Upcoming Events and Classes

Arts & Craft Studio at 2 E. Liberty Ave. Carlisle PA

At Happy Go Creative Studio we offer creative classes for adults, children, and families!

Engaging in handcrafts reduces stress & anxiety, stimulates creativity, and builds concentration.

Come get creative with us!

Find information on parking here.

Craft & Connects (elementary, tween/teen)
Feb
3
to Feb 27

Craft & Connects (elementary, tween/teen)

Join us for Craft & Connect, our open-ended weekly craft-making & game-playing meetups designed to help kids relax and connect with peers. During these sessions, kids will have access to our open-ended craft supplies, games, puzzles, and legos. Hot tea and hot chocolate are complimentary.

Choose Elementary or Tween/Teen Craft and Connect

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Tween And Teen Jewelry Making Club
Feb
3
to Feb 24

Tween And Teen Jewelry Making Club

Tween And Teen Jewelry Making Club

Tween And Teen Jewelry Making Club

Tweens and Teens ages 10+ are invited to join for a Jewelry Making Club! We’ll meet Mondays in February, 5:30-7pm (this is right after our Quirky Tween & Teen Craft and Connect in case you want to stay for both!). We will have both open ended jewelry making supplies as well as from time to time we’ll explore special materials like macrame and polymer clay.

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Conversation Heart Polymer Clay Earrings with Toast & Co
Feb
13

Conversation Heart Polymer Clay Earrings with Toast & Co

Join Mikayla from Toast and Co. for an evening filled with love! OR the exact opposite, your choice! Create your own lovey cutesy conversation heart dangles and your own anti conversation heart studs! Not only will you be taking home 2 cute new pairs of earrings, you’ll also be armed with the skills to make your own earrings in the future! Grab your gal pals and make your own earrings!

All materials are provided and all metals used are nickel free and hypoallergenic!

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School's Out Craft Camp
Feb
14

School's Out Craft Camp

No need to miss a day of work just because school is closed! Send your child to our School’s Out Elementary Craft Camp! We’ll use our creativity with arts and crafts, play games, build friendships, and explore downtown Carlisle.

Note: While we will have LOTS of opportunities to move about the studio, this camp is best suited for children who enjoy calmer environments, doing art, and playing games. 

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Acrylic Paint Pouring Class!
Feb
14

Acrylic Paint Pouring Class!

Come relax with us by making a beautiful 8×10 Poured Acrylic Painting! This is beginner friendly, accessible for adults, teens, and children. We’ll provide everything you need! This class should take about an hour.

Note: Your painting will need about 24 hours to dry. It can dry in our studio and you can pick it up the following week, or you can carefully transport it home after your class (in a tray). It will need to lay flat in transport. If you’re from out of town, you can also leave it in our studio for a few hours and let it set while you explore the ice sculptures and come pick up before you leave.

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Parent's Night Out/Kids Craft Night
Feb
15

Parent's Night Out/Kids Craft Night

Want to go on a date night but the thought of finding a babysitter you trust just feels like too big of a hurdle? Drop your kids off for our Kids Craft Night at Happy Go Creative Studio while you enjoy a date downtown!

This event runs from 5:30-8:30pm and is for children ages 5-13.

Each ticket includes up to 3 hours of crafting, pizza, apples, a juice box and a popsicle.

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Paint a Romantic Floral Landscape with Texture with Art By Chinthika
Feb
16

Paint a Romantic Floral Landscape with Texture with Art By Chinthika

Painted a Romantic Floral Landscape with Texture

Bring a loved one and come join us at Happy Go Creative for a fun and relaxing painting event where you can unleash your creativity and learn to paint a beautiful romantic floral landscape with texture. No experience is necessary - our instructor Chinthika (Art by Chinthika ) will guide you step by step to create your own masterpiece. Let your inner artist shine and enjoy a creative evening with friends or family. Don't miss out on this opportunity to explore your artistic side in a supportive and inspiring environment!

All supplies will be provided.

