Just like you, HouseMart strongly believes in family, community and education. HouseMart is the parent brand of six Ben Franklin Crafts stores in Hawai`i and 24 Ace Hardware stores in Hawai`i, Washington, Oregon and Nevada, originating in Kahului, Maui. No matter how big the company has become, they’ve never forgotten what’s important.
They offer popular keiki craft classes, which are held every spring, summer and fall breaks. This fall they will be held at Ben Franklin Crafts from October 5 through 9. Keiki have the option of taking each class separately, or attend all five classes. Stay tuned for more information.
They also believe in educating our youth, both in schools and in the community, which is why they support STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) and work with groups like the Hawai`i State Science Olympiad, Hawai`i State Public Libraries and the Maui Economic Development Board.
One way your keiki can learn about STEAM is through Hardware Science! It’s a cool way for kids to conduct science experiments using materials that can be found at their local hardware store or even around the house. Visit hardwarescience.com for more information.
For art, HouseMart sponsors a wide range of community events and projects, most recently Maui Matsuri’s Manga Art and Traditional Art contests. They carry supplies for school projects, whether it’s a science or art project, or presentation. Their Ben Franklin Crafts and Ace Hardware stores are great resources for ideas and supplies for do-it-yourself home and crafts projects, many of which families can do together, such as gardening, building, baking, painting and more! A plethora of project sheets, blogs and videos can be found on their website.
They also help you celebrate the Seasons and Holidays! Halloween is on Saturday this year and they have what you need to make your costumes, props and decorations for an awesome party.
Visit their HouseMart stores at these Maui locations: Ben Franklin Crafts at the Queen Kaʻahumanu Center and Ace Hardware in Kihei, Lahaina and Pukalani. Or, visit them online at benfranklinhawai.com or facebook.com/bfcrafts and acehardwarehawaii.com or facebook.com/acehardwarehi for sales and events.
