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Exploration Station: Milkweed Buddies
Exploration Station: Milkweed Buddies
Use milkweed fluff and pods with other natural materials to make adorable milkweed "buddies." This event is free with general museum admission.
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Let’s Make! with Lexie: Ink Blot Robots
Let’s Make! with Lexie: Ink Blot Robots
Explore new materials and creative techniques through facilitated art activities and bring home hand-made treasures. Projects vary each week and may include sculpture, painting, comics, printmaking, and more! Today, we'll make blocky, blotchy ink blot robots. This event is free with general museum admission.
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5 events,
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Tales with Teresa
Tales with Teresa
Join us for story time and hear Teresa read some of her favorite books using her DynaVox. With this speech-generating device, Teresa will share stories and help build listening skills, develop early literacy, and celebrate each other’s differences. This event is free with general museum admission.
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Let’s Move! in the Wonderground
Let’s Move! in the Wonderground
Join us for movement games and activities in the Wonderground! From obstacle courses to dances, group games and balance activities, we'll enjoy different opportunities to move our bodies every day. (Location is subject to change depending on the weather. Please check our Welcome Wall for the most up to date program location information.) This event […]
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Nice Age Tales
Nice Age Tales
Join us for a story and circle time that connects children to kindness and nature. Sing songs, interact with puppets, listen to a story, and move your body in this interactive weekly program. This event will be held in the Nice Age Trail exhibit and is free with general museum admission.
4 events,
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Let’s Move! in the Wonderground
Let’s Move! in the Wonderground
Join us for movement games and activities in the Wonderground! From obstacle courses to dances, group games and balance activities, we'll enjoy different opportunities to move our bodies every day. (Location is subject to change depending on the weather. Please check our Welcome Wall for the most up to date program location information.) This event […]
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Lexie’s Idea Lab
Lexie’s Idea Lab
Get your creativity flowing with Lexie in the Idea Lab! Practice different methods for generating new art projects and storytelling concepts with guidance from the Idea Machine. This event is part of our free admission Thursday evenings, 4 pm-8 pm every week.
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Aventuras en Español: Carnaval
Aventuras en Español: Carnaval
¡Únete a nuestra Celebración de Carnaval! Trae a tus pequeños a un taller festivo inspirado en las tradiciones del Carnaval latinoamericano. ¡Los niños bailarán al ritmo de los tambores de samba, crearán máscaras vibrantes y participarán en un mini desfile! Pueden venir disfrazados como quieran para el Carnaval. Una forma divertida de sumergirse en el […]
4 events,
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Early Explorers Playgroup
Early Explorers Playgroup
Social time for babies and their grown-ups! This playgroup is thoughtfully designed for our earliest visitors. We will provide a space for infants and toddlers (2 years and under) and their caregivers to explore and play together, and engage in activities that support various aspects of child development. Parents and caregivers will have the opportunity […]
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Let’s Move! in the Wonderground
Let’s Move! in the Wonderground
Join us for movement games and activities in the Wonderground! From obstacle courses to dances, group games and balance activities, we'll enjoy different opportunities to move our bodies every day. (Location is subject to change depending on the weather. Please check our Welcome Wall for the most up to date program location information.) This event […]
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STEAM Time: Botanical Soap Making
STEAM Time: Botanical Soap Making
Learn about liquids and solids as we make soap using botanicals from our Rooftop Ramble garden. STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities foster children’s creativity, ignite curiosity, encourage divergent thinking, and increase problem-solving skills as children explore the world around them. This event is free with general museum admission.
3 events,
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Let’s Move! with Abby
Let’s Move! with Abby
Join us for movement games and activities! From obstacle courses to dances, group games and balance activities, we'll enjoy different opportunities to move our bodies every day. Program location is subject to change, depending on the weather. Please check our Welcome Wall for the most up-to-date location information.This event is free with general museum admission.
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Exploration Station: Groundhog Pop-Up Puppets
Exploration Station: Groundhog Pop-Up Puppets
Make a pop-up puppet to celebrate Groundhog Day. Will there be an early spring? This event is free with general museum admission.
