Members, please join us for one last play date at our State Street location. Make an object to include in our time capsule, get your face painted, and enjoy refreshments from MyMenu. RSVP to McKenzie at mglynn@madisonchildrensmuseum.org.

We will be using real jingle bells (similiar to marble painting) to created painted works of art!

Come see a fun MaGic performace by Bob Kann sponsored by MG&E!

This fun family workshop will begin with a guided tour of “Denis Sargent and Michael Velliquette’s” dual exhibition at the James Watrous Gallery on the third floor of the Overture Center. The focus will be on Velliquette’s beautiful and detailed cut paper. After the tour we will return to MCM, inspired to create our own unique cut paper images. There will be a variety of paper on hand to create cut paper images.
Registration required $5/child recommended for ages 5 and up
Max 25 children
To register email McKenzie Glynn at Mglynn@madisonchildrensmuseum.org or call 256-6445 ext. 18

Join MCM’s own Jim McEvoy as he demonstrates tips on how to create a watercolor painting and leads families through creating their own watercolor images.
Registration required $5/child recommended for ages 5 and up
Max 25 children
To register email McKenzie Glynn at Mglynn@madisonchildrensmuseum.org or call 256-6445 ext. 18

Learn how to create your own recycled book to take home!
A variety of books will be shown and methods used.
Registration required $5/child recommended for ages 5 and up
Max 25 children
To register email McKenzie Glynn at Mglynn@madisonchildrensmuseum.org or call 256-6445 ext. 18

Collaborative workshop from the James Watrous Gallery and the MadisonChildren’s Museum
This fun family workshop will include a guided tour of “The Fine Art of Children’s Book Illustrations” at the James Watrous Gallery on the third floor of the Overture Center. The focus will be on how authors and illustrators come up with ideas. After the tour we will return to MCM, inspired to create our own unique 3D diorama to tell a story.
There will be a variety of materials on hand to create the dioramas.
Check in at the registration desk of the Children’s Museum prior to 1:00 to recieve you name tag. We will leave as a group from the museum and walk together to the James Watrous Gallery.
Registration required $5/child maximum 25 children
Ages 5 and up recommended
To register email McKenzie Glynn at Mglynn@madisonchildrensmuseum.org or call 256-6445
ext. 18

Join Project Grow (formerly known as JumpStart) in the program room to hear a fun story and then do a related art activity!

Participate in a shadow puppet workshop in which you will learn the history of shadow puppets, see a puppet show and make your own puppet!! Workshop will be led by shadow puppet expert Daniel Barash!
Ages 6 and up, $5/child with a maximum of 25 children
To register contact McKenzie Glynn at mglynn@madisonchildrensmuseum.org
or call at 256-6445 ext. 18