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Selections from Creating Art, Thinking Science, a Kid’s Art Contest

Sat, Dec 5, 2026 • 10:00 AM—4:00 PM · Saint Paul, MN

View winning art work from a collaborative project between St. Paul 5th graders and the Bell Museum! Students from the St. Paul Public School district learned…

Member Morning: The Science Behind Pixar

Sat, Dec 5, 2026 • 10:00 AM—11:00 AM · Miami, FL

Enjoy exclusive early access to this special exhibition from 10:00–11:00 a.m. on the first Saturday of every month.

Picture This: A Family Mosaic Workshop

Sat, Dec 5, 2026 • 10:00 AM—12:00 PM · West Palm Beach, FL

Turn a favorite family photo into a handmade mosaic gift! Join us for a hands-on DIY workshop for all ages. Registration opens soon, so save the date!

Greenery Workshop

Sat, Dec 5, 2026 • 10:00 AM—3:00 PM · Centerville, IN

Get into the holiday spirit with a little creativity and greenery! Join Cope Environmental Center and Oblivion Cinema & Arts for a festive Holiday Greenery…

Wreath Making Workshop - Morning Session

Sat, Dec 5, 2026 • 10:00 AM—12:00 PM · Roscommon, MI

Create your very own holiday wreath using fresh greenery! Learn how to identify some of our favorite evergreen tree species, and the benefits of having plants…

Intro to Blacksmithing: Spoons!! with Aidan Rhoades

Sat, Dec 5, 2026 • 10:00 AM—5:00 PM · Pittsburgh, PA

Learn how to work with hot steel while making a variety of forged spoons! Perfect for gift giving season! All Day Workshop Date: Saturday, December 5th, 2026…

Toolbox Gallery Holiday Market

Sat, Dec 5, 2026 • 10:00 AM—5:00 PM · Milwaukie, OR

Toolbox Gallery is hosting a holiday market! Visit the gallery as part of your holiday shopping and support your local artist community. We have 14 vendors…

Science Studios

Sat, Dec 5, 2026 • 10:00 AM—4:00 PM · Minneapolis, MN

SCIENCE ACTIVITIES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Explore the innovation process and learn about science, technology, engineering, art, and math! Each activity includes…

Adult/AOA Pottery: Christmas Ornament Workshop

Sat, Dec 5, 2026 • 10:00 AM—11:30 AM · Wyckoff, NJ

Date: December 5, 2026 Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am Location: (Get Directions) Wyckoff Family YMCA 691 Wyckoff Avenue Wyckoff, NJ 07481 Contact: Mary Joan M.…

Holiday Watercolor Card Making

Sat, Dec 5, 2026 • 10:00 AM—12:00 PM · Sacramento, CA

Join local artist and instructor Catherine as she guides participants in learning to master watercolor techniques. In this class students will create 3…

2026 Holiday Book Sale

Fri, Dec 4, 2026 • 10:00 AM—5:00 PM · Louisville, KY

Discover an exceptional selection of fine-quality volumes, including beautiful bindings, classic literature, poetry, cookbooks, and children’s books, alongside…

Letterpress Lab

Sat, Dec 5, 2026 • 10:00 AM—4:00 PM · Minneapolis, MN

Set type, make polymer plates, and print on MCBA’s presses.

Cutting Equipment Lab

Sat, Dec 5, 2026 • 10:00 AM—4:00 PM · Minneapolis, MN

Cut paper and book board using MCBA’s cutting equipment.

Bookbinding Lab

Sat, Dec 5, 2026 • 10:00 AM—4:00 PM · Minneapolis, MN

Bookbinding Lab provides access to basic binding tools, hot foil stamping machines, buttonmaker, and large tables.

Screen Print Lab

Sat, Dec 5, 2026 • 10:00 AM—4:00 PM · Minneapolis, MN

Prep screens and print in MCBA's darkroom and screen print studio while enjoying the fellowship of other artists.

Marbling Lab

Sat, Dec 5, 2026 • 10:00 AM—4:00 PM · Minneapolis, MN

Marbling Lab provides individuals a fully equipped marbling station.

42nd Annual Holiday Bazaar

Sat, Dec 5, 2026 • 10:00 AM—4:00 PM · Charlottesville, VA

Illuminated Holiday Glass Tree Workshop with Julie Zetina

Sat, Dec 5, 2026 • 10:00 AM—1:00 PM · Hollister, MO

Ring in the holidays with seasonal cheer during the Illuminated Holiday Glass Tree workshop! Participants will be treated to a buffet of green and clear…

Little Sparks

Sat, Dec 5, 2026 • 10:15 AM—11:00 AM · Gainesville, FL

A fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, stories, and more.

Story Time

Sat, Dec 5, 2026 • 10:15 AM—11:00 AM · Oklahoma City, OK

Bring your little ones to enjoy children\'s books read aloud every Saturday morning. Occasionally Miss Julie will lead the group in a crafting activity. Snacks…

Four Christmases at Bethabara

Sat, Dec 5, 2026 • 10:30 AM—4:30 PM · Winston-Salem, NC

Experience the evolution of Moravian Christmas traditions by embarking on a journey that begins in 1753 and concludes in 1943. Attendees will enjoy listening…

Grow + Make: Botanical Holiday Cards & Presses!

Sat, Dec 5, 2026 • 10:30 AM—12:30 PM · SF, CA

Saturday, December 5, 2026 10:30am-12:30pm San Francisco County Fair Building — Recreation Room About the Program Registration includes all materials. Join…

Open Studio

Sat, Dec 5, 2026 • 10:30 AM—1:30 PM · Pittsburgh, PA

Age Level: 16 and up Experience Level: Intermediate and up You’ll have access to our shared studio, equipment, and materials during Open Studio. Open Studio is…

Model Train Day

Sat, Dec 5, 2026 • 10:30 AM—3:30 PM · Appleton, WI

Appleton\'s "industrial flats" team with energy in this model. Gordon Lind, a nationally recognized modeler, built the likeness from scratch and will be…

Weekly Music Lessons with JAM Kids at the Museum!

Sat, Dec 5, 2026 • 10:30 AM—11:30 AM · Online

Date: Weekly on Saturdays Time: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. ET Location: The Learning Center, Birthplace of Country Music Museum Cost: $5 per class or $45 for 10…

English Conversation Group

Sat, Dec 5, 2026 • 10:30 AM—11:30 AM · Longmont, CO

· Unquiet Study Area, upstairs No registration required This program is presented in English This event happens weekly, every Saturday Practice English…

Saved by a Story–Wildfire Survivor Writing Workshop

Sat, Dec 5, 2026 • 10:30 AM—12:00 PM · Culver City, CA

Participants of all ages welcomed. Please arrive 5 or 10 minutes early to get settled, as we start the group promptly at 10:30 a.m. Come together to write…

Musical Storytime

Sat, Dec 5, 2026 • 10:30 AM—11:15 AM · Waterford, NY

Join the library for a special musical storytime with Miss Chloe! We will sing some songs, read some books, and do a fun craft. Ideal for ages 2-6. No…

Bookish Origami Ornaments

Sat, Dec 5, 2026 • 10:30 AM—1:30 PM · Buffalo, NY

Hands-on bookish origami ornaments book sculpture class in the Book Arts studio! Learn to make these fantastic book ornaments! Participants will practice the…

Oil Painting Basics

Sat, Dec 5, 2026 • 10:30 AM—12:30 PM · Fort Myers, FL

Build confidence and develop your painting skills in this comprehensive 7-week oil painting course designed for both beginners and experienced artists. Whether…

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