Enjoy crafts, games, and demonstrations inspired by the theme of storytelling, with each week focusing on a different aspect of creative expression. Every Tuesday features a new set of activities and a different guest artist. For ages 3–10. Drop-in program. $5; free for Members and children under age 2. Includes General Admission.
July 1–Model
Make your own playdough, try needle felting and sculpting with clay, and see if you can bend your body into the shapes of the alphabet. Guest artist: Samara Weaver.
July 8–Sew
Help with a community quilt project, learn simple stitching, and about designing with tiles. Guest artist: Selina Toedter.
July 15–Light
Explore light and color. Learn how human vision works and about crankie theater, an old form of storytelling. Guest artists: Lindsay Bolin Lowery and Mack Truax.
July 22–Paint
Learn about different types of paint, try hand printing, and create watercolor landscapes and charcoal portraits. Guest artist: Emmanuel Aboagye.
July 29–Cut
Learn about different types of paper and make artwork using different methods of cutting and see a demonstration of physiognotrace, a machine that creates silhouettes. Guest Artists: Michaela Lott & Luke Kelly.
August 5–Cook
Make trivets, explore ingredients in baking, blend spices, and craft clay plates. Guest artist: Jerome Bias.
August 12–Sound
Craft instruments, write poetry, and explore harmony, melody, rhythm, and lyrics.
August 19–Weave
Learn about types of weaving, stringing beads, and sculpture.
August 26–Display
Learn how to showcase stories in creative ways, and how museums write labels for exhibitions.