Tickets: $45

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School's Out Craft Camp
Feb
17

School's Out Craft Camp

No need to miss a day of work just because school is closed! Send your child to our School’s Out Elementary Craft Camp! We’ll use our creativity with arts and crafts, play games, build friendships, and explore downtown Carlisle.

Note: While we will have LOTS of opportunities to move about the studio, this camp is best suited for children who enjoy calmer environments, doing art, and playing games. 

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iPhone Photography Class with Fred Windholz Photography
Mar
6

iPhone Photography Class with Fred Windholz Photography

Join us for an iPhone Photography Class with Fred Windholz Photography!

This in-person event will be held at Happy Go Creative, where you'll learn how to take stunning photos with just your iPhone. Whether you're a beginner or looking to enhance your skills, Fred Windholz will guide you through tips and tricks to make your photos stand out.

Don't miss this opportunity to unleash your creativity and capture memorable moments in a whole new light. Sign up now and get ready to level up your photography game!

Things we will discuss:

  • Learn to get more from your iPhone

  • Features that are already in your phone

  • Learn some basic composition

  • Apps for Photo

  • What to look for

  • Basic photography techniques for better photos

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Naan and Flatbread Baking 101 with The Wholesome Loaf
Mar
11

Naan and Flatbread Baking 101 with The Wholesome Loaf

Join Kate of The Wholesome Loaf, in collaboration with Happy Go Creative Studio, for a fun introductory course to making delicious flatbreads. You will learn the techniques needed to make these breads and get a chance to bake them off during class. You will also take home some great recipes to try out on your own.

Class will be held at Happy Go Creative (2 Liberty Ave, Carlisle, PA) on March 11, 2025 from 6-8 PM

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Acrylic Paint Pouring Class!
Mar
14

Acrylic Paint Pouring Class!

Come relax with us by making a beautiful 8×10 Poured Acrylic Painting! This is beginner friendly, accessible for adults, teens, and children. We’ll provide everything you need! This class should take about an hour.

Note: Your painting will need about 24 hours to dry. It can dry in our studio and you can pick it up the following week, or you can carefully transport it home after your class (in a tray). It will need to lay flat in transport. If you’re from out of town, you can also leave it in our studio for a few hours and let it set while you explore the ice sculptures and come pick up before you leave.

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Parent's Night Out/Kids Craft Night
Mar
15

Parent's Night Out/Kids Craft Night

Want to go on a date night but the thought of finding a babysitter you trust just feels like too big of a hurdle? Drop your kids off for our Kids Craft Night at Happy Go Creative Studio while you enjoy a date downtown!

This event runs from 5:30-8:30pm and is for children ages 5-13.

Each ticket includes up to 3 hours of crafting, pizza, apples, a juice box and a popsicle.

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Make A Leprechaun Trap!
Mar
16

Make A Leprechaun Trap!

Join us in the studio for this fun Leprechaun Trap making event! We will read the book “How To Trap A Leprechaun” and then participants will make their traps. This event is geared towards elementary aged children.

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Paint Your Pets WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP with Hannah from Owlfeathers Watercolor
Mar
18

Paint Your Pets WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP with Hannah from Owlfeathers Watercolor

Come join Hannah from Owlfeathers Watercolor for a beginner friendly, pre-traced workshop that will teach you how to paint your beloved pet in watercolor!

Send your best pet picture to owlfeatherswatercolor@gmail.com and include your name, location, and date of class once registered.

  • All supplies included!

  • Open to all ages able to follow instruction.

  • Bring your own drinks and snacks.

  • Beginner friendly!

  • Paper Size: 9x12in.

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Sourdough 101 and Tasting with The Wholesome Loaf
Mar
25

Sourdough 101 and Tasting with The Wholesome Loaf

Join Kate, of The Wholesome Loaf, in collaboration with Happy Go Creative to learn all about Sourdough. Participants will learn hands on techniques for feeding a sourdough starter and stretching and shaping sourdough. There will be a sourdough tasting menu and each participant will receive their own starter to take home.

