Start with Art: Pixelated Cake Paintings
Feb
28

Start with Art: Pixelated Cake Paintings

Perfect for All Ages

Discover art in new ways as you explore art techniques, art history, and culture while creating your own masterpiece. Each month explores a new theme with different activities each week, so come back to see what we will explore next! This week, create a pixelated birthday cake design in honor of Amazement Square’s 25th birthday!

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Open Art Studio: Stamps and Stickers
Feb
28

Open Art Studio: Stamps and Stickers

Perfect for All Ages

The Imagination Studio is ready for your creativity! Explore different art mediums from paint to clay to oil pastels. Each week we explore different materials as we invite you to freely create. This week, create artworks using rubber stamps, ink, and stickers.

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Open MakerSpace: Embroidery Patterns
Feb
28

Open MakerSpace: Embroidery Patterns

‍Perfect for ages 6-10

The Hive is abuzz! Stop by to cultivate creativity and engage in the engineering design process while tackling prompts using unique materials. Create new designs with recycled materials, build unique structures and buildings, or explore the featured activity for the week from circuits to robotics to textiles! This week, create simple stitches and fun patterns and designs as you explore embroidery.

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Open Art Studio: Stamps and Stickers
Feb
28

Open Art Studio: Stamps and Stickers

Perfect for All Ages

The Imagination Studio is ready for your creativity! Explore different art mediums from paint to clay to oil pastels. Each week we explore different materials as we invite you to freely create. This week, create artworks using rubber stamps, ink, and stickers.

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Pop-Up Program: Optical Illusions
Feb
28

Pop-Up Program: Optical Illusions

Perfect for All Ages

Explore science, art, math, and more with engaging activities and demonstrations around the museum! This week, wrap your brain around these reality-bending optical illusions with images that trick our brains using color, light, and patterns.

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Start with Art: Pixelated Cake Paintings
Mar
1

Start with Art: Pixelated Cake Paintings

Perfect for All Ages

Discover art in new ways as you explore art techniques, art history, and culture while creating your own masterpiece. Each month explores a new theme with different activities each week, so come back to see what we will explore next! This week, create a pixelated birthday cake design in honor of Amazement Square’s 25th birthday!

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Open MakerSpace: Embroidery Patterns
Mar
1

Open MakerSpace: Embroidery Patterns

‍Perfect for ages 6-10

The Hive is abuzz! Stop by to cultivate creativity and engage in the engineering design process while tackling prompts using unique materials. Create new designs with recycled materials, build unique structures and buildings, or explore the featured activity for the week from circuits to robotics to textiles! This week, create simple stitches and fun patterns and designs as you explore embroidery.

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Open Art Studio: Stamps and Stickers
Mar
1

Open Art Studio: Stamps and Stickers

Perfect for All Ages

The Imagination Studio is ready for your creativity! Explore different art mediums from paint to clay to oil pastels. Each week we explore different materials as we invite you to freely create. This week, create artworks using rubber stamps, ink, and stickers.

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Open Art Studio: Paper Play
Mar
4

Open Art Studio: Paper Play

Perfect for All Ages

The Imagination Studio is ready for your creativity! Explore different art mediums from paint to clay to oil pastels. Each week we explore different materials as we invite you to freely create. This week, create with paper! Make collages, 3D structures, and mixed media art with all types of paper.

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Scorpy's STEAM Team: Coding
Mar
4

Scorpy's STEAM Team: Coding

Perfect for Ages 3-5

Join the STEAM Team! Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through stories and interactive experiments, challenges, and projects. Each session starts with an engaging story, followed by hands-on maker activities to explore at your own pace. This week, read the book Baby Loves Coding and learn simple coding terminology, code your grown-up to follow a path, make a binary code key ring with pony beads, and explore coding using fun interactives. Special guest: code-a-pillar!

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Open Art Studio: Paper Play
Mar
4

Open Art Studio: Paper Play

Perfect for All Ages

The Imagination Studio is ready for your creativity! Explore different art mediums from paint to clay to oil pastels. Each week we explore different materials as we invite you to freely create. This week, create with paper! Make collages, 3D structures, and mixed media art with all types of paper.

