Family Crafternoon Classes
Ages 3 Months – 5 Years with a Grown-Up. No Commitments. Pay as You Go Classes Affordably Priced Per Family
Spark creativity and quality time through traditional arts & crafts—done together as a family!
Family Crafternoons brings a world of color, materials, and crafting fun to little hands and their grown-up partners. Designed by a child development expert and family life educator, each class offers a nurturing, playful space to connect and create, no matter your artistic experience. It’s cozy, collaborative, and bursting with crafty imagination!
These classes are offered exclusively at Avis South Shore JCC during the cooler weather fall to winter months only.
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What To Expect
Monthly themed traditional arts & crafts projects—paint, collage, paper crafting, and more—to inspire the whole family
All sorts of craft supplies (glue, scissors, paper, fabric, stickers, and tactile materials) to spark curiosity and creativity
Fun for grown-ups too—parent-child teamwork encouraged
Full freedom to create—no checklist, no wrong way to craft!
A take-home keepsake each session to cherish or display
Led by a dynamic early childhood & family life educator with artistic flair
Why It Works
Builds fine motor skills and creative confidence through hands-on crafting
Encourages sensory exploration and artistic expression across materials and textures
Strengthens family bonds—creations are made side by side and heart to heart
Tailored for multiple ages and learning styles—perfect for babies to preschoolers & families crafting together
Scheduling and Pricing
Select Thursdays from 4:30pm to 5:15pm at Avis South Shore JCC 1297 Arthur Kill Rd Staten Island NY 10312
Priced Per Family: $25 non-JCC members, $20 JCC members
No commitment classes. Come to one or come to all!
Purchase a class pass online and show it to the instructor when you arrive
Extra Savings: Purchase a 6 or 10 class bundle (which can also be used on our other walk-in classes for more fun!)
CRAFTERNOON CLASS TESTIMONIALS