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Calling all curious kids! The natural world is full of surprises and fascinating stories. During this STEAM-focused camp, kids will investigate the world around them using tips and tools of...
$255 – $275
35 events found.
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Calling all curious kids! The natural world is full of surprises and fascinating stories. During this STEAM-focused camp, kids will investigate the world around them using tips and tools of scientists. We’ll use exciting technology for nature discovery, and we’ll even get to meet some Desert Museum scientists and zookeepers along the way! Throughout the...
$255 – $275
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Step into a kinetic sculpture adventure at the STEAM Machines™ in Motion Camp at ASU Chandler Innovation Center, where creativity, engineering, and storytelling collide. In this immersive, week-long day camp for ages 15 – 18, you will be designing and building eye-catching kinetic sculptures that bring a story to life. Along the way, you’ll explore... |
5 events,
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Explore printmaking inspired by the Sonoran Desert. Kenna Connelly guides participants of all levels from concept to finished print. June 2: Gelli Plate Nature Printing: Explore the art of monoprinting and create one-of-a-kind nature prints using Gelli plate printing methods and leaves from the Sonoran Desert. Garden admission included with class purchase.
$54.95
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Create a colorful background with a dinosaur silhouette for a prehistoric masterpiece! Ages 5 - 11
Free
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Join us for an introduction to the calming art of Zentangle. Create your own beautiful art by drawing structured patterns. No experience necessary. All materials will be provided.
Free
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4 events,
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Unearth a story with dinosaur themed arts projects on Wednesdays this summer. The program is recommended for children ages 4-12. Parents are required for children under the age of 12.
Free
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In this Summer Reading 2026 program we will recycle old paper into new paper that can be used to spread native wildflowers when you are done using it. Ages 8...
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Webster Dictionary defines a fossil as “a remnant, impression, or trace of an organism from past geologic ages preserved in the earth's crust”. Here in Teen Central, we think any rock can be a fossil if you paint it enough. Join us for a fossil rock painting program, where you can design a fossil all...
Free
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3 events,
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A New Dino adventure each week. It may be a story. We are doing explore with Eggs. We will have an excavation. We are going to paint a Dino. Come...
Free
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Build a dinosaur sanctuary diorama inspired by the manga and bring your prehistoric world to life. Keep everything contained! You don't want anything escaping... do you? Ages 12 - 18
Free
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Come join us for a guided painting class!! We will be using acrylic paint and painting a sunset dinosaur scene. Easy and lots of fun! Ages 12+
Free
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3 events,
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Ages: 2-5 Practice early childhood literacy, music and movement. All children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. All Library Programs are Free and Open to the Public
Free
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Get ready to stomp, chomp, build, paint, and explore! Join us every Friday during our Summer Reading Program for hands-on dinosaur adventures the whole family will love! » June 5th - Paint a Dino All Ages
Free
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Drop in and make some dinosaur designs with fuse beads! All ages welcome - beware this program will contain small pieces. Walk-ins welcome! While supplies last.
Free
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2 events,
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Ready for fun? Join us every week for a different family activity, such as STEM, art, games, or brick-building. ¿Listo para la diversión? Familias, únanse a nosotros cada semana para una actividad diferente, como STEM, arte, juegos, o construcción de ladrillos de colores.
Free
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Join us as we paint dinosaurs onto an individual canvas while learning about what dinosaurs' lives were like in the Jurassic Period.
Free
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0 events,
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9 events,
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Art inspires creativity in many forms—from fine art to graphic novels and animated movies. Now, it’s your turn to pick up the pen and develop your own voice! Artists, unite! Sharpen your drawing skills and join this collaborative introduction to digital art. You’ll start with the fundamentals to design characters and illustrate a story. Whether...
$1099
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Calling all curious kids! The natural world is full of surprises and fascinating stories. During this STEAM-focused camp, kids will investigate the world around them using tips and tools of scientists. We’ll use exciting technology for nature discovery, and we’ll even get to meet some Desert Museum scientists and zookeepers along the way! Throughout the...
$255 – $275
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Step into a glowing world of creativity where art, engineering, and imagination collide! Young adventurers will explore the traits of mythical creatures while learning essential art concepts and techniques through hands-on projects. As we journey through the forest, we'll experiment with watercolor techniques, study the features of dragons and use oil pastels to draw and...
