Oct
20

The NEST: Pop-up

Join the artists of The NEST in a one-day Pop-up Installation. This interactive playscape invites play and exploration of all kinds while you explore the story of an elusive, migrating Creature who’s come to visit New York Mills. Work together to build a temporary home from found materials, explore collections of unique objects, and make art or messages to hang on the structure. 

This is a FREE all ages, drop-in workshop. Families with little ones are welcome!

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

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Oct
23

The NEST: Workshop

Come create art and build a story for The NEST, a project about an elusive, migrating creature who has come to Elbow Lake. Workshops include go-at-your-own-pace stations where you can invent mixed media maps, imagine the Creature’s identity through cardboard exquisite corpse panels, and a collaborative panel mural using ink and color! 

This is a FREE all ages, drop-in workshop. Families with little ones are welcome!

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. 

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Oct
24

AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Cardboard Creations

Registration required! https://whitebear.ce.eleyo.com/course/6131/ye-2526-fall/now-make-art-cardboard-creations-gr-k-5

Fridays 2:15 to 3:20
October 24, 31
November 7, 14, 21

Let's see what we can make with cardboard! Giant mazes, castles, games, or something the world has never seen before- it's up to you. Come see how versatile this everyday material really is as we get creative with cardboard.

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Oct
31

MINI CAMP: Haunted Mini's

Registration required! https://stpaul.ce.eleyo.com/course/17168/fall-2025-youth/mini-camp-haunted-minis

Non-school day. Grades 1-5. Just because it's mini doesn't mean it can't be eerie! Scary season comes to life as we create miniature worlds that tell the story of monsters, ghouls, and haunted places. Using art materials, found objects, and clay. Take home your haunted creations to use as a spooky decoration!

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Nov
1

The NEST: Workshop

Come create art and build a story for The NEST, a project about an elusive, migrating creature who has come to Fergus Falls. Workshops include go-at-your-own-pace stations where you can invent mixed media maps, imagine the Creature’s identity through cardboard exquisite corpse panels, and a collaborative panel mural using ink and color! 

This is a FREE all ages, drop-in workshop. Families with little ones are welcome!

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

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Nov
3

The NEST: Workshop

Come create art and build a story for The NEST, a project about an elusive, migrating creature who has come to Pelican Rapids. Workshops include go-at-your-own-pace stations where you can invent mixed media maps, imagine the Creature’s identity through cardboard exquisite corpse panels, and a collaborative panel mural using ink and color! 

This is a FREE all ages, drop-in workshop. Families with little ones are welcome!

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

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Nov
3

AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Clay City

Registration required! https://whitebear.ce.eleyo.com/course/6132/ye-2526-fall/now-make-art-clay-city-gr-k-5

Mondays 2:15 to 3:20
November 3, 10, 17, 24

If you could build your very own city with others in your community, what would it look like? Using air dry clay, we'll imagine and build our dream community together. Learn some basic clay techniques and paint your creations before adding to the collective city.

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Nov
3

AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Clay City

Registration required! https://stillwater.ce.eleyo.com/course/7270/fall-2025/clay-city

Mondays 2:20 to 3:50
November 3, 10, 17, 24

If you could build your very own city with others in your community, what would it look like? Using air dry clay, we'll imagine and build our dream community together. Learn some basic clay techniques and paint your creations before adding to the collection. 

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Nov
4

AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Clay City

Registration required! https://stillwater.ce.eleyo.com/course/7270/fall-2025/clay-city

Tuesdays 2:20 to 3:50
November 4, 11, 18, 25

If you could build your very own city with others in your community, what would it look like? Using air dry clay, we'll imagine and build our dream community together. Learn some basic clay techniques and paint your creations before adding to the collection. 

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Nov
5

AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Clay City

Registration required! https://stillwater.ce.eleyo.com/course/7270/fall-2025/clay-city

Wednesdays 2:20 to 3:50
November 5, 12, 19
December 3, 10, 17

If you could build your very own city with others in your community, what would it look like? Using air dry clay, we'll imagine and build our dream community together. Learn some basic clay techniques and paint your creations before adding to the collection. 

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Nov
6

The NEST: Workshop

Come create art and build a story for The NEST, a project about an elusive, migrating creature who has come to Morris. Workshops include go-at-your-own-pace stations where you can invent mixed media maps, imagine the Creature’s identity through cardboard exquisite corpse panels, and a collaborative panel mural using ink and color! 

This is a FREE all ages, drop-in workshop. Families with little ones are welcome!

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

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Nov
6

AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Clay City

Registration required! https://stillwater.ce.eleyo.com/course/7270/fall-2025/clay-city

Thursdays 2:20 to 3:50
November 6, 13, 20
December 4, 11, 18

If you could build your very own city with others in your community, what would it look like? Using air dry clay, we'll imagine and build our dream community together. Learn some basic clay techniques and paint your creations before adding to the collection. 

