Participate in hands-on programming this April vacation

WOLFEBORO ― Families looking for creative activities during April school vacation will find a full week of hands-on arts programming at Makers Mill. The nonprofit makerspace will host five youth workshops for ages 8-13 from Monday, April 27 through Friday, May 1, giving young makers the chance to explore painting, mixed media, printmaking, leatherworking, and more.

Each workshop runs 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and includes a lunch break. Students may attend a single class or sign up for multiple days. Class sizes are intentionally small, limited to six students, to provide plenty of individual attention and hands-on learning.

The week begins Monday, April 27 with Fine Arts & Mixed Media, where students experiment with paint on canvas and add layered textures and materials to create dimensional artwork.

On Tuesday, April 28, the Decoupage Creations workshop introduces the art of layering paper cutouts, paint effects, and decorative elements such as gold leaf to create imaginative scenes sealed with Mod Podge.

The Wednesday, April 29 class, Printmaking Fun, teaches students how to carve their own design into a block and transform it into a reusable stamp, printing their artwork onto different surfaces.

On Thursday, April 30, Leatherworking Adventures invites students to craft a small leather pouch and create a decorative backpack charm using dyes and stamping tools.

The week concludes on Friday, May 1, with Paint Your Pet, where students bring a photo of a favorite animal and learn how to recreate it on glass with their own creative flair.

All workshops are taught by Jennifer MacLean, a Makers Mill instructor known for her engaging and inclusive teaching style. MacLean leads the Leather Circle at Makers Mill and teaches a variety of youth art programs. Her background as an occupational therapist and speech-language pathologist informs her thoughtful, adaptive approach to working with young learners.

Each workshop costs $40 plus a $5 materials fee. Students should bring a lunch, snack, and drink in a sealable container. Makers Mill also participates in the ClassWallet program for K-12 students. If you plan to register using ClassWallet please call Makers Mill directly to register as the process is different.

To learn more and register, visit makersmill.org/aprilkids or call 603-569-1500. Makers Mill is a nonprofit community makerspace located at 23 Bay Street in Wolfeboro. Free tours are offered every Friday and the first Saturday of each month at 10 a.m.