This class will take place at Happy Go Creative (2 Liberty Ave, Carlisle PA) on March 25, 2025 from 6-8PM.

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CRAZY FOR CATS WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP with Hannah from Owlfeathers Watercolor
Mar
27

CRAZY FOR CATS WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP with Hannah from Owlfeathers Watercolor

This beginner-friendly watercolor workshop will give you the opportunity to paint a cat while raising money for a good cause! The class will begin with a lesson on the basics of watercolor, followed by instruction on techniques needed to cats of all colors! Traceable outlines of cats will be provided so that you can focus on the painting, not drawing.

50% of each ticket will be donated to the cats at Double Vision Acres LLC. a local farm known for taking in needy cats from the community. DVA is a popular place to bring children to a petting zoo, host birthday parties and events, and pick up quality meat, produce, and local goods!

Learn more about Double Vision Acres at doublevisionacres.com

Please consider bringing an additional donation of cat food or litter to add to our charitable gift giving!

Open to all ages able to follow instructions. Beginner Friendly. All Supplies Included.

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School's Out Craft Camp
Apr
17

School's Out Craft Camp

No need to miss a day of work just because school is closed! Send your child to our School’s Out Elementary Craft Camp! We’ll use our creativity with arts and crafts, play games, build friendships, and explore downtown Carlisle.

Note: While we will have LOTS of opportunities to move about the studio, this camp is best suited for children who enjoy calmer environments, doing art, and playing games. 

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School's Out Craft Camp
Apr
18

School's Out Craft Camp

No need to miss a day of work just because school is closed! Send your child to our School’s Out Elementary Craft Camp! We’ll use our creativity with arts and crafts, play games, build friendships, and explore downtown Carlisle.

Note: While we will have LOTS of opportunities to move about the studio, this camp is best suited for children who enjoy calmer environments, doing art, and playing games. 

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School's Out Craft Camp
Apr
21

School's Out Craft Camp

No need to miss a day of work just because school is closed! Send your child to our School’s Out Elementary Craft Camp! We’ll use our creativity with arts and crafts, play games, build friendships, and explore downtown Carlisle.

Note: While we will have LOTS of opportunities to move about the studio, this camp is best suited for children who enjoy calmer environments, doing art, and playing games. 

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School's Out Craft Camp
Jun
5

School's Out Craft Camp

No need to miss a day of work just because school is closed! Send your child to our School’s Out Elementary Craft Camp! We’ll use our creativity with arts and crafts, play games, build friendships, and explore downtown Carlisle.

Note: While we will have LOTS of opportunities to move about the studio, this camp is best suited for children who enjoy calmer environments, doing art, and playing games. 

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School's Out Craft Camp
Jun
6

School's Out Craft Camp

No need to miss a day of work just because school is closed! Send your child to our School’s Out Elementary Craft Camp! We’ll use our creativity with arts and crafts, play games, build friendships, and explore downtown Carlisle.

Note: While we will have LOTS of opportunities to move about the studio, this camp is best suited for children who enjoy calmer environments, doing art, and playing games. 

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Mini Cookie Decorating Class With Beehive Cookie Co
Feb
7

Mini Cookie Decorating Class With Beehive Cookie Co

Always wanted to decorate sugar cookies? In this fun 1 hour long class, we will be doing 2 themed cookies that will taste amazing and will look even better once you’ve completed your decorating!

I will provide everything you will need: cookies, icing and a box to take your cookies home!

Only 25 seats are available. $25

Host: Eve with Beehive Cookie Co

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Mushrooms Watercolor Workshop with Hannah from Owlfeathers Watercolor
Feb
6

Mushrooms Watercolor Workshop with Hannah from Owlfeathers Watercolor

Join Hannah from Owlfeathers Watercolor for this beginner friendly workshop painting a brightly colored mushroom identification chart to beat the winter blues! This workshop includes a pre-traced outline, to make painting feel a lot like coloring!

Beginner Friendly

Open to all ages able to follow instruction.