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Nov
7

AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Cardboard Creations

Registration required! https://isd623.ce.eleyo.com/course/11120/fall-winter-2025/cardboard-creations-with-now-make-art

Fridays 2:15-3:15 PM
November 7, 14, 21
December 5

Let's see what we can make with cardboard! Giant mazes, castles, games, or something the world has never seen before- it's up to you. Come see how versatile this everyday material really is as we get creative with cardboard! 

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Nov
7

The NEST: Pop-Up

Join the artists of The NEST in a two-day Pop-up Installation. This interactive playscape invites play and exploration of all kinds while you explore the story of an elusive, migrating Creature who’s come to visit Perham. Work together to build a temporary home from found materials, explore collections of unique objects, and make art or messages to hang on the structure. 

This is a FREE all ages, drop-in workshop. Families with little ones are welcome!

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

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Nov
8

The NEST: Pop-Up

Join the artists of The NEST in a two-day Pop-up Installation. This interactive playscape invites play and exploration of all kinds while you explore the story of an elusive, migrating Creature who’s come to visit Perham. Work together to build a temporary home from found materials, explore collections of unique objects, and make art or messages to hang on the structure. 

This is a FREE all ages, drop-in workshop. Families with little ones are welcome!

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

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Nov
10

AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Cardboard Creations

Registration required! https://isd623.ce.eleyo.com/course/11120/fall-winter-2025/cardboard-creations-with-now-make-art

Mondays 3:35-4:35 PM
November 10, 17, 24
December 8

Let's see what we can make with cardboard! Giant mazes, castles, games, or something the world has never seen before- it's up to you. Come see how versatile this everyday material really is as we get creative with cardboard! 

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Nov
10

AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Cardboard Creations

Registration required! https://isd623.ce.eleyo.com/course/11120/fall-winter-2025/cardboard-creations-with-now-make-art

Mondays 4:05-5:05 PM
November 10, 17, 24
December 8

Let's see what we can make with cardboard! Giant mazes, castles, games, or something the world has never seen before- it's up to you. Come see how versatile this everyday material really is as we get creative with cardboard! 

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Nov
11

AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Cardboard Creations

Registration required! https://isd623.ce.eleyo.com/course/11120/fall-winter-2025/cardboard-creations-with-now-make-art

Tuesdays 3:35-4:35 PM
November 11, 18, 25
December 2

Let's see what we can make with cardboard! Giant mazes, castles, games, or something the world has never seen before- it's up to you. Come see how versatile this everyday material really is as we get creative with cardboard! 

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Nov
11

AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Cardboard Creations

Registration required! https://isd623.ce.eleyo.com/course/11120/fall-winter-2025/cardboard-creations-with-now-make-art

Tuesdays 3:35-4:35 PM
November 11, 18, 25
December 2

Let's see what we can make with cardboard! Giant mazes, castles, games, or something the world has never seen before- it's up to you. Come see how versatile this everyday material really is as we get creative with cardboard! 

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Nov
15

The NEST: Pop-Up

Join the artists of The NEST in a one-day Pop-up Installation. This interactive playscape invites play and exploration of all kinds while you explore the story of an elusive, migrating Creature who’s come to visit Wheaton. Work together to build a temporary home from found materials, explore collections of unique objects, and make art or messages to hang on the structure. 

This is a FREE all ages, drop-in workshop. Families with little ones are welcome!

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

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Nov
18

AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Cardboard Creations

Registration required! https://whitebear.ce.eleyo.com/course/6131/ye-2526-fall/now-make-art-cardboard-creations-gr-k-5

Tuesdays 2:15 to 3:20
November 18. 25
December 2, 9, 16, 23

Let's see what we can make with cardboard! Giant mazes, castles, games, or something the world has never seen before- it's up to you. Come see how versatile this everyday material really is as we get creative with cardboard.

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Nov
20

AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Clay City

  • Oak Point Elementary/Eagle Heights Spanish Immersion (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Registration required! https://edenprairie.ce.eleyo.com/course/10525/fall-2025-youth/clay-city

Thursdays 2:20 to 3:50 PM
November 20
December 4, 11, 18

If you could build your very own city with others in your community, what would it look like? Using air dry clay, we'll imagine and build our dream community together. Learn some basic clay techniques and paint your creations before adding to the collective city.

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Nov
25

AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Puppet Lab

Registration required! https://edenprairie.ce.eleyo.com/search?it[]=Course&q=Now.+Make.+Art.+-+Megan+Flod+Johnson&redirected_yet=true

Tuesdays 3:15 - 4:45 PM
November 25
December 2, 9, 16

Join us as we turn everyday materials into brand new puppets and companions of your creation. Critters, people, or mythical creatures– the only limit is your imagination! Students can then use creative drama and storytelling to bring their puppets to life. Because we use upcycled food containers in this class, we do not recommend it for students with severe food allergies.

