
Open Studio for families
Hands-on process art and open-ended studio play invite families to explore creativity together, with project-making options for ages 1 to 100 in a relaxed, welcoming setting.
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Drop-in open studio time geared for families to create together with a mix of self-directed, hands-on artmaking. A relaxed community studio vibe where kids and caregivers can explore materials at their own pace.

Drop-in open studio time geared for families to create together with a mix of self-directed, hands-on artmaking. A relaxed community studio vibe where kids and caregivers can explore materials at their own pace.
Drop-in open studio time geared for families to create together with a mix of self-directed, hands-on artmaking. A relaxed community studio vibe where kids and caregivers can explore materials at their own pace.

Drop-in maker session blends a guided creative project with open-ended studio play in a sensory-friendly makerspace. Caregivers stay with kids, with flexible time for families, teens, adults, and visiting grandparents in the River Arts District.

Drop-in maker session blends a guided creative project with open-ended studio play in a sensory-friendly makerspace. Caregivers stay with kids, with flexible time for families, teens, adults, and visiting grandparents in the River Arts District.
Drop-in maker session blends a guided creative project with open-ended studio play in a sensory-friendly makerspace. Caregivers stay with kids, with flexible time for families, teens, adults, and visiting grandparents in the River Arts District.

Create and enjoy hands-on crafts in a welcoming, drop-in gathering for all ages. Everyone is welcome, making this a relaxed community activity for families and creative beginners.

Create and enjoy hands-on crafts in a welcoming, drop-in gathering for all ages. Everyone is welcome, making this a relaxed community activity for families and creative beginners.
Create and enjoy hands-on crafts in a welcoming, drop-in gathering for all ages. Everyone is welcome, making this a relaxed community activity for families and creative beginners.

Drop-in forge hours with heat, anvils, and hammering for anyone curious about blacksmithing. Closed-toe shoes required, but no experience needed—an open studio vibe for learning metalworking basics and practicing skills.

Drop-in forge hours with heat, anvils, and hammering for anyone curious about blacksmithing. Closed-toe shoes required, but no experience needed—an open studio vibe for learning metalworking basics and practicing skills.
Drop-in forge hours with heat, anvils, and hammering for anyone curious about blacksmithing. Closed-toe shoes required, but no experience needed—an open studio vibe for learning metalworking basics and practicing skills.

Hands-on clay workshops invite all ages to shape playful creations, experiment with interactive games, and share ideas in a welcoming community gathering rooted in creativity and hip-hop culture.

Hands-on clay workshops invite all ages to shape playful creations, experiment with interactive games, and share ideas in a welcoming community gathering rooted in creativity and hip-hop culture.
Hands-on clay workshops invite all ages to shape playful creations, experiment with interactive games, and share ideas in a welcoming community gathering rooted in creativity and hip-hop culture.

Hands-on jewelry studio session where you pick a project—rings, earrings, charms, or pendants—and add personal design touches. Learn basic jewelry-making techniques in a fun, welcoming drop-in workshop and leave wearing a one-of-a-kind piece.

Hands-on jewelry studio session where you pick a project—rings, earrings, charms, or pendants—and add personal design touches. Learn basic jewelry-making techniques in a fun, welcoming drop-in workshop and leave wearing a one-of-a-kind piece.
Hands-on jewelry studio session where you pick a project—rings, earrings, charms, or pendants—and add personal design touches. Learn basic jewelry-making techniques in a fun, welcoming drop-in workshop and leave wearing a one-of-a-kind piece.

Explore artists and their work before experimenting with varied art materials and techniques. School-age children and tweens create original pieces to take home from each session.

Explore artists and their work before experimenting with varied art materials and techniques. School-age children and tweens create original pieces to take home from each session.
Explore artists and their work before experimenting with varied art materials and techniques. School-age children and tweens create original pieces to take home from each session.
Kids fold, crease, and shape colorful paper into playful origami creations in a hands-on art session that builds creativity, patience, and fine motor skills through beginner-friendly paper folding.
Kids fold, crease, and shape colorful paper into playful origami creations in a hands-on art session that builds creativity, patience, and fine motor skills through beginner-friendly paper folding.
Kids fold, crease, and shape colorful paper into playful origami creations in a hands-on art session that builds creativity, patience, and fine motor skills through beginner-friendly paper folding.

Drop-in jewelry making time in a working studio where you can design and assemble simple charm pieces at your own pace. Hands-on guidance and tools on site make it easy for beginners to leave with a personalized keepsake.

Drop-in jewelry making time in a working studio where you can design and assemble simple charm pieces at your own pace. Hands-on guidance and tools on site make it easy for beginners to leave with a personalized keepsake.
Drop-in jewelry making time in a working studio where you can design and assemble simple charm pieces at your own pace. Hands-on guidance and tools on site make it easy for beginners to leave with a personalized keepsake.

A free, hands-on DIY activity welcomes children ages 8 and older for a family-friendly hour of making and creative exploration at a neighborhood community center. Registration opens 30 days ahead.

A free, hands-on DIY activity welcomes children ages 8 and older for a family-friendly hour of making and creative exploration at a neighborhood community center. Registration opens 30 days ahead.
A free, hands-on DIY activity welcomes children ages 8 and older for a family-friendly hour of making and creative exploration at a neighborhood community center. Registration opens 30 days ahead.

