Gallery Activities and Tours

Drop-In Art Making

Saturday, August 1, 2026
10:00 am–4:00 pm
John, Bertram A., and Ronald M. Druker Family Pavilion (Classroom 159)
Included with General Admission

Candle Making: Discover how the traditions of American candle making have evolved from necessity to a modern art form then roll and decorate your own beeswax candle.

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

Upcoming Dates and Times

Sunday, July 5, 2026

Embellished Flowerpots: Decorate a flowerpot with paint markers, then pick up a seed starting kit to plant flowers at home. (Rain location: Shapiro Family Courtyard.)

Saturday, July 11, 2026

Printing with Balls: Roll and shake your way to creating wild abstract prints using paint-covered balls.

Sunday, July 12, 2026

Painting with Watercolors: Get inspired by the world around you. Discover basic watercolor techniques while creating a painting of your own! (Rain location: Shapiro Family Courtyard.)

Saturday, July 18, 2026

Printing with Gelli Plates: Create surprising one-of-a-kind works of art by layering inks and textures on a Gelli printing plate!

Sunday, July 19, 2026

Mosaic Bookmarks: Get inspired by the bright, bold patterns found in mosaics in the Museum’s collection. Then mix, match, and assemble colorful pieces to craft a one-of-a-kind patterned bookmark! (Rain location: Shapiro Family Courtyard.)

Saturday, July 25, 2026

Printing with Bubbles: Create dreamy, layered prints using bubbles!

Sunday, July 26, 2026

Clay Explorations: Explore hand-building techniques and create a bowl or pot using air-dry clay. (Rain location: Shapiro Family Courtyard.)

Saturday, August 1, 2026

Candle Making: Discover how the traditions of American candle making have evolved from necessity to a modern art form then roll and decorate your own beeswax candle.

Sunday, August 2, 2026

Canvas Pencil Cases: Get inspired by abstract paintings in the collection, then use colorful fabric markers to create a zippered canvas pouch. (Rain location: Shapiro Family Courtyard.)

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Kinetic Sculptures: Get inspired by the works of artist Alexander Calder in galleries 258 and 332. Then make a kinetic artwork of your own while considering balance, shape, and structure.

Sponsor

Supported by the Amy and Jonathan Poorvu Fund.