MAKESHOP: Light Painting

Join us in MAKESHOP as we capture and paint with light! Experiment with long-exposure photography and an array of colorful light tools to create memorable self-portrait.

Make Lab: Wet Enameling – Ages 9+

Paint with liquid enamels to create a fused glass-and-metal design that can be used as a magnet or pin.

This activity takes place in the Children’s Museum’s neighboring building MuseumLab and is designed for visitors ages 9+.

Made possible with generous support from Arconic Foundation.

Make Lab: Wet Enameling – Ages 9+

Paint with liquid enamels to create a fused glass-and-metal design that can be used as a magnet or pin.

This activity takes place in the Children’s Museum’s neighboring building MuseumLab and is designed for visitors ages 9+.

Made possible with generous support from Arconic Foundation.

MAKESHOP: Light and Shadow

Join us in MAKESHOP as we explore creating with light and shadow! Make your own puppets and experiment with different materials and colors to cast interesting shadow scenes.

MAKESHOP: Light and Shadow

Join us in MAKESHOP as we explore creating with light and shadow! Make your own puppets and experiment with different materials and colors to cast interesting shadow scenes.

MAKESHOP: Light and Shadow

Join us in MAKESHOP as we explore creating with light and shadow! Make your own puppets and experiment with different materials and colors to cast interesting shadow scenes.

MAKESHOP: Light and Shadow

Join us in MAKESHOP as we explore creating with light and shadow! Make your own puppets and experiment with different materials and colors to cast interesting shadow scenes.

MAKESHOP: Light and Shadow

Join us in MAKESHOP as we explore creating with light and shadow! Make your own puppets and experiment with different materials and colors to cast interesting shadow scenes.

MAKESHOP: Light and Shadow

Join us in MAKESHOP as we explore creating with light and shadow! Make your own puppets and experiment with different materials and colors to cast interesting shadow scenes.

MAKESHOP: Light and Shadow

Join us in MAKESHOP as we explore creating with light and shadow! Make your own puppets and experiment with different materials and colors to cast interesting shadow scenes.

MAKESHOP: Light and Shadow

Join us in MAKESHOP as we explore creating with light and shadow! Make your own puppets and experiment with different materials and colors to cast interesting shadow scenes.

MAKESHOP: Light and Shadow

Join us in MAKESHOP as we explore creating with light and shadow! Make your own puppets and experiment with different materials and colors to cast interesting shadow scenes.

MAKESHOP: Light and Shadow

Join us in MAKESHOP as we explore creating with light and shadow! Make your own puppets and experiment with different materials and colors to cast interesting shadow scenes.

MAKESHOP: Light and Shadow

Join us in MAKESHOP as we explore creating with light and shadow! Make your own puppets and experiment with different materials and colors to cast interesting shadow scenes.

MAKESHOP: Light and Shadow

Join us in MAKESHOP as we explore creating with light and shadow! Make your own puppets and experiment with different materials and colors to cast interesting shadow scenes.

Art Studio: Meet the Maker Linda Wallen

Work with Guest Maker Linda Wallen to create colorful clay tiles. Visit again on June 22nd to help assemble the completed tiles into mosaic paving stones for the Garden!
Linda Wallen is a painter and mosaicist.  Outside of her studio in Spring Hill, she beautifies her neighborhood and the city of Pittsburgh by creating collaborative public mosaics.
This activity is designed for learners of all ages, including adults!
This program is made possible by the Henry L. Hillman Foundation.