Youth/Senior Programs

FREE Creative Space Crafting Library

Open daily during gallery hours, our Creative Space is a wonderful resource available to the entire community. Drop in with kids or grandkids of all ages and enjoy this special crafting space, stocked with fun craft supplies, art-themed kids’ books and games, puzzles, and more! Admission is always FREE! No registration required. Please do not leave your children unattended.

Winter hours for the Creative Space are:
Tuesday – Saturday  10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Sunday – Noon to 4:00 pm
We are closed when the Frankfort Schools are closed due to weather.

FREE Family Drop-In Crafting Days

We host monthly FREE Drop-In Day events throughout the winter and spring, hosted by instructors who lead families through unique craft projects. All are welcome to attend, all supplies are provided. Drop-In Days meet on the top floor of the OAC. Please do not leave your children unattended, thank you!

Monthly Drop-In Days Schedule for 2026

All drop-in days are 10:30 am to Noon unless otherwise noted.
No registration required, all are welcome!

January 17 – Fun with texture
February 28 – TBD
March 28 – Egg dyeing projects
April 18 – Springtime crafts
October 17 – Spooky crafts for kids
November 14 – Fall crafting fun
December 12- 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Special Family Holiday Crafting Day with Mrs. Claus

Silver Art Experience for Seniors:

OAC is collaborating with regional assisted- and senior-living facilities to provide a unique, creative experience for area seniors. Once a month, residents visit the Art Center and are led through an engaging art activity with our project leader, Jennifer Flynn. The benefits of encouraging seniors to participate in creative exercises are many: they experience new and increased socialization, practice coordinated motor skills, find an outlet for creative expression, build self-esteem, and much more! If you would like to learn more about the Silver Art Experience program, please call 231-352-4151 x 101.