smART FAMILY SUNDAY WORKSHOPS

Family workshops are designed for parents and children ages 5 and older. (Please plan for each adult to work with no more than two children.) All materials are furnished except where noted.

Please preregister and prepay by calling the Education Department at 515.271.0306 by the Wednesday prior to the workshop.
($) = fee for members.
Each workshop begins promptly at 1 pm. Please arrive on time.

TOTE IT!

Be stylish while conserving paper and plastic. Personalize a reusable tote bag using printmaking techniques. One canvas tote bag per person is provided; you may bring in extra 100% cotton tote bags (prewashed and no fabric softener) to design.

A645 Sunday, May 3 1 – 2:30 pm
A645 is FULL
Kari Heath, Principal West 5
Admission $7 ($6) per person
Limit 20 family groups

BENTO BOXES AND FAUX SUSHI

Take a fascinating journey as you view the Japanese prints in the Art Center. Return to the studio and decorate a container with extravagant designs to create a bento box, a Japanese lunch box. Fill the box with sushi made from air-dry clay.

B641 Sunday June 14 1 – 2:30 pm
Lisa Huyette, Brennan Studio 1
$5 ($4) per person
Limit 20 family groups

FABRIC SUN PRINTS

Use the sun to help decorate fabric for a bandana, pillow top, or whatever you choose. Paint the fabric, lay down a design, and expose it to the sun. Before you begin, get inspired by the Tara Donovan exhibition in the museum.

B642 Sunday, July 12 1 – 2:30 pm
Staff, Brennan Studio 1
$8 ($6) per person
Limit 20 family groups

CUT IT OUT!

Take the alphabet to a new level as you learn paper folding and cutting techniques to create an original design of your name. Attach your creation to a board, making it suitable for hanging.

B643 Sunday, August 9 1 – 2:30 pm
Bev Ellis, Brennan Studio 1
$5 ($4) per person
Limit 20 family groups


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