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Crafting Classes for Kids at Manchester Craft Market

Create, learn and have fun at crafting classes designed for kids

By Emily St. Onge, Manchester-Bedford, NH Publisher April 15, 2025

For the past eight years Manchester Craft Market has been a go-to spot for craftsmanship and community. The place where a talented collection of local makers come together to show off their handmade goods. Offerings include home decor, New Hampshire souvenirs, food & snacks, bath & body and so much more. Whether you are looking for something for yourself or a gift there is a large range of options. If you're a longtime supporter or just starting to explore every visit brings a new item to discover. 


Manchester Craft Market is also inspiring the next generation of makers! The makers of Manchester Craft Market offer hands-on craft classes designed for kids. Come create, learn, have fun and make memories!


This article will be updated as more classes come out! 


October Classes

October 2nd

 Bats in the moon paint class

Ages 10 and up come paint on a canvas some bats in the moon with support.

October 4th

Wildlife Drawing for Beginners 

Ages 8 and up: Wildlife illustrator Don Higgins will discuss his techniques on Wildlife art.

October 6th

Texture Time

Come get messy and explore! There will be different materials available to explore and have fun with. Materials such as rice, rocks, stickers, puff paint, kinetic sand, slime and more! 

October 7th

Watercolor Fall Trees

Explore watercolor paints and learn mixing primary colors to create a forest of fall trees.

October 8th

Intro to Conceptual Illustration

Ages 10 and up come learn from Don Higgins with his techniques on creating characters and creatures in the gaming industry.

October 9th

Neon Pumpkins Paint Class

Ages 10 and up: come paint neon pumpkins with acrylic paint on a canvas!

October 13th

Texture Time 

Come get messy and explore! There will be different materials available to explore and have fun with. Materials such as rice, rocks, stickers, puff paint, kinetic sand, slime and more! 

October 14th

 Nature Landscapes

Create a nature landscape with real nature!

October 15th

 DIY Magnets

Ages 5 and up: come make and design your own magnets with wood cut outs! 

October 18th

Trick or Treat Bags

Get ready to collect all the candy by making your own trick or treat bag!

October 20th

Texture Time

Come get messy and explore! There will be different materials available to explore and have fun with. Materials such as rice, rocks, stickers, puff paint, kinetic sand, slime and more! 

October 21st

String Art- BATS! 

Make art with string! On a canvas with brads and string come make bats!

October 24th

Ghostly Lights Paint Class

Ages 10 and up: come paint a ghost with led lights included for the background!

October 25th

Trick or Treat Bags

Get ready to collect all the candy by making your own trick or treat bag!

October 27th

 Texture Time

Come get messy and explore! There will be different materials available to explore and have fun with. Materials such as rice, rocks, stickers, puff paint, kinetic sand, slime and more! 

October 28th

Rock Painting 

Paint some rocks - Halloween edition! This class will be painting rocks with neon paint. 


Did you know Manchester Craft Market also has classes geared towards adults? Learn a new craft from a local maker! Find a class or workshop for you and friends.

Classes and Workshops – Manchester Craft Market