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Cardboard Creations


Courses Youth / Arts/Crafts -
Fall 2025

Let's see what we can make with cardboard! Giant mazes, castles, games, or something the world has never seen before - it's up to you. Come see how versatile this everyday material really is as we get creative with cardboard. 

Instructor

Janeysha Jackson


Janyesha Jackson has been working for Now. Make. Art. since 2025. She is a youth worker, artist, and facilitator from the historic Rondo neighborhood in St. Paul, Minnesota. Their background is in youth work, where they have built a career centered on youth voice, equity, and process.

She began exploring visual art in 2020 and officially stepped into her identity as an artist after experiencing art therapy. Since then, they have developed and led art-based programming for young people, drawing on their earlier experience in performance art, including musical theater and choir.

In addition to her work with Now.Make.Art., Janyesha runs a face painting business and works as a data consultant in the youth development field.

Broderick Poole


Broderick Poole has been working for Now. Make. Art. since 2025. He is a visual artist from St. Paul's Rondo neighborhood. He teaches art to kids in his community and sells pieces of his own. He’s been creating art for 25 plus years. His newest collection of art is inspired by a love of the Minnesota called HeArt of the Cities. All products are designed, screen printed, painted, hand cut and sewed in a vintage style by Broderick Poole.

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  Janeysha Jackson , now make art


Afton-Lakeland Elementary : Media Center
Tuesdays, Sep 9 - Sep 30
2:20 - 3:50 PM

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Grades   1st - 5th

Fewer than 5 spots left


$ 86.00
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  now make art , Broderick Poole


Andersen Elementary : Media Center
Thursdays, Sep 4 - Sep 25
2:20 - 3:50 PM

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Grades   1st - 5th

$ 86.00
per person
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  now make art , Janeysha Jackson


Lake Elmo Elementary : Media Center
Wednesdays, Sep 10 - Oct 1
2:20 - 3:50 PM

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Grades   1st - 5th

$ 86.00
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  now make art , Broderick Poole


Stonebridge Elementary : B137 (Art)
Thursdays, Oct 2 - Oct 30
2:20 - 3:50 PM

  No Class Oct 16


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Grades   1st - 5th

$ 86.00
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