Teach your kids the art of DIY this summer- for cheap or FREE

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Did you know that one of your favorite places to shop might also be a great place for you and your kids to get crafty this summer?

JoAnn's Crafts offers crafting classes for young and old alike. For instance, JoAnn's runs a Kids Camp. Kids can learn about sewing, paper crafting, painting, knitting, crochet, quilting and cake decorating for between $30- 45. Tomorrow, June 7 from 1-3 p.m., all JoAnn's Crafts locations are having their July/August class open house where you can meet the teachers and see new class projects.

Find fun with scissors, thread and paint at Michael's Crafts for FREE. Tomorrow, June 7 from noon- 3 p.m., kids can create a FREE Father's Day card.
Other events include:
June 14, 1- 4 p.m.- Design a FREE Father's Day t-shirt
June 22, 1- 4 p.m.- Make your own patriotic wreath
June 28, 12:30- 2:30 p.m.- Get a FREE Intro to paper crafting (supplies not included)

Not really into crafts but like to do things with your own hands?Try out one of Home DePot's FREE workshops for adults or kids.  My husband participated in one about tiling a few years back and got so inspired we put marble tile down in our kitchen ourselves. Home Depot offers three types of workshops: DIY for adults, Do-It-Herself for Women, and Kids workshops.

Here's a list of the June events at your store:
DIY
June 14, 10 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. Install Hardwood and Laminate Flooring FREE
June 15, 1- 2:30 p.m. Bath Safety FREE
June 21, 10 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. Deck and Patio Staining FREE

Do-It-Herself
June 19, 6:30- 8 p.m. Building and Outdoor Occasional Table FREE

Kids
June 7, 9 a.m- Noon- Building a Riding Lawn Mower (first come first serve) FREE
July 5, 9 a.m.- Noon- Building a Bug House (first come first serve) FREE