Whether your family group has a strong creative streak or you prefer to support creativity from the sidelines, grandparents and grandchildren in the Atlanta area have a good chance to experience and cultivate artistic talent this week.
Here are options to share with grandkids.
Atlanta Brick Con for LEGO fans
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday Feb. 8-9. Ages 4 and up $25 per day, 3 and under free. GasSouth Convention Center. 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Duluth.
Some express themselves in modeling clay, pastels or yarn, while others favor our favorite interlocking plastic bricks — and this event is for y’all. The gathering welcomes LEGO® fans of all ages and ability levels to create, build and play games — along with gasping at massive and amazing creations from fans and professionals.
If you’re serious collectors, this is the place to purchase hard-to-find kits and pieces and meet characters. If you’re not that into LEGO, this fair may rev up your interest in a wholesome hobby. Buy tickets here.
Scrappy Papermaking at Family Sundays @CreateATL
11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9. Pay what you can, online donation levels $5-$30. CreateATL, 900 Murphy Ave. SW, Atlanta.
ScrapAtlanta gives everyone a chance to show off their papermaking style and talent. The sessions cover all the steps from sorting and soaking to painting with paper. All ages can contribute and you’ll be able to continue the process at home.
If you grew up in a perfectionist household, now’s your chance to reset, emphasizing having fun without worrying about ideal outcomes. Select tickets here.
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