Events
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Furry Squirrel
Kids can make their own speedy squirrel — racing through the leaves to gather every last nut and acorn before winter sets in. It’s a flurry of creativity, color, and…
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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…
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Leafy Little Owl
Bagging leaves is usually a real chore, but not this time! Stuff a bag full of leaves, give it a quick makeover, and—whoooo-lala!—you’ve got yourself an owl. What a hoot! …
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Tuesday Studio
Paint like Matisse - Did you know? When Henri Matisse was sick and stuck in bed, he didn’t let that stop him—he just made his paintbrush longer so he could…
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Terracotta Turkeys
Flip it, clip it, and gobble it up! On Tuesday, turn an ordinary pot upside down and—voilà!—you’ve got the perfect turkey body. Add a tail-load of feathers, a wobbly wattle,…
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Matisse Goldfish
Some of Henri Matisse’s most famous paintings feature a bowl of bright goldfish perched on a little table draped with a colorful cloth. Sometimes, a curious cat even sneaks a…
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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…
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Matisse 3D Fish Bowl
Henri Matisse loved to paint everyday things in bold, joyful colors—like his famous series of goldfish bowls surrounded by bright patterns and sunlight. In this project, we’ll take his inspiration…
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Tuesday Studio
Playdough Party! This week in the Studio, we’re going hands-in with an old classic—play dough! Come squish, roll, cut, scrape, and stamp your way to fun (and maybe a little…
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Thanksgiving Dinner Hat
An annual tradition here at CME, kids get to wear the meal they’ll be eating tomorrow—talk about food for thought! These hats are sure to spark some fun conversations! Free…
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Happy Thanksgiving!
During this season of gratitude, we want to thank all our CME friends for supporting joy, and the importance of play in children’s lives. Happy Thanksgiving!
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Tinkerdoodle Workshop Sculptures
A wonderful process art activity, kids can poke, bend, string, and loop pipe cleaners into all sorts of shapes—adding all kinds of doodads—to create a kid-centered masterpiece that inspires creativity—and…