Get Crafty in Playhouse Village
March is National Craft Month! Rediscover the joy of crafting by joining us for these craft activities in Playhouse Village:
Noche y Cultura Paint Night
Mercadito Monarca| 696 E Green St
March 16 6:30PM-8:30PM
Sign up for Mercadito Monarca for their first workshop of the year! Local artist, Mextica, will guide you through creating your very own masterpiece inspired by the beautiful Monarca (Monarch) butterfly. Tap into your creativity and paint a work of art as unique as you are. Cost is $45 per person.
Reserve your spot in the workshop at mercaditomonarca.com.
L.A. Yarn Crawl
Wollhaus Artisan Yarn & Tools | 696 E Colorado Blvd
March 24-27
Join Wollhaus for a 4-day fiber adventure! They are inviting all fiber enthusiasts — knitters, crocheters, spinners, weavers, and felters — to explore Wollahus and other shops in Los Angeles County. You’ll discover new yarns, pick-up buttons, tote bags, free patterns, plus have the chance to win great prizes. Learn more at layarncrawl.org.
Story & Craft at SCCM
Southern California Children’s Museum | 459 E Colorado Blvd
Tuesdays at 10:30AM
Visit Southern California Children’s Museum for a read-aloud, and then bring the story to life through arts and crafts! Perfect for our toddler to kindergarten friends, this weekly program exposes kids to various authors, illustrators, cultures and diverse characters through stories, play, crafts and songs Learn more about the series on socalkids.org.
Learn a New Craft
Vroman’s Bookstore | 695 E Colorado Blvd
Browse Vroman’s Bookstore’s selection of craft and hobby books that will teach you everything to learn something new, from woodworking to embroidering. Or pick up a craft kit to get started right away! Learn more about Vroman’s at www.vromansbookstore.com.