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  1. Saturday Art Adventures: Chinese New Year Lanterns

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    February 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, we’ll create paper lanterns in celebration of Chinese New Year.

    This event is free with general museum admission.

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  2. Exploration Station: Paper Dragon Eyes for Chinese New Year

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    February 10, 2024 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

    Learn about the Year of the Dragon and celebrate Chinese New Year with your own blinking dragon eye made of folded paper.

    This event is free with general museum admission. Image credit: Deborah Ewing

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  3. Wonderground Recess: Dinosaur Dance Party

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    February 10, 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 staff dressed in crowd-favorite dino costumes and move your body to the prehistoric beat!

    This event is free with general museum admission.

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  4. STEAM Time: Wheatgrass Friends

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    February 9, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

    Plant your own wheatgrass buddy to grow at home! When your plant sprouts, add wheatgrass cuttings to your smoothies or give them to family pets as a nutritious snack.

    This event is free with general museum admission.

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  5. Wild Wonders: Mod Podge Magnets

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    February 22, 2024 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

    Create your own mod podge magnets using tree cookie rounds.

    This event is free with general museum admission. Image credit: Delia Randall

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  6. Messy Art with Laurie: Marbling Paper

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    February 22, 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 create our own decorated paper using a marbled painting technique. This event is free with general museum admission.

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  7. Open Art Studio

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    February 29, 2024 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

    Choose your own art adventure—drawing, sculpting, cartooning, and more! Drop by the Art Studio classroom for open-ended creative opportunities, facilitated by our talented staff.

    This event is free with general museum admission, and open to all ages.

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  8. Open Art Studio

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    February 22, 2024 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

    Choose your own art adventure—drawing, sculpting, cartooning, and more! Drop by the Art Studio classroom for open-ended creative opportunities, facilitated by our talented staff.

    This event is free with general museum admission, and open to all ages.

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  9. Wild Wonders: Clothespin Animals

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    February 15, 2024 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

    Decorate wooden clothespins to mimic your favorite animal! Imagine what they’d eat and sounds they would make.

    This event is free with general museum admission. Image credit: Delia Randall

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  10. Messy Art with Laurie: Potato Printmaking

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    February 15, 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 get creative carving many a hobbit’s favorite food—potatoes! This event is free with general museum admission.

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