All supplies included.

BYOB + Snacks

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Acrylic Paint Pouring Class!
Feb
2

Acrylic Paint Pouring Class!

Come relax with us by making a beautiful 8×10 Poured Acrylic Painting! This is beginner friendly, accessible for adults, teens, and children. We’ll provide everything you need! This class should take about an hour.

Note: Your painting will need about 24 hours to dry. It can dry in our studio and you can pick it up the following week, or you can carefully transport it home after your class (in a tray). It will need to lay flat in transport. If you’re from out of town, you can also leave it in our studio for a few hours and let it set while you explore the ice sculptures and come pick up before you leave.

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Ice Fest Makers Market
Jan
31
to Feb 1

Ice Fest Makers Market

Stop in the studio and get warm during Carlisle’s Ice Fest! Learn about what our studio offers, see the new space, and shop some amazing local makers!

Friday, 4pm-8pm we have: 

- Heart & Soul Books

- Toast & Co (polymer clay earrings)

- Ivy House Boutique

- Tuna Belly Bows & Bricks

- Fred Windholz Photography

Saturday we have: (We’ll be open 10am-8pm, vendor’s hours vary)

Toast & Co (polymer clay earrings)

Tuna Belly Bows & Bricks

- Wesley Made Sweets

- Art By Chinthika

- The Moth Pixie

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Snowman Earrings with Toast & Co
Jan
23

Snowman Earrings with Toast & Co

Join Mikayla from Toast and Co for an evening of jewelry making! Class begins at 6pm and concludes around 8pm. Participants will be creating the listed pair of earrings along with a mystery pair that will not be revealed until class!

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Sunrises & Sunsets Watercolor Workshop with Hannah from Owlfeathers Watercolor
Jan
16

Sunrises & Sunsets Watercolor Workshop with Hannah from Owlfeathers Watercolor

Join Hannah from Owlfeathers Watercolor for this beginner friendly workshop painting your ideal sunrise or sunset scene. From cityscapes to palm trees, mountains to deserts, Hannah will guide you through a beautiful blended background followed by simple foregrounds. No prior experience needed. All supplies included.

Beginner Friendly

Open to all ages able to follow instruction.

All supplies included.

BYOB + Snacks

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Polar Bear Earrings with Toast & Co
Jan
9

Polar Bear Earrings with Toast & Co

Join Mikayla from Toast and Co for an evening of jewelry making fun! Class starts at 6pm and will conclude around 8pm. You will be making the listed earrings along with a mystery pair of earrings that will not be revealed until class!

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CRAZY FOR CATS WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP with Hannah from Owlfeathers Watercolor
Jan
6

CRAZY FOR CATS WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP with Hannah from Owlfeathers Watercolor

This beginner-friendly watercolor workshop will give you the opportunity to paint a cat while raising money for a good cause! The class will begin with a lesson on the basics of watercolor, followed by instruction on techniques needed to cats of all colors! Traceable outlines of cats will be provided so that you can focus on the painting, not drawing.

50% of each ticket will be donated to the cats at Double Vision Acres LLC. a local farm known for taking in needy cats from the community. DVA is a popular place to bring children to a petting zoo, host birthday parties and events, and pick up quality meat, produce, and local goods!

Learn more about Double Vision Acres at doublevisionacres.com

Please consider bringing an additional donation of cat food or litter to add to our charitable gift giving!

Open to all ages able to follow instructions. Beginner Friendly. All Supplies Included.

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School's Out Craft Camp
Dec
20

School's Out Craft Camp

No need to miss a day of work just because school is closed! Send your child to our School’s Out Elementary Craft Camp! We’ll use our creativity with arts and crafts, play games, build friendships, and explore downtown Carlisle. Camp runs from 9am-3pm.

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School's Out Craft Camp
Dec
19

School's Out Craft Camp

No need to miss a day of work just because school is closed! Send your child to our School’s Out Elementary Craft Camp! We’ll use our creativity with arts and crafts, play games, build friendships, and explore downtown Carlisle. Camp runs from 9am-3pm.

