If you are planning to play in the museum before or after your class, don’t forget to sign-up for a visit time here! Capacity limitations are still in place due to COVID-19 and class registration does not reserve a time slot.
January
/February
Ages 3-10 (unless otherwise noted)
See class listings for pricing
Class cost not included in museum admission
See class listings for pricing
Class cost not included in museum admission
Welcome to the Clubhouse Art Studio, a place for learning, self-expression and fun! In Art Studio classes, led by our Art Education Coordinator, children will learn a range of art skills and techniques and have the chance to explore a multitude of media including painting, ceramics, printmaking and more. Space is limited. Advance registration is required.
USA Ball drop
In this class we will look at New years in The USA. We will be creating our own ball drop, one of the popular ways to display the new year excitement in NYC.
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Art Classes are free with admission-registration is still required.
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.
Wednesday, January 5
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Spain New Year Grapes
In Spain the locals will eat 12 grapes at the stroke of midnight. In honor of their celebration we will be using 12 grapes to make a geometric sculpture.
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Art Classes are free with admission-registration is still required.
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.
Friday, January 7
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Brazil White Flowers
In Brazil they throw white flowers into the ocean as a New Year’s tradition. We will be using black paper and white pastels and paint to make our own white flower creation.
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Art Classes are free with admission-registration is still required.
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.
Wednesday, January 12
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Greek Onions
Greeks believe onions are a symbol of rebirth so they hang them up for the new year. We will be using onion skins to create some interesting artwork!
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Art Classes are free with admission-registration is still required.
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.
Friday, January 14
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Japanese Bells
In Japan bells are round to cleanse the soul. In this class we will be painting on pots and adding a mini bell to make our own bells.
Click here to sign-up using our new registration page!
Art Classes are free with admission-registration is still required.
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.
Wednesday, January 19
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Czeck Republic Apples
In the Czeck they cut apples at midnight to see what their new year will hold. We will be using cut apples to create some fruit prints.
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Art Classes are free with admission-registration is still required.
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.
Friday, January 21
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Art & A Story
Join us Saturday’s for our new FREE class: Art & a Story
Saturday, January 8
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Saturday, January 15
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Saturday, January 22
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Turkey Salt Sprinkler
Who knew salt was good luck. In Turkey, it’s sprinkled on the doorstep to bring good luck for the new year. We will use it with our watercolor painting for this class.
Click here to sign-up using our new registration page!
Art Classes are free with admission-registration is still required.
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.
Wednesday, January 26
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
New Year Fireworks
One symbol of the New Year that is used in many parts of the world is fireworks. In this class we will be creating our own display of artistic and colorful fireworks.
Click here to sign-up using our new registration page!
Art Classes are free with admission-registration is still required.
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.
Friday, January 28
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
All ages
Drop in during scheduled hours
Included in daily admission; free for members
Drop in during scheduled hours
Included in daily admission; free for members
During Open Art times, children have the chance to explore different art workspaces, from simple planned projects to drawing with pastels or making a beautiful watercolor painting. This is the place for kids to let their imaginations run wild. Want to try a new media? Miss Gabby will always be in the room to help while showing new, exciting demos on how to make more unique artwork!
Open Art
Monday, January 3
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday, January 5
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Friday, January 7
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Monday, January 10
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday, January 12
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Friday, January 14
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Monday, January 17
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday, January 19
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Saturday, January 22
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Saturday, January 29
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Saturday, January 15
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Saturday, January 8
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Friday, January 21
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Monday, January 24
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday, January 26
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Friday, January 28
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Monday, January 31
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
For ages 2-6 with an adult
Included with daily museum admission
Free for members
Included with daily museum admission
Free for members
Listen to a story in the Clubhouse! Space is limited, so pre-registration is encouraged! Younger and older siblings are welcome, but please register every child attending for our head count! Walk-ins will be accepted until session is full.
Poles Apart
By Jeanne Willis
Everyone knows that penguins belong near the South Pole and polar bears live at the North Pole. But what would happen if one day, a family of picnicking penguins got lost, and found themselves at the wrong pole?
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Tuesday, January 4
10:00 AM - 10:20 AM
11:00 AM - 11:20 AM
1:00 PM - 1:20 PM
The Emperors Egg
By Martin Jenkins
Can you imagine spending the cold winter outdoors in Antarctica without anything to eat at all?
That’s just what the male Emperor penguin does. While his mate is off swimming in the ocean catching fish, he stands in the freezing cold with an egg on his foot for two whole months, keeping it warm and waiting for it to hatch. Meet the world’s most devoted Dad!
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Tuesday, January 11
10:00 AM - 10:20 AM
11:00 AM - 11:20 AM
1:00 PM - 1:20 PM
The Three Snow Bears
By Jan Brett
When Aloo-ki goes looking for her lost sled dogs, she comes upon an igloo with no one home. The igloo belongs to a family of 3 Polar Bears who are out walking while their soup cools. Enjoy this snowy twist on Goldilocks and the three bears, Inuit style!
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Tuesday, January 18
10:00 AM - 10:20 AM
11:00 AM - 11:20 AM
1:00 PM - 1:20 PM
Robin’s Winter Song
By Suzanne Barton
Not all birds fly south for the winter. Some stay and brave the cold. Little Robin experiences his first winter and learns to appreciate the beauty of the season. Listen to this story and make a winter treat for the birds.
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Tuesday, January 25
10:00 AM - 10:20 AM
11:00 AM - 11:20 AM
1:00 PM - 1:20 PM