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Did you know that people have been using beads for more than 120,000 years? Learn how people throughout the world use beads, then craft a simple sewn-bead framed artwork perfect for gift-giving. Best for ages 4-11 with an adult. Children will use large beads with burlap and plastic needles for their creations. If they prefer,...
First we’ll make a folded cup, and then we will make origami-to-go! Dogs, frogs, fluttering butterflies and more will be part of the collection. Bring your precision folding skills!
Join us on opening weekend of The Living End: Painting and Other Technologies to make some art in the digital world. Participating artists include Niema Qureshi and Norman Long.
It’s that time of year again, and we need your help decorating our Holiday Tree! Based on our Winter Reading Program theme, “A Cozy Nook with a Great Book.” These ornaments are a great activity for the whole family! We’ll supply the materials for this drop-in program, just bring your creativity! All ages. No registration...
Spend your Sunday afternoon crafting with like-minded friends. Bring your own project or do one of ours! Drop-ins welcome.
Admission is free for Illinois residents on the dates listed below. You can reserve your free tickets online in advance; your resident status will be verified using the zip code associated with the billing address provided. Our next free hours for Illinois residents will be the following days: Monday, November 4, 11:00–5:00 Monday, November 11...
Illinois residents receive free admission on Tuesdays. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.
A fun glow-in-the-dark craft for dinosaur loving kids of all ages! We will use jars, paint and dinosaur silhouette shapes to create a super fun décor piece for your room.
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