6905 Diamond Creek Way, (307) 773-3166

Tuesday – Friday, 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The Arts and Crafts Center is the place to pursue a hobby, learn a new skill or obtain a special gift or award. The center is located at 6905 Diamond Creek Way and consists of the Wood, Creative Framing, arts and crafts activities and the Engraving Shop.

The Wood Shop has a wide variety of power equipment and hand tools for your in-shop use. The staff has years of experience; not only do they manufacture many custom products but they will help you construct your own woodworking project. Other services offered are repairing damaged items, advice in safe tool operation and project design. The motto of the center is “if you can think of it they can build it”. One-on- one instruction or group lessons may be arranged for all experience levels. A large selection of commonly used woods is stocked for retail sale and they have sources for more exotic varieties. A safety orientation is required before using the shop and may be arranged by appointment, call 773-3166.

The professionally stocked Creative Frame Shop has a large variety of framing materials on hand and access to many suppliers for special orders. Basic, decorative and preservation framing is available as a do-it-yourself project or you may have the experienced staff accomplish it. The new computerized mat cutter greatly expands the decorative matting capabilities the staff is able to accomplish. Framing classes are offered monthly and you may sign up by visiting the frame shop or calling 773-2199.

The arts and crafts activity is expanding with new class offerings weekly. Classes for kids, adults or a combination are planned for your enjoyment and education. Clay workshops, painting classes, kid’s crafts and even birthday parties make up the activities the center offers. Individual or group classes may be arranged. Interested in teaching a class or sharing your special skill? The staff would like to hear from you. Call 773-3754.

Custom awards and personalized gifts are the Engraving Shop’s forte. Engraving on acrylic, wood, glass, metal and more is available. They can enhance your special gift with a personal message or professional dedication. Working closely with the wood shop, the engraving shop can develop a very special trophy manufactured to meet your needs.

Email us at 90FSSArtsandCrafts@warren.af.mil

MARCH

Basic Stained Glass Class
Advance sign up requested and class limited to four people, six sessions for $95 prior to class, $100 day of class. Fee includes use of equipment, glass, use of tools and instruction. Students will have a finished stained glass, foiled piece, at the end of the six sessions and will have the skills to move on to other glass art projects. Thursday class begins Mar. 25, 6 – 8 p.m. New Saturday classes begin Apr. 10, 1 – 3 p.m. Paid advance registration required.

S.A.C.K (Saturday Arts and Crafts for Kids)
S.A.C.K offers a kid’s craft project for ages 5 – 12 every Sat. morning. A different project is planned for each Sat., 10 – 11 a.m. and 11 a.m. – noon. The cost is $5 per child. Call for information and to sign up.

Mom, Mr. Mom and Me Class
Enjoy crafting fun every third Wed. of the month, 10 – 11 a.m. Cost is $5 and includes materials and instruction for toddlers & preschool ages.

Chairs As Art
Mar. 23 and 30, 1 – 3 p.m. or  Mar. 24 and 31, 6 – 8 p.m. Find an old chair re-hab it into a piece of art. A stable, sitable chair is preferred. Chairs with no seats can become garden masterpieces for flowers. Cost is $30 with advance, paid sign up and $40 day of the workshop. A limited palette of acrylic colors will be available along with the primer color. Wear your overalls and prepare to paint.

Beer Stein Pottery Class
Mar. 25 and 26, 6 – 8 p.m. and Mar. 27, TBA. Multi Crafts has a collection of molds for a wide variety of interesting stein designs. The cost includes slip, paint, glaze and instruction. Prices will vary.

Birthday Parties

Check out the Birthday Party Packages for children ages 5 – 12 that offer craft projects from $6 – $10!

Need Assistance?

The Wood Shop Staff are always available to assist with any woodworking projects. They will also build most any project and do certain furniture repairs.