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MOBILE CREATIVE PROGRAMS IN CEDAR RAPIDS & EASTERN IOWA
Bring creative experiences to your kids.
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The Craft Paintery brings approachable paint and craft programs to schools, daycares, camps, libraries, recreation programs and youth organizations.
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I bring the project, creative supplies and guidance to your location. You provide the space and the young creators.
Mobile Programs
The creative experience comes to your location.
Age-Appropriate
Projects and guidance are adjusted for the group.
Supplies Included
Creative materials come with the experience.
Flexible Formats
​Plan one special event or explore repeat programming.
Creative time without having to build the activity yourself
Planning creative activities for a group takes more than finding a cute project online.
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Someone has to choose something appropriate, gather the materials, prepare the pieces, explain the steps, help the kids, manage the supplies and clean everything up afterward.
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The Craft Paintery brings those pieces together in one organized creative experience.
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Programs are designed to be approachable for young creators with different experience levels. Children receive enough guidance to feel successful while still having room to experiment, make choices and create something that feels like their own.
Who these programs are for
Schools
Creative activities for classrooms, enrichment programs, celebrations, activity days, after-school groups and other school events.
Daycares and Early Learning Programs
Colorful, manageable projects adapted for younger hands, developing skills and shorter attention spans.
Camps and Recreation Programs
Hands-on creative activities that can fit into camp themes, weekly programming, summer schedules and special activity days
Libraries
Welcoming creative programs for children, tweens, teens or families, depending on the event and selected project.
Youth and Community Organizations
Creative experiences for clubs, youth groups, community centers, homeschool groups, nonprofit programs and other organizations serving young people.
Don’t see your type of group listed? Tell me who you serve and what you are planning. If The Craft Paintery is a good fit, I’ll help you identify an appropriate format.
Choose the kind of creative experience you need
Add a guided paint or craft activity to a celebration, enrichment day, school-break program, camp schedule or special event.
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The group works through one selected project with materials and creative support provided.
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Good for: Special occasions, activity days, holiday programming and visiting-artist experiences.
One-Time Creative Event
Bring The Craft Paintery back for a short series, seasonal program or collection of creative sessions.
Projects can vary from visit to visit while maintaining a consistent, familiar experience for participants and staff.
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Good for: Daycares, camps, after-school programs, recreation departments and organizations seeking ongoing activities.
Recurring Creative Programs
Serve a larger audience by dividing participants into manageable groups that rotate through the creative activity.
The schedule, project and room setup are planned around the number of participants and the time available.
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Good for: Schools, camps, activity days and larger programs with established group rotations.
Rotating Group Experience
Offer a flexible activity that children or families can join as they move through a larger event.
For events with ongoing attendance rather than one seated group, an Artsy Pop-Up may be the best format.
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Good for: Family nights, open houses, community events and larger celebrations.
Drop-In Creative Station
Projects selected for the actual group
The right project depends on more than the children’s ages.
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When recommending a creative experience, I may consider:
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Participant age or grade range
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Number of children
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Available program time
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Group setting
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Season or event theme
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Skill and support needs
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Available tables and workspace
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Whether groups will create together or rotate
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Drying time and cleanup needs
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What participants should be able to take home
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Projects may include guided canvas paintings, seasonal crafts, painted wood pieces, mixed-media projects or other age-appropriate creative activities.
Not every project is suitable for every environment. I’ll help narrow the possibilities to options that make sense for your group.
Projects selected for the actual group
The Craft Paintery brings
Depending on the selected program, The Craft Paintery may provide:
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A planned, age-appropriate project
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Prepared project materials
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Paint and brushes
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Creative tools and supplies
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Aprons for use when appropriate
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Water cups and palettes
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Protective table coverings
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Project demonstration
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Guided instruction or activity support
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Help for participants who need additional assistance
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Setup of the creative materials
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Cleanup and removal of program supplies
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The exact materials and setup will be confirmed when the program is planned.
What your organization provides
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Your organization generally provides:
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The program location
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Tables and chairs
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Adequate lighting
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Access to water
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Enough room for participants to work safely
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Staff members who remain present and responsible for the group
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Assistance with behavior, transitions and individual participant needs
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Access before and after the program for setup and cleanup
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Any required building or event permissions
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The Craft Paintery provides the creative programming. Your organization’s staff members continue to supervise the children and handle needs outside the creative instruction.
We absolutely love working with The Craft Paintery! Hilary is wonderful with our campers and always creates a fun, welcoming environment for every child.
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The projects are designed to be simple enough for our younger kindergarten campers to complete, while still giving our older campers plenty of opportunities to add their own creativity. We especially appreciate that every child is encouraged to make their painting their own, which helps build confidence and allows their personalities to shine through.
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With a large group of school-age children, it can be challenging to keep everyone engaged, but Hilary does a great job of capturing their attention and making the experience enjoyable for all ages. Our campers look forward to paint days, take great pride in their artwork, and love bringing their masterpieces home to share with their families.
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I would highly recommend The Craft Paintery to any daycare, school, or children's program looking for a fun, organized, and creative activity. Hilary is easy to work with, patient, and has a gift for making art enjoyable for every child.
- St. Pius Early Learning Center