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Arts & Crafts
Our Arts and Crafts Center does more than just crafts! We offer a variety of programs and services including a do-it-yourself Wood Hobby Shop and Auto Hobby Shop, Custom Frame Shop with large-format canvas and photo-quality printing services, lamination services, pre-made frames and a do-it-yourself frame area. We also offer private events from birthday parties, girls nights or squadron parties. We can customize the event to fit your needs.
Our Engraving and Awards Shop is stocked with a large inventory of recognition awards and gift items - perfect for all occasions.
Instructional classes cover a gamut of crafting tutorials from ceramics, pottery classes, home decor crafts, wreath-making, canvas painting, woodworking and more! New classes are always being added – check out the event calendar below to stay on top of what's next!
Services
Arts & Crafts offers a variety of services:
Project Ideas
- Laser & Standard Engraving
Custom Awards
- Metal Plate Engraving
Name Plates
Ornaments
Tumbler Engraving
And Much More!
Classes
Cookies and Canvas
Sip & Paint
Mommy & Me Crafting
#TeensForYou TikTok-inspired Art
Wood-turning
CNC Classes
And check out our Auto Hobby Shop!
Wood Shop
McConnell's Wood Shop is a self-help facility. Safety, education, equipment and tools are provided so you have what you need to get your project done!
After safety qualifications have been met, you'll have access to a variety of equipment to meet your beginner, novice or expert-level woodworking needs: sanders, lathes, planers, routers, band saw, drills and much more. The shop has instructional classes for all levels of woodworking.
The shop also features a CNC Piranha for customer use which features interchangeable routing laser etching.
The hourly fee is only $4 and there is an $80 monthly fee which may save money if you use the shop regularly.
Wednesday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm *Appointment Only*
Thursday 11:00 am - 1:00 pm by appointment
& 1:00-7:00 pm - open to public
Friday 12:30-6 pm
Saturday & Sunday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
*Closed Family Days*
Wood Shop Safety Classes are held:
Friday @ 6 to 8:30 pm or by appointment
Frame Shop
Our staff at the Framing Shop will create custom-made frames to protect your cherished memories. Whether it be for a degree, family pictures, or military honors, the Frame Shop is there for it all.

Engraving Shop
Personalize your items at the Engraving Shop, or order gifts and awards to celebrate a special occasion. Make the Arts & Crafts Shop your one-stop-shop for employee recognition, birthday, or going away gifts.
Upcoming Events

Cookies and CanvasArts & Crafts
Dec07
Cookies and CanvasArts & Crafts

Painters get to enjoy cookies and have a blast all while painting their very own masterpieces!

Exhibit U Art ShowArts & Crafts
Dec08
Exhibit U Art ShowArts & Crafts

Arts & Crafts will be hosting a series of three specialized art exhibits each month leading up to the Arts & Crafts Open House in February.
Interested in showcasing ...

Exhibit U Art ShowArts & Crafts
Jan12
Exhibit U Art ShowArts & Crafts

Arts & Crafts will be hosting a series of three specialized art exhibits each month leading up to the Arts & Crafts Open House in February.
Interested in showcasing ...
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Contact
Arts & Crafts
McConnell AFB, KS 67221
Opening Hours
- Mon. - Fri.9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Sat. & Sun.Closed
- Family DaysClosed