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Saturday Art Adventures: Cardboard Characters
Saturday Art Adventures: Cardboard Characters
Dive into an exciting drop-in art experience each week with Laurie and our Art Studio team. We'll offer projects in a wide variety of art media and art processes for all ages and abilities. Today, we'll weave our own little critters out of recycled cardboard.This event is free with general museum admission.
2 events,
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Exploration Station: Groundhog Pop-Up Puppets
Exploration Station: Groundhog Pop-Up Puppets
Make a pop-up puppet to celebrate Groundhog Day. Will there be an early spring? This event is free with general museum admission.
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Groundhog Day Sing-Along
Groundhog Day Sing-Along
Sing your way to an early spring! Join members of local klezmer group Yid Vicious and the MCM staff band as we play silly tunes from the official Groundhog Day Carols songbook. This event is free with general museum admission.
3 events,
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Let’s Move! with Abby
Let’s Move! with Abby
Join us for movement games and activities! From obstacle courses to dances, group games and balance activities, we'll enjoy different opportunities to move our bodies every day. Program location is subject to change, depending on the weather. Please check our Welcome Wall for the most up-to-date location information.This event is free with general museum admission.
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Nice Age Tales
Nice Age Tales
Join us for a story and circle time that connects children to kindness and nature. Sing songs, interact with puppets, listen to a story, and move your body in this interactive weekly program. This event will be held in the Nice Age Trail exhibit and is free with general museum admission.
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Music Time with Tim
Music Time with Tim
Explore the world of music and rhythm! Join Tim each week to enjoy play-based songs, games, and stories. This event is free with general museum admission.
5 events,
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Tales with Teresa
Tales with Teresa
Join us for story time and hear Teresa read some of her favorite books using her DynaVox. With this speech-generating device, Teresa shares stories that help us build listening skills, develop early literacy, and celebrate each other’s differences. This event is free with general museum admission.
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Let’s Move! with Abby
Let’s Move! with Abby
Join us for movement games and activities! From obstacle courses to dances, group games and balance activities, we'll enjoy different opportunities to move our bodies every day. Program location is subject to change, depending on the weather. Please check our Welcome Wall for the most up-to-date location information.This event is free with general museum admission.
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Messy Art with Laurie: Squishy Balloon Prints
Messy Art with Laurie: Squishy Balloon Prints
Join Laurie and our Art Studio staff for a weekly drop-in art experience designed for MCM's youngest visitors and their caregivers. Through open-ended & process-based projects, empower your little artist to freely explore materials and art-making with their senses. And the best part? We take care of cleanup! Today, we'll create layered paint prints with […]
5 events,
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Early Explorers Playgroup
Early Explorers Playgroup
Social time for babies and their grown-ups! This playgroup is thoughtfully designed for our earliest visitors. We will provide a space for infants and toddlers (2 years and under) and their caregivers to explore and play together, and engage in activities that support various aspects of child development. Parents and caregivers will have the opportunity […]
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Let’s Move! with Abby
Let’s Move! with Abby
Join us for movement games and activities! From obstacle courses to dances, group games and balance activities, we'll enjoy different opportunities to move our bodies every day. Program location is subject to change, depending on the weather. Please check our Welcome Wall for the most up-to-date location information.This event is free with general museum admission.
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STEAM Time: Marvelous Magnets
STEAM Time: Marvelous Magnets
Experiment with magnets to see how they stick together and repel. Test them on a variety of objects and make your own magnet to bring home. Join us each week for new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities. These hands-on programs foster creativity, ignite curiosity, encourage divergent thinking, build problem-solving skills, and offer […]
3 events,
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Let’s Move! with Abby
Let’s Move! with Abby
Join us for movement games and activities! From obstacle courses to dances, group games and balance activities, we'll enjoy different opportunities to move our bodies every day. Program location is subject to change, depending on the weather. Please check our Welcome Wall for the most up-to-date location information.This event is free with general museum admission.
