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  1. Saturday Art Adventures: Crayon Recycling

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    November 9, 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

    Dive into an exciting drop-in art experience each week with Laurie and our art studio team. We will offer projects in a wide variety of art media and art processes for all ages and abilities. All materials are included and we do all the cleanup! Today, we’ll make colorful no-waste creations with recycled crayons.

    This event is free with general museum admission.

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  2. Saturday Art Adventures: Mini Paintings

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    November 2, 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 mini works of art: a bite-sized creative challenge for little hands and still-developing motor skills.

    This event is free with general museum admission.

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  3. Exploration Station: Botanical Bookmarks

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    November 17, 2024 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

    Create your own one-of-a-kind bookmark with dried blooms plucked from the museum’s rooftop garden.

    This event is free with the price of general admission.

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  4. Exploration Station: Yarn-Wrapped Sticks

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    November 3, 2024 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

    Create colorful, organic art with yarn-wrapped sticks. This tactile activity is a perfect for little ones practicing fine motor control and hand-eye coordination!

    This event is free with general museum admission. Image credit: Ana Ziengel

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  5. Exploration Station: Yarn-Wrapped Sticks

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    November 2, 2024 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

    Create colorful, organic art with yarn-wrapped sticks. This tactile activity is a perfect for little ones practicing fine motor control and hand-eye coordination!

    This event is free with general museum admission. Image credit: Ana Ziengel

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  6. Nice Age Tales

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    November 13, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am

    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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  7. Let’s Make! with Lexie: Scientific Fabric Art

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    October 20, 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 week, we’ll try exciting experiments with fabric to celebrate the Wisconsin Science Festival.

    This event is free with general museum admission.

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  8. Let’s Make! with Lexie: Puppet Workshop

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    October 13, 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!  Today, you’ll create your own functional puppet friend!

    This event is free with general museum admission.

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  9. Saturday Art Adventures: Tiny Terror-iums

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    October 26, 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 craft our own creepy mini ecosystems in a jar, also known as “terror-iums”!

    This event is free with general museum admission.

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  10. Saturday Art Adventures: Alebrijes Sculptures

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    October 19, 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 our own colorful creature sculptures, inspired by Mexican artist Pedro Linares’ folk works, called alebrijes.

    This event is free with general museum admission.

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