Clubhouse

Leap toward spring with these cute critters.  In this class, students will learn to use model magic clay to create their very own frogs.

$5 for members; $10 for non-members. Class cost is not included in daily museum admission.

If the child is between ages 3 and 5, a parent should stay with them for the class. If they are 6 or older, they may be left alone for the class.

In this class, we will learn about Claude Monet, one of the great Impressionist painters. We will look at some of his artwork and discuss the colors he used and subjects he painted. We will also create our own unique version of his Bridge over a Pond of  Water Lilies painting. 

$5 for members; $10 for non-members. Class cost is not included in daily museum admission.

If the child is between ages 3 and 5, a parent should stay with them for the class. If they are 6 or older, they may be left alone for the class.

It’s time to emerge from our cocoons!  This critter, too, is ready to unveil its beauty. In this class, we will be making some very colorful butterflies. We will be using a mix of different materials to create our artwork. 

$5 for members; $10 for non-members. Class cost is not included in daily museum admission.

If the child is between ages 3 and 5, a parent should stay with them for the class. If they are 6 or older, they may be left alone for the class.

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! Join Miss Gabby to create a miniature, magical garden … and perhaps the little Leprechaun will stay all year!

$10 for members; $15 for non-members. Class cost is not included in daily museum admission.

If the child is between ages 3 and 5, a parent should stay with them for the class. If they are 6 or older, they may be left alone for the class.

Spring time means flowers all around! This class we will be learning all about dots and a few artists who love painting dots to create incredible works of art. Our artwork will be made from items that create all different sizes of dots to create a unique and dot-filled flower garden

$5 for members; $10 for non-members. Class cost is not included in daily museum admission.

If the child is between ages 3 and 5, a parent should stay with them for the class. If they are 6 or older, they may be left alone for the class.

Spring just isn’t spring without a rainbow!  Join Miss Gabby in creating a mixed media rainbow creation. We will learn about the colors in a rainbow and talk about why a rainbow appears after it rains. 

$5 for members; $10 for non-members. Class cost is not included in daily museum admission.

If the child is between ages 3 and 5, a parent should stay with them for the class. If they are 6 or older, they may be left alone for the class.

In this class, we will be using recycled materials to make a bird feeder house. Students will get to paint their own bird feeder and even fill it with food for their backyard birds!

$5 for members; $10 for non-members. Class cost is not included in daily museum admission.

If the child is between ages 3 and 5, a parent should stay with them for the class. If they are 6 or older, they may be left alone for the class.

Recycled art is a great way to be creative and be kind to the environment. In this class, we will be using egg cartons as our garden bed. We will use scrap papers and popsicle sticks to create our flowers for the garden. 

$5 for members; $10 for non-members. Class cost is not included in daily museum admission.

If the child is between ages 3 and 5, a parent should stay with them for the class. If they are 6 or older, they may be left alone for the class.

Join us for a story about an artist accompanied by a simple, fun project! 

Bear cannot figure out why his shadow follows him around everywhere he goes. Now his shadow is scaring away all the fish at the fishing pond! Bear tries everything he can think of to get rid of his shadow. At the end of the day, Bear and his shadow work together. Listen to this cute story and participate in shadow play!

How do you catch a leprechaun? It’s tougher than you think! He’ll turn your whole house upside down. He’s quicker than a wink! Listen to this St. Patrick’s Day tale, and then create a leprechaun trap of your own.

Have you ever wondered what makes the trees sway and the leaves dance across the grass? Take an imaginary walk on a blustery day and find out all about the wind. Following the story, we will do an experiment with the wind.

The town of “Chewandswallow” is similar to any other small town, except for one thing. The weather comes three times a day and not in the form of rain, snow, or wind. Instead, it rains soup, juice, mashed potatoes, and hamburgers! Listen to this fun story and help create some crazy weather of our own.