Let’s get creative over the holiday break! Break outside of your comfort zone and try something new before the year is over, and check off the last few of your New Years Resolutions. We’ve got a list of creative projects to do at home, and a few ideas to get out of the house and shake things up a bit at local studios.
Creative Classes, Events and Workshops
Stop by the Islip Arts Council and see what’s on deck for their new creative workshops or virtual events.
Try one of the wonderful sessions or workshop series by The Art Studio DIY in person or online, and for adults or teens. There’s lots of options to choose from!
Enjoy a lovely day of Storytime and a make-and-take craft for Story and Art at LICM for kids ages 5 and Under; it’s just a $4 admission per session. There’s also lots of options for workshops, classes, and lots of creative outlets for kids.
Head over to the Art League of Long Island on December 21st for an Open Studio afternoon between 1PM and 4PM with Donna Harlow Moraff.
On December 26th, drive over to Patchogue’s AR Workshop for a Chunky Knit Blanket workshop from 11AM to 2PM and keep cozy and warm all winter long.
On December 28th from 11AM to 1PM, drop off your teenager for an afternoon of wood working and creativity at the AR Workshop in Smithtown and they’ll return with a beautiful decorative art piece!
Hop over to the Vanderbilt Museum from 10AM to 12PM on December 29th for a fun filled arts and crafts workshop to make a twinkling nature inspired snow globe with your little ones.
Waltz over to Painting with a Twist in Selden for a lovely evening of painting class from 7PM to 9PM on December 30th.
Grab a DIY Artwork Kit and host your own Painting with a Twist class at home to do any time during the Winter Break with a virtual class video and all the supplies you’ll need.
Cabin Fever Prevention: Great Activities and Projects to Get Creative Over Winter Break
If you’ve got older kids, this list of 15 Crafts for Tweens and Teens will be right up their alley. It’s got lots of ideas for easy DIY projects, and current color palettes to keep things aesthetic.
This list is perfect for the teenagers in your life who want to add a more personal touch to their own rooms or some shared spaces: The Spruce Crafts knows what’s up!
Remodel-a-holic blog has 25 DIY Canvas projects for teens (tested and approved by teens “Irl.”) It’s a great way to make the most of those craft store holiday/post holiday sales, too!
Promoting a healthy use of TikTok and Social Media can be tough, but this amazing list of craft ideas that teens will love to share on their socials is a great way to start! Check it out right here.
Looking for something to share with your relatives or friends over the holiday? This list of 10 great winter crafts are just what you need for family bonding time!
The Art Bar Blog really knocks it out of the park with their beautiful DIY projects and tutorials. Here’s another list of wonderful crafts to do over winter vacation.
