About this Event
Join us at the North Dakota Museum of Art for a day of hands-on artmaking for children of all ages and their accompanying adults!
Event Details
Inspired by the current exhibition featuring the work of Aaron Spangler, we will be exploring fun ways to use textures and patterns to create depth within an image.
Activities:
- Explore different printmaking techniques using rollers, stamps, rubbings, and a variety of materials
- Build a plaster cast using your favorite objects pressed into clay to create an engraving of that objects shape
These workshops began as a way for families in our community to engage with a wide variety of artistic practices often inspired by current exhibitions, local events, or culture from around the world. This past year, we hosted over a thousand curious guests and welcomed numerous arts organizations and local artists to partner with us to foster a deeper appreciation of art and the importance it plays in our community.
One Saturday a month, from October to April, the museum welcomes guests into the galleries to create, design, and construct. You’re welcome to drop in or stay the entire time.
These workshops are free and open to the public thanks to our wonderful sponsors: ICON Architectural Group, Sanford Health, Cynthia and John Shabb, and Plains Chiropractic and Acupuncture, P.C.
Full Family Day Schedule:
Masks, Costumes, & Creations, October 31, 2026
Patterns, Textures, & Printmaking, November 21, 2026
The Upsidedown World of Photography, January 30, 2027
Bits and Pieces: Mixed Media Exploration, February 27, 2027
Gallery Ready: Making a Masterpiece, March 27, 2027
Material Inventions: Fantastic Fibers, April 24, 2027
If you would like to support the event through donations, please visit this link:
https://ndmoa.com/family-day-sponsorship/
We're always looking for volunteers to help out with these events. This is a great way for people to obtain volunteer hours, gain experience in art education, or just have a fun time!
For volunteer information, please contact Rebecca Poulton at [email protected] or (701) 777-4195
Event venue & nearby stays
North Dakota Museum of Art, 261 Centennial Drive, Grand Forks, United States
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