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Dec
5

AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Clay City

Registration required! https://whitebear.ce.eleyo.com/course/6132/ye-2526-fall/now-make-art-clay-city-gr-k-5

Fridays 2:15 to 3:20
December 5, 12, 19

If you could build your very own city with others in your community, what would it look like? Using air dry clay, we'll imagine and build our dream community together. Learn some basic clay techniques and paint your creations before adding to the collective city.

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Dec
8

AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Cardboard Creations

Registration required! https://whitebear.ce.eleyo.com/course/6131/ye-2526-fall/now-make-art-cardboard-creations-gr-k-5

Mondays 2:15 to 3:20
December 8, 15, 22

Let's see what we can make with cardboard! Giant mazes, castles, games, or something the world has never seen before- it's up to you. Come see how versatile this everyday material really is as we get creative with cardboard.

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Oct
18

The NEST: Workshop

Come create art and build a story for The NEST, a project about an elusive, migrating creature who has come to Fergus Falls. Workshops include go-at-your-own-pace stations where you can invent mixed media maps, imagine the Creature’s identity through cardboard exquisite corpse panels, and a collaborative panel mural using ink and color! This is an all ages, drop-in workshop. Families with little ones are welcome!

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

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Oct
13

Mini Book and Collage

Registration required! https://stpaul.ce.eleyo.com/course/17149/fall-2025-youth/mini-books-collage-adult-child

One adult and one child, grades 2-8. Register under the child’s name. Join us for a joy-filled evening of hands-on making as an intergenerational duo! Construct foldable mini books and fill the pages with mixed media collages using found papers.

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Oct
7

AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Clay City

Registration required! https://whitebear.ce.eleyo.com/course/6132/ye-2526-fall/now-make-art-clay-city-gr-k-5

Tuesdays 2:15 to 3:20
October 7 & 14

If you could build your very own city with others in your community, what would it look like? Using air dry clay, we'll imagine and build our dream community together. Learn some basic clay techniques and paint your creations before adding to the collective city.

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Oct
6

AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Garbage Puppets

Registration required! https://whitebear.ce.eleyo.com/course/6130/ye-2526-fall/now-make-art-garbage-puppets-gr-k-5

Mondays 2:15 - 3:20 PM

October 6, 13, 20, 27

Let’s turn “garbage” into art! Join us as we turn everyday materials into brand new puppets and companions of your creation. Critters, people, or mythical creatures– the only limit is your imagination!

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Oct
2

AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Cardboard Creations

Registration required: https://stillwater.ce.eleyo.com/course/7261/fall-2025/cardboard-creations

Thursdays 2:20 to 3:50
October 2, 9, 23, 30

Let's see what we can make with cardboard! Giant mazes, castles, games, or something the world has never seen before - it's up to you. Come see how versatile this everyday material really is as we get creative with cardboard.

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Sep
27

Garbage Friends

Part of the Sauk Centre Festival for the Arts https://www.chalkinsauk.org/

Let’s turn “garbage” into art! Join us as we turn everyday materials into brand new puppets and companions of your creation. Critters, people, or mythical creatures– the only limit is your imagination! Participants can use storytelling and creative drama to bring their new friend to life.

This program was made possible with Arts & Cultural Heritage Funds from Minnesota's Clean Water, Land, and Legacy Amendment.

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Sep
27

Family Clay Fun

Registration required! https://stillwater.ce.eleyo.com/course/7314/fall-2025/family-clay-fun

Join us for some messy, muddy clay exploration for the whole family! We’ll have both earthen and air dry clay, tools, and more. The best part? You don’t have to clean up! It’s a great opportunity for kids of all ages and caregivers to have some creative time together.

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Sep
22

Process Art Adventures

An interactive program that will have folks moving, singing, and creating through a rich play process! This program includes process art & play stations designed specifically for ages 7 and under that focus on expanding sensory skills, building gross & fine motor skills, and creating connection between families.

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Sep
12

AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Garbage Puppets

Registration required! https://whitebear.ce.eleyo.com/course/6130/ye-2526-fall/now-make-art-garbage-puppets-gr-k-5

Fridays 2:15 - 3:20 PM
Sept 12, 19, 26
Oct 3, 10

Let’s turn “garbage” into art! Join us as we turn everyday materials into brand new puppets and companions of your creation. Critters, people, or mythical creatures– the only limit is your imagination!

