Turn an ordinary piece of cardboard into one-of-a-kind fall decor!

In this hands-on maker workshop, young creators will choose from a bat, butterfly, heart, pumpkin, or skull and bring their idea to life from start to finish.

Using a kid-friendly cardboard cutting saw-like tool, students will cut and shape their own designs, then head to our creative materials station to make each piece completely their own. Paint, color, texture, and a variety of decorating materials will be available for students to mix, layer, experiment with, and explore.

There’s no “right” way to create! Students might make a pumpkin spooky, silly, colorful, or classic; turn a butterfly into a fall masterpiece; create a whimsical bat; design a colorful skull; or dream up something completely unexpected.

Along the way, students will practice planning, fine-motor skills, tool use, creative problem-solving, and artistic decision-making — all while experiencing the satisfaction of turning a simple…