Events

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…

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.

Free with admission or a CME membership, while supplies last.

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…

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.

Free with admission or a CME membership, while supplies last.

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.

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.

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 autumn excitement — don’t blink, or you’ll miss that bushy tail on the move!  Free with admission or a CME membership, while supplies last.

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!  Free with admission or a CME membership, while supplies last.