A playful visual arts session invites children ages 2–5 to explore creative making in a community setting. Designed for toddlers and preschoolers, the hour-long program supports early artistic discovery.

A playful visual arts session invites children ages 2–5 to explore creative making in a community setting. Designed for toddlers and preschoolers, the hour-long program supports early artistic discovery.
A playful visual arts session invites children ages 2–5 to explore creative making in a community setting. Designed for toddlers and preschoolers, the hour-long program supports early artistic discovery.
Roll dice, build characters, and navigate a collaborative fantasy adventure with a dungeon master guiding rules and story progression. Welcoming for kids, adults, and first-time adventurers.
Roll dice, build characters, and navigate a collaborative fantasy adventure with a dungeon master guiding rules and story progression. Welcoming for kids, adults, and first-time adventurers.
Roll dice, build characters, and navigate a collaborative fantasy adventure with a dungeon master guiding rules and story progression. Welcoming for kids, adults, and first-time adventurers.

Cut shapes from flattened clay and glaze five handmade holiday ornaments per participant in this all-ages family workshop. Finished pieces are kiln-fired and ready for pickup three weeks later.

Cut shapes from flattened clay and glaze five handmade holiday ornaments per participant in this all-ages family workshop. Finished pieces are kiln-fired and ready for pickup three weeks later.
Cut shapes from flattened clay and glaze five handmade holiday ornaments per participant in this all-ages family workshop. Finished pieces are kiln-fired and ready for pickup three weeks later.

Hands-on SoulCollage® open studio time blending intuitive collage-making with gentle self-reflection and group connection. A calm, supportive setting for creative exploration, personal insight, and sharing in a small-circle atmosphere.

Hands-on SoulCollage® open studio time blending intuitive collage-making with gentle self-reflection and group connection. A calm, supportive setting for creative exploration, personal insight, and sharing in a small-circle atmosphere.
Hands-on SoulCollage® open studio time blending intuitive collage-making with gentle self-reflection and group connection. A calm, supportive setting for creative exploration, personal insight, and sharing in a small-circle atmosphere.

Young children ages 2–5 explore visual art through playful, hands-on creative activities in a welcoming group setting. The one-hour toddler program costs $10 and requires registration.

Young children ages 2–5 explore visual art through playful, hands-on creative activities in a welcoming group setting. The one-hour toddler program costs $10 and requires registration.
Young children ages 2–5 explore visual art through playful, hands-on creative activities in a welcoming group setting. The one-hour toddler program costs $10 and requires registration.

Children combine age-appropriate yoga with hands-on art activities centered on gratitude, blending movement, creative expression, and mindful reflection in a welcoming family-friendly setting.

Children combine age-appropriate yoga with hands-on art activities centered on gratitude, blending movement, creative expression, and mindful reflection in a welcoming family-friendly setting.
Children combine age-appropriate yoga with hands-on art activities centered on gratitude, blending movement, creative expression, and mindful reflection in a welcoming family-friendly setting.

Hands-on gel plate printmaking with layered textures, bold acrylic transfers, and playful mark-making techniques. Create a small stack of one-of-a-kind monoprints in a relaxed studio setting with guided instruction.

Hands-on gel plate printmaking with layered textures, bold acrylic transfers, and playful mark-making techniques. Create a small stack of one-of-a-kind monoprints in a relaxed studio setting with guided instruction.
Hands-on gel plate printmaking with layered textures, bold acrylic transfers, and playful mark-making techniques. Create a small stack of one-of-a-kind monoprints in a relaxed studio setting with guided instruction.

Tuesday afternoons bring rotating hands-on workshops, relaxed craft nights, and shared community meals in a welcoming garden setting. Drop in for creative activities and neighborly connection from 4 to 6 p.m.

Tuesday afternoons bring rotating hands-on workshops, relaxed craft nights, and shared community meals in a welcoming garden setting. Drop in for creative activities and neighborly connection from 4 to 6 p.m.
Tuesday afternoons bring rotating hands-on workshops, relaxed craft nights, and shared community meals in a welcoming garden setting. Drop in for creative activities and neighborly connection from 4 to 6 p.m.

A free, informal gathering centered on messy journaling and creative self-expression, welcoming participants to put thoughts on paper without registration or pressure for polished results.

A free, informal gathering centered on messy journaling and creative self-expression, welcoming participants to put thoughts on paper without registration or pressure for polished results.
A free, informal gathering centered on messy journaling and creative self-expression, welcoming participants to put thoughts on paper without registration or pressure for polished results.

A kid focused coloring hangout surrounded by friendly cats in a cozy cat lounge setting. Expect relaxed arts and crafts time with feline cuddles and a low pressure, playful atmosphere for young artists and caregivers.

A kid focused coloring hangout surrounded by friendly cats in a cozy cat lounge setting. Expect relaxed arts and crafts time with feline cuddles and a low pressure, playful atmosphere for young artists and caregivers.
A kid focused coloring hangout surrounded by friendly cats in a cozy cat lounge setting. Expect relaxed arts and crafts time with feline cuddles and a low pressure, playful atmosphere for young artists and caregivers.
