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An official army family and MWR Site

AN OFFICIAL ARMY FAMILY AND MWR SITE

Arts and Crafts

Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Areas

For those who like to create hands-on, we offer DIY workspaces with professional tools and materials.

 

Person painting a cup happily

Availability of specialty offerings may vary per location, please check with your local Arts and Crafts for details.

Spaces include:

  • Framing Studio
  • Woodshop
  • Sewing or Craft Workroom
  • Pottery / Ceramics Workspace
     

Safety & Certification:

  • Some areas require safety or certification courses (DA Form 3031).
  • Framing and woodworking classes are offered regularly.
  • Only trained users (usually age 16+) may use power tools or certain equipment.
     

DIY Benefits:

  • Save money by framing or building your own projects
  • Learn new skills with staff support
  • Use high-quality tools and safe workspaces

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