Events
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Cherry Blossoms
Using tissue paper blooms in varying pinks, kids will build flowers with depth and softness, exploring texture while practicing fine motor skills. The result is a sweet celebration of creativity and the simple joy of watching spring come to life. Free with admission or a CME membership, while supplies last.
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Curiosity Crew
Our Curiosity Crew is where “what happens if…?” leads the way. Toddlers are invited to explore simple STEM experiments and wowie-zowie spectacles that spark wonder, surprise, and lots of wide-eyed moments. It’s a playful introduction to discovery—designed to nurture natural curiosity and a love of exploring how the world works. Free with admission or a…
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Shapely Birds
Who knew a triangle and a circle could turn into such a character? In this shape-based bird craft on Thursday, kids will build their own feathered friends from simple forms, sharpening shape recognition while letting their imaginations soar. Expect a flock of funny birds with LOTS of personality! Free with admission or a CME membership,…
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Scribble Chicken
What the cluck?! This isn’t your average barnyard bird—our scribble chicken is strutting in with style! Kids will have an egg-cellent time crafting their own funky, feathered friend, perfect for adding some personality to the coop (or the fridge). Free with admission or a CME membership, while supplies last.
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Tuesday Studio
Alexander Calder Spirals - Alexander Calder, our Artist of the Month, loved to make art that moved your eyes—and sometimes even moved in the air! In his spiral drawings, he used black lines that loop and swirl across white paper, adding bright red, yellow, and blue shapes along the way. Kids can explore how simple…
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Alexander Calder Inspired Mobiles
Kids can create their own colorful mobiles inspired by our Artist of the Month, Alexander Calder, using soft foam shapes and beads to explore balance and design. Free with admission or a CME membership, while supplies last.
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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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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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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.
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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.
