Mondays | 9:45a-11a 

Sep 19-May 15; No class Dec 19-Jan 9, Apr 17 

$5 per class per person

Foster a love of literature and art in your child at the museum! During Storytime we will look at the Artwork of the Week, listen to a related storybook in the galleries, and create a work of art of our own in the studio. Recommended for children ages 3-5, but all are welcome. Parents who wish to attend and work alongside their child need to register as well.

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Upcoming Family Programs

Free Programs

Glassblowing Demonstrations

Saturday, June 23

11:00am

Location: Art School Hot Shop

Join us every Saturday for free glassblowing demonstrations thanks to McLaren Health Care.

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Member Events & Activities

Youth Membership Activity – Firefly Jar

Saturday, June 23

1:00pm

Location: Studio 11

Free to youth members. 

In the sweet-smelling grass on a warm summer night, tiny flashes of light fill the air… fireflies are everywhere. It’s a magical experience to prolong the light show by collecting these tiny torches in mason jars. Developing drawing and watercolor skills, youth members will create a...

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Free Programs

Glassblowing Demonstrations

Saturday, June 30

11:00am

Location: Art School Hot Shop

Join us every Saturday for free glassblowing demonstrations thanks to McLaren Health Care.

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Glassblowing Demonstrations

Saturday, July 7

11:00am

Location: Art School Hot Shop

Join us every Saturday for free glassblowing demonstrations thanks to McLaren Health Care.

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Glassblowing Demonstrations

Saturday, July 14

11:00am

Location: Art School Hot Shop

Join us every Saturday for free glassblowing demonstrations thanks to McLaren Health Care.

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Glassblowing Demonstrations

Saturday, July 21

11:00am

Location: Art School Hot Shop

Join us every Saturday for free glassblowing demonstrations thanks to McLaren Health Care.

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Glassblowing Demonstrations

Saturday, July 28

11:00am

Location: Art School Hot Shop

Join us every Saturday for free glassblowing demonstrations thanks to McLaren Health Care.

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Glassblowing Demonstrations

Saturday, August 4

11:00am

Location: Art School Hot Shop

Join us every Saturday for free glassblowing demonstrations thanks to McLaren Health Care.

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Glassblowing Demonstrations

Saturday, August 11

11:00am

Location: Art School Hot Shop

Join us every Saturday for free glassblowing demonstrations thanks to McLaren Health Care.

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Glassblowing Demonstrations

Saturday, August 18

11:00am

Location: Art School Hot Shop

Join us every Saturday for free glassblowing demonstrations thanks to McLaren Health Care.

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Glassblowing Demonstrations

Saturday, August 25

11:00am

Location: Art School Hot Shop

Join us every Saturday for free glassblowing demonstrations thanks to McLaren Health Care.

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Glassblowing Demonstrations

Saturday, September 1

11:00am

Location: Art School Hot Shop

Join us every Saturday for free glassblowing demonstrations thanks to McLaren Health Care.

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Glassblowing Demonstrations

Saturday, September 8

11:00am

Location: Art School Hot Shop

Join us every Saturday for free glassblowing demonstrations thanks to McLaren Health Care.

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Glassblowing Demonstrations

Saturday, September 15

11:00am

Location: Art School Hot Shop

Join us every Saturday for free glassblowing demonstrations thanks to McLaren Health Care.

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Glassblowing Demonstrations

Saturday, September 22

11:00am

Location: Art School Hot Shop

Join us every Saturday for free glassblowing demonstrations thanks to McLaren Health Care.

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Glassblowing Demonstrations

Saturday, September 29

11:00am

Location: Art School Hot Shop

Join us every Saturday for free glassblowing demonstrations thanks to McLaren Health Care.

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Glassblowing Demonstrations

Saturday, October 6

11:00am

Location: Art School Hot Shop

Join us every Saturday for free glassblowing demonstrations thanks to McLaren Health Care.

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Children & Families

Art Explorers

Friday, October 12

11:00am

Location: Studio 1

Art Explorers

2nd Friday of the months

11-11:45a

Free of Charge

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. Recommended for ages 18-3...

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Glassblowing Demonstrations

Saturday, October 13

11:00am

Location: Art School Hot Shop

Join us every Saturday for free glassblowing demonstrations thanks to McLaren Health Care.

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Baby Tours

Baby Tours

Sunday, October 14

2:00pm

Location: Museum Galleries

See how your child responds to art and find out how to help develop visual literacy skills. Parents and caregivers with infants up to 18 months of age are welcome to join these FREE 30 minute Baby Tours.

See the museum galleries through the eyes of your baby! Discover their...

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Free Programs

Glassblowing Demonstrations

Saturday, October 20

11:00am

Location: Art School Hot Shop

Join us every Saturday for free glassblowing demonstrations thanks to McLaren Health Care.

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Free Programs

Glassblowing Demonstrations

Saturday, October 27

11:00am

Location: Art School Hot Shop

Join us every Saturday for free glassblowing demonstrations thanks to McLaren Health Care.

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Glassblowing Demonstrations

Saturday, November 3

11:00am

Location: Art School Hot Shop

Join us every Saturday for free glassblowing demonstrations thanks to McLaren Health Care.

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Children & Families

Art Explorers

Friday, November 9

11:00am

Location: Studio 1

Art Explorers

2nd Friday of the months

11-11:45a

Free of Charge

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. Recommended for ages 18-3...

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More Homeschool Programs

Three-part Workshops

Ages 6-18

Develop art and visual communication skills through in-depth visual arts experiences.

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Monthly Programs

Ages 6-18

Experience a multifaceted art program through in-depth learning experiences.

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More for Children & Families

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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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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After-School Programs

Grades K-12

Students enjoy gallery and studio experiences that develop their creative problem solving skills and help them express ideas through visual art. 

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STEM to STEAM

Grades 3-6

Art and science go hand in hand so we are putting the A in STEM to make STEAM to explore how Art is related to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math concepts.

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ARTreach

Grades 7-12

New materials and equipment have been invented since the beginning of human history. Discover how these advances influence artists and open up new possibilities for expression.

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ARTexpress

Grades K-2

Our ARTexpress program links the visual arts with the core curriculum to provide a comprehensive learning experience and opportunities to express ideas and thoughts through art.

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START

Ages 3-5

Strengthen your students’ literacy skills with START (Success Through ART), a program combining looking at and talking about art with listening to children's literature and making art. 

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