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SUMMARY:DIY in the Junction
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, February 21 | All day\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Crafts | Make-and-Takes | Samplers\nSee what you can create and learn in Valley Junction. Classes run all day long! \nHOW DOES THIS WORK? IT’S EASY! \n\nPick a class or two or three from the list below\nContact the store directly to register for the class (if required)\nShow up for your class on Saturday\, February 21\nCreate\, learn\, and laugh with your date\, family\, and friends\n\nSchedule \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				MAKE YOUR OWN CAT TOY @ Coffee Cats (312 5th)\n1pm – 3pm | $5.50Walk-ins only | All agesEach participant can make either their own cat wand toy and/or kicker stick filled with cat nip. \nDIY PINS\, MAGNETS\, & KEYCHAINS @ Bing’s (213 5th)\n10am – 4pm | Pins: $1.95 | Magnets: $2.95 | Keychains: $3.95!Walk-ins only | All agesMake your own pin\, magnet\, or keychain with a photo by coloring in one of our designs or by making your own!  \nCRAFTERNOON OPEN STUDIO @ MIX Creative Community (131 5th)\n12pm – 4pm | FreeWalk-ins only | All agesBring in your own projects and spend a little time making progress alongside other crafters! Snacks\, as well as a few crafty activities and prompts for inspiration\, will be on hand! Feel free to stop in for a quick hang or stick around awhile! Seating space is limited\, but everyone is welcome. \nHIBERNATE & CREATE @ MITZI’S Kitchen & Cocktails (116 5th)\n5pm – 8pm | $50.00 (includes one drink)Registration: Email | AdultsA Comfy night of painting\, good cocktails\, and great company. If you’ve been cooped up all January\, this is the perfect date for you. Join us for this (mostly) self-led class with (a lot of) direction from the instructor Kristen Jones. Bring an idea or a picture to recreate & register by emailing KristenJonesDesign@gmail.com. All Supplies will be provided. (Aprons are not included) \nDIP YOUR OWN TREATS – Guided by expert confectioners @ Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (113 5th)\n10am – 5pm | See prices belowRegistration: Online | Walk-ins allowed | All agesGuests with reservations will dip a platter of goodies in a space away from public traffic. While supplies last\, walk-ins may dip from the à la carte menu in our house blend of milk and dark chocolate with coconut oil.Platters for those with reservations: Dip and drizzle treats in your choice of milk chocolate\, dark chocolate\, and white confection. Add a caramel apple to any platter for $15.  \n\n½ Dozen Strawberries: $30.00 Milk Chocolate\, Dark Chocolate and Strawberry Cheesecake\nBerries & Cherries: $40.00 6 strawberries\, 3 bunches of cherries\nSweet & Salty: $40.00 3 marshmallow skewers\, 3 pretzel rods\n3 Caramel Apples: $50.00 “Dress” caramel apples to make 3 popular varieties\, the Apple Pie\, Tiger Butter\, and Pecan Bear Caramel Apple.\n\nA la carte while supplies last. \n\nStrawberry: $5.00\nPretzel Rod: $5.00\nSkewered Marshmallow: $6.50\nCherry bunch: $5.00  \n\nDECORATIVE WOOD BURNING WORKSHOP @ Butterfly Cottage @ Memory Lane Antiques (208 5th)\n11am – 1pm & 2pm – 4pm | $55.00Registration: Phone (515) 249-7495 | Email | Walk-ins allowed (if space available) | Teens & adultsDiscover the joy of Pyrography and burn your own unique Basswood Canvas Panel [12 x12 x1/4 inches]. Choose from 3 different designs and learn some tips and techniques from an experienced pyrography artist. \n\nLevel: Beginner\nSupplies: Provided\nAge: 13yrs+\n\nCUSTOM BOOK SLEEVE W/ HANNAH BANANA FABRICS @ Reading in Public Bookstore + Cafe (315 5th\, Ste. 100)\n5pm – 7pm | $30Registration: Online | Teens & adultsCreate your own custom book sleeve using patches\, paints\, markers\, and more! Hannah Banana Fabrics will supply all of the materials\, and you’ll get 15% off everything in the store. \nMARBLING KEYCHAINS @ The Blok DSM (204 1/2 5th)\n11am – 4pm | $12Registration: Phone (515) 305-6404 | Walk-ins allowed (if space available) | All agesCreate your own marbled wooden bead keychain! Design and string your keychain\, then transform it with our mesmerizing marbling technique. Watch as colorful paint swirls on water\, then dip your beads to capture a one-of-a-kind pattern. Each piece becomes a unique work of wearable art! \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Our retail shops and restaurants on and off 5th will also be open. Make it a day in Valley Junction!
URL:https://valleyjunction.com/valley-junction-events/diy-in-the-junction/
LOCATION:Valley Junction Main Street District\, Valley Junction Main Street District\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50265\, United States
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