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  1. Saturday Art Adventures: Whimsical Windchimes

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    August 17, 2024 @ 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 we’ll make windchimes out of clay shapes generously created by other visitors.

    This event is free with general museum admission.

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  2. Saturday Art Adventures: Mixed Media Paintings

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    August 10, 2024 @ 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 dimensional pieces of art with mix-and-match materials.

    This event is free with general museum admission.

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  3. Saturday Art Adventures: Egg Carton Flowers

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    August 3, 2024 @ 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, we’ll create vibrant blooms with recycled egg cartons.

    This event is free with general museum admission. Image credit: Cara Huff

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  4. Clay Day: Polymer Clay Mini Foods

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    August 23, 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

    Explore the squishy, smudgy, sculptable world of clay! Today we’ll “make and take” your very own miniature foods created with polymer clay. Please note: these clay creations are NOT edible!

    Each Friday, join us for a different drop-in clay experience in the Art Studio. We’ll work with a variety of media–ceramic clay, dough, paper clay, polymer clay, and more. This event is free with general museum admission.

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  5. Wild Wonders: Seed Planting

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    August 8, 2024 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

    Decorate your own paper cup planter and plant a seed to take home!

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

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  6. Wild Wonders: Chlorophyll Art

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    August 1, 2024 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

    Today we’ll learn about the way plants get their nutrients, and create art with the verdant green pigment.

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

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  7. Fun with Fiber Arts: Crochet Garlands

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    August 29, 2024 @ 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! Today, we’ll learn to crochet dreamy garland decorations.

    This event is free during our extended Thursday evening hours! Image credit: Janelle Sowers

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  8. Fun with Fiber Arts: Felt Fabric Collage

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    August 22, 2024 @ 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! Today, we’ll make felt collage creations.

    This event is free during our extended Thursday evening hours! Image credit: Sarah Whiting

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  9. Fun with Fiber Arts: Fabric Painting

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    August 15, 2024 @ 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! Today, we’ll use fabric paint to create textile designs.

    This event is free during our extended Thursday evening hours! Image credit: Sarah Whiting

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  10. Fun with Fiber Arts: Abstract Embroidery

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    August 8, 2024 @ 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! Today, we’ll learn to embroider safely and embrace abstract creativity.

    This event is free during our extended Thursday evening hours!

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