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Workshop for Ages 11-14: Face Mask Embroidery

Have you ever wanted to design your own face mask to keep you safe AND stylish? Now you can! Learn the foundations of embroidery and create your own personalized embroidered face mask. Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh believes that cost should never be a barrier to inspiring kindness, joy, creativity and curiosity. We offer a sliding […]

Workshop for Ages 11-14: Nature Journaling

Nature Journaling is a great way to document the natural world around us. This art form allows us to practice our documentation skills as well as strengthen our abilities to identify the many different plants and animals that live in our area! In this 2 hour workshop, we will explore the very basics of hand-binding […]

Workshops for Ages 11-14: Fingerprints and Fiber Hints

Fingerprints are part of what make you uniquely YOU! No two people-even identical twins- have fingerprints exactly alike. Learn about the different patterns of prints and how they are used as important identifiers in science. Take it a step further and build some secret agent spy gear to intensify your investigation efforts. We ship supplies […]

Workshop for Ages 11-14: Shrinky Lab: Diorama

Let’s explore the math and material science of thermoplastic polystyrene - the plastic used for making shrinkable art! In this workshop, use your shrink plastic to create a miniature diorama. Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh believes that cost should never be a barrier to inspiring kindness, joy, creativity and curiosity. We offer a sliding ticket price […]

Workshop for Ages 7-10: Knitting Looms

Discover the basics of knitting looms in this virtual workshop! If you love making friendship bracelets, this workshop is for you. In this live workshop, we’ll build our own tools that will make knitting a breeze. Learn to create yarn garlands that can be used for decoration, gift wrap, accessories and more. This workshop uses […]

Workshop for Ages 11-14: Rainbow Light Diffraction Scope

Build and construct a diffraction scope while discovering a world of light splitting colors, as we explore different light sources and the magic behind them. Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh believes that cost should never be a barrier to inspiring kindness, joy, creativity and curiosity. We offer a sliding ticket price model to accommodate all learners. […]

Workshop for Ages 11-14: Mesmerizing Marbling

Discover the world of color mixing through science! Explore the science behind color and molecular bonds as we create marbleized patterned art using household products like dish soap and dye. Learn how to produce unique designs using resistance techniques, stencils and masking. Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh believes that cost should never be a barrier to […]

Workshop for Ages 11-14: Weaving with Natural Materials

Come learn or build upon the basics of weaving and how to incorporate natural materials into your weaving! Begin by making a loom and experiment with natural materials like twigs, palms, flower stems, and other natural materials to create environmentally-inspired weavings. We ship supplies you will need for this workshop after registration. Please have these […]

Workshops for Ages 11-14: Seed Bomb Experiments

Play in the dirt and experiment with different materials to create wildflower seed bombs. Learn about seed germination, determine which materials help or hinder plant growth and discover the best conditions to help your seed bombs bloom. We ship you supplies for this workshop. Participants should have on hand: bowl for mixing access to water/cup […]

Workshop for Ages 11-14: Origami Microscopes

Curious to get a closer look at the world around you? Zoom in on the teeny tiny universe by using a paper foldable microscope, the Foldscope ™ ! In this workshop we will assemble a Foldscope ™ and learn the basics of how to use it, including preparing samples and sharing what we see. We […]