903-746-0785
Website/Facebook: Paint Slingers Splatter Room
SPLATTER GLOW PARTY at ART ON THE BAYOU
$
Description: This glow splatter experience lets guests throw and splash neon paint in a blacklight room for a colorful, messy, and creative activity.
Address: 205 N. Walnut St., Jefferson, TX
Phone: (903) 665-0053
Website/Facebook: Art on the Bayou
PIDDLIN POTTERY
$
Description: A paint-your-own-ceramic-pottery studio.
Address: 322 E Southeast Loop 323, Ste. 132, Tyler, TX 75701
Phone: (903) 939-9111
Website/Facebook: Piddlin Pottery
BUILD-A-BEAR
$
Description: This activity lets kids create their own personalized furry friend by stuffing and decorating a plush animal to take home.
Address: 4601 S Broadway Ave C06A, Tyler, TX 75703
Phone: 903-534-9072
Website/Facebook: Build-A-Bear
ROSEY POSEY POTTERY
$
Description: A paint-your-own-ceramic-pottery studio.
Address: 17968 FM 2493, Building 1 Unit 9, Flint, TX 75762
Phone: (903) 710-2013
Website/Facebook: Rosey Posey Pottery
Lowe’s Kids Club
Free
Description: A monthly kids workshop lets children build a small hands on project using real tools and materials. Every 3rd Saturday of the month
Website/Facebook: Lowe’s Kids Workshop
Home Depot
Free
Description: This free monthly kids workshop invites children to build a small hands on project using kid friendly tools and materials. Every 1st Saturday of the month
Website/Facebook: Home Depot Kids Workshop
Adjusting Sails Dirtwork
$
Description: A fully equipped ceramic studio offers pottery classes and private lessons.
Address: 2461 Mosaic Way, Tyler, TX 75701
Phone: (903) 617-6412
Website/Facebook: Adjusting Sails Dirtwork Pottery
Pottery Ray Studios
$
Description: This family owned pottery studio offers fun and engaging clay lessons for all ages.
Address: 421 E Commerce St, Jacksonville, TX 75766
Phone: (903) 339-1026
Website/Facebook:
Muddy Pants Pottery
$
Description: Wheel thrown and hand made pottery lessons.
Address: 223 Old Tyler Rd, Nacogdoches, TX 75961
Phone: (936) 800-8587
Website/Facebook: Muddy Pants Pottery
Clay Club
$
Description: This monthly clay club invites artists of all skill levels. Clay, tools, and kiln access are provided. Every 3rd Monday of the month at 4:30 PM
Address: 215 E Tyler St, Longview, TX 75601
Phone: Not listed
Website/Facebook: Longview Museum of Fine Arts
Sunshine Ceramics Studio
$
Description: This pottery class teaches the basics of working with clay on the pottery wheel along with simple hand building techniques.
Address: 7505 FM 1650, Gilmer, TX
Phone: (360) 477-3845
Website/Facebook: Sunshine Ceramics Studio
Tyler Museum of Art Family Day
Free
Description: Kids can create their own artwork and then explore the museum galleries, which offer free admission for the day.
Address: 1300 S Mahon Ave, Tyler, TX 75701
Phone: (903) 595-1001
Website/Facebook: Tyler Museum of Art Family Day
Kid Zone at JC Penney
Free
Description: The JCPenney Kid Zone event invites kids to pick up a free craft kit and create a fun project at home with their family. 2nd Saturday of every month, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Address: 4401 S Broadway Ave, Tyler, TX 75703
Phone: (903) 561-3333
Website/Facebook: JCPenney Kid Zone
Yarn Club
Free
Description:
This free weekly yarn club invites all ages to learn knitting or crochet, with supplies provided, Thursdays at 4:00 PM (check the website for specific dates)
Address: 200 E Hubbard St, Lindale, TX 75771
Phone: 903-882-1900
Website/Facebook: Lillie Russell Memorial Library
Sew Much Fun with Melissa
$
Description: This creative shop offers fabrics, sewing supplies, kits, and classes designed to inspire and help people of all ages learn to sew.
Address: 3400 S Broadway Ave, Suite 207, Tyler, TX 75701
Phone: (903) 630-1844
Website/Facebook: Sew Much Fun with Melissa
Do you have an Arts & Craft Party location? Please reach out and I’ll be happy to add you to the list.