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Open Art Studio: Paper Play
Mar
4

Open Art Studio: Paper Play

Perfect for All Ages

The Imagination Studio is ready for your creativity! Explore different art mediums from paint to clay to oil pastels. Each week we explore different materials as we invite you to freely create. This week, create with paper! Make collages, 3D structures, and mixed media art with all types of paper.

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Open Art Studio: Paper Play
Mar
5

Open Art Studio: Paper Play

Perfect for All Ages

The Imagination Studio is ready for your creativity! Explore different art mediums from paint to clay to oil pastels. Each week we explore different materials as we invite you to freely create. This week, create with paper! Make collages, 3D structures, and mixed media art with all types of paper.

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Open Art Studio: Paper Play
Mar
5

Open Art Studio: Paper Play

Perfect for All Ages

The Imagination Studio is ready for your creativity! Explore different art mediums from paint to clay to oil pastels. Each week we explore different materials as we invite you to freely create. This week, create with paper! Make collages, 3D structures, and mixed media art with all types of paper.

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Open Art Studio: Paper Play
Mar
5

Open Art Studio: Paper Play

Perfect for All Ages

The Imagination Studio is ready for your creativity! Explore different art mediums from paint to clay to oil pastels. Each week we explore different materials as we invite you to freely create. This week, create with paper! Make collages, 3D structures, and mixed media art with all types of paper.

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Open Art Studio: Paper Play
Mar
6

Open Art Studio: Paper Play

Perfect for All Ages

The Imagination Studio is ready for your creativity! Explore different art mediums from paint to clay to oil pastels. Each week we explore different materials as we invite you to freely create. This week, create with paper! Make collages, 3D structures, and mixed media art with all types of paper.

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Open Art Studio: Paper Play
Mar
6

Open Art Studio: Paper Play

Perfect for All Ages

The Imagination Studio is ready for your creativity! Explore different art mediums from paint to clay to oil pastels. Each week we explore different materials as we invite you to freely create. This week, create with paper! Make collages, 3D structures, and mixed media art with all types of paper.

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Open Art Studio: Paper Play
Mar
6

Open Art Studio: Paper Play

Perfect for All Ages

The Imagination Studio is ready for your creativity! Explore different art mediums from paint to clay to oil pastels. Each week we explore different materials as we invite you to freely create. This week, create with paper! Make collages, 3D structures, and mixed media art with all types of paper.

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Start with Art: Model Magic Dragonflies
Mar
7

Start with Art: Model Magic Dragonflies

Perfect for All Ages

Discover art in new ways as you explore art techniques, art history, and culture while creating your own masterpiece. Each month explores a new theme with different activities each week, so come back to see what we will explore next! This week, create 3D dragonflies using a Model Magic foam clay base.

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Open Art Studio: Paper Play
Mar
7

Open Art Studio: Paper Play

Perfect for All Ages

The Imagination Studio is ready for your creativity! Explore different art mediums from paint to clay to oil pastels. Each week we explore different materials as we invite you to freely create. This week, create with paper! Make collages, 3D structures, and mixed media art with all types of paper.

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Open MakerSpace: 3D Pen Coral Reefs
Mar
7

Open MakerSpace: 3D Pen Coral Reefs

‍Perfect for ages 6-10

The Hive is abuzz! Stop by to cultivate creativity and engage in the engineering design process while tackling prompts using unique materials. Create new designs with recycled materials, build unique structures and buildings, or explore the featured activity for the week from circuits to robotics to textiles! This week, explore 3D pens as you create your own coral reef structures.

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Open Art Studio: Paper Play
Mar
7

Open Art Studio: Paper Play

Perfect for All Ages

The Imagination Studio is ready for your creativity! Explore different art mediums from paint to clay to oil pastels. Each week we explore different materials as we invite you to freely create. This week, create with paper! Make collages, 3D structures, and mixed media art with all types of paper.

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Pop-Up Program: Insect Noisemakers
Mar
7

Pop-Up Program: Insect Noisemakers

Perfect for All Ages

Explore science, art, math, and more with engaging activities and demonstrations around the museum! This week, wrap your brain around these reality-bending optical illusions with images that trick our brains using color, light, and patterns.

