upcoming workshops

Exclusive and designed to offer a little something extra, our workshops provide extended fun and learning in our most popular exhibits. We cap them at just a few people, so it's really just for you!

Tickets include Museum admission!

important details

You MUST be a current member to receive member pricing - $10 off per attendee! Not a member? Join or renew here!
No adults or child without a ticket will be admitted into the workshop area, and adults must accompany children at all times.
Guest passes/coupons are not valid toward workshops.

joy park workshop: cozy fort construction

Attention future engineers! We need YOUR help building the BIGGEST, the COZIEST and the MOST EPIC fort ever! Join us outside in Joy Park and help our fort dreams come to life. Designed for all ages.

Saturday, December 20, 1 - 2 pm

art studio workshop: ceramic wheel throwing

Get your hands messy while making a beautifully marbled ceramic piece on our pottery wheel! Learn throwing techniques from our amazing Art Studio staff and then get creative as you swirl and shape the red and white clay into a marbled masterpiece.

All pieces can be taken home or glazed two weeks from the workshop date. Designed for all ages.

Saturday, November 8, 9:30 - 11 am

Sunday, November 9, 9:30 - 11 am

art studio workshop: glaze craze

Join us in The Art Studio to explore fun glazing techniques and create your own unique ceramic set! Little artists will glaze a mug, a small plate and an ornament. Keep them for yourself or turn them into the perfect gift for someone else!

Saturday, December 13, 9:30 - 11 am

Sunday, December 14, 9:30 - 11 am

Monday, December 15, 9:30 - 11 am

teaching kitchen workshop: soup season

Cozy up in The Teaching Kitchen and chop, simmer and season your way to the perfect bowl of French onion soup. Then, bake bread to dip, dunk or hold your soup! Designed for all ages.

Sunday, November 23, 11 am - 12:15 pm

teaching kitchen workshop: apple pie cookies & cider

Celebrate the season with some warm winter baking! Mix, roll and bake a batch of apple pie-inspired cookies while you sip on a cup of freshly made apple cider. Enjoy your treats and leave the clean-up to us! Designed for all ages.

Saturday, December 6, 11 am - 12:15 pm

Saturday, December 13, 11 am - 12:15 pm

Sunday, December 14, 11 am - 12:15 pm

teaching kitchen workshop: peppermint cookies & hot cocoa

Celebrate the season with some warm winter baking! Mix, roll and bake a batch of peppermint cookies while you sip on a cup of peppermint hot chocolate. Enjoy your treats and leave the clean-up to us! Designed for all ages.

Saturday, December 20, 11 am - 12:15 pm

Sunday, December 21, 11 am - 12:15 pm

Saturday, December 27, 11 am - 12:15 pm