We visit locations within 2 hours of Detroit.  Students work at their desk or tables, using individual kits.  Sessions take approximately 45 minutes.   Shopping on the ScrapMobile (optional) is about 15 minutes for each group of 10 to 15 students.  We can see multiple groups in one day, allowing you to divide transportation costs among more students. 
Choose from our 9 curriculum themes:                                         
   Life Cycles (life science)                                            Insects (life science)
   Mosaics (multi cultural, math, science)                        Robots (physical science)
   Percussion Instrument (multi-cultural)                       Friends of the Earth (recycling)     
   Space & Aliens (habitat, adaptation)                          Masks and Puppets Around the World (multi-cultural)
   Inventions & Simple Machines (physical science)     click for mask lesson plans                                                              
     click for simple machine lesson plans
The kits can usually be modified to fit your theme.

Call 313-640-4411 x 3 or email Suzan to schedule programs.
Our answering machine is available 24/7.

               

Community and school events are great places for activity tables from Arts & Scraps. We handle groups of any size, working in 4 table "box" set ups (groups provide tables), with our staff and volunteers facing participants.  Project are custom-designed to your theme, ages participating and time frame. 

  We also produce large family areas, with hands-on centers and interactive pieces.  Past clients:  Concert of Colors, Downtown Ferndale Woodward Dream Cruise, Comerica TasteFest, Detroit Jazzfest and Detroit Festival of the Arts. 
   Click here for photos of the fun!

  The ScrapMobile is a "kid magnet" at events.  We have a commercial sponsor package and provide great visibility and long lasting "shelf value" with logos on projects.  For more information, click here.  We bring our own tables and are completely independent.

• Your company name is featured in the 6" rotating LED sign on the side of the bus.
• Children get to create free of charge at two tables, provided by Arts & Scraps, under an awning, attached to the ScrapMobile, thanks to your sponsorship. You can also arrange for  sponsored or discounted shopping or individual kits to take home.

• We will hand out your literature or give-aways, post your banners.

Call 313-640-4411 x 3 or email Suzan to schedule programs.
Our answering machine is available 24/7.

  Led by an MEd Art Therapist, art therapy introduces participants to the benefits of learning and healing through the creative process.  Unique, non-threatening materials are used to consult with groups, families, or individuals in sessions that may address:

Positive youth development (building self-confidence and self-esteem)     Personal growth and self awareness
Grief and loss                                                                                     Adolescent issues
Sexuality                                                                                           Relationship issues issues                     
Eating disorders                                                                                 Addictions
Depression                                                                                         Mental health
 Domestic violence and child abuse                                                      Obsessive/compulsive disorder
Trichotillomania (chronic hair pulling or skin picking)                                           
                                             Call 313-640-4411 x 7 for more information about art therapy.  

  In 1 hour parent-child workshop for all ages, parents alone get a quick session about creativity and positive reinforcement (optional). Then both adult and child work side by side with each creating a project.  This format works well for preschool meetings and family
nights at elementary schools.  Themes are customized for each group.

Teacher, staff and group leader workshops
  We design lively and customized 1 to 2 hour make and take workshops for each group. They use recycled materials that a group would already own, "stuff" commonly found in a home, and/or Arts & Scraps materials in learning games, positive reinforcement, fun projects, holiday ideas and curriculum-related ideas.   We can also train group leaders in the use and introduction of our Scrap Packs, kits for 10, 25 or 35. 
 
 
Just for Fun
   Why should kids have all the fun?  Get a group of adults together for creative play!  We'll bring
  all the "stuff" and ideas.  Great idea for a sorority, shower, couples group. 

Parent workshops
  Parents work with themed kits, curriculum or just-for-fun.  They learn about the theme and enjoy the value of "play".  They also
learn how to introduce a topic and draw creativity from their children and use positive reinforcement in learning.  They take the same
kit home for their children that they built, empowered help keep their children's minds open to new ideas and gain confidence in themselves.

Workshops for Early Childhood Providers, Parents and Preschool Teachers
    Hands-on, themed classes at your location present practical ideas and a mind set for life!  Up to 30 participants visit 6 hands-on stations using materials commonly owned and "good stuff" from Arts & Scraps, then visit the ScrapMobile to shop for materials they just used.  No projects are duplicated in any of the 4 classes.  Classes are developed and taught by Wayne State Early Childhood professor and are tied to current curriculum and learning research.
  Hands on  Math
  Discovery Learning/Science
  Fun with Books
  Creativity Day after Day?

Call 313-640-4411 x 3 or email Suzan to schedule programs.
 Our answering machine is available 24/7.
 

Arts & Scraps
16135 Harper
Detroit, MI 48224

   Arts & Scraps is located at 16135 Harper. 
  -Take the I-94 Cadieux exit, #223. 
  -Turn south towards the lake. 
  - Immediately turn right on Harper, the first intersection. 
  - Go 3/4 miles.  We're on the right, at the corner of Harper and Bedford.    
  - Look for the wrought iron fence, glass globe lights on the gate and signs on the building.

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Public hours are Tuesday 11-6, Thursday 11-6,
Saturday 11-4

Telephone (313) 640-4411
Fax (313) 640-4422
contact@ARTSandSCRAPS.org

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