calendarShadow Puppet Workshop

November 28, 2008
1:00 pmto2:30 pm

Visiting artist Daniel Barash performs shadow puppet stories at Overture Center’s Kids in the Rotunda on Saturday, November 22. His museum workshop on November 28 will engage children in designing and fabricating their own shadow puppets for a mini-performance at the museum.

Recommended for ages 6 & up; $5/child registration fee. Reserve your spot by contacting Adam at 608.256.6445, ext. 18 or email registration@madisonchildrensmuseum.org.

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calendarToddler Time

September 8, 2008
10:00 amto10:30 am
September 15, 2008
10:00 amto10:30 am
September 22, 2008
10:00 amto10:30 am
September 29, 2008
10:00 amto10:30 am
October 6, 2008
10:00 amto10:30 am
October 13, 2008
10:00 amto10:30 am
October 20, 2008
10:00 amto10:30 am
October 27, 2008
10:00 amto10:30 am
November 3, 2008
10:00 amto10:30 am
November 10, 2008
10:00 amto10:30 am
November 17, 2008
10:00 amto10:30 am
November 24, 2008
10:00 amto10:30 am

Visit the First Feats exhibit gallery for informal activities for children ages 18 months-3 years.  Open to Cantajuego participants and general visitors with children under 3. 

Mondays from 10:00 – 10:30

Fall Times:
Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29
Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27
Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24

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calendarDrop in Program and Demonstration: Shadow Puppets

November 29, 2008
1:00 pmto3:00 pm
November 30, 2008
1:00 pmto3:00 pm

Make your own shadow puppet!

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calendarDrop in Program: Tornado in a Jar

November 22, 2008
1:00 pmto3:00 pm
November 23, 2008
1:00 pmto3:00 pm

Create your own “mini” tornado in a jar!

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calendarDrop in Program: Recycled Art

November 15, 2008
1:00 pmto3:00 pm
November 16, 2008
1:00 pmto3:00 pm

Create a masterpiece using recycled goods!

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calendarDrop in Program: People of the World

November 8, 2008
1:00 pmto3:00 pm
November 9, 2008
1:00 pmto3:00 pm

Explore different cultures and people from around the world!

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calendarDrop in Program: Dia de los Muertos

November 1, 2008
1:00 pmto3:00 pm
November 2, 2008
1:00 pmto3:00 pm

Explore the Mexican tradition of dia de los Muertos.

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calendarFree Family Sunday

September 7, 2008
12:00 pmto5:00 pm
October 5, 2008
12:00 pmto5:00 pm
November 2, 2008
12:00 pmto5:00 pm

Enjoy free admission all day, sponsored by Physicians Plus Insurance Corporation.

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calendarDrop-In Program: Art Dabblers

September 9, 2008
10:30 amto11:00 am
September 10, 2008
10:30 amto11:00 am
September 16, 2008
10:30 amto11:00 am
September 17, 2008
10:30 amto11:00 am
September 23, 2008
10:30 amto11:00 am
September 24, 2008
10:30 amto11:00 am
September 30, 2008
10:30 amto11:00 am
October 1, 2008
10:30 amto11:00 am
October 7, 2008
10:30 amto11:00 am
October 8, 2008
10:30 amto11:00 am
October 14, 2008
10:30 amto11:00 am
October 15, 2008
10:30 amto11:00 am
October 21, 2008
10:30 amto11:00 am
October 22, 2008
10:30 amto11:00 am
October 28, 2008
10:30 amto11:00 am
October 29, 2008
10:30 amto11:00 am
November 4, 2008
10:30 amto11:00 am
November 5, 2008
10:30 amto11:00 am
November 11, 2008
10:30 amto11:00 am
November 12, 2008
10:30 amto11:00 am
November 18, 2008
10:30 amto11:00 am
November 19, 2008
10:30 amto11:00 am
November 25, 2008
10:30 amto11:00 am
November 26, 2008
10:30 amto11:00 am

Visit the art room each week for informal art projects recommended for ages 2-5. Programs take place every Tuesday and Wednesday, 10:30-11 a.m.

Weekly program themes:

Sept. 9 & 10 – Stained Glass
Sept. 16 & 17 – Peace Doves
Sept. 23 & 24 – Paper Dolls
Sept. 30 & Oct. 1 – Flags
Oct. 7 & 8 - Pinwheels
Oct. 14 & 15 – Building Boom
Oct. 21 & 22 – Ice Painting
Oct. 28 & 28 – Happy Halloween
Nov. 4 & 5 – Plaster Fossils
Nov. 11 & 12 – Color Mixing
Nov. 18 & 19 – Autumn Leaves
Nov. 25 & 26 – Stick Sculpture

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