Can you dig it? Join world-champion sand sculptor Dan Belcher as he builds a 75-ton sandcastle outdoors on the shores of the sizzling summer exhibit, Sandcastle Beach. Surf over to the Museum’s Exhibit Patio and learn how to create your own “sandsational” sculpture. A native St. Louisan, Dan Belcher has been a professional sand sculptor […]
Go globetrotting with Bobby Norfolk! This dynamic performance combines myths, folktales, raps, mime and poetry to celebrate diverse countries and cultures around the world. An internationally known story performer, author and educator, Bobby Norfolk is a three-time Emmy Award winner and Parents’ Choice honoree. Bobby presents folktales, workshops and keynote addresses around the world.
Celebrate Earth Day a little early with artisans from Craft Paper Art. Use flowers, plants and seeds to create eco-friendly sheets that bloom where they are planted. Get behind the wheel as ceramicists from Krueger Pottery Supply demonstrate the art of working with clay. Kids will pinch, coil and throw their own earthenware creations. Krueger […]
Make a splash with Perennial, a St. Louis nonprofit organization dedicated to sustainability. Reduce waste while recycling materials into works of art inspired by Splash and Bubbles, the Museum’s exhibit on ocean conservation. Perennial is a community workshop and store in St. Louis that offers educational programming in creative reuse. Perennial’s mission is to build […]
Make your mark with the printmakers from Central Print. Learn the craft of woodblock and pressure printing, and create your own two-color print. Central Print is a nonprofit printmaking studio in St. Louis’ Old North neighborhood. Under the direction of artist and educator Marie Oberkirsch, Central Print promotes printmaking through outreach and in-studio programs on […]
Experience Argentina’s Ninos, the Museum’s new exhibit that captures the daily life and culture of Argentina, and join Tango St. Louis to celebrate the dramatic music and dance popular in this unique South American country. Tango St. Louis is an organization that promotes Argentine tango through education, demonstrations, concerts and lessons.
There’s no business like shoe business! Based on the tale by the Brothers Grimm, this performance tells the story of a kindly cobbler whose good deed is rewarded with the help of magical elves. This heartwarming holiday story is a reminder that with kindness, generosity and hope, anything is possible. The Imaginary Theatre Company is […]
Picture this! Join painter and illustrator Cbabi Bayoc to create a colorful and collaborative work of art illustrating children at play in The Magic House. Cbabi Bayoc is a St. Louis artist whose work reflects his love of family and music. Cbabi has been commissioned to create artwork for New Line Cinema, Coca- Cola and […]
Get behind the wheel as ceramicists from Krueger Pottery Supply demonstrate the art of working with clay. Kids will pinch, coil and throw their own earthenware creations. Krueger Pottery Supply is a ceramics studio in Webster Groves, Missouri, now owned by potters Aimee Rich and Ryan Clyde-Rich. They offer ceramics classes, equipment, materials and a […]
Brush up on the ancient Chinese art form of brush painting with Ping Yan. Ping shares her techniques for painting bamboo, flowers, birds and other traditional subjects. Visitors can see examples of this artwork in the Museum’s exhibit, Children’s China. Ping Yan began painting at an early age in China. In addition to Chinese brush […]
Watch chalk artist Craig Thomas pave the way as he creates a temporary masterpiece outdoors on the Museum’s sidewalk. Chalk it up to experience as Craig shares his tips and techniques for designing and creating street art in chalk. Craig Thomas is a freelance artist living in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. With concrete as his canvas, […]
Paging all book lovers! Celebrate The Magic House’s showing of The Pigeon Comes to St. Louis! A Mo Willems Exhibit and join book artist Melanie Daniels to learn volumes about making your own books. Melanie Daniels is a community papermaker, printmaker and book artist who has been teaching the art of creative expression to children […]