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  1. Messy Art with Laurie: Paint with Spinning Tops

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    February 1, 2024 @ 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. Let’s Make! with Lexie

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    January 28, 2024 @ 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!

    This event is free with general museum admission.

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  3. Post-Nap Pompom Party

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    January 27, 2024 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

    Have an extra-squirrely toddler? Take advantage of the museum’s extended Saturday hours! Enjoy the tactile experience of scooping, pouring, and sorting colorful pompoms in the Wildernest, then get out those wiggles for an extra hour in the museum.

    This event is free with general museum admission.

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  4. Saturday Art Adventures: Ribbon Banners

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    January 27, 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 flowing ribbon banners.

    This event is free with general museum admission.

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  5. Wonderground Recess: Theremin and Percussion Jam

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    January 27, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 11:30 am

    Ring the bell: it’s time for recess! Bundle up and head outside to the Wonderground for a unique active play break every Saturday in January and February at 11 am. Today, join Geoff Brady for a theremin try-it demo and keep your body moving while playing plastic bag percussion with Jonathan Zarov.

    This event is free with general museum admission.

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  6. Wonderground Recess: Hoop Jam with Nora

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    January 6, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 11:30 am

    Ring the bell: it’s time for recess! Bundle up and head outside to the Wonderground for an active play break at 11 am every Saturday in January and February. Today, join Nora Phillips of Hoop Elation to play with hula hoops and marvel at Nora’s hooping talents.

    This event is free with general museum admission.

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  7. Saturday Art Adventures: Yarn Painting

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    January 6, 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 “paintings” with colorful strands of yarn.

    This event is free with general museum admission.

    Photo credit: Kate Fairlie

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  8. Saturday Art Adventures: Sock Sculpture Friends

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    January 13, 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 art with repurposed socks.

    This event is free with general museum admission.

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  9. Messy Art with Laurie: Toy Car Painting

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    January 25, 2024 @ 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 tiny toy cars a custom paint job.

    This event is free with general museum admission.

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  10. Let’s Make! with Lexie

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    January 21, 2024 @ 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!

    This event is free with general museum admission.

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