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 29, 2026
10:00 am–4:00 pm
Ruth and Carl J. Shapiro Family Courtyard (130.9)
Included with General Admission

Sculpted Pendants: Get inspired by “Maverick Kings: Three Visionary Pharaohs of Egypt’s Golden Age” then sculpt, carve, and shape oven-bake clay into your own customized pendant.

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

Saturday, October 24, 2026

10:00 am–4:00 pm

Expressive Block Printing: Get inspired by “Naoko Matsubara’s Woodblock Worlds” then use wood and foam stamps to create a bold, layered block print to take home!

Sunday, October 25, 2026

10:00 am–4:00 pm

Sculpted Pendants: Get inspired by “Maverick Kings: Three Visionary Pharaohs of Egypt’s Golden Age” then sculpt, carve, and shape oven-bake clay into your own customized pendant.

Saturday, October 31, 2026

10:00 am–4:00 pm

Expressive Block Printing: Get inspired by “Naoko Matsubara’s Woodblock Worlds” then use wood and foam stamps to create a bold, layered block print to take home!

Saturday, November 14, 2026

10:00 am–4:00 pm

Expressive Block Printing: Get inspired by “Naoko Matsubara’s Woodblock Worlds” then use wood and foam stamps to create a bold, layered block print to take home!

Sunday, November 15, 2026

10:00 am–4:00 pm

Sculpted Pendants: Get inspired by “Maverick Kings: Three Visionary Pharaohs of Egypt’s Golden Age” then sculpt, carve, and shape oven-bake clay into your own customized pendant.

Thursday, November 19, 2026

5:00 pm–9:00 pm

Sculpted Pendants: Get inspired by “Maverick Kings: Three Visionary Pharaohs of Egypt’s Golden Age” then sculpt, carve, and shape oven-bake clay into your own customized pendant.

Saturday, November 21, 2026

10:00 am–4:00 pm

Expressive Block Printing: Get inspired by “Naoko Matsubara’s Woodblock Worlds” then use wood and foam stamps to create a bold, layered block print to take home!

Sunday, November 22, 2026

10:00 am–4:00 pm

Sculpted Pendants: Get inspired by “Maverick Kings: Three Visionary Pharaohs of Egypt’s Golden Age” then sculpt, carve, and shape oven-bake clay into your own customized pendant.

Sunday, November 29, 2026

10:00 am–4:00 pm

Sculpted Pendants: Get inspired by “Maverick Kings: Three Visionary Pharaohs of Egypt’s Golden Age” then sculpt, carve, and shape oven-bake clay into your own customized pendant.

Saturday, December 5, 2026

10:00 am–4:00 pm

Expressive Block Printing: Get inspired by “Naoko Matsubara’s Woodblock Worlds” then use wood and foam stamps to create a bold, layered block print to take home!

Sponsor

Supported by the Amy and Jonathan Poorvu Fund.