By using special felting needles, you're able to lock together the felt and create shapes.  The needles are sharp, so a steady delicate hand is helpful to manipulate and transform the fabric.  All levels are welcome to try your hand at creating your own beautiful sculptures and crafts. All classes include all materials and snacks and is led by Laura from Felting by Laura.

Felt Succulent

Not everyone has a green thumb, but you can make your very own plant that will make all those gardeners jealous!

Program Details

• Ages: 13+
• Date: Saturday, March 4
• Time: 10 am - Noon
• Location: Banta Activity Room 
• Fee: $35
• Register By: February 23

Needle Felted Bird

\Are you a nature lover?  A bird watcher?  You can fly in to this class and soar out with a beautiful bird to enjoy even when they fly south. 

Program Details

• Ages: 13+
• Date: Saturday, July 29
• Time: 10 am - Noon
• Location: Banta Activity Room 
• Fee: $30
• Register By: July 20

Felt Pumpkin or Ghost 

The choice is yours, either a perfect pumpkin or a ghastly ghost - what's your pleasure?

Program Details

• Ages: 13+
• Date: Saturday, October 7
• Time: 10 am - Noon
• Location: Banta Activity Room 
• Fee: $30
• Register By: September 28

July 4th Handprint Sign 

This commemorative and crafty project can be displayed year round to celebrate July 4th, Veteran's Day or good old fashioned patriotism.  Class includes all materials plus snacks and is led by K2 Kreative & Krafty.

Program Details

• Ages:10+, ages 10 - 15 must be accompanied by an adult 
• Date: Saturday, June 17
• Time: 10:30 am - Noon 
• Location:  Banta Activity Center, 605 Beech Street 
• Fee: $35
• Register By: June 5

Halloween Décor Sign

Add a personal touch to your spook-tacular decorations for Halloween!  Class is open to all good boos and ghouls!  Class includes all materials plus snacks and is led by K2 Kreative & Krafty.

Program Details

• Ages:10+, ages 10 - 15 must be accompanied by an adult 
• Date: Saturday, September 30
• Time: 10:30 am - Noon 
• Location:  Banta Activity Center, 605 Beech Street 
• Fee: $35
• Register By: September 21

Christmas Décor Sign

Just in time for Christmas, you can let everyone know you're in the spirit of the season.  Class includes all materials plus snacks and is led by K2 Kreative & Krafty.

Program Details

• Ages:10+, ages 10 - 15 must be accompanied by an adult 
• Date: Saturday, November 18
• Time: 10:30 am - Noon 
• Location:  Banta Activity Center, 605 Beech Street 
• Fee: $35
• Register By: November 9

Past Classes:

Valentine Wood Sign

Share the love as you create a one of a kind wooden sign for you to add to your Valentine décor or gift to that someone special.  Class led by K2 Kreative & Krafty.

Program Details

• Ages: 10+, ages 10 - 15 must be accompanied by an adult
• Date: Saturday, February 4
• Time: 10:30 am - Noon 
• Location:  Banta Activity Center, 605 Beech Street 
• Fee: $35
• Register By: January 26

Personalized Welcome Sign 

Don't be a Fool and miss out decorating your doorstep as you make your friends feel welcome at first sight!  Join in the fun and personalize your own decorative wooden sign!  Class includes all materials plus snacks and is led by K2 Kreative & Krafty.

Program Details

• Ages:10+, ages 10 - 15 must be accompanied by an adult 
• Date: Saturday, April 1
• Time: 10:30 am - Noon 
• Location:  Banta Activity Center, 605 Beech Street 
• Fee: $35
• Register By: March 23

Spring Rocks!

Let Spring inspire you as you create a work of art out of a bit of nature.  Whether it's a butterfly or flower or maybe a bunny or a basket, let your creative juices take over. Once you're done, you can keep it or you can join others in spreading Kindness by hiding your rock in one of our many wonderful parks in Valparaiso!  

Program Details

• Ages: 6+, ages 6 - 12 must be accompanied by an adult
• Date: Saturday, January 11
• Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
• Location:  Banta Activity Center, 605 Beech Street 
• Fee: $20
• Register By: March 2

Mother's Day Button Bouquet

Moms, share a special moment with your child creating an everlasting button bouquet. Dads, you can surprise mom by spending quality time with your child making this beautiful centerpiece!  Class includes all materials plus snacks.  $10 for each additional bouquet.

Program Details

• Ages: 6+, ages 6 - 12 must be accompanied by an adult
• Date: Saturday, May 6
• Time: 10 am - Noon 
• Location:  Banta Activity Center, 605 Beech Street 
• Fee: $20
• Register By: April 20

Soap Making

Join us to learn how to make your own soap and start learning to "live off the land". Other homesteading activities can include all sorts of activities from growing food and raising animals. Class is led by Bonnie Flint.

Program Details

• Ages: 6+, ages 6 - 12 must be accompanied by an adult 
• Date: Sunday, August 13
• Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
• Location:  Banta Activity Center, 605 Beech Street
• Fee: $20
• Register By: August 7

Scarecrows from Scratch

Put together your own child-sized scarecrow from the ground up. All materials will be provided, though you may bring your own clothes from home for that personal touch! Class includes all materials plus snacks. $25 for each additional scarecrow.

Program Details

• Ages: 5+, ages 5 - 12 must be accompanied by an adult
• Date: Sunday, October 8
• Times: 1 - 2:30 pm
• Location:  Rogers Lakewood Park
• Fee: $35 
• Additional Scarecrow: $25
• Register By: September 28

Snow Globes? Snow Way!

Create your very own winter scene to accent your home during the holidays.  This decoration will show your creative side while making a memory!  All materials will be provided and the price includes all materials plus drinks and snacks.

Program Details

• Ages: 6+, ages 6 - 12 must be accompanied by an adult
• Date: Saturday, December 9
• Time: 11 am - Noon 
• Location:  Banta Activity Center, 605 Beech Street 
• Fee: $20
• Register By: November 30