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Exploration Station: Pompom Pals
Exploration Station: Pompom Pals
Learn how to make pompoms out of yarn and take home your own fuzzy little friend. This event is free with general museum admission.
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Saturday Art Adventures: Junk Jewelry Creations
Saturday Art Adventures: Junk Jewelry Creations
Dive into an exciting drop-in art experience each week with Laurie and our Art Studio team. We'll offer projects in a wide variety of art media and art processes for all ages and abilities. Today, we'll create our own beautiful custom jewelry out of "junk" and recycled components. This event is free with general museum […]
2 events,
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Exploration Station: Pompom Pals
Exploration Station: Pompom Pals
Learn how to make pompoms out of yarn and take home your own fuzzy little friend. This event is free with general museum admission.
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Let’s Make! with Lexie: Mixed Media Collages
Let’s Make! with Lexie: Mixed Media Collages
Explore new materials and creative techniques through facilitated art activities and bring home hand-made treasures. Projects vary each week and may include sculpture, painting, comics, printmaking, and more! Today, we'll make collages with tissue paper, shiny things, and more! This event is free with general museum admission.
4 events,
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Let’s Move! with Abby
Let’s Move! with Abby
Join us for movement games and activities! From obstacle courses to dances, group games and balance activities, we'll enjoy different opportunities to move our bodies every day. Program location is subject to change, depending on the weather. Please check our Welcome Wall for the most up-to-date location information.This event is free with general museum admission.
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Nice Age Tales
Nice Age Tales
Join us for a story and circle time that connects children to kindness and nature. Sing songs, interact with puppets, listen to a story, and move your body in this interactive weekly program. This event will be held in the Nice Age Trail exhibit and is free with general museum admission.
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Music Time with Tim
Music Time with Tim
Explore the world of music and rhythm! Join Tim each week to enjoy play-based songs, games, and stories. This event is free with general museum admission.
4 events,
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Tales with Teresa
Tales with Teresa
Join us for story time and hear Teresa read some of her favorite books using her DynaVox. With this speech-generating device, Teresa shares stories that help us build listening skills, develop early literacy, and celebrate each other’s differences. This event is free with general museum admission.
-
Let’s Move! with Abby
Let’s Move! with Abby
Join us for movement games and activities! From obstacle courses to dances, group games and balance activities, we'll enjoy different opportunities to move our bodies every day. Program location is subject to change, depending on the weather. Please check our Welcome Wall for the most up-to-date location information.This event is free with general museum admission.
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Messy Art with Laurie: Spin Hearts
Messy Art with Laurie: Spin Hearts
Join Laurie and our Art Studio staff for a weekly drop-in art experience designed for MCM's youngest visitors and their caregivers. Through open-ended & process-based projects, empower your little artist to freely explore materials and art-making with their senses. And the best part? We take care of cleanup! Today, we'll paint colorful, splashy Valentine hearts. […]
5 events,
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Early Explorers Playgroup
Early Explorers Playgroup
Social time for babies and their grown-ups! This playgroup is thoughtfully designed for our earliest visitors. We will provide a space for infants and toddlers (2 years and under) and their caregivers to explore and play together, and engage in activities that support various aspects of child development. Parents and caregivers will have the opportunity […]
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Let’s Move! with Abby
Let’s Move! with Abby
Join us for movement games and activities! From obstacle courses to dances, group games and balance activities, we'll enjoy different opportunities to move our bodies every day. Program location is subject to change, depending on the weather. Please check our Welcome Wall for the most up-to-date location information.This event is free with general museum admission.
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STEAM Time: Light-Up Valentines
STEAM Time: Light-Up Valentines
Light up the life of someone you love with a brilliant LED Valentine's Day card! Learn to create circuits and gussy them up with with adorable expressions of care. This event is free with general museum admission. Image credit: The New Children's Museum
2 events,
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Let’s Move! with Abby
Let’s Move! with Abby
Join us for movement games and activities! From obstacle courses to dances, group games and balance activities, we'll enjoy different opportunities to move our bodies every day. Program location is subject to change, depending on the weather. Please check our Welcome Wall for the most up-to-date location information.This event is free with general museum admission.
