Events
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Winter Wonderland
It’s a study in white, but anything but boring! Dive into textures as you use soft, quiet materials to craft a wintry scene filled with snow-covered pines and gentle drifts. A serene celebration of winter’s beauty!
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Tuesday Studio
Spin Art Icicles - Get ready to create a dazzling masterpiece with spin art on Tuesday! Be mesmerized as swirling hues of icy blues come to life, and then add a touch of sparkle with glitter and shiny embellishments to make your artwork truly spectacular. Each creation is unique, and the 'oohs' and 'ahhs' from…
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Heart on Display
How adorable are these? This project is perfect for a child’s love of bold embellishments—the more, the merrier! Kids can decorate a scalloped heart and display it inside a popsicle stick frame. Could kid art get any sweeter?
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Gee’s Bend Quilters Paper Quilts
This Black History Month, we are celebrating the women quilters of Gee’s Bend as our featured artists of the month. What began as a way to keep their families warm in a small Alabama community grew into a powerful art tradition known for bold patterns and beautiful designs. Their quilts are now celebrated as masterpieces…
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Art from the Heart
Kids can get creative by decorating a cardboard heart and "framing" it in a delightful way! They'll add bits and snips of patterned paper around the edges, giving their artwork a charming homespun feel.
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Curiosity Crew
Tiny hands, big discoveries! Curiosity Crew introduces toddlers to early STEM learning in a fun, welcoming museum setting. Through guided experiments and open-ended exploration, children learn to ask questions, test ideas, and explore how things work—all while playing alongside caregivers. Stop by and watch curiosity grow!
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Card Kits
What’s better than a handmade expression of love? NOTHING! The MakerSpace is the place to be on Friday, where little artists can shine and sparkle—thanks to imagination, colorful materials, and yes… a few glittery hearts.
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Stick with Love
Nothing says kids’ crafts like the good ol’ popsicle stick—always a favorite here at the CME! This time, we’re taking it up a notch: kids can paint and customize their backdrop, jazz it up with sequins, gems, and buttons, and finish it off with a foam heart as the centerpiece. Voila—a colorful, sparkly creation all…
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Tinkerdoodle Workshop
Tinkerdoodle workshops are all about letting kids take the lead. We set out a variety of materials and then step back, giving children the time and freedom to explore, experiment, and create in their own way. There’s no right or wrong—just kid-directed discovery. That kind of open-ended play is incredibly powerful and helps build confidence,…
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Tinkerdoodle Workshop
Tinkerdoodle workshops are all about letting kids take the lead. We set out a variety of materials and then step back, giving children the time and freedom to explore, experiment, and create in their own way. There’s no right or wrong—just kid-directed discovery. That kind of open-ended play is incredibly powerful and helps build confidence,…
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Exploring Music
Did you know early exposure to rhythm and melody lays the foundation for cognitive growth and a lifelong love of music? It helps build motor skills, enhance memory, and support language development while sparking creativity and emotional expression. Plus, let’s be honest—who doesn’t love watching toddlers bust a move?