$195
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2 events,
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Join us for a glow-in-the-dark dinosaur party featuring dancing, dino games, creative crafts, and a fossil dig. Wear your brightest neon and get ready for prehistoric fun for the whole family! Get ready to ROAR and GLOW at Fossil Fest. Stomp into our prehistoric party packed with glowing fun! Enjoy a lively dance floor,...
Free
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This month patricipants will make string art inspired by the Summer Reading Theme: Unearth a Story.
Free
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6 events,
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En esta clase aprenderás a utilizar CapCut, una aplicación gratuita de edición de video muy popular y fácil de usar. Veremos cómo cortar clips, agregar música, insertar texto, aplicar efectos y mucho más. Ideal para quienes desean hacer videos para redes sociales, proyectos personales o presentaciones creativas. La clase sera impartida en dos sesiones: Martes, 1:00-2:30...
Free
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Unearth a story with dinosaur themed arts projects on Wednesdays this summer. The program is recommended for children ages 4-12. Parents are required for children under the age of 12.
Free
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Artastic Art presents Natural Landscape Collage, a creative hands-on workshop for families and children. Participants will explore the beauty of nature through collage, using a variety of materials to design their own unique landscape artwork. Guided by Artastic Art, a traveling art education provider in Phoenix, this workshop encourages creativity, builds artistic skills, and provides...
Free
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3 events,
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Join us at Cholla Library's MACH2 to create a dinosaur-themed shadow box! Families are invited to build a multi-layered, three‑dimensional dinosaur scene using pre-cut cardstock. This hands-on craft is perfect for dinosaur lovers and their grown‑ups who enjoy creating something special together. Recommended age: 7 years and up
Free
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Miniature Painting Party & 3D Printing Demo. Drop in, pick a miniature—dinosaurs, cute animals, or sci‑fi figures—and paint with all Wilhoit Public Library‑provided supplies. The staff will offer quick tips while the library’s 3D printer runs a live demo. Before you leave, request a custom miniature and we’ll print it during the week for pickup...
Free
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A New Dino adventure each week. It may be a story. We are doing explore with Eggs. We will have an excavation. We are going to paint a Dino. Come adopt a Dino friend for Summer. Ages 5 - 18
Free
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2 events,
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A Roaring Good Time! Young dino fans will paint their own ceramic dinosaur and explore a variety of hands-on prehistoric crafts. From colorful creations to fun themed projects, kids will enjoy a creative experience filled with imagination and discovery. All supplies are provided while supplies last, and participants take home their finished creations. Ages 0 -...
Free
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Do you like LEGO? How about origami? Combine these two fun activites with dinosaurs into Friday Fun! We are going to have challenge builds, so this isn't quite like the free-build time we offer during BUILD IT!, but we think is will be awesome! Due to space constraints, we are limiting this to kids aged...
Free
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1 event,
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Ready for fun? Join us every week for a different family activity, such as STEM, art, games, or brick-building. ¿Listo para la diversión? Familias, únanse a nosotros cada semana para una actividad diferente, como STEM, arte, juegos, o construcción de ladrillos de colores. Ages 6 - 18
Free
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0 events,
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8 events,
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Wield your imagination and bring the project of your dreams to life! You’ll build a foundation in art and animation principles that industry professionals use—from Disney animators to illustrators and game artists. Sharpen your drawing skills, design characters, and tackle animation exercises. Then, compile your work into a visual portfolio. With the powerful suite of...
$1349
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Step into a glowing world of creativity where art, engineering, and imagination collide! Young adventurers will explore the traits of mythical creatures while learning essential art concepts and techniques through hands-on projects. As we journey through the forest, we'll experiment with watercolor techniques, study the features of dragons and use oil pastels to draw and...
$195
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This five-day class allows students to create their own movies completely from scratch! They will participate in all of the essential parts of movie creation, including researching the setting, writing the script as a group, creating the movie set, and finally acting it out, all within the digital world of Minecraft. The teacher will then...
$175
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5 events,
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In this interactive class, we'll hone our observation skills and have fun as we meet and draw live critters of the Sonoran Desert! Presented by the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum This event is limited to 30 participants. Tickets will be handed out at the front desk 30 minutes prior to the event. Ages 6 - 18
Free
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Learn the history of the Aloha Shirt while folding an origami shirt you can decorate with Hawaiian stamps and make into a card. Ages 12 - 17
Free
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5 events,
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Unearth a story with dinosaur themed arts projects on Wednesdays this summer. The program is recommended for children ages 4-12. Parents are required for children under the age of 12.
