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Workshop: Layers

June 28, 2009
1:00 pm	to	3:00 pm

LAYERS: A family workshop to compliment Brenda Baker’s intimate and abstract paintings in Conceal/Reveal, her current show at the James Watrous Gallery that runs through June 28^th 2009.

Join us for a family friendly, collaborative workshop between the Madison Children’s Museum and the James Watrous Gallery on Sunday June 28^th from 1-3p.m. The workshop will begin at 1:00p.m. at the Watrous Gallery, (on the 3^rd floor of the

Overture Center) with Brenda giving a 20 minute guided tour of her recent work. After the talk we’ll walk over to MCM, where Brenda will demonstrate art making techniques that incorporate layering and scraping to create textured drawings and paintings. After the demonstration, families will be invited to create their own layered works of art to take home. The cost of the workshop is $5.00 per child/plus admission to the museum for families (if not already members). Families can pre-register by calling 256-6445 ext. 18 or kfish@madisonchildrensmuseum.org or by signing up at the front desk at the museum or in the gallery. This workshop has a limit of 20 children and 20 adults.

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Drop-In Program: Red, White and Blue Wands

June 29, 2009
1:00 pm	to	3:00 pm
June 30, 2009
1:00 pm	to	3:00 pm
July 2, 2009
1:00 pm	to	3:00 pm

Create your own unique wand in patriotic colors to wave on the 4th of July!

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Drop-In Program: Butter Making

June 26, 2009
1:00 pm	to	3:00 pm
June 27, 2009
1:00 pm	to	3:00 pm

Join us at the musem for some old fasioned butter making! After making the butter you will get to taste test it on crackers.

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Drop-In Program: Seed Planting

June 23, 2009
10:00 am	to	12:00 pm
June 25, 2009
10:00 am	to	12:00 pm

Plant either herb or vegetable seeds at the museum in a small planter and watch them grow at home!!

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Juniorpalooza

June 20, 2009
10:00 am	to	1:00 pm

Celebrate the start of summer vacation at our annual Juniorpalooza festival! Join us outside the museum for free crafts, games, and face painting, with performances by Ken Lonnquist and the Kenland Band, juggler Truly Remarkable Loon, and singer/storyteller Clare Norelle. Volunteers from KSW Construction will be on hand to create “Snapshots of Support”, a family photo op benefit perfect for Father’s Day giving. Clare Norelle’s performance is part of MCM’s “Living Stories” summer program series, supported by the Dane County Cultural Affairs Commission with additional funds from American Girl’s Fund for Children and the Overture Foundation.

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Drop-In Program: Water Rockets

June 19, 2009
1:00 pm	to	3:00 pm
June 21, 2009
1:00 pm	to	3:00 pm

Create a water rocket using a film canister, alka seltzer and water and see how high you can launch your rocket!

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Drop-In Program: Paper Dolls

June 16, 2009
10:00 am	to	12:00 pm
June 18, 2009
1:00 pm	to	3:00 pm

Dress up and decorate your own original paper doll!

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Drop-In Program: Paper Gliders

June 12, 2009
1:00 pm	to	3:00 pm
June 13, 2009
1:00 pm	to	3:00 pm

Design your own colorful paper glider and test it out to see how it glides!

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Performance: David Landau

June 7, 2009
2:00 pm	to	2:45 pm

Come hear an engaging and free performance by singer/storyteller David Landau!! This performance is part of our Living Stories Program Series this summer.

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Drop-In Program: Clay Pinch Pots

June 6, 2009
1:00 pm	to	3:00 pm

Make your own unique clay pinch pot using air dry clay! The pinch pot will be crafted at the museum and once dry (take 24 hours) can be decorated with paint, markers, etc. at home!

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