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Quirky Tween Craft Club (Dec)
Dec
16

Quirky Tween Craft Club (Dec)

The purpose of this club is to create a space for tweens (ages 9-12) to connect and build friendships. Maybe you feel like you don’t quite fit in or it’s hard to make friends. Or maybe you just love meeting new people! This club is open to any tween who is looking to make friends, including neurodivergent kids (but you don’t have to be neurodivergent!) We will have space for open crafting (pearler beads, bracelet making, watercolor painting, etc,) as well as games, legos, and puzzles. Feel free to bring your own project! This club is free, but registration is required as space is limited. If a parent/caregiver will be remaining in the craft studio during this club, please register yourself as well.

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Kid's Make A Gift Workshop (Benefiting Carlisle Schools)
Dec
8

Kid's Make A Gift Workshop (Benefiting Carlisle Schools)

Kid’s Make A Gift Workshop (Fundraiser to benefit Carlisle Schools!)

*when you register, select the CASD elementary school you’d like to benefit and we will donate 20% of the ticket cost to that school’s PTO. 

Is your child eager to participate in the holiday gift giving? Drop your child (aged 5+) off in the studio to craft a gift (or several) for loved ones on their list. We will have a few options for kids to choose from. 

Children can make TWO gifts during each 1-hour time slot. They will make AND wrap the gifts during the session. If your child would like to make more than 2 gifts, sign them up for additional time slots (2 gifts per hour.) 

While we don’t want to share what the gift options will be (so that you’ll be surprised) we assure you we are not talking about macaroni necklaces here. Gifts will be wearable, usable, or displayable and most importantly, made for you personally, with love by your kiddo who will be so proud.

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Kid's Make A Gift Workshop (Benefiting Carlisle Schools)
Dec
7

Kid's Make A Gift Workshop (Benefiting Carlisle Schools)

Kid’s Make A Gift Workshop (Fundraiser to benefit Carlisle Schools!)

*when you register, select the CASD elementary school you’d like to benefit and we will donate 20% of the ticket cost to that school’s PTO. 

Is your child eager to participate in the holiday gift giving? Drop your child (aged 5+) off in the studio to craft a gift (or several) for loved ones on their list. We will have a few options for kids to choose from. 

Children can make TWO gifts during each 1-hour time slot. They will make AND wrap the gifts during the session. If your child would like to make more than 2 gifts, sign them up for additional time slots (2 gifts per hour.) 

While we don’t want to share what the gift options will be (so that you’ll be surprised) we assure you we are not talking about macaroni necklaces here. Gifts will be wearable, usable, or displayable and most importantly, made for you personally, with love by your kiddo who will be so proud.

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Parent's Night Out/Kids Craft Night
Dec
6

Parent's Night Out/Kids Craft Night

Want to go on a date night but the thought of finding a babysitter you trust just feels like too big of a hurdle? Drop your kids off for our Kids Craft Night at Happy Go Creative Studio while you enjoy a date downtown!

This event runs from 5:30-8:30pm and is for elementary aged children. Siblings above or below the elementary age range may participate with their elementary aged sibling, however all children must be potty trained.

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Kid's Make A Gift Workshop (Benefiting Carlisle Schools)
Dec
2

Kid's Make A Gift Workshop (Benefiting Carlisle Schools)

Kid’s Make A Gift Workshop (Fundraiser to benefit Carlisle Schools!)

*when you register, select the CASD elementary school you’d like to benefit and we will donate 20% of the ticket cost to that school’s PTO. 

Is your child eager to participate in the holiday gift giving? Drop your child (aged 5+) off in the studio to craft a gift (or several) for loved ones on their list. We will have a few options for kids to choose from. 

Children can make TWO gifts during each 1-hour time slot. They will make AND wrap the gifts during the session. If your child would like to make more than 2 gifts, sign them up for additional time slots (2 gifts per hour.) 

