Master the fundamentals of rocketry and aerodynamics using household materials. Participants can build, test and refine rocket designs by applying the principles of thrust, drag, center of pressure and inertia. In this live workshop, you will design, build, and test paper rockets indoors, then learn an extension activity to propel them over long distances, outdoors. […]
Explore the engineering and design behind pop up cards. Pop up cards can range from simple to complex, but they all bring a fun surprise to the receiver. In this live workshop, we'll learn the engineering behind the magic. A few basic strategies, some experimentation, and a clever pun is all you need! we […]
Create complex mathematical drawings! In each session of this live workshop, we’ll try out different math-based art concepts, from tessellations (perfectly repeating shapes) and fractals (infinitely complex patterns) to Celtic knotwork and optical illusions. All levels of math and art skill are welcome! we ship supplies after registration. please also have these items on hand: Blank […]
Explore the concept of "grow" through movement, stories and a hands-on activity
April 11, 10- 11 am
Animation seems like magic, but it's actually to combination of science and art! During this live workshop we will explore analog forms of animation, as well as the art of tricking the eye into seeing movement. we ship supplies after registration. please also have these items on hand: Scissors Pencil tape liquid glue Tickets Children’s Museum […]
Let's explore circle weaving! Learn how to make a circular loom, dive into the foundations of weaving, and explore other techniques for adding pizazz to your piece. We ship supplies you will need for this workshop after registration. Please have these items on hand: Scissors Scrap paper Pencil Tickets Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh believes that […]
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'll assemble a Foldscope ™ and learn the basics of how to use it, including preparing samples and sharing what we see. Supplies for […]
Let’s try a really SMALL gardening project that you can do entirely inside on your window sill: growing microgreens! These are seeds that you grow to be snacked on as seedlings, ready in just a couple weeks. Join us for growing easy-peasy pea shoots. Participants will be mailed a kit of supplies including soil, tray, […]
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 shaving cream and dye. Learn how to produce unique designs using resistance techniques, stencils and masking. We ship supplies after registration. Tickets Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh believes that cost […]
Join us for this session of Family Art Studio, a live, virtual program designed for ages 3-6 and their caregivers that encourages socialization, artful exploration, and bonding with family members, both near and far. In this session, we will explore colors! Colors make our world bright and exciting! Let's talk about our favorite colors, wear our favorite colors, […]
