Mom’s Escape: Are You Feeling Crafty? Artsy? Patch Has Some Great Ideas To Help You Spark Your Creativity

If you are a mom, you are already creative.

Moms have to come up with out-of-the-box solutions to juggle home, family and work. 

So, what if you want to take that creativity a little further and do something fun for yourself? What if you want to create something beautiful, functional and expressive? This special something could be used as a gift, to accentuate your home, or to celebrate the seasons or the holidays. 

Crafting is something you can do on your own or with friends. Whatever way you want to express yourself, it gives you the chance to focus on something outside your day to day life. Crafting and arts can be very relaxing or very invigorating (maybe even both).

Already have a craft skill you want to refine and develop? Are you a newbie but want to learn something new and fun? Our local area is ripe with opportunities. Here we go!

Michael’s (Lakewood, Silverdale, Federal Way, and Tacoma), Jo Ann Fabric and  Crafts (Port Orchard, Puyallup, Silverdale, and Tacoma) and Artco (Tacoma): These arts and crafts stores literally have everything you need to be creative (scrap booking, silk flowers, stenciling, glass crafts, knitting, and more). Better yet, they offer classes and many events on specific projects (from creating custom invitations to yarn dolls). Best yet, many of these events are free! Click on the links above for class/event times and information.

Tacoma Art Place (Tacoma): An open arts studio that supplies equipment, tools, and classes for you to explore your inner artist. Classes range from jewelry making to photography and so much more. Memberships are available (for discounted class prices). Click on the link above for more information.

Open Arts Studio (Tacoma): This is an art school designed for people of all ages and includes musical instruction. Adult classes range from painting to learning how to play the guitar. The link above will get you started.

University Place Parks and Recreation (University Place) and Lakewood Parks and Recreation (Lakewood): This terrific department offers adult cultural arts classes throughout the year. Would you like to learn to make a clay pot? Or explore other artistic endeavors? Check out the link to see what is currently being offered right here in our backyard at affordable prices.

Museum of Glass and The Tacoma Art Museum (Tacoma): With the price of admission (or with a membership) this fantastic museums offer art and crafting areas (not just for the kids) with all kinds of art supplies so that you can create your own inspiration. Typically, there are several projects or activities to choose from that speak to the theme and exhibits currently on display. Helpful volunteers can guide you in your projects and answer your questions. Links are above for you.

The Bead Factory (Tacoma): Do you love crafting your own jewelry or would like to learn how? The Bead Factory has an amazing array of beads, materials, and equipment to get you started. The store offers a variety of bead workshops to satisfy every style and skill level.  Click the link to see more.

Happy crafting everyone!