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Sep
10

AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Cardboard Creations

Registration required: https://stillwater.ce.eleyo.com/course/7261/fall-2025/cardboard-creations

Wednesdays 2:20 to 3:50
September 10, 17, 24

Let's see what we can make with cardboard! Giant mazes, castles, games, or something the world has never seen before - it's up to you. Come see how versatile this everyday material really is as we get creative with cardboard.

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Sep
9

AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Cardboard Creations

Registration required: https://stillwater.ce.eleyo.com/course/7261/fall-2025/cardboard-creations

Tuesdays 2:20 to 3:50
September 9, 16, 23, 30

Let's see what we can make with cardboard! Giant mazes, castles, games, or something the world has never seen before - it's up to you. Come see how versatile this everyday material really is as we get creative with cardboard.

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Sep
9

AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Garbage Puppets

Registration required! https://whitebear.ce.eleyo.com/course/6130/ye-2526-fall/now-make-art-garbage-puppets-gr-k-5

Tuesdays 2:15 - 3:20 PM
Sep 9 , 16, 23, 30

Let’s turn “garbage” into art! Join us as we turn everyday materials into brand new puppets and companions of your creation. Critters, people, or mythical creatures– the only limit is your imagination!

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Sep
8

AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Cardboard Creations

Registration required! https://whitebear.ce.eleyo.com/course/6131/ye-2526-fall/now-make-art-cardboard-creations-gr-k-5

Mondays 2:15 to 3:20
September 8, 15, 22, 29

Let's see what we can make with cardboard! Giant mazes, castles, games, or something the world has never seen before- it's up to you. Come see how versatile this everyday material really is as we get creative with cardboard.

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Sep
6

CLAY CITY

Young people and their caregivers get their hands dirty in CLAY CITY! Mold, poke, and build whatever you want to add to an evolving city each participant adds to. Use bits of wood and stone, and playful props to help your ideas come to life.

Part of Mac-Grove Fest 2025 https://macgrove.org/macgrovefest/

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Sep
4

AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Cardboard Creations

Registration required: https://stillwater.ce.eleyo.com/course/7261/fall-2025/cardboard-creations

Thursdays 2:20 to 3:50
September 4. 11, 18 and 25

Let's see what we can make with cardboard! Giant mazes, castles, games, or something the world has never seen before - it's up to you. Come see how versatile this everyday material really is as we get creative with cardboard.

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Aug
16

All Season Forts

Using natural dens and animal dwellings as inspiration, participants let their imagination take the wheel as they build creative forts. Building materials vary depending on space and time of year.

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Aug
11
to Aug 14

MINI CAMP: World Building- Enchanted Forest

Registration required! https://edenprairie.ce.eleyo.com/course/10364/summer-2025-youth/world-building-enchanted-forest%E2%80%941

Come create an enchanted forest! Using upcycled and found materials, create a magical world of your own creation with others. Together, we'll dream up stories and, characters that live in our collective world!es

For grades K-5
Daily August 11-14th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm

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Aug
11
to Aug 14

MINI CAMP: Garbage Friends

  • Aŋpétu Téča Education Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Registration required! https://isd623.ce.eleyo.com/course/10671/summer-2025%E2%80%942/garbage-friends-with-now-make-art

Let’s turn “garbage” into art! Join us as we turn everyday materials into brand new puppets and companions of your creation. Critters, people, or mythical creatures– the only limit is your imagination! Afterwards, we’ll use storytelling and creative drama to build a backstory for all our new friends.

For grades 1-5
Daily August 11-14 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm

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Aug
11
to Aug 14

MINI CAMP: Cardboard Invention Convention

  • Aŋpétu Téča Education Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Registration required! https://isd623.ce.eleyo.com/course/10670/summer-2025%E2%80%942/cardboard-invention-convention-with-now-make-art

It starts with a question- what’s a problem you want to solve? Students delve into finding solutions to issues they see in the world. Students then get to work dreaming up and creating solutions out of cardboard. Afterwards, they have the opportunity to hold a Convention and share their creations!

For grades 1-5
Daily August 11-14 from 9:00am to 12:00pm

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Aug
7

Design-a-Game

Let’s make a game! Using unique art materials, you can make a board game, role playing game, or even storyboard a new video game– it’s up to you. And invite the community to play!

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Aug
7

Cardboard Invention Convention

Participants engage in a design-thinking framework creating cardboard solutions to big & small problems. A performative and engaging "Convention" then occurs where inventors discuss problems & solutions solved with their invention.

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Aug
6

Cardboard Invention Convention

Participants engage in a design-thinking framework creating cardboard solutions to big & small problems. A performative and engaging "Convention" then occurs where inventors discuss problems & solutions solved with their invention.

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Aug
5

CLAY CITY

Young people and their caregivers get their hands dirty in CLAY CITY! Mold, poke, and build whatever you want to add to an evolving city each participant adds to. Use bits of wood and stone, and playful props to help your ideas come to life.

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