Erycka Shorter

Hi! My name is Erycka. I'm a teacher, an entrepreneur, and a mommy! I was raised in a small town with only one flashing light, called Vandalia, in Michigan. Wisconsin has been our home since 2018, and we love every bit of it. While in the classroom, I always enjoyed challenging young minds to imagine and create, because it gives you the opportunity to think outside the box. My daughters and I always have fun during Family Craft Time, and I can't wait to make new artistic memories with you. Always remember: You were born on purpose, with a purpose, and you're the only one who can do the things you do. You are special, and I can't wait to meet you!

My love for crafting began as a child, when I attended summer camps that always included a special time for arts and crafts. It was always fun, and I looked forward to what the instructor had planned for us. I've never lost my love for creating, and since then I've passed it on to my students over the years, as well as to my daughters.

My daughters and I always have at least one craft night a week. We love to bring out our box full of goodies, such as scraps, string, crayons, markers, glue, you name it, and see what new things we can create. Depending on the time of year, we also like to make Holiday specific crafts, such as Valentine's Day and Christmas themed projects.

I am excited to be offering my puppet making workshop to you! Imagination is always a fun way for children to express themselves, and what better way to do that than to create new characters! What is great is that it doesn't matter how you create and decorate them, there is total freedom of expression!