Events
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Matisse stained glass panels
We’re getting inspired by Matisse’s love of bold colors and playful shapes! Kids can create their very own stained-glass window using tissue paper and scissors—just like Matisse created for the panels of churches in his native France. Hold the artwork up to the light and watch the colors glow, just like real stained glass. Free…
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Tuesday Studio
Matisse Banner - In this week’s Studio, kids can create a colorful felt collage inspired by Henri Matisse! Using bright pre-cut shapes, young artists can explore Matisse’s playful style—where simple forms can look like leaves, stars, or something entirely new. The bold colors and imaginative shapes will make every collage eye-popping! Free with admission or…
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Matisse Collage
Did you know Henri Matisse is famous for his cut-paper collages? Instead of just painting, he loved working with scissors—snipping bold, colorful shapes and arranging them into dazzling designs. We’ll try out Matisse’s color block technique to make our very own vibrant collages. Free with admission or a CME membership, while supplies last.
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3D Trees
Free with admission or a CME membership, while supplies last.
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Animal World Experience
Matt’s packing up his home zoo (well, part of it) and heading our way on Thursday! What do you think he’ll bring this time—something fuzzy, scaly, or just plain mysterious? Join us for an up-close, informal chat where he’ll introduce the gang, spill their stories, and reveal how he became the ultimate animal whisperer. Free…
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Wooden Owl
Owl you’ll need for fall décor is this adorable little owl, made from a wooden disk! Add a couple of oversized googly eyes and some wings and he’s ready to go! Stop by MakerSpace on Thursday to make yours. Free with admission or a CME membership, while supplies last.
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Mixed Media Trees
Free with admission or a CME membership, while supplies last.
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Matisse Collage
Did you know Henri Matisse is famous for his cut-paper collages? Instead of just painting, he loved working with scissors—snipping bold, colorful shapes and arranging them into dazzling designs. We’ll try out Matisse’s color block technique to make our very own vibrant collages. Free with admission or a CME membership, while supplies last.
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Tuesday Studio
Fall’s colors may be fading, but we’re not done yet! We’ll use crayon shavings and waxed paper to melt a masterpiece—an oak leaf glowing with every color of autumn. Free with admission or a CME membership, while supplies last.
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Furry Squirrel
We took this craft to the next level because we know what kids love. In our version, the squirrel has a fuzzy tail—just like the real thing. Free with admission or a CME membership, while supplies last.
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Nutty Snail
Slow down and take some time to enjoy this craft of a little snail, carrying its cozy house right on its back. With every swirl of its shell, it’s a reminder that sometimes the smallest creatures have the most magical homes—and that life is sweeter when we take it slow. Free with admission or a…
