Encourage Creativity in Your Kids Through Sewing Classes and Other Hands-on Activities

There’s magic in creating with your hands. It brings ideas to life and provides a unique sense of accomplishment and joy.

But where to take your kids? Admittedly, it can be hard to know where to start.

Get the kids out of the house and into a world of imaginative fun. Unlock the joy of hands-on creativity for your child!

Explore pottery, sewing classes, cooking and building. Our article offers the perfect place to start looking for interactive courses for your kiddos.

Read on to discover many ideas to get those creative juices flowing – your kiddos might even find a new interest.

Hands-On Classes for Kids in Grand Rapids

Whether you’re looking for cooking, art, building or sewing, we’ve got you covered.

All in One Chef	Sparta, MI 49345	call to arrange cooking classes for your kids
Thought Design	10 East Bridge St NE, Rockford, MI 49341	private cooking parties
Downtown Market	435 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503	cooking classes catered to kids, available periodically
Kids Cook Real Food	Virtual	age-appropriate progressive cooking classes

Henny’s Yarn Shop	131 E Main St, Caledonia MI 49316	various knitting classes for all ages
Lakeshore Sewing	1848 E Sherman Blvd, Ste R, Muskegon, MI 49444 1011 Gezon Pkwy SW, Wyoming, MI 49509	sewing and quilting classes
The Common Thread Studio	2405 Porter St SW, Ste E, Wyoming, MI 49519	sewing classes catered to kids of all skill levels
The Stitch Studio	10794 2nd Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49544	kids sewing classes + knitting, quilting and embroidery
Tammie Pontsler	Kentwood, MI 49508	sewing classes for teens; also private lessons and Mommy + Me option
Family Sewing	4950 Wilson Ave SW, Grandville, MI 49418	kids sewing camp (ages 10 – 17) + other fun sewing classes
Smith-Owen Sewing & Quilt Center	4051 Plainfield Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI, 49525	sewing classes for teens
Field’s Fabrics	Locations in Holland, Jenison, Kentwood and Spring Lake	call for each location for current classes

Accidental Art	355 Northland Dr NE, Rockford, MI 49341	pottery painting studio
Art as a Lifestyle	2975 W Shore Dr, Holland, MI 49424	kids as young as five can create their own painted canvas, candles, lotion or soap
Home Depot, Lowe’s	Varies	most stores offer kid-friendly workshops on Saturday mornings
Your Plate or Mine	5600 Harvey St, Ste 2080, Muskegon, MI 49444	pottery painting studio
The Mud Room	1971 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525	pottery painting, wood signs, glass fusing, and potter’s wheel
Hammer & Stain West Michigan	3901 Chicago Dr SW, Grandville, MI 49418	private parties, paint projects, projects change regularly
Paint a Pot	390 E 8th St Ste 6, Holland, MI, 49423	ceramic paint studio

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park	1000 East Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525	make hands-on discoveries about science and nature at themed classes throughout the year
Michael’s Stores	Varies	a variety of hands on crafts
Kent County 4-H	Varies	lots of hands-on learning options for kids

Where do your kids love to do hands-on activities?

If we’ve missed anything, let us know in the comments below and we’ll add it to our list!