Events
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Paul Klee-Inspired People
On Saturday and Sunday, we’re taking a page out of Paul Klee’s wonderfully whimsical world and inviting kids to design their own Klee-style people. We’ll have characters ready to color and plenty of space for bold young artists to create their own from scratch—using bright blocks of color, simple lines, and big imaginations. Free with…
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Tuesday Studio
Use cardboard ends to stamp linear pine needles in varying shades of green. Once the boughs are complete, grab a Q-tip and dot, dot, dot to add bright red berries for a pop of color. Simple materials used in clever ways can create a truly stunning work of art.
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Winter Wonderland
It’s a study in white, but anything but boring! Dive into textures as you use soft, quiet materials to craft a wintry scene filled with snow-covered pines and gentle drifts. A serene celebration of winter’s beauty!
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Tuesday Studio
Spin Art Icicles - Get ready to create a dazzling masterpiece with spin art on Tuesday! Be mesmerized as swirling hues of icy blues come to life, and then add a touch of sparkle with glitter and shiny embellishments to make your artwork truly spectacular. Each creation is unique, and the 'oohs' and 'ahhs' from…
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Heart on Display
How adorable are these? This project is perfect for a child’s love of bold embellishments—the more, the merrier! Kids can decorate a scalloped heart and display it inside a popsicle stick frame. Could kid art get any sweeter?
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Gee’s Bend Quilters Paper Quilts
This Black History Month, we are celebrating the women quilters of Gee’s Bend as our featured artists of the month. What began as a way to keep their families warm in a small Alabama community grew into a powerful art tradition known for bold patterns and beautiful designs. Their quilts are now celebrated as masterpieces…
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Art from the Heart
Kids can get creative by decorating a cardboard heart and "framing" it in a delightful way! They'll add bits and snips of patterned paper around the edges, giving their artwork a charming homespun feel.
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Card Kits
What’s better than a handmade expression of love? NOTHING! The MakerSpace is the place to be on Friday, where little artists can shine and sparkle—thanks to imagination, colorful materials, and yes… a few glittery hearts.
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Stick with Love
Nothing says kids’ crafts like the good ol’ popsicle stick—always a favorite here at the CME! This time, we’re taking it up a notch: kids can paint and customize their backdrop, jazz it up with sequins, gems, and buttons, and finish it off with a foam heart as the centerpiece. Voila—a colorful, sparkly creation all…
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Tinkerdoodle Workshop
Tinkerdoodle workshops are all about letting kids take the lead. We set out a variety of materials and then step back, giving children the time and freedom to explore, experiment, and create in their own way. There’s no right or wrong—just kid-directed discovery. That kind of open-ended play is incredibly powerful and helps build confidence,…