Free
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Calling all creatives and nature lovers ages 9 to 17! Dig into creativity at this hands-on event inspired by our Unearth a Story summer theme! Explore creative stations where you can design, build, and craft using nature-inspired materials. Create something uniquely yours!
Free
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8 events,
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Bring characters to life by creating your own animation shorts! In the style of stop motion major feature films such as “Coraline” or “Kubo and the Two Strings”, students are tasked with taking pictures frame by frame and putting it together to form movement. Merging both artistic talents and hands on engineering, students will expressively...
$60
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Join local origami artist, Charlie Humme, as he teaches us how to make our very own origami collared shirts to celebrate Father’s Day! Make and share with the loved ones who care for you. Ages 5 - 12
Free with Admission
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Get ready to have a roaring good time! Design and create a colorful paper dinosaur. All materials provided. Ages 6 - 12
Free
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2 events,
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This program is for adults. The crafts are designed for adults to do. Space is limited due to supply. Chat while working on a craft: Excavate a Craft! Stomp to the library and excavate a dinosaur-themed or fossil-themed craft! You can pick one, two, or as many as you'd like to do. Coloring is included. *Real excavating...
Free
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Join our friends from the Japanese Friendship Garden as we make Samurai Hats and talk about the Samurai as a Japanese hero. Emiri will guide families in crafting origami pieces that celebrate both creativity and Japanese craftsmanship. Explore shape, design, and cultural appreciation in this hands‑on workshop on the 2nd floor. Ages 5 - 12
Free with Admission
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1 event,
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Ready for fun? Join us every week for a different family activity, such as STEM, art, games, or brick-building. ¿Listo para la diversión? Familias, únanse a nosotros cada semana para una actividad diferente, como STEM, arte, juegos, o construcción de ladrillos de colores. Ages 6 - 18
Free
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2 events,
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This five-day class allows students to create their own movies completely from scratch! They will participate in all of the essential parts of movie creation, including researching the setting, writing the script as a group, creating the movie set, and finally acting it out, all within the digital world of Minecraft. The teacher will then...
$175
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This five-day class allows students to create their own movies completely from scratch! They will participate in all of the essential parts of movie creation, including researching the setting, writing the script as a group, creating the movie set, and finally acting it out, all within the digital world of Minecraft. The teacher will then...
$175
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6 events,
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Step into the digital art studio to craft a visual portfolio and refine your animation skills. You’ll explore the principles used by industry professionals in animation studios like Disney and Pixar. Design a world with characters, create a story, and develop a collection of your best work. Choose your own path—whether you want to be...
$1349
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This five-day class allows students to create their own movies completely from scratch! They will participate in all of the essential parts of movie creation, including researching the setting, writing the script as a group, creating the movie set, and finally acting it out, all within the digital world of Minecraft. The teacher will then...
$175
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Step into a glowing world of creativity where art, engineering, and imagination collide! Young adventurers will explore the traits of mythical creatures while learning essential art concepts and techniques through hands-on projects. As we journey through the forest, we'll experiment with watercolor techniques, study the features of dragons and use oil pastels to draw and...
$225
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1 event,
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These back-to-back virtual field trips are brought to you by Act One! Your first journey connects public art and the Mexican Mural Movement. Next you explore weaving, storytelling, and art by Indigenous Arizonians.
Free
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4 events,
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Unearth a story with dinosaur themed arts projects on Wednesdays this summer. The program is recommended for children ages 4-12. Parents are required for children under the age of 12.
Free
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Come by and get a chance to color a Dino egg. Suited for kids ages 6-12, seating is limited while supplies last.
Free
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Our presenter Nathalie will take us back into the Jurassic to teach us how to make a stegosaurus, a triceratops, or a pterodactyl origami! We will also be decorating our dinosaurs! Because good hand/eye coordination is required, this is for ages 8 and up. Our program capacity is 35. Presented by Nathalie Mornu Ages 8 - 13
Free
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10 events,
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Calling all little dinosaur lovers! Join us for a fun-filled morning of prehistoric art projects just for our youngest paleontologists. Make your favorite dinosaurs come to life with a variety of hands-on crafts. This program is for youth ages 5 and under.
