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Make a Worry Monster

Make a Worry Monster

Here’s an art project for the young and young at heart that makes use of materials you have at home. This “monster” of a project will help eat up your worries. Post your monsters to Instagram and tag @fia.education and @flintinstituteofarts so we can admire your creations!

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Tape Tree Activity

Make Tape Tree

Cooped up inside? Bring a little bit of nature inside with you when you create your own tree from tape – any kind of tape. Post your trees to Instagram and tag @fia.education and @flintinstituteofarts so we can admire your work!

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Silly Labels

Join Miss Jessi in her Art Room and learn how you can make silly labels for your canned food. Post your labels to Instagram and tag @fia.education and @flintinstituteofarts so we can admire your work!

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Invent a Bird

Now that it’s spring, we’re seeing and hearing lots of birds. Find out how you can make your own bird with materials you can find in your house. Post your birds to Instagram and tag @fia.education and @flintinstituteofarts so we can admire your work!

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Crayon Rubbings

Join Miss Jessi in her Art Room and learn how to turn a cardboard collage into a crayon rubbing. Post your rubbings to Instagram and tag @fia.education and @flintinstituteofarts so we can admire your creations!

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Engaging Children and Families

Homeschool Programs

Ages 6-18

Give your child the best in art education with our classes designed especially for homeschoolers. Choose from monthly and three-part programs for ages 6-18. Weekly programs are offered for ages 3-5. 

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Art Explorers

Recommended for children ages 18-36 months with a caregiver, but all ages are welcome.

Bring your toddler to explore the FIA! Explore the galleries to find the artwork of the day. Explore the words and illustrations of a story and explore a variety of materials in the art studio.

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Storytime with Art

Ages 3-5

Explore literature and art through gallery visits and art making experiences.

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Scout Programs

Ages 6-18

Our museum educators will work with troop leaders to design customized programs that fit the interests and needs of your troop and fulfill badge requirements. 

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Preschool Playdates

Recommended for children ages 3 to 5 with a caregiver, but all ages are welcome.

Family programs enable adults and children to explore the visual arts at the FIA. They are designed for children and accompanying caregivers, and are offered free of charge. Groups of six or more, please contact the Education Department to make a reservation.

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Baby Tours

Up to 18 months

See the museum galleries through the eyes of your baby! Discover their visual preferences and learn skills to develop their visual and language centers of the brain. 

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Spring Break Special

Ages 3 and up

Spice up your “stay”cation with some quality family time at the FIA during Spring Break! Explore a different art medium each day of the week and create your own masterpieces to take home.

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