Up your doodle game with some new math-based drawing skills! Try out tessellations (perfectly repeating shapes), fractals (patterns that get smaller and smaller), and parabolic art (using curves). We ship supplies after registration. Please also have these items on hand: Blank Paper Pencil Sharpener (recommended) Coloring tools (recommended) Tickets Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh believes that […]
Learn the art of needle felting in this live workshop while also exploring the material properties of wool! The material qualities of wool that keep you warm are the same qualities that make it a versatile art material. Together we’ll learn techniques for shaping and drawing with this fun substance. Supplies for this workshop will […]
Come learn the basics of weaving and geometry! Begin by making a loom, learn the foundational techniques of weaving, and dive deeper into how to add geometric shapes in your piece. Learn how math concepts like slope and angle can affect your weaving design. We ship supplies you will need for this workshop after registration. […]
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 […]
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! Supplies for […]
What do you love about Mom? Let's celebrate Mother’s Day through movement, stories and making a beautiful painted rock for the special caregiver in your life. Early Bird Feels is a virtual program designed for learners ages 3-6 and their caregivers to encourage socialization, bonding and mindfulness through hands-on processes that inspire exploration and a […]
Register for this live, online workshop all about adding texture to sheets of metal. After registering, participants receive tools and materials mailed to their home, and interactive workshop facilitation to guide them through different techniques for creating textured images on aluminum. Explore the properties of metals and how to use them to your advantage in […]
The natural world provides artists with so much inspiration for art-making! In this live workshop we'll use materials found in nature to make our own paintbrushes—we’ll use our homemade brushes to explore mark-making and texture. This workshop uses materials commonly found at home. Please have these items on hand: gathered natural materials* sticks or chopsticks […]
Hop into summer as we explore self care! Discover how to use science to create a relaxing bath or create jewelry using collage techniques to wear and share. We ship supplies after registration. Please also have these items on hand: scissors, pencil Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh believes that cost should never be a barrier to […]
Use materials from around your home and look closely at the ones you love to create images of them.
