Crafts

New from Elizabeth McCarthy: sugar panorama eggs for Easter

InMenlo readers became acquainted with Menlo Park resident Elizabeth McCarthy's skill with sugar last Halloween with her Day of the Dead sugar skulls. She's now

by Linda Hubbard
on March 1, 2023

Ladybug craft day for youngsters set for February 5

Parents and children alike are fascinated by ladybugs. We will learn about them, and participate in some fun activities together, including making some colorful ladybug

by Contributed Content
on February 2, 2023

Adult crafting: Make tissue paper votives on December 20

Art facilitator Christie Inocencio will supply all of the materials and creative inspiration you need to make your own unique, beautiful votive candleholder with nice

by Contributed Content
on December 18, 2022

Teen Kintsugi workshop set for September 30

Kintsugi is the Japanese art of mending broken pottery with golden lacquer, appreciating an object’s flaws. Teens are invited to bring their own ceramics or

by Contributed Content
on September 28, 2022

Fall activity guide is out; class registration opens today

Now is a great time to try new things! From sports and fitness classes to arts and cultural events, there’s an opportunity for every interest.

by Contributed Content
on August 15, 2022

Joy Culture Foundation focuses on Chinese literacy and culture for families

Earlier this year Atherton resident Lulu Roberts (pictured above with kids) opened the Joy Culture Foundation in downtown Menlo Park. "It's a community gathering space

by Linda Hubbard
on April 5, 2022

Elementary school kids are invited to a hands-on experience exploring avian and human flight on June 17

It’s a bird...it’s a plane...actually, it’s both! Educators from Air Zoo Aerospace and Science Experience in Michigan will help elementary school kids look at avian

by Contributed Content
on June 12, 2021

Here’s your chance to give COVID-19 a good whack

Menlo Park native Elizabeth McCarthy is a nurse by profession who says "working through the pandemic has been the worst year in my life." It's

by Linda Hubbard
on April 25, 2021

Create your own puppet theater on December 17

For ages 5 and over Puppet Art Theater guides you through a fun activity to create a simple puppet theater using paper plates and other

by Contributed Content
on December 15, 2020

Natural Dyes: Spice in the Kitchen is activity on Aug. 24

Grab your turmeric, grab some cloth, and dye on Monday, August 24, and follow along as we take you through a simple, natural fabric dyeing process.

by Contributed Content
on August 21, 2020