Kids Create is a monthly art program for elementary school-aged kids to inspire creativity and an appreciation for the art of miniatures.
Drop in with us each month to make a different miniature project to take home.
We request a minimum of two weeks advance notice for groups with 10 or more children planning to participate in Kids Create to ensure we have enough supplies. Group leaders should contact our Education Director, Mackenzie Massman, at 520-881-0606 ext. 113 or by email.
When:
Kids Create takes place at the museum from 12pm–3pm the second Saturday of the month otherwise noted. See schedule below.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Cost:
This program is included with museum admission or free for Museum Members.
2020 Schedule of Projects
Supplies are provided on a first-come/first-served basis. Projects may be substituted.
Saturday
January 11
Mini Landscape Painting & Easel
Saturday
February 8
Paper Circus Tent & Circus Acts
Saturday
March 14
Petit Circus Animals
Saturday
April 11
Mini Globe
Saturday
May 9
Science Fiction Fun
Saturday
June 13
Mini Donuts
Saturday
July 11
Wooden Fairy Door
Saturday
August 8
Mostly Modern Technology
Saturday
September 12
Sonoran Desert Model Builders Club Project
Saturday
October 10
Happy Harvest Miniatures
Saturday
November 14
Mid-Century Modern Mini Table
Saturday
December 12
Advent Wreath, Menorah, and Kwanzaa Kinara
Kids Create at Home
Below you will find pdf tutorials of select projects for use at home. Happy creating!
If you are enjoying these projects, please consider making a donation to education programs at the museum.