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

Thursday, November 13, 2025
5:00 pm–9:00 pm
John, Bertram A., and Ronald M. Druker Family Pavilion (Classroom 159)
Included with General Admission

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

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

Sunday, February 8, 2026

10:00 am–4:00 pm

Mini Modernist Sculptures: Get inspired by our new Modern Art galleries then twist, bend, and manipulate wire to create a miniature sculpture! 

Saturday, February 7, 2026

10:00 am–4:00 pm

Chinese Patchwork: Design and build a geometric patch inspired by “The Beauty of Patchwork from Rural China.” Then use it to repair or add color to a textile at home!

Sunday, February 1, 2026

10:00 am–4:00 pm

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

Saturday, January 31, 2026

10:00 am–4:00 pm

Chinese Patchwork: Design and build a geometric patch inspired by “The Beauty of Patchwork from Rural China.” Then use it to repair or add color to a textile at home!

Sunday, January 25, 2026

10:00 am–1:00 pm

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

Saturday, January 24, 2026

10:00 am–4:00 pm

Chinese Patchwork: Design and build a geometric patch inspired by “The Beauty of Patchwork from Rural China.” Then use it to repair or add color to a textile at home!

Sunday, January 18, 2026

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, January 17, 2026

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, January 11, 2026

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, January 10, 2026

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.

Sponsor

Generously supported by A.E. Wyss.

With additional support from the Amy and Jonathan Poorvu Fund.