Frugal Family: Art Supplies and Classes

Families who create together, stay together and Patch found some local spots for you to participate in some arts and crafts either by yourself or with a friend, family member or child. 

So, get crafty this week with special deals and everyday low prices on art supplies and classes for activities like scrapbooking, ribbon making, papercrafting and more, offered in your area.

There is a project for every age in San Leandro and not only can you take a class to learn how to do something new, but you can also pick up supplies at discounted prices while sales last. Check below for some new crafting ideas and then head out to your local stores to pick up the supplies you need to create something new, and affordable. Don’t forget to print the attached coupons when required!

Happy crafting everyone!

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Deal: Shop online at Ribbon Connections and purchase one of their new ribbon starter sets in a variety of fabrics and colors. 

The Fine Print: Check online for prices. Prices vary depending on set. Must create an account to shop.

Suggestion: Use ribbons to create hair bows, wrap gifts or decorate scrapbooks.

Good through: Ongoing.

2. JO-ANN FABRIC AND CRAFT STORES

Deal: Watch a free demo at Jo-Ann’s on how to use both a Circuit and a Gypsy for papercrafting.

The Fine Print: Class is scheduled for one day only.

Suggestion: Stock up on papercrafting supplies while they are 40 percent off. Sign up to be a Jo-Ann VIP either in store or online and save 10 percent off every purchase.

Good through: Demostration is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Papercrafting sale ends on Saturday, Feb. 26.

3.

Deal: Receive 40 percent off one regular-price item.

The Fine Print: One coupon per customer per day. Cannot be used on clearance or sale items or online purchases. Cannot be combined with any other offers.

Suggestion: Need some custom framing done? Receive 60 percent off your entire custom framing order between now and Saturday, Feb. 26.

Good through: Saturday, Feb. 26.

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Deal: Spend some time crafting as a family and learn how to build scrapbook pages by attending a Basic Scrapbooking class for only $20. Materials to create the page will be provided. 

The Fine Print: Must bring several photos from a single event and any other items you would like to use for your contemporary scrapbook page. Class includes instruction.

Suggestion: Jazzy Crafts suggests taking this class for some mommy and me time. Be sure to sign up early as there is limited seating.

Good through: Class is scheduled for March 8 at 6 p.m.

5.

Deal: Attend , a parenting class designed for caregivers to attend with their children, ages 3 to 5, at the Creekside Community Church on Tuesdays. Class fee is $90.

The Fine Print: Class is scheduled weekly on Tuesdays from 9 to 11 a.m. Must register at the .

Suggestion: Check out other parenting classes offered through the San Leandro Adult School.

Good through: Ongoing.