Events
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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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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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Year of the Horse – Chinese Calligraphy
Artist Judy Smith always introduces us to new art mediums, and this is no exception. In honor of the Chinese Lunar New Year, she will teach children the art of Chinese calligraphy. Participants will learn how the Chinese language is read and explore symbols that represent good luck and prosperity—creating a truly unique keepsake to…
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Snowman Windsocks
Let it snow with this adorable snowman wind sock craft! Kids can create their own frosty friend, complete with a cool cascade of blue-toned crepe paper streaming from the bottom. It’s the perfect winter decoration to catch the breeze and bring some cheer indoors or out!
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Tuesday Studio
Wax Resist Snowflakes - Like magic, we’ll make art out of nothing—or so it seems! Using watercolors, children will discover something surprising and magical appear on the paper before their eyes. This playful Studio lesson always sparks lots of “wows” and wonder, and it’s happening Tuesday in the Studio. Join us for a little art…
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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?
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Glittery Icicles
Add some sparkle to icicle forms in this wintry craft that hints at the impending thaw—or at least our hopeful optimism! Hung in a window, these shimmering creations catch the light as they gently spin, bringing a little brightness and movement to the winter days ahead.
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Gee’s Bend Fabric Scrap Quilt
The story of the Gee’s Bend quilts is a powerful one—Black women in a remote Alabama community turning necessity into world-renowned abstract art by using scraps from worn clothing and feed sacks to create vibrant, symbolic textiles. As our Artists of the Month, their work inspires us to invite young artists to design their own…