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  1. Messy Art with Laurie: Paint with Spinning Tops

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    Thursday, August 8 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

    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 give abstract painting a whirl with spinning tops. This event is free with general museum admission.

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  2. Messy Art with Laurie: Crayon Recycling

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    Thursday, August 1 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

    Join Laurie and our Art Studio staff for a weekly drop-in art experience designed for MCM’s younger 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 make colorful no-waste creations with recycled crayons.

    This event is free with general museum admission.

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  3. Let’s Make! with Lexie: Junk Jewelry

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    Sunday, August 4 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

    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 create stylish, no-waste accessories with recycled materials.

    This event is free with general museum admission.

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  4. Saturday Art Adventures: Mini Dino-Ramas

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    Saturday, July 13 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

    Dive into an exciting drop-in art experience each week with Laurie and our Art Studio team. Embark on projects with a wide variety of art media and processes for all ages and abilities. Materials are included—and the best part? We take care of cleanup! Today, let’s create habitats for our prehistoric friends during Dino Days.

    This event is free with general museum admission.

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  5. Saturday Art Adventures: Basket Making

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    Saturday, July 6 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

    Dive into an exciting drop-in art experience each week with Laurie and our Art Studio team. Embark on projects with a wide variety of art media and processes for all ages and abilities. Materials are included—and the best part? We take care of cleanup! Today, let’s weave handmade baskets.

    This event is free with general museum admission.

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  6. Wild Wonders: Bug Buddies

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    Thursday, July 25 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

    Create your own little insect companion using craft wire, beads, and other assorted materials.

    This event is part of our free admission Thursday evenings, 4 pm-8 pm.

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  7. Wild Wonders: Frozen Dinos!

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    Thursday, July 11 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

    Help free our dinosaur friends from frozen blocks of ice during Dino Days!

    This event is part of our free admission Thursday evenings, 4 pm-8 pm. Image credit: Kimberly McLeod

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  8. Wild Wonders: Mini Stick Flags

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    Thursday, July 4 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

    Let your twig flag fly! Create colorful banners of your own design, mounted on sticks gathered from the museum’s gardens.

    This event is part of our free admission Thursday evenings, 4 pm-8 pm. Image credit: Bonnie Scorer

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  9. Fun with Fiber Arts

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    Thursday, July 11 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

    Explore various practical and artful fiber arts projects like embroidery, weaving, mending, and sewing with our friend Lexie in the Art Studio!

    This event is free during our extended Thursday evening hours!

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  10. Messy Art with Laurie: Glow Spin Art

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    Thursday, July 25 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

    Join Laurie and our Art Studio staff for a weekly drop-in art experience designed for MCM’s younger 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!

    This event is free with general museum admission.

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