Free
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Relax, doodle, and discover the art of Zentangle! Join us for a fun, creative workshop. No experience needed, all supplies provided. Ages 14+
Free
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Journaling is a great way to focus the mind, build creativity, deepen curiosity, and learn more about the plants and animals around us. Join us to explore how we can slow our pace and connect with the natural world by capturing words, images, and numbers on the page. Presented by Pima County Conservation Lands & Resources...
Free
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5 events,
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Beat the heat and pamper your creative side: Paint cactus and other desert plants still-life indoors at the Garden. Explore watercolor and paint spines, pleats and the back-lit glow of a barrel cactus; the roundness and pleats of a saguaro; negative space and the jaunty prickly pear. Instructed by Christin Quissell. Garden admission included with...
$54.95
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Unleash your inner paleontologist and artist in this creative painting program! Participants will design and paint a realistic dinosaur eye on canvas, exploring color, texture, and imagination while bringing these prehistoric creatures to life. From fierce raptors to gentle giants, each eye will tell its own story through bold details and artistic flair. All Ages
Free
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Do you like LEGO? How about origami? Combine these two fun activites with dinosaurs into Friday Fun! We are going to have challenge builds, so this isn't quite like the free-build time we offer during BUILD IT!, but we think is will be awesome! Due to space constraints, we are limiting this to kids aged...
Free
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6 events,
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This five-day class allows students to create their own movies completely from scratch! They will participate in all of the essential parts of movie creation, including researching the setting, writing the script as a group, creating the movie set, and finally acting it out, all within the digital world of Minecraft. The teacher will then...
$175
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Come down and learn to loom weave your very own dinosaur! It’s a fun and safe way to learn how to weave yarn and show off your Dino spirit. Perfect for kids 6 - 12. Seating is limited while supplies last.
Free
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In this watercolor class, you will learn to paint three cacti: Prickly Pear, Barrel Cactus and the Saguaro. Each person will receive all materials needed to paint as well as an outline to help assist in the painting process. For all skill levels Rachel graduated with her BFA in Painting and since has taught 1000’s of students...
Free
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0 events,
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8 events,
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Art inspires creativity in many forms—from fine art to graphic novels and animated movies. Now, it’s your turn to pick up the pen and develop your own voice! Artists, unite! Sharpen your drawing skills and join this collaborative introduction to digital art. You’ll start with the fundamentals to design characters and illustrate a story. Whether...
$1099
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A whirlwind of costumes, props, claymation, and fun, campers will plan, shoot, and edit their own stop motion animation movie. Campers will be provided with boxes of materials that they can use to create their very own film. Camper animators will go through the entire process of stop motion in small groups chosen by campers...
$448
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This five-day class allows students to create their own movies completely from scratch! They will participate in all of the essential parts of movie creation, including researching the setting, writing the script as a group, creating the movie set, and finally acting it out, all within the digital world of Minecraft. The teacher will then...
$175
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6 events,
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Explore the past and basic shapes as we read “Museum Shapes" by the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Make and play with ancient geometric puzzles! This program is best suited for ages 0-5. Seating and supplies are limited.
Free
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In this class, students will explore painting animals using watercolors. The class will paint a new animal each week, using the delicate, and sensitive media of watercolor painting. Each session, students will paint animals, some exotic, some domestic, with subjects chosen by the instructor. Students should have a basic understanding of watercolor painting, including materials,...
$120
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Design your own artwork and watch it magically shrink into a one-of-a-kind keychain in this fun, hands-on program. Participants will create colorful designs that transform into durable mini keepsakes. This program is for teens ages 12 to 18.
Free
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3 events,
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Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Ages 3 - 12
Free with Admission
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Join us in the MACH1 Makerspace for an intro 2D animation program where we'll bring our names to life. For this program, we'll be using a program called Procreate. No experience required. Ages 6 - 12
Free
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Uncover the creative world of ancient Greek pottery by creating your very own piece of scratch art. Supplies and spaces limited. Ages 13-17.
Free
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2 events,
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Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Ages 3 - 12
Free with Admission
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Join us in the MACH1 Makerspace for an introduction in to stop motion animation using small dinosaur toys. Frame by frame, we'll bring our stories to life. No prior animation experience required. This program is designed for children 8 and up. Space is limited - first come, first served. Ages 8 - 12
Free
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1 event,
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Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Ages 3 - 12
Free with Admission
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1 event,
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Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Ages 3 - 12
Free with Admission
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1 event,
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Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Ages 3 - 12
Free with Admission
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