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Arts & Crafts
The Art Mill
15514 Spaulding Plz. Omaha (402 932-7846
The Art Mill offers painting and pottery lessons, classes and camps for kids of all ages.  They also host painting and pottery parties for kids.
Arts For All Inc.
(402)-556-7821
Arts for All, Inc. offers a variety of art classes for artists of all ages, including drawing, painting, cartooning, pottery, sculpture and more. Classes are offered at multiple locations in the area.
Create
2949 N. 204th St. Elkhorn (402) 933-4446
Create offers a comfortable workspace and a variety of craft classes, including drawing, sewing, glass fusion, card-making and jewelry.  Birthday parties are also available.
Home Depot
Home Depot locations offer Kids' Workshops periodically.  Check the link to see when the next one will be offered.

Michael’s Arts and Crafts
10521 S. 15th Bellevue  (402) 291-1975
3405 N 147th St  (402) 898-2560
12951 W Center Rd  (402) 334-8488

Join Michaels for a fun arts and crafts activity every Saturday.”  Kids ages 5-12 can come and go from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.  The cost is $5.00 per child, which includes supplies.  Also offers craft classes for preschoolers and other special events for kids .  Check with your local Michael’s store for specific details.

Gymboree Play Programs
2819 South 125th Avenue Suite 257 Omaha (402) 330-1864

Gymboree Play Programs offers classes in play, music, and art for children (infants through age 5) and their parents. 

It's Yours Pottery
2518 S 132nd Ct  Omaha (402) 330-3470
It's Yours Pottery is a contemporary paint-your-own pottery and glass fusion studio near 132nd & Center.  They offer a number of creative activities for kids and adults.  Kids' camps and customized parties are available, too.
Joslyn Art Museum 
2200 Dodge Street Omaha (402) 342-3300
Students of all ages can enroll in studio art classes to experience drawing, painting, sculpture, pottery, and printmaking.  Also, check out the museum’s free family events held throughout the year where your family can enjoy music, dance, storytelling, art-making and more. 
Just Be Free
(402)-813-2999
Just Be Free is a unique studio offering art instruction to children 5-12 in West Omaha. The studio allows children the opportunity to experience the freedom of using their imagination. Each child is given the opportunity to explore the different techniques of the medium of their choice. (Painting, Constructivism Sculpture, Drawing, Collage, or Mixed Media).
Lisa's Art Studio
5912 S 149th St. Omaha (402) 896-3747
Lisa Hammond accepts students in grades K-8 for art classes during the school year.  Students in grades 9-12 are accepted for summer advanced pottery and glass fusion seminars.

David M. Mangelsen’s
3457 South 84th Street Omaha (402) 391-6225

Offers children’s arts and crafts classes during the summer. 

Lowe’s
Offers free “Build and Grow” clinics for kids grades 2-5 on the second Saturday of every month at 10:00 a.m. Each features a different woodworking project for kids to build.  Each child  receives a Merit Patch, Lowe’s apron, safety goggles and a special Certificate of Completion.  Visit Lowe’s for details or register online. 

That Pottery Place
7828 Dodge St. Omaha (402) 392-1166

Offers classes in making and painting your own pottery for artists of all ages. 

Beads Etc. 
17306 Lakeside Hills Plaza Omaha (402) 932-0820

Beads Etc. offers kids’ projects, summer jewelry-making classes for kids, and group activities by special arrangement

Omaha Parks and Recreation Department
Offers arts and crafts classes for children of all ages, including drawing, painting, sculpture, pottery, ceramics, and more.