Week of Events
Art Start
Join us for a reading of Rosie Revere, Engineer, a story celebrating creativity and problem-solving. After the reading, create your own small-scale, twisted sculptures inspired by Louise Nevelson's dynamic work featured in AMFA's Architects of Being exhibition. Art Start is an early reader program that pairs children’s books with art activities, inviting toddlers and preschool...
Creative Saturdays with Art Start
Drawing inspiration from the vibrant textiles featured in AMFA's exhibition Uncommon Threads in Contemporary Art, create colorful layered collages using felt. Experiment with shapes, textures, and patterns to design your own unique fabric artwork. At Creative Saturdays, guests of all ages and abilities are welcome. Just drop in and enjoy a free, family-friendly art-making activity...
Making Together: Jewelry & Textile Fusion
Create a necklace using jewelry making techniques inspired by the functional fashion on view in Architects of Being: Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina. Learn how to fashion a chain and clasp that adorns colorful felted and silk ribbon accessories. Making Together offers families an opportunity to come together and create. Register now to enjoy a...
Making Together: Clay Gingerbread Houses
Celebrate the season with a creative clay project perfect for families looking to make holiday memories through art! Team up and build your very own clay gingerbread-style house. Learn simple hand-building techniques like slab construction and decorative stamping to create your cozy clay cottage. Once assembled, you will add charming, personalized details. Projects will be...