Wednesday, November 3 or 17 • 10 a.m.–noon
Students ages 10 and older will look at paintings from the MSV Collection in the exhibition Vital Force, then create their own acrylic paintings on canvas in the MSV Makerspace Studio.
Friday, November 5 • 6–8 p.m.
Learn the basics of metal casting to create a small pewter sculpture.
Wednesday, November 10 • 4–6 p.m.
Youth ages 10 and older will look at paintings from the MSV Collection in the exhibition Vital Force, then create their own acrylic paintings on canvas in the MSV Makerspace Studio.
Thursday, November 11 • 4:30–6 p.m.
Join Teen Art Club in November to learn a valuable skill every artist needs to know: mat cutting.
Saturday, November 13 • 9:30–11 a.m.
Ages 8 and older will learn tips for observing wildlife, identify plants and animals, and see how the landscape changes with the seasons as they walk the Trails at the MSV.
Sunday, November 14 • noon–6 p.m.
Join the Virginia Lovers’ Gourd Society in the MSV Makerspace Studio to create gourd art.
Tuesday, November 16 or Saturday, November 20 • 10:30 a.m.–noon
Ages 5 and older will look closely at the faces of the animals in the National Geographic Photo Ark exhibition, then use glue and wood to make an animal photo transfer to take home.
Wednesday, December 1 or 15 • 10 a.m.–noon
Homeschool students ages 8 and older will have fun making these small holiday decorations for their home.
Thursday, December 2 • 3 Workshops Available: 9–11 a.m., 1–3 p.m., or 6–8 p.m.
Explore wreath-making techniques and create your own holiday wreath.
Saturday, December 4 • 2–4 p.m.
Teens ages 13 and older will make a wreath using greenery from the MSV gardens.
Sundays, December 5–26 • noon–6 p.m. Tuesdays, December 7–28 • 4–7:30 p.m.
Get ready for winter by making your own jelly jar snow globe in the MSV Makerspace Studio!
Thursday, December 9 • 4:30–6 p.m.
Teens ages 13 and older will meet guest artist Sharon Fisher as she shares and talks about her work, experiences, and adventures as a nature and wildlife photographer.
Friday, December 10 • 2 Workshops Available: 1–2:30 p.m. or 4–5:30 p.m.
Participants will design and create holiday tabletop centerpieces using greenery from the MSV gardens.
Wednesday, December 15 • 2–4 p.m.
Learn the basics of crochet while making fingerless gloves! Participants will use a crochet hook and chunky yarn to create a pair of gloves perfect for keeping you warm this winter.
Saturday, December 18 or Tuesday, December 21 • 10:30 a.m.–noon
Ages 5 and older will look closely at the faces of the animals in the National Geographic Photo Ark exhibition, then use glue and wood to make an animal photo transfer to take home.