http://www.madisonchildrensmuseum.org Be a kid. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:48:34 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 ... http://www.madisonchildrensmuseum.org/archives/1715 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 http://www.madisonchildrensmuseum.org/archives/1713 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 http://www.madisonchildrensmuseum.org/archives/1711 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 ... http://www.madisonchildrensmuseum.org/archives/1707 Join Project Grow (formerly known as JumpStart) in the program room to hear a fun story and then do a related art activity! http://www.madisonchildrensmuseum.org/archives/1700 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 ... http://www.madisonchildrensmuseum.org/archives/1682 Come to the program room to get your face painted!! $1/child http://www.madisonchildrensmuseum.org/archives/1680 http://www.madisonchildrensmuseum.org/archives/1677 Several local groups will create and exhibit traditional shrines honoring the Mexican holiday Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). There will also be live traditional music and and food to sample. http://www.madisonchildrensmuseum.org/archives/1672 Join us in the program room for some crafty Halloween fun! We will be making magic wands, as well as cats and bats sock puppets! http://www.madisonchildrensmuseum.org/archives/1669