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The Museum is open today 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Your well-being matters. Did you know that every visit to the Museum is good for your health and wellness? Treat yourself to a gentle Tai Chi & Sound Bath Experience in the Cummer Gardens and then explore the Museum campus to find your center. Comfortable clothes and mats are recommended.
Well-being matters. Did you know that every visit to the Museum supports your health and wellness? Treat yourself to a gentle Tai Chi & Sound Bath Experience in the Cummer Gardens and then explore the Museum campus to find your center.
Enhance your artistic abilities with our engaging and educational drawing classes. Sharpen your skills with exercises that focus on line, shape, mark making, shading, perspective, and composition. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just starting out, this class is right for you.
Watch Hallie Dufresne of H. Dufresne Atelier weave her magic! Using a century-old machine and time-tested techniques, she transforms straw braid into stunning hats – just like some of the ones on display in the exhibition Sporting Fashion: Outdoor Girls 1800 to 1960. With a background crafting theatrical headpieces for film and stage, Hallie now creates custom vintage-inspired hats in her Springfield studio, ensuring both style and comfort. Come witness Hallie’s whimsical touch on classic silhouettes!
To slow stitch is to take time to mindfully create something new by hand stitching with needle and thread. Join Jacksonville Modern Quilt Guild members to learn beginner–friendly slow stitching techniques, and craft your own postcard-sized quilt.
Inspired by Sporting Fashion: Outdoor Girls 1800 to 1960
Transform fabric into a contemporary masterpiece with water marbling, a centuries-old technique. Participants will float color pigments on water to create patterns and then transfer them onto fabric. The results are breathtaking, making each piece a unique work of wearable art inspired by the exhibition, Sporting Fashion: Outdoor Girls 1800 to 196
Drawing inspiration from the beautiful mosaics in the Cummer Gardens, we will dive into the world of mosaic artistry where every piece is a unique self-expression. Allow your creativity to flow freely as we guide you through the intricacies of mosaic making.
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 by Yeesookyung. Participants will celebrate the beauty of imperfection while learning the profound art of Kintsugi.
Bring a loved broken ceramic piece you would like to fix with gold, or we can provide one for you.
Explore garments and fashion. After the story, our young fashion designers will design and create in the studio. Children (and their adult) are encouraged to wear their favorite costumes, outfits, or accessories to participate in a dress-up parade. Inspired by Sporting Fashion: Outdoor Girls 1800 to 1960.
For the safety of our visitors and the art, please no face coverings, scary outfits, or costume props such as swords and wands.
Explore garments and fashion. After the story, our young fashion designers will design and create in the studio. Children (and their adult) are encouraged to wear their favorite costumes, outfits, or accessories to participate in a dress-up parade. Inspired by Sporting Fashion: Outdoor Girls 1800 to 1960.
For the safety of our visitors and the art, please no face coverings, scary outfits, or costume props such as swords and wands.
