Made with Love: 7 Fantastic Spots to Make Mother’s Day Gifts

From recycled flower crafts, to paintings, to hand-squeezed chocolates, here's where you can make heart-melting gifts for dear ol' mom.

By Allison Sutcliffe April 5, 2015

Nothing says, “I love you” quite like a handmade gift. Whether it’s a messy finger painting or a pony-beaded pipe cleaner bracelet, we are suckers for those gooey, straight-from-the-heart goodies. That’s why we’ve rounded up seven spots around the city, where creative kids can craft something special for Mother’s Day. (Psst… We know you’ve got May 10th marked on the calendar, right dads?). From recycled flower crafts to hand-squeezed chocolates, click through the gallery to see where you can make heart-melting Mother’s Day gifts.

The Makery

This usually mobile art lab takes up (temporary) residence at the SEEDArts Studios in Southeast Seattle once a month. Their goal at this regularly scheduled, drop-in workshop is to gather community members to tinker, craft and generally share some creatively-good times, using donated recycled or reclaimed items. The May 3rd Make & Take will feature a flower craft in honor of Mom. And don’t be surprised if you find yourself compelled to join in. That’s one of the reasons this hands-on studio exists. They’re rooted in the belief that people should be active participants in the creating their culture. So pull up a seat and make one for your own mom right alongside your sidekick. Drop in any time from 2 p.m.-5 p.m. to create your masterpiece!

SEEDArts Studio
5617 Rainier Ave. S.
Seattle, Wa
Online: themakeryseattleblog.wordpress.com

When: May 3, 2-5:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Ages: All

photo: The Makery

Do you have a favorite spot to make Mother’s Day gifts? Tell us about it in the Comments below.

— Allison Sutcliffe