Construct, carve, nail, screw, paint and otherwise fashion animals (real or imagined) from wood, and other found materials with artist and woodworker Aaron Margolis. Please bring 3 items which inspire you (reclaimed, driftwood, discarded, fresh cut logs, sticks, twigs, firewood, etc. *please no pressure treated lumber). Tools will be supplied. No experience necessary. This workshop will take place in our Hutchins Education Center on Saturday, May 16 from 1 to 5 pm. Please note: Space is limited and registration is required. Registration is $45 per person. All necessary tools and additional materials will be supplied by the museum. Register for workshop Register for workshop This program is part of our Connecting to Collections: Curiosity, Culture, Climate program series as well as Handwork 2026, presented by Craft in America. The Wilson Museum is proud to participate in Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026, a nationwide initiative led by Craft in America to honor the handmade during America’s Semiquincentennial. Through this program and other hands-on programs, we join museums, artists, and organizations nationwide in celebrating the craft traditions that connect us through history and time.
