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Join us on May 16 for Super Saturday: Abstract Watercolors, a hands-on celebration of AAPI Month and the Memphis College of Art, inspired by Memphis-based artist Kong Wee Pang—whose striking abstract works have been featured in the MCA Gallery. Young artists will experiment with watercolor, pipettes, and paper to create...
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On April 4, bring creativity and sustainability together at Super Saturday: Recycled Animal Sculptures. Inspired by beloved works in the museum’s Permanent Collection—Greyhounds Playing and Cori with Cat—this hands-on activity invites young artists to reimagine egg cartons as sculptural portraits of their favorite animals. Using egg cartons, paint, and cardstock...
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On June 20, dive into creativity with Super Saturday: Saltwater Paintings, a hands-on artmaking experience inspired by the powerful photography in the exhibition Bodies of Water by David Uzochukwu. Using watercolor paint, salt, and watercolor paper, kids will create their own dreamy waterscapes filled with movement, mood, and texture. As...
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On April 11, explore the charm of interior design and miniature worlds at Super Saturday: Mini Clay Houses. Inspired by the museum’s Decorative Arts Collection, this hands-on activity invites kids to create their own tiny room scenes using diorama boxes and Model Magic clay. From teeny-tiny tables to clay couches...
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On March 7, celebrate Women’s History Month during Super Saturday: Button Bouquets, a creative, hands-on activity inspired by women artists in the museum’s collection. Drawing inspiration from the whimsical floral works of Florine Stettheimer and the cultural legacy of Mary Simms, young artists will craft their own vibrant upcycled bouquets...
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On May 9, step into the world of style and self-expression at Super Saturday: Artful Paper Dolls, part of the museum’s celebration of Memphis Art and Fashion Week. In this hands-on, fashion-forward activity, kids will bring creativity to the catwalk by designing their own paper dolls using cutouts and coloring...
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On March 28, explore color, culture, and creativity during Super Saturday: Yarn Mandalas—a hands-on activity inspired by the work of Suchitra Mattai, currently on view in the Rotunda. In celebration of Women’s History Month, young artists will create their own “God’s Eye”-style yarn mandalas using color-shifting yarn and dowel rods...
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On June 27, drop the needle on creativity at Super Saturday: Art and Music. This fun, music-inspired workshop invites kids to decorate their own small vinyl records using paint and paint markers, transforming them into vibrant works of art. From abstract designs to musical motifs, participants will express themselves through...
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Join us on April 25 for Super Saturday: Earth Day Mini Pots, a creative celebration of Earth Day and the legacy of Newcomb Pottery—known for its beautiful, nature-inspired designs and artistic craftsmanship. In this hands-on activity, kids will decorate their own mini pots using an image transfer technique with pretty...
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Get your hands inspired on May 23 at Super Saturday: Playful Pottery, a creative workshop inspired by the beautifully crafted ceramics on view in the MCA (Memphis College of Art) exhibition. In celebration of this retrospective show, young artists will explore form and texture by sculpting their own mini pottery...