Kerplunk! Free Family Art Drop-in

Kerplunk! Family Art Drop-in class is great for younger kids and families! Join us in the Creativity Center to create fun seasonal crafts and art projects based on current exhibitions. Come make a mess at our house!

Details
Location: Creativity Center, 3137 Eastern Ave. (unless otherwise noted)
Age Range: All Ages
Cost: FREE!
No experience required. All materials provided.

Summer Session: July 1 – Aug 12, 2023

Projects:
July 1: Colorful Chimes
Create a musical piece of art for your window or garden!

July 8: Teeny Creepy-crawlies
Sculpt your favorite summertime creepy crawly using swirly polymer clay!

July 15: Weaving with Beads
Learn the technique of basic bead weaving on a loom, and create a small keychain, wall hanging, or ornament! Additional beading options will be available for our littlest artists (under ~5 years)

July 22: Mini-Crankie Stories
Illustrate your own story and bring it to life in a mini crankie theater!

July 29: 3-D Mosaics
Experiment with a sculptural technique that brings your mosaic into 3-D!

August 5: Pasta Stained Glass 
Turn this favorite dinnertime staple into a translucent artwork to add color to your window!

August 12: Festive Flags
Using a patterning and dye technique that imitates the batik method (traditionally created using hot wax- ouch!), you’ll create a fun banner to celebrate YOU! We’ll be using tie-dye, feel free to bring a cotton t-shirt you’d like to tie dye! (not required)

August 19: Southeast CDC takeover! Create Snake Scales for a large glowing snake celebrating Highlandtown Arts District’s 20th Anniversary.
The snake will be featured at our Great Halloween Lantern Parade too!

Note: The Creativity Center is now open! Kerplunk! takes place in the new Creativity Center at 3137 Eastern Ave., just across the street from The Patterson. We are excited to share our new space with you and hear your feedback!

Masks are optional in both The Patterson & Creativity Center.