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Start with Art: Model Magic Dragonflies
Mar
8

Start with Art: Model Magic Dragonflies

Perfect for All Ages

Discover art in new ways as you explore art techniques, art history, and culture while creating your own masterpiece. Each month explores a new theme with different activities each week, so come back to see what we will explore next! This week, create 3D dragonflies using a Model Magic foam clay base.

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Open MakerSpace: 3D Pen Coral Reefs
Mar
8

Open MakerSpace: 3D Pen Coral Reefs

‍Perfect for ages 6-10

The Hive is abuzz! Stop by to cultivate creativity and engage in the engineering design process while tackling prompts using unique materials. Create new designs with recycled materials, build unique structures and buildings, or explore the featured activity for the week from circuits to robotics to textiles! This week, explore 3D pens as you create your own coral reef structures.

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Open Art Studio: Paper Play
Mar
8

Open Art Studio: Paper Play

Perfect for All Ages

The Imagination Studio is ready for your creativity! Explore different art mediums from paint to clay to oil pastels. Each week we explore different materials as we invite you to freely create. This week, create with paper! Make collages, 3D structures, and mixed media art with all types of paper.

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Scorpy's STEAM Team: Sequencing
Mar
11

Scorpy's STEAM Team: Sequencing

Perfect for Ages 3-5

Join the STEAM Team! Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through stories and interactive experiments, challenges, and projects. Each session starts with an engaging story, followed by hands-on maker activities to explore at your own pace. This week, read the book Pete Makes a Pizza and join us for some sequencing fun! Assemble a wood hamburger with lots of toppings, follow a recipe and make your very own play dough, and figure out the steps to assemble a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Are you hungry yet?

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Amazement Square's 25th Birthday, The Bugland Bash
Mar
21

Amazement Square's 25th Birthday, The Bugland Bash

Celebrate Amazement Square’s 25th birthday at Bugland Bash—a full day of hands-on fun, discovery, and celebration! Be among the first to explore our newest exhibition, The Art and Architecture of Insects, and experience the fascinating world of insects up close with live creatures, creative activities, and immersive learning throughout the Museum.

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Open Art Studio: Stamps and Stickers
Feb
27

Open Art Studio: Stamps and Stickers

Perfect for All Ages

The Imagination Studio is ready for your creativity! Explore different art mediums from paint to clay to oil pastels. Each week we explore different materials as we invite you to freely create. This week, create artworks using rubber stamps, ink, and stickers.

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Open Art Studio: Stamps and Stickers
Feb
27

Open Art Studio: Stamps and Stickers

Perfect for All Ages

The Imagination Studio is ready for your creativity! Explore different art mediums from paint to clay to oil pastels. Each week we explore different materials as we invite you to freely create. This week, create artworks using rubber stamps, ink, and stickers.

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Open Art Studio: Stamps and Stickers
Feb
27

Open Art Studio: Stamps and Stickers

Perfect for All Ages

The Imagination Studio is ready for your creativity! Explore different art mediums from paint to clay to oil pastels. Each week we explore different materials as we invite you to freely create. This week, create artworks using rubber stamps, ink, and stickers.

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Open Art Studio: Stamps and Stickers
Feb
26

Open Art Studio: Stamps and Stickers

Perfect for All Ages

The Imagination Studio is ready for your creativity! Explore different art mediums from paint to clay to oil pastels. Each week we explore different materials as we invite you to freely create. This week, create artworks using rubber stamps, ink, and stickers.

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Open Art Studio: Stamps and Stickers
Feb
26

Open Art Studio: Stamps and Stickers

Perfect for All Ages

The Imagination Studio is ready for your creativity! Explore different art mediums from paint to clay to oil pastels. Each week we explore different materials as we invite you to freely create. This week, create artworks using rubber stamps, ink, and stickers.

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Open Art Studio: Stamps and Stickers
Feb
26

Open Art Studio: Stamps and Stickers

Perfect for All Ages

The Imagination Studio is ready for your creativity! Explore different art mediums from paint to clay to oil pastels. Each week we explore different materials as we invite you to freely create. This week, create artworks using rubber stamps, ink, and stickers.

