Calendar of Events

Join Visiting Artist Peter Hazel, who will lead visitors through the intricate process of designing a large mosaic sculpture. With Peter’s help, museum visitors will create a mosaic tile to be added to a large-scale, 3D sculpture. About Peter Hazel Peter Hazel, 3D sculpture artist, is a master craftsman known for his design expertise and creativity with color and layout.  He is inspired by nature, and seeks to create large sculptural pieces that hopes to connect the person interacting with…

In The Shop, hands-on gets serious. During Open Build, take your pick from a variety of materials and use real tools to design and build nearly anything you can imagine. Best of all, what you create is yours to keep! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.

Add some carnival fun and frivolity to your selfies with props you make yourself in The Shop! Combine a variety of materials to create your favorite carnival-themed photo props and let the fun begin! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.

In The Shop, hands-on gets serious. During Open Build, take your pick from a variety of materials and use real tools to design and build nearly anything you can imagine. Best of all, what you create is yours to keep! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.

In The Shop, hands-on gets serious. During Open Build, take your pick from a variety of materials and use real tools to design and build nearly anything you can imagine. Best of all, what you create is yours to keep! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.

Use the power of centrifugal force to create an impressive work of art in The Shop. This activity is presented as part of Artown, Reno’s month-long summer arts festival that features about 500 events produced by more than 100 organizations and businesses in nearly 100 locations citywide

Explore the world of this Aboriginal art style derived from ancient origins of life and going back into the infinite past known as the Dreamtime. Subject matter varies from folklore, mythology and customs. The traditional style is painted in the dot technique using natural ocher and oxide paint. We will be using more basic paints and paper. This activity is presented as part of Artown, Reno’s month-long summer arts festival that features about 500 events produced by more than 100…

Shiny Kindness Rocks 9:30am ages 5 and up Join Debbie to create artsy, shiny word rocks that can then be left in random places in our community. Unique art materials will be used to decorate your rocks. Whomever finds your rock will be so happy! Marbled Kindness Rocks and Paper Flowers 11:00am ages 8 and up, 1:30pm ages 9 and up, 3:00pm ages 10 and up Join Debbie to create artsy, marbled word rocks that can then be left in…

Visit The Shop to create a do-it-yourself version of the classic ring toss game. Using PVC pipe and other available materials, you can design and build your own ring toss game to challenge yourself and your friends. Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.

In The Shop, hands-on gets serious. During Open Build, take your pick from a variety of materials and use real tools to design and build nearly anything you can imagine. Best of all, what you create is yours to keep! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.

Use your imagination to cut, fold, bend, roll or curl brightly colored paper into a three-dimensional work of art. This activity is presented as part of Artown, Reno’s month-long summer arts festival that features about 500 events produced by more than 100 organizations and businesses in nearly 100 locations citywide.

Celebrate Curiosity Carnival, The Discovery current featured exhibition, by creating a miniature version of the well-known Plinko game in The Shop. Using available tools and materials, you can create a tabletop version of this exciting game that explores the wonders of probability. Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.

In The Shop, hands-on gets serious. During Open Build, take your pick from a variety of materials and use real tools to design and build nearly anything you can imagine. Best of all, what you create is yours to keep! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.

Visit The Shop to build a Jacob’s Ladder, the popular kinetic illusion toy. Using a variety of tools and materials, you can create your own version of this popular folk toy that is rumored to have been found in King Tut’s tomb! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.

Join Visiting Artist Angie Terrell from Fish Flower Press, for a hands-on exploration of the letterpress printing process. Using her vintage presses, you’ll create your own letterpress print and learn about the history of letterpress printing which dates back to the mid-15th century. About Angie Terrell Angie Terrell is a printmaker and letterpress conservationist. She is currently working on a series focused on fortune telling. She spends summers at art events using her homemade presses to teach people of all…