6-Week Crafting Club Plan (Ages 5–10)

Week 1 — Welcome & Creative Collage

Theme: Explore textures and materials
Goal: Build confidence, introduce tools, encourage free creativity

Activity:

  • Mixed-media collage using tissue paper, magazines, stickers, scrap cardboard, fabric pieces, and markers.

  • Encourage kids to make a “self-portrait,” “favorite animal,” or abstract art.

Materials: Glue sticks, safety scissors, cardboard bases, tissue paper, stickers, magazines, markers.

Extensions:

  • Older kids add 3D elements (folded paper, cardboard pop-outs).

  • Quick sharing circle at the end.

Week 2 — Nature Crafts

Theme: Nature exploration
Goal: Work with natural materials and observe patterns

Activity:

  • Nature Frames: Decorate cardboard frames with leaves, twigs, stones, flowers, etc.

  • Optionally add a photo or drawing inside.

Materials: Pre-cut cardboard frames, PVA glue, brushes, natural materials (gathered before class or brought by kids).

Extensions:

  • Older children create mandala patterns.

  • Younger ones use larger, easier objects to glue.

Week 3 — Sewing & Textile Fun

Theme: Introduction to soft crafts
Goal: Build fine motor skills

Activity:

  • Felt Pouches or Mini Plushies (simple running stitch with plastic needles).

  • Younger kids can decorate felt squares with glue instead of sewing.

Materials: Pre-cut felt shapes, yarn, plastic needles, googly eyes, fabric markers, glue.

Extensions:

  • Older children design their own shapes.

  • Add buttons or simple embroidery for confident sewers.

Week 4 — Paper Crafting & Pop-Up Art

Theme: Transforming paper
Goal: Learn folding, cutting, and design

Activity:

  • Make pop-up cards: birthday cards, thank-you cards, or imaginative scenes.

  • Demonstrate simple pop-up mechanisms (box fold, tab pop-ups).

Materials: Cardstock, paper, markers, stickers, scissors, glue.

Extensions:

  • Older kids add layered scenes or moving pieces.

  • Younger kids focus on decorating and simple folds.

Week 5 — Recycled Art Sculptures

Theme: Creativity with sustainability
Goal: Think 3D and use imagination

Activity:

  • Build junk-model sculptures (robots, animals, buildings, vehicles).

  • Encourage teamwork: pair up or make a class sculpture.

Materials: Recycled items (toilet rolls, boxes, bottles, lids), masking tape, paint, glue guns (low-temp, adult-handled), pipe cleaners.

Extensions:

  • Older kids plan their sculpture on paper first.

  • Younger children focus on assembling bold, simple shapes.

Week 6 — Painting Party & Showcase

Theme: Celebration & expression
Goal: Produce a final artwork and share achievements

Activity:

  • Canvas Painting (or thick cardstock): freestyle or themed (e.g., “Under the Sea,” “My Dream World”).

  • Display all term creations for a mini-gallery walk at the end.

Materials: Acrylic or washable paints, brushes, mini canvases/cardstock, aprons.

Extensions:

  • Older kids mix colors and add shading or detail.

  • Younger kids explore big shapes and bright colors.

Optional Add-Ons

  • Weekly craft station: Stickers, coloring sheets, or pipe cleaner table for early finishers.

  • Skills tracker: Kids collect “skill badges” (cutting, gluing, sewing, painting).

  • Parent display: End-of-term mini-exhibition.

If you'd like, I can also create:
✔ A printable weekly schedule
✔ A supply list for the entire term
✔ Step-by-step instructions for each activity
✔ A version tailored for a specific age group (5–7 or 8–10)