While we don’t want to share what the gift options will be (so that you’ll be surprised) we assure you we are not talking about macaroni necklaces here. Gifts will be wearable, usable, or displayable and most importantly, made for you personally, with love by your kiddo who will be so proud.

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School's Out Craft Camp
Dec
2

School's Out Craft Camp

No need to miss a day of work just because school is closed! Send your child to our School’s Out Elementary Craft Camp! We’ll use our creativity with arts and crafts, play games, build friendships, and explore downtown Carlisle. Camp runs from 9am-3pm.

View Event →
Kid's Make A Gift Workshop (Benefiting Carlisle Schools)
Nov
30

Kid's Make A Gift Workshop (Benefiting Carlisle Schools)

Kid’s Make A Gift Workshop (Fundraiser to benefit Carlisle Schools!)

*when you register, select the CASD elementary school you’d like to benefit and we will donate 20% of the ticket cost to that school’s PTO. 

Is your child eager to participate in the holiday gift giving? Drop your child (aged 5+) off in the studio to craft a gift (or several) for loved ones on their list. We will have a few options for kids to choose from. 

Children can make TWO gifts during each 1-hour time slot. They will make AND wrap the gifts during the session. If your child would like to make more than 2 gifts, sign them up for additional time slots (2 gifts per hour.) 

While we don’t want to share what the gift options will be (so that you’ll be surprised) we assure you we are not talking about macaroni necklaces here. Gifts will be wearable, usable, or displayable and most importantly, made for you personally, with love by your kiddo who will be so proud.

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School's Out Craft Camp
Nov
27

School's Out Craft Camp

No need to miss a day of work just because school is closed! Send your child to our School’s Out Elementary Craft Camp! We’ll use our creativity with arts and crafts, play games, build friendships, and explore downtown Carlisle. Camp runs from 9am-3pm.

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School's Out Craft Camp
Nov
26

School's Out Craft Camp

No need to miss a day of work just because school is closed! Send your child to our School’s Out Elementary Craft Camp! We’ll use our creativity with arts and crafts, play games, build friendships, and explore downtown Carlisle. Camp runs from 9am-3pm.

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School's Out Craft Camp
Nov
25

School's Out Craft Camp

No need to miss a day of work just because school is closed! Send your child to our School’s Out Elementary Craft Camp! We’ll use our creativity with arts and crafts, play games, build friendships, and explore downtown Carlisle. Camp runs from 9am-3pm.

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School's Out Craft Camp
Nov
22

School's Out Craft Camp

No need to miss a day of work just because school is closed! Send your child to our School’s Out Elementary Craft Camp! We’ll use our creativity with arts and crafts, play games, build friendships, and explore downtown Carlisle. Camp runs from 9am-3pm.

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Crafty Book Swap (Nov)
Nov
20

Crafty Book Swap (Nov)

Connect with other readers and join us for this fun book swap event! Have you loved a book and you're ready to pass it along to the next reader? Join us for this fun swap!

Here's how it works:

  1. Wrap your book

  2. Write the genre

  3. Write a few words about it to spark interest.

  4. Bring your book to the event & leave with another!

This event is free! We will have book related craft kits available for purchase (optional) and some bookmarks to color (free) as well as a tea and cookies.

Registration is required as space is limited.

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Quirky Tween Craft Club (Nov)
Nov
18

Quirky Tween Craft Club (Nov)

The purpose of this club is to create a space for tweens (ages 9-12) to connect and build friendships. Maybe you feel like you don’t quite fit in or it’s hard to make friends. Or maybe you just love meeting new people! This club is open to any tween who is looking to make friends, including neurodivergent kids (but you don’t have to be neurodivergent!) We will have space for open crafting (pearler beads, bracelet making, watercolor painting, etc,) as well as games, legos, and puzzles. Feel free to bring your own project! This club is free, but registration is required as space is limited. If a parent/caregiver will be remaining in the craft studio during this club, please register yourself as well.

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Are you a creative who is interested in hosting a class in our studio?

Send an email to Rachel@happygocreative.com and let’s chat!