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Wire Trees with Amanda Tinker

Join artist Amanda Tinker for wire tree making in MakeLab. Use wire cutters and round nose pliers to bend wire into naturalistic tree forms. Learn tips and tricks to streamline the process and add your own flair.

This activity has four separate sessions, starting at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm.

No registration necessary, spots are available on a first come, first served basis. During each session Amanda will demonstrate her tree making process and then provide advice and support as your create your own.

This process involves fine motor skills, extended concentration, and repetitive motion and is best suited for visitors ages 9+. Free with admission.

Made possible with generous support from Arconic Foundation.

Wire Trees with Amanda Tinker

Join artist Amanda Tinker for wire tree making in MakeLab. Use wire cutters and round nose pliers to bend wire into naturalistic tree forms. Learn tips and tricks to streamline the process and add your own flair.

This activity has four separate sessions, starting at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm.

No registration necessary, spots are available on a first come, first served basis. During each session Amanda will demonstrate her tree making process and then provide advice and support as your create your own.

This process involves fine motor skills, extended concentration, and repetitive motion and is best suited for visitors ages 9+. Free with admission.

Made possible with generous support from Arconic Foundation.

Little Gardeners

Join Hannah and Burdock in our Community Garden in front of the Museum every Wednesday morning from 11:00 -11:45 am to help tend the garden.

Each week we will learn basic tips and tricks about how to care for a garden, while having an opportunity to explore sensory play and develop motor skills. This program is designed with our youngest visitors in mind, but all are welcome to attend!

Activities are weather permitting, but don’t be afraid to get wet.

This program does not require museum admission and is free and open to the public.  

Little Gardeners

Join Hannah and Burdock in our Community Garden in front of the Museum every Wednesday morning from 11:00 -11:45 am to help tend the garden.

Each week we will learn basic tips and tricks about how to care for a garden, while having an opportunity to explore sensory play and develop motor skills. This program is designed with our youngest visitors in mind, but all are welcome to attend!

Activities are weather permitting, but don’t be afraid to get wet.

This program does not require museum admission and is free and open to the public.  

Little Gardeners

Join Hannah and Burdock in our Community Garden in front of the Museum every Wednesday morning from 11:00 -11:45 am to help tend the garden.

Each week we will learn basic tips and tricks about how to care for a garden, while having an opportunity to explore sensory play and develop motor skills. This program is designed with our youngest visitors in mind, but all are welcome to attend!

Activities are weather permitting, but don’t be afraid to get wet.

This program does not require museum admission and is free and open to the public.  

Little Gardeners

Join Hannah and Burdock in our Community Garden in front of the Museum every Wednesday morning from 11:00 -11:45 am to help tend the garden.

Each week we will learn basic tips and tricks about how to care for a garden, while having an opportunity to explore sensory play and develop motor skills. This program is designed with our youngest visitors in mind, but all are welcome to attend!

Activities are weather permitting, but don’t be afraid to get wet.

This program does not require museum admission and is free and open to the public.  

MAKESHOP: Recycled Sculpture

Join us in MAKESHOP as we reuse and repurpose household materials into sculptures of all shapes and sizes. Find inspiration in the shapes, patterns, textures, and colors of everyday objects, then try various attachment methods to build your own creation.

MAKESHOP: Flag Making

Flags are a way to share with the world things that are important to you, like where you’re from, what sports teams you support, or who you love. Create your own flag using fabrics of every color and sewing techniques.

What are you proud of?

What colors and shapes will you choose to represent you?

MAKESHOP: Flag Making

Flags are a way to share with the world things that are important to you, like where you’re from, what sports teams you support, or who you love. Create your own flag using fabrics of every color and sewing techniques.

What are you proud of?

What colors and shapes will you choose to represent you?

MAKESHOP: Flag Making

Flags are a way to share with the world things that are important to you, like where you’re from, what sports teams you support, or who you love. Create your own flag using fabrics of every color and sewing techniques.

What are you proud of?

What colors and shapes will you choose to represent you?