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Open Art Studio: Stamps and Stickers
Feb
25

Open Art Studio: Stamps and Stickers

Perfect for All Ages

The Imagination Studio is ready for your creativity! Explore different art mediums from paint to clay to oil pastels. Each week we explore different materials as we invite you to freely create. This week, create artworks using rubber stamps, ink, and stickers.

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Open Art Studio: Stamps and Stickers
Feb
25

Open Art Studio: Stamps and Stickers

Perfect for All Ages

The Imagination Studio is ready for your creativity! Explore different art mediums from paint to clay to oil pastels. Each week we explore different materials as we invite you to freely create. This week, create artworks using rubber stamps, ink, and stickers.

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Scorpy's STEAM Team: Animals in Winter
Feb
25

Scorpy's STEAM Team: Animals in Winter

Perfect for Ages 3-5

Join the STEAM Team! Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through stories and interactive experiments, challenges, and projects. Each session starts with an engaging story, followed by hands-on maker activities to explore at your own pace. This week, read the book Animals in Winter and discover how animals adapt to winter weather through winter habitat sensory bins, ice experiments, and creating your own arctic fox project.

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Open Art Studio: Stamps and Stickers
Feb
25

Open Art Studio: Stamps and Stickers

Perfect for All Ages

The Imagination Studio is ready for your creativity! Explore different art mediums from paint to clay to oil pastels. Each week we explore different materials as we invite you to freely create. This week, create artworks using rubber stamps, ink, and stickers.

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Open Art Studio: Glitter and Glue
Feb
22

Open Art Studio: Glitter and Glue

Perfect for All Ages

The Imagination Studio is ready for your creativity! Explore different art mediums from paint to clay to oil pastels. Each week we explore different materials as we invite you to freely create. This week, create sparkling designs using glitter and glue!

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Open MakerSpace: Friendship Bracelets
Feb
22

Open MakerSpace: Friendship Bracelets

‍Perfect for ages 6-10

The Hive is abuzz! Stop by to cultivate creativity and engage in the engineering design process while tackling prompts using unique materials. Create new designs with recycled materials, build unique structures and buildings, or explore the featured activity for the week from circuits to robotics to textiles! This week, explore knots and patterns while creating simple friendship bracelets

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Start with Art: Tissue Paper Pixel Art
Feb
22

Start with Art: Tissue Paper Pixel Art

Perfect for All Ages

Discover art in new ways as you explore art techniques, art history, and culture while creating your own masterpiece. Each month explores a new theme with different activities each week, so come back to see what we will explore next! This week, combine tissue paper pieces to create pixel art images.

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Pop-Up Program: Lakota Hide Painting
Feb
21

Pop-Up Program: Lakota Hide Painting

Perfect for All Ages

Explore science, art, math, and more with engaging activities and demonstrations around the museum! This week, visit our Native American Gallery to learn more about the Lakota tribe, why bison are important to them, history of Lakota art, and make artwork on a brown paper bison hide to take home.

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Open Art Studio: Glitter and Glue
Feb
21

Open Art Studio: Glitter and Glue

Perfect for All Ages

The Imagination Studio is ready for your creativity! Explore different art mediums from paint to clay to oil pastels. Each week we explore different materials as we invite you to freely create. This week, create sparkling designs using glitter and glue!

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Open MakerSpace: Friendship Bracelets
Feb
21

Open MakerSpace: Friendship Bracelets

‍Perfect for ages 6-10

The Hive is abuzz! Stop by to cultivate creativity and engage in the engineering design process while tackling prompts using unique materials. Create new designs with recycled materials, build unique structures and buildings, or explore the featured activity for the week from circuits to robotics to textiles! This week, explore knots and patterns while creating simple friendship bracelets

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Open Art Studio: Glitter and Glue
Feb
21

Open Art Studio: Glitter and Glue

Perfect for All Ages

The Imagination Studio is ready for your creativity! Explore different art mediums from paint to clay to oil pastels. Each week we explore different materials as we invite you to freely create. This week, create sparkling designs using glitter and glue!

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Start with Art: Tissue Paper Pixel Art
Feb
21

Start with Art: Tissue Paper Pixel Art

Perfect for All Ages

Discover art in new ways as you explore art techniques, art history, and culture while creating your own masterpiece. Each month explores a new theme with different activities each week, so come back to see what we will explore next! This week, combine tissue paper pieces to create pixel art images.

