Second Saturdays for Students at RAFT: Hands-On Fun Every Month!

Looking for a fun and educational way for students to spend the weekend? Join us for Second Saturdays at RAFT—a monthly arts & crafts workshop series designed to spark creativity, curiosity, and STEAM learning in students of all ages!

Held on the second Saturday of each month in our STEAM Classroom, each workshop features a unique seasonal theme with engaging activities that brings a new opportunity for kids to invent, build, and explore.

Arts & Crafts Workshop Calendar

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Mother’s Day Workshop: Made with Love 💐

Celebrate the special women in your life with a hands-on workshop at RAFT! 💖 Join us for a creative and heartwarming experience where kids and families can make one-of-a-kind, handmade gifts for Mom!

📅 Date: Saturday, May 10
⏰ Times: 10 AM–2 PM
📍 Location: RAFT - 1355 Ridder Park Dr., San Jose, CA 95131

This fun and festive workshop is perfect for children, parents, and educators looking to celebrate Mother’s Day with love, creativity, and meaningful gifts. Don’t miss out on this make-and-take celebration! 💕✂️🎉

Kids craft, parents shop! While your little ones dive into creative fun, explore the RAFT Store and enjoy an exclusive 10% discount on all purchases during the workshop.

Testimonials

"Science is for Me! is amazing! The use of illustration allows students to visualize and better understand the project."

- Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Boys and Girls Club Silicon Valley

"The kits are easy to use and the activities are so much fun. It’s amazing to see the kids’ curiosity and excitement for science grow."
 
- 1st Grade Teacher
"Our students love the hands-on activities, and it’s wonderful to see them so excited about science."
 
- 2nd Grade Teacher
 

Your Support Helps Educators

We provide recycled and low-cost STEAM learning materials, makerspace support, and professional development workshops for over 8,000 educators and their 150,000 students in the Bay Area and nationwide.