Events
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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,…
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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,…
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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,…
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Year of the Horse – Chinese Calligraphy
Artist Judy Smith always introduces us to new art mediums, and this is no exception. In honor of the Chinese Lunar New Year, she will teach children the art of Chinese calligraphy. Participants will learn how the Chinese language is read and explore symbols that represent good luck and prosperity—creating a truly unique keepsake to…
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Snowman Windsocks
Let it snow with this adorable snowman wind sock craft! Kids can create their own frosty friend, complete with a cool cascade of blue-toned crepe paper streaming from the bottom. It’s the perfect winter decoration to catch the breeze and bring some cheer indoors or out!