A young child and an older woman sit side by side at a table covered with kraft paper and work on an art-making activity
A young child and an older woman sit side by side at a table covered with kraft paper and work on an art-making activity
Gallery Activities and Tours

Drop-In Art Making

Sunday, November 2, 2025
10:00 am–4:00 pm
Ruth and Carl J. Shapiro Family Courtyard (130.9)
Included with General Admission

Watercolors Inspired by Winslow Homer: See our special exhibition then explore nature vignettes, learn about watercolor, and create your own!

Get inspired by artwork in the collection, then use the art materials provided to create a work of your own. All ages are welcome and no experience is necessary. Themes and media vary; see full schedule below. Last entry is 15 minutes before the end of the event. 

Wheelchair accessible symbol

Wheelchair accessible

Past Dates and Times

Thursday, November 20, 2025

5:00 pm–9:00 pm

Watercolors Inspired by Winslow Homer: See our special exhibition then explore nature vignettes, learn about watercolor, and create your own!

Sunday, November 16, 2025

10:00 am–4:00 pm

Watercolors Inspired by Winslow Homer: See our special exhibition then explore nature vignettes, learn about watercolor, and create your own!

Saturday, November 15, 2025

10:00 am–4:00 pm

Clay Vessels: Take a closer look at classic Maya earthenware, then build a vessel using clay tools and your hands.

Thursday, November 13, 2025

5:00 pm–9:00 pm

Sculpted Tiles: See work by María Magdalena Campos-Pons and Ana Mendieta, then carve, stamp, and sculpt clay tiles to reflect your identity.

Sunday, November 9, 2025

10:00 am–4:00 pm

Watercolors Inspired by Winslow Homer: See our special exhibition then explore nature vignettes, learn about watercolor, and create your own!

Sunday, November 2, 2025

10:00 am–4:00 pm

Watercolors Inspired by Winslow Homer: See our special exhibition then explore nature vignettes, learn about watercolor, and create your own!

Sponsor

Generously supported by A.E. Wyss.

With additional support from the Amy and Jonathan Poorvu Fund.