The entire family can get into the fun of arts and craft making at a few excellent spots in Minnesota. You can bring out your creativity at any age, spend bonding time together and heighten an artistic skill that you’ve always enjoyed by spending an afternoon at place like Break Time Craft Studio and Austin ArtWorks Center. If you want to spend a day with the family enjoying the arts, get a little messy and have fun being creative, check out these top places for arts & crafts in Minnesota.

Austin ArtWorks Center – 300 North Main Street, Austin

In Austin, MN, you’ll find Austin ArtWorks Center, the perfect place to bring the family for their special Family Paint series. Families get to collaborate on their creative art skills on a single canvas and make their own treasure to bring home. It costs $25 per canvas and $30 for non-members and you’ll spend about two hours painting on a Saturday. You can also check out special events and classes at the center like live musical performances, beginner clay classes and an intro to knitting.

Minnesota Center for Book Arts – 1011 Washington Avenue South #100, Minneapolis

Check out Minneapolis’ Minnesota Center for Book Arts for a variety of classes that all ages can enjoy. You can make paper, construct books, use a printing press and make posters to take home. Older kids can make a hardcover journal and younger kids can try making print patterns for books.

Break Time Craft Studio – 820 NE 4^th Street, Grand Rapids

If you’re in the Grand Rapids area, check out Break Time Craft Studio for classes that all skill levels and ages can enjoy. You can paint, decorate ceramics, try pottery, make glass mosaics and even create jewelry and wind chimes. Take home keepsakes and stop in every week for new items. Adults can drink free coffee while there.

Be sure to also check out Created to Grow in St. Anthony and Rumriver Art Center in Anoka.