Youth Program
Creative fun for kids of all ages has been a focus of Shake Rag Alley programming since its founding in 2004. Children’s classes began that year as an after-school arts and crafts program and continue to expose participants to new skills and creative engagement every June-August.
With the health and safety of our instructors, students, staff, and volunteers in mind, in 2021 we will be offering kids a chance to participate in a variety of creative hands-on activities in small-group in-person settings at Shake Rag Alley or via take-and-make kits.
Kits from the 2020 program will continue to be available in the Youth Program Marketplace while supplies last. Prices for most of the kits range from the same $10 to $12 cost of the original classes. If a kit needs to be mailed, the cost of mailing will be added to the base price.
Special pricing is available. For more information, contact Youth Program Director Elizabeth Johanna or call the office at (608) 987-3292.
With the health and safety of our instructors, students, staff, and volunteers in mind, in 2021 we will be offering kids a chance to participate in a variety of creative hands-on activities in small-group in-person settings at Shake Rag Alley or via take-and-make kits.
Kits from the 2020 program will continue to be available in the Youth Program Marketplace while supplies last. Prices for most of the kits range from the same $10 to $12 cost of the original classes. If a kit needs to be mailed, the cost of mailing will be added to the base price.
Special pricing is available. For more information, contact Youth Program Director Elizabeth Johanna or call the office at (608) 987-3292.
Shake Rag Alley’s youth programs have been supported in part by grants from Mineral Point Community Chest and United Fund of Iowa County and a Woodward Community Media matching grant from Grant Iowa Lafayette Shopping News, a division of Woodward Communications, Inc.


After purchasing a workshop and picking up the kit, or receiving it by mail, your child will have the supplies needed to complete your project. Let’s get started!
For more family-friendly programs, see our Annual Events page.
2021 Youth Program workshops
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Fairy Jars
June 5, 2021 Register by:June 4
Kanndie Basting -
Pacific Northwest Papercutting
June 17, 2021 Register by:June 16
Wendy Dueling -
Leather Stash Bag
June 21, 2021 Register by:June 20
Carole Spelić -
Cementimals
June 23, 2021 Register by:June 22
Elizabeth Johanna -
Zentangle-Inspired Woodland Friends
June 24, 2021 Register by:June 23
Wendy Dueling -
Bengala Mud — Let’s Play With Mud Dyes!
June 28, 2021 Register by:June 27
Chiaki O'Brien -
SAORI Weaving — Express Yourself!
June 28, 2021 Register by:June 27
Chiaki O'Brien -
Magic Braid Bracelet
June 29, 2021 Register by:June 28
Carole Spelić -
Yarn Octopus
July 6, 2021 Register by:July 5
Carole Spelić -
SOLD OUT
Free Arts Camp – AM
July 12-15, 2021 Register by:July 11
Elizabeth Johanna -
Free Arts Camp – PM
July 12-15, 2021 Register by:July 11
Elizabeth Johanna -
Free Arts Camp – AM
July 19-22, 2021 Register by:July 18
Elizabeth Johanna -
Free Arts Camp – PM
July 19-22, 2021 Register by:July 19
Elizabeth Johanna -
Fun With Photography
July 26 & July 28, 2021 Register by:July 25
Marie Whisenant -
Spirit Dancers
July 29, 2021 Register by:July 28
Wendy Dueling -
Pioneer Day
August 10, 2021 Register by:Aug 9
Elizabeth Johanna -
Pioneer Day
August 11, 2021 Register by:Aug 10
Elizabeth Johanna -
Woven Trees
August 12, 2021 Register by:Aug 11
Wendy Dueling