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  1. Saturday Art Adventures: Mud Printed Textiles

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    June 29, 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 printed textiles using dyes and resist made from mud.

    This event is free with general museum admission. Image credit: Heather Fulford

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  2. Saturday Art Adventures: Sand Paintings

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    June 22, 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 tactile paintings using colored sand.

    This event is free with general museum admission. Image credit: Marcia Beckett

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  3. Saturday Art Adventures: Make-and-Take Mosaics

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    June 15, 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, you’ll create your very own mosaic masterpiece to take home.

    This event is free with general museum admission.

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  4. Saturday Art Adventures

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    June 8, 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!

    This event is free for SummerPalooza!

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  5. Clay Day: Make-and-Take Clay Cicadas

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    June 7, 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

    Explore the squishy, smudgy, sculptable world of clay! Today we’ll “make and take” your very own cicada buddies to celebrate the emergence of cicadas in Wisconsin.

    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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  6. Wild Wonders: Spring Planting

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    May 30, 2024 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

     Start your own mini-garden by planting seeds to take home, and decorate your own one-of-a-kind plant cup!

    This event is free with the price of general admission.

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  7. Playdough Party with Junko

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    May 22, 2024 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

    Join Junko each Wednesday to create your own scented playdough that’s a squishy, smush-able sensory delight.

    This event is free with general museum admission.

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  8. Playdough Party with Junko

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    May 15, 2024 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

    Join Junko each Wednesday to create your own scented playdough that’s a squishy, smush-able sensory delight.

    This event is free with general museum admission.

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  9. Wild Wonders: Ripped Paper Landscapes

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    May 9, 2024 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

    Today we’re embracing the creative possibilities of texture and layering with ripped paper landscapes! Use the raw paper edges and a dose of creativity to assemble your own nature scene.

    This event is free with the price of general admission. Image credit: Pamela Donnis

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  10. Wild Wonders: Whimsical Weather Crafts

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    May 2, 2024 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

    Rain or shine, we’re making crafts inspired by the day’s weather! Possible crafts include kites, sun paper art, rain art, and other weather-related creative projects.

    This event is free with the price of general admission.

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