Artful Storytime: Petals and Leaves, Inspired by the Cummer Gardens
Grow your imagination as we investigate the magic of plants, flowers, and trees. After the story, let your child’s creativity bloom in a hands-on art activity.
Artful Storytime: Splash of Colors, Inspired by the Museum’s Colorful Art and Cummer Gardens
Examine the vibrant world of colors all around us! From the deep blue sky to the rich greens of the forest, colors play a key role in how we experience the world. After the story, we’ll go to the studio for a hands-on art activity.
Artful Storytime: Native American Tales, Inspired by Knowing the West
Today’s adventure is inspired by the timeless Native American tales from the West, where each story is a thread in the rich fabric of tradition, wisdom, and connection to the land. After the tales unfold, unleash your child’s creativity in a hands-on art activity that brings the spirit of the West to life.
Artful Storytime: Our Community, Inspired by Our Museum as a Community Place
Imagine the many stories our community holds; stories of neighbors helping neighbors, families celebrating traditions, friends gathering in parks, and community celebrations in the Cummer Gardens. Join us to hear tales that celebrate the spirit of togetherness in the community. After the story, head to the studios for a fun art-making activity that brings our community stories to life!
Make and Take: Cracks of Gold – Kintsugi
Kintsugi is the ancient Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold emphasizing the beauty of the mended object. It teaches us that our flaws and scars are an integral part of our story, making us unique and resilient. Join us for a transformational experience inspired by Translated Vase artist Yeesookyung. Participants will celebrate the beauty of imperfection and transformation by using a Kintsugi-inspired technique to repair their ceramic pieces.
Bring a loved broken ceramic piece you would like to fix with gold, or we can provide one for you.
Make and Take: Bead and Leather Bracelet Making
Explore Native American artistry through bead and leather bracelet making. In this session, you’ll learn beading techniques and work with a leather cord to create a unique, handcrafted Native American-inspired bracelet.
Make and Take: Fabric Collage Landscape with Jacksonville Modern Quilt Guild
Create your own unique fabric landscape! In this hands-on workshop, JAXMQG members will guide you in designing a beautiful desert-inspired scene using pre-fused fabrics. After building your landscape, you’ll have the chance to elevate your piece with beading, hand embroidery, or quilting, adding intricate details that bring your vision to life. Whether you’re an experienced crafter or just starting out, this workshop offers a wonderful way to explore fabric collage in a relaxed, creative environment.
55+ ART-richment Workshop: “One More Time” Creative Papercutting with Artist Hiromi Moneyhun
Still reading the newspaper? Organizing old notes, letters, and other ephemera? Discover what you can do with this material before it reaches the recycle bin. Join award-winning papercut artist Hiromi Moneyhun as she shares techniques to create your own unique papercut to celebrate ourselves and the world around us. No experience required.
The Art of Portrait Drawing with Artist William McMahan
Spend a relaxing afternoon immersed in the art of portrait drawing with artist William McMahan. Whether you’re a budding artist or looking to refine your skills, this extended workshop offers a deep dive into technique and style under McMahan’s expert guidance. Learn to create stunning portraits of a live model using pencil, pen, or paint. Unwind, connect with other artists, and cultivate your creative expression.
The Art of Portrait Drawing with Artist William McMahan
Spend a relaxing afternoon immersed in the art of portrait drawing with artist William McMahan. Whether you’re a budding artist or looking to refine your skills, this extended workshop offers a deep dive into technique and style under McMahan’s expert guidance. Learn to create stunning portraits of a live model using pencil, pen, or paint. Unwind, connect with other artists, and cultivate your creative expression.