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Open Art Studio: Glitter and Glue
Feb
20

Open Art Studio: Glitter and Glue

Perfect for All Ages

The Imagination Studio is ready for your creativity! Explore different art mediums from paint to clay to oil pastels. Each week we explore different materials as we invite you to freely create. This week, create sparkling designs using glitter and glue!

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Open Art Studio: Glitter and Glue
Feb
20

Open Art Studio: Glitter and Glue

Perfect for All Ages

The Imagination Studio is ready for your creativity! Explore different art mediums from paint to clay to oil pastels. Each week we explore different materials as we invite you to freely create. This week, create sparkling designs using glitter and glue!

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Open Art Studio: Glitter and Glue
Feb
20

Open Art Studio: Glitter and Glue

Perfect for All Ages

The Imagination Studio is ready for your creativity! Explore different art mediums from paint to clay to oil pastels. Each week we explore different materials as we invite you to freely create. This week, create sparkling designs using glitter and glue!

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Open Art Studio: Glitter and Glue
Feb
19

Open Art Studio: Glitter and Glue

Perfect for All Ages

The Imagination Studio is ready for your creativity! Explore different art mediums from paint to clay to oil pastels. Each week we explore different materials as we invite you to freely create. This week, create sparkling designs using glitter and glue!

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Open Art Studio: Glitter and Glue
Feb
19

Open Art Studio: Glitter and Glue

Perfect for All Ages

The Imagination Studio is ready for your creativity! Explore different art mediums from paint to clay to oil pastels. Each week we explore different materials as we invite you to freely create. This week, create sparkling designs using glitter and glue!

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Open Art Studio: Glitter and Glue
Feb
19

Open Art Studio: Glitter and Glue

Perfect for All Ages

The Imagination Studio is ready for your creativity! Explore different art mediums from paint to clay to oil pastels. Each week we explore different materials as we invite you to freely create. This week, create sparkling designs using glitter and glue!

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Open Art Studio: Glitter and Glue
Feb
18

Open Art Studio: Glitter and Glue

Perfect for All Ages

The Imagination Studio is ready for your creativity! Explore different art mediums from paint to clay to oil pastels. Each week we explore different materials as we invite you to freely create. This week, create sparkling designs using glitter and glue!

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Open Art Studio: Glitter and Glue
Feb
18

Open Art Studio: Glitter and Glue

Perfect for All Ages

The Imagination Studio is ready for your creativity! Explore different art mediums from paint to clay to oil pastels. Each week we explore different materials as we invite you to freely create. This week, create sparkling designs using glitter and glue!

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Scorpy's STEAM Team: Animals in Winter - Winter Dance
Feb
18

Scorpy's STEAM Team: Animals in Winter - Winter Dance

Perfect for Ages 3-5

Join the STEAM Team! Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through stories and interactive experiments, challenges, and projects. Each session starts with an engaging story, followed by hands-on maker activities to explore at your own pace. This week, read the book Winter Dance and discover how animals hibernate as you create a den for a bear and even a large one for you!

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Open Art Studio: Glitter and Glue
Feb
18

Open Art Studio: Glitter and Glue

Perfect for All Ages

The Imagination Studio is ready for your creativity! Explore different art mediums from paint to clay to oil pastels. Each week we explore different materials as we invite you to freely create. This week, create sparkling designs using glitter and glue!

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Open Art Studio: Collages
Feb
15

Open Art Studio: Collages

Perfect for All Ages

The Imagination Studio is ready for your creativity! Explore different art mediums from paint to clay to oil pastels. Each week we explore different materials as we invite you to freely create. This week, explore mixed media art as you create a collage out of different materials.

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Open MakerSpace: Yarn Art
Feb
15

Open MakerSpace: Yarn Art

‍Perfect for ages 6-10

The Hive is abuzz! Stop by to cultivate creativity and engage in the engineering design process while tackling prompts using unique materials. Create new designs with recycled materials, build unique structures and buildings, or explore the featured activity for the week from circuits to robotics to textiles! This week, swirl yarn to make your own patterns and designs like a painting.

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