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Saturday Art Adventures: Cork Robots
Saturday Art Adventures: Cork Robots
Dive into an exciting drop-in art experience each week with Laurie and our Art Studio team. We'll offer projects in a wide variety of art media and art processes for all ages and abilities. Today, we'll use recycled corks to create quirky robot companions.This event is free with general museum admission.
2 events,
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Exploration Station: Seed Planting
Exploration Station: Seed Planting
Start your own mini-garden by planting seeds to take home, and decorate your own one-of-a-kind paper plant pot! This event is free with the price of general admission.
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Let’s Make! with Lexie: Cardboard Sculptures
Let’s Make! with Lexie: Cardboard Sculptures
Explore new materials and creative techniques through facilitated art activities and bring home hand-made treasures. Projects vary each week and may include sculpture, painting, comics, printmaking, and more! This week, we'll experiment with cardboard building challenges to create 3d structures. This event is free with general museum admission.
3 events,
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Let’s Move! with Abby
Let’s Move! with Abby
Join us for movement games and activities! From obstacle courses to dances, group games and balance activities, we'll enjoy different opportunities to move our bodies every day. Program location is subject to change, depending on the weather. Please check our Welcome Wall for the most up-to-date location information.This event is free with general museum admission.
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Nice Age Tales
Nice Age Tales
Join us for a story and circle time that connects children to kindness and nature. Sing songs, interact with puppets, listen to a story, and move your body in this interactive weekly program. This event will be held in the Nice Age Trail exhibit and is free with general museum admission.
-
Music Time with Tim
Music Time with Tim
Explore the world of music and rhythm! Join Tim each week to enjoy play-based songs, games, and stories. This event is free with general museum admission.
6 events,
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Tales with Teresa
Tales with Teresa
Join us for story time and hear Teresa read some of her favorite books using her DynaVox. With this speech-generating device, Teresa shares stories that help us build listening skills, develop early literacy, and celebrate each other’s differences. This event is free with general museum admission.
-
Let’s Move! with Abby
Let’s Move! with Abby
Join us for movement games and activities! From obstacle courses to dances, group games and balance activities, we'll enjoy different opportunities to move our bodies every day. Program location is subject to change, depending on the weather. Please check our Welcome Wall for the most up-to-date location information.This event is free with general museum admission.
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Messy Art with Laurie: Gelli Prints
Messy Art with Laurie: Gelli Prints
Join Laurie and our Art Studio staff for a weekly drop-in art experience designed for MCM's youngest visitors and their caregivers. Through open-ended & process-based projects, empower your little artist to freely explore materials and art-making with their senses. And the best part? We take care of cleanup! Today, we'll create colorful customized prints. This […]
5 events,
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Early Explorers Playgroup
Early Explorers Playgroup
Social time for babies and their grown-ups! This playgroup is thoughtfully designed for our earliest visitors. We will provide a space for infants and toddlers (2 years and under) and their caregivers to explore and play together, and engage in activities that support various aspects of child development. Parents and caregivers will have the opportunity […]
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Let’s Move! with Abby
Let’s Move! with Abby
Join us for movement games and activities! From obstacle courses to dances, group games and balance activities, we'll enjoy different opportunities to move our bodies every day. Program location is subject to change, depending on the weather. Please check our Welcome Wall for the most up-to-date location information.This event is free with general museum admission.
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STEAM Time: Toothpick Engineers
STEAM Time: Toothpick Engineers
The sky’s the limit on these tiny but mighty toothpick structures. Practice your engineering skills, explore the stability of triangles versus rectangles, and challenge yourself to build high! STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities foster children’s creativity, ignite curiosity, encourage divergent thinking, and increase problem-solving skills as children explore the world around them. […]
3 events,
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Let’s Move! with Abby
Let’s Move! with Abby
Join us for movement games and activities! From obstacle courses to dances, group games and balance activities, we'll enjoy different opportunities to move our bodies every day. Program location is subject to change, depending on the weather. Please check our Welcome Wall for the most up-to-date location information.This event is free with general museum admission.
