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  • Saint Brigid’s Cross, an Irish Cultural Craft Night

    Cultural Craft Night: Saint Brigid’s Cross 2/26, 6:30-7:30pm DIY Studio is excited to announce Cultural Craft Nights, sponsored by Marion Cultural Development Corp. At Cultural Craft Night, we’ll teach arts education, cultural…

  • Kids Club DIY Kickoff

    2/15, 2:00-3:00pm We are kicking off the first DIY.org kids club in Salem Oregon. This exciting opportunity allows children to explore their interests, meet others who share the same passions,  get their…

  • After School Special: Valentines

    2/5, 4:00pm-5:30pm It’s always a mad rush to get Valentines ready before the special day…DIY Studio to the rescue! Children 8 and older are invited to create earth-friendly Valentines, learn simple techniques,…

  • Thank You Cards

    Jan 5, 4-5:30pm A small thank you goes a long way – especially when it’s hand made and from the heart. We will create thank you cards from reused materials to show…

  • Clay Day Crafternoon

    Bring your kiddos (or simply yourself) and lets create something magical from some lumps of clay! We’ll show you basic clay building (slab, pinch pots, coil pots, score, slip) and build from…

  • Block printing with Stryrofoam

    Okay we all know Stryrofoam is bad…super bad. The National Bureau of Standards Center for Fire Research (http://www.highcountryconservation.org/pdf/The%20Facts%20on%20Styrofoam.pdf) found 57 chemical by-products released during the creation of Styrofoam. Yet Stryrofoam is everywhere,…

  • AC Gilbert’s Discovery Village- Maker Faire

    Sizzlin’ Science: Mini Maker Faire Join DIY Studio, Monday, February 18, 10 a.m.—5 p.m at A.C. Gilbert’s Discovery Village Maker Faire Explore maker culture through unique demonstrations and activities. The Mini Maker…

  • Celebrating Each Birthday

    Many times our children’s birthday parties do not fall on their actual birthdays. So to make up for this, we like to celebrate actuall birthdays with a couple of traditions. One fun…

  • Olson Farms Tour

    Inspired by my friend Angela, I set up some summer tours for kiddos. And our first tour was a big success. While other families were turned away because of the rain, we…

  • Chicken Coop De Ville

    Our girls are getting bigger and a bit awkward looking.  They went from this to this: They are learning to fly and even fly out of their brooder at night. So now…

  • Fieldtrip with Friends, Fessler Nursery and Bauman’s Farm

    Sometimes I’m lucky enough to experience a magical day. I’ve been friends with these ladies since our oldest children attended preschool together, five years now. We each have two children and right…

  • School Auction, 2nd Grade Class Artwork

    I’ve been up to my elbows in projects, not that I’m complaining! The McKinley School auction is this Friday (eek… tomorrow!) and I’m finishing up some last minute details for the second…

  • Kindergarten Classroom Art Project 2

    Remember the Kindergarten project that I’ve been working on for the school auction? Check out the progress thus far! And look closely, you’ll see miniature works of art by the children on…

  • Ceramic Painting Party

    You’d think 15 fourth graders in a studio would be crazy and insane right? Well I have to say I was so very impressed with this bunch of courteous, kind, and helpful…