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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
