Taught in the convenience of your home, these highly-customizable art lessons use materials from your own recycling bin! Our instructors prove the accessibility of complex art concepts in 4-6 short, "puzzle piece lessons" each session, tailored to your child's skill set and preferences.

• Available for kids ages 8-14
• Offered year-round
• 60 minute sessions starting at $40

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Through tower-making, t-shirt designing, mystery box mayhem and more, the Crate’s Spring 2025 Cardboard Club was a hugely successful trial. This 6-week curriculum develops more than tool skills for the 8-14 year olds. It also introduces teamwork and adaptability skills through highly engaging, hands-on cardboard-centered challenges. Bring a box and a smile, you’re ready for Cardboard Club!

• Offered in Spring, Summer and Fall Seasons
• 6-week programs (90 minutes/session) starting at $360
  
  

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Named “Project Orange” for the artistic use of recycled pill bottles, these engaging, energetic programs are catered to seniors in independent living facilities. Each program offers several layers of optional complexity to accommodate seasoned crafters and non-artists alike. Fine-motor controlled tools such as hot glue guns and XActo knives are minimally required.

• Scheduling now for May-August 2027
• 60 minute programs starting at $75
  (up to 20 participants)

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The Crate is excited to collaborate with artists and organizations from around the Midwest! Our first large collaboration will be held this October with Carboard Artist, Wesley Hall and Maker13, after which the process for other artists and venues to apply will be created. 

• Details coming, late 2026

Inquire via contact@crateofcuriousthings.org