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April’s Artist of the Month is Claude Monet, a French artist who loved to paint the world around him. Monet was very observant. He paid close attention to small details many people might miss, like how light sparkles on water or how colors change when clouds pass overhead. He painted nature scenes again and again,…
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Ladybug Collage
Say hello to the cutest critter on the craft table—our paper ladybug! With a little imagination, some colorful paper, and yarn for those wiggly antennae and legs, your little artist can bring this lucky little lovebug to life. Bonus: Zero chance of it flying away! While supplies last.
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Bow Tie Butterflies
Spring is in the air—and apparently, so are these cute butterflies that look suspiciously like pastel-colored bowtie pasta. This tactile craft lets kiddos create a cheerful spring picture using every day, kid-friendly materials in a clever way. While supplies last.
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Curiosity Crew
Toddlers dive into hands-on STEM exploration designed just for them on Fridays from 10-11am. These drop-in activities invite little learners to experiment with textures, movement, balance, and cause-and-effect — all through playful discovery. It’s the perfect place for toddlers to explore, investigate, and ask their favorite question: “What happens if…?” Free with admission or a…
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Ribbity Frogs
Kermit the Frog once said, “It’s not easy being green,” but we must disagree—because this frog craft is a hit! With a big mouth for croaking and long, springy limbs for high jumps, this little guy is toad-ally awesome. While supplies last.
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Tuesday Studio – Splish! Splash! Puddles
Splish, splash! April showers mean puddles everywhere, and kids can’t resist jumping in—boots or no boots! This week in the Studio, make a smooshy, sparkly puddle… and yes, we WILL add a pair of paper boots, because Mom said so (and who argues with Mom?). While supplies last.
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Cupcake Liner Lillies
Young artists can build their own peaceful pond scene inspired by Claude Monet. Using cupcake liners as blossoms, kids layer and shape them into floating water lilies, then draw flowing colors across the water with oil pastels to suggest ripples and reflections. The result is a dreamy lily pond that captures the spirit of an…
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Exploring Music
Start your Wednesday with a smile by joining our Exploring Music drop-in with Kerry! A mix of singing, rhythm-making, musical concepts, and movement, it’ll put you and your little one in the right frame of mind. Free with admission or a CME membership.
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Scrappy Nest
Birds spend lots of time building the perfect nest, gathering bits and pieces from nature to make it just right. For this craft, we take a similar approach—using snips of colored paper left over from other projects to create a cozy nest for our bird. Nothing goes to waste, and the result is a fun…
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Silly Snails
Who’s ready to craft at a snail’s pace? Kiddos can decorate their own spiral paper plate shell with a mix of fun materials! From bright colors to funky textures, each snail will be as unique as its creator. While supplies last.
