7 Kid-Friendly DIY Craft Places in Birmingham

Arts and crafts are a staple in our house! Not only are they screen-free (always a win in my book!), but crafts are perfect to keep little hands busy. For the littlest hands, crafting can help teach shapes, colors, counting, and patterns. Additionally, crafts for elementary-aged kids can encourage critical thinking skills, creativity, and resilience. But one of the my favorite benefits for all ages is the practice and refinement it offers for fine motor skills. After having taught kindergarten, I cannot get enough fine motor practice for my little one! I have seen first hand how the lack of fine motor practice affects a child in many areas. So, to help you out, I have compiled a list of kid-friendly DIY craft places in Birmingham!

Kid-Friendly Craft Places

1. Creative Vibes

2600 Highway 58 Suite A, Helena, AL.

Currently offering pottery painting where you can come in, pick a blank piece, and paint away!

2. Do It Yourself Crafts

1909 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL.

Reservations are strongly recommended! Table reservations have first priority. The studio fills up fast, so reserve your table for free! You can reserve a table for the next business day online OR call the day of to check availability.

3. Pinspiration

201 Cahaba Park Circle #500/600, Birmingham, AL

At Pinspiration, you can choose from dozens of the trendiest DIY projects and make a reservation to create on your own schedule.

4. ArtPlay

1006 19th Street South, Birmingham, AL.

The ArtPlay house provides quality art programming for every generation of aspiring artist as a community venue with an array of activies for creative learning.

5. Painting With a Twist

704 Doug Baker Blvd #106, Birmingham, AL.

Kids camps offer painting fun for kids of all ages! Campers, guided by artist entertainers, will create different art every day of camp. They provide all the supplies so your kiddos can unleash their creative sides!

6. Art Zone

736A Shades Mountain Plaza, Hoover, AL.

Offering ongoing art classes for kids aged 6-18.

7. Party Art

3183 Lee Street, Pelham, AL.

Parties for kids can include wooden door hangers, ceramics, tea parties, or create your own trucker hat! Check the website for pricing.

Other Events

Many of the places listed above are also equipped to do parties and private events. Be sure to check out their websites for more information!

While I love the benefits crafts have for my little one, I also selfishly love a craft that is timeless. From little handprint plates to decorated ornaments, crafts make the sweetest keepsake to bring out every year. It may make me a little teary each time I bring them out to realize how quickly time passes, but what a wonderful reminder to revel in the moment. Happy Crafting!