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Exploration Station: Nature Gelli Prints
Exploration Station: Nature Gelli Prints
Engage your creativity and make vibrant, one-of-a-kind gelli prints using objects found in nature. This event is free with general museum admission.
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Saturday Art Adventures: Wood Scrap Sculptures
Saturday Art Adventures: Wood Scrap Sculptures
Dive into an exciting drop-in art experience each week with Laurie and our Art Studio team. We'll offer projects in a wide variety of art media and art processes for all ages and abilities. Today, we'll use recycled wood bits n bobs to create dynamic 3D sculptures. This event is free with general museum admission. […]
1 event,
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Let’s Make! with Lexie: Printmaking
Let’s Make! with Lexie: Printmaking
Explore new materials and creative techniques through facilitated art activities and bring home hand-made treasures. Projects vary each week and may include sculpture, painting, comics, printmaking, and more! This week, we'll learn how to create our very own monoprints. This event is free with general museum admission. Image credit: Cathy James
4 events,
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Let’s Move! with Abby
Let’s Move! with Abby
Join us for movement games and activities! From obstacle courses to dances, group games and balance activities, we'll enjoy different opportunities to move our bodies every day. Program location is subject to change, depending on the weather. Please check our Welcome Wall for the most up-to-date location information.This event is free with general museum admission.
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Nice Age Tales
Nice Age Tales
Join us for a story and circle time that connects children to kindness and nature. Sing songs, interact with puppets, listen to a story, and move your body in this interactive weekly program. This event will be held in the Nice Age Trail exhibit and is free with general museum admission.
-
Music Time with Tim
Music Time with Tim
Explore the world of music and rhythm! Join Tim each week to enjoy play-based songs, games, and stories. This event is free with general museum admission.
5 events,
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Tales with Teresa
Tales with Teresa
Join us for story time and hear Teresa read some of her favorite books using her DynaVox. With this speech-generating device, Teresa shares stories that help us build listening skills, develop early literacy, and celebrate each other’s differences. This event is free with general museum admission.
-
Let’s Move! with Abby
Let’s Move! with Abby
Join us for movement games and activities! From obstacle courses to dances, group games and balance activities, we'll enjoy different opportunities to move our bodies every day. Program location is subject to change, depending on the weather. Please check our Welcome Wall for the most up-to-date location information.This event is free with general museum admission.
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Messy Art with Laurie: Shaving Cream Marbling
Messy Art with Laurie: Shaving Cream Marbling
Join Laurie and our Art Studio staff for a weekly drop-in art experience designed for MCM's youngest visitors and their caregivers. Through open-ended & process-based projects, empower your little artist to freely explore materials and art-making with their senses. And the best part? We take care of cleanup! Today, we'll use shaving cream and paint […]
4 events,
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Early Explorers Playgroup
Early Explorers Playgroup
Social time for babies and their grown-ups! This playgroup is thoughtfully designed for our earliest visitors. We will provide a space for infants and toddlers (2 years and under) and their caregivers to explore and play together, and engage in activities that support various aspects of child development. Parents and caregivers will have the opportunity […]
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Let’s Move! with Abby
Let’s Move! with Abby
Join us for movement games and activities! From obstacle courses to dances, group games and balance activities, we'll enjoy different opportunities to move our bodies every day. Program location is subject to change, depending on the weather. Please check our Welcome Wall for the most up-to-date location information.This event is free with general museum admission.
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Clay Day: Ceramic Pinch Pots
Clay Day: Ceramic Pinch Pots
Our art studio staff will lead visitors in a weekly assortment of creative clay sculpture activities.
We will create all kinds of collaborative projects- plant pots, jewelry, ornaments, tiles and more.
All ages are welcome to join us and experiment with clay.
