Family fun! Workshops for all ages in March Staten Island Museum

This lesson is inspired by the imaginative mobile art of Alexander Calder and the theory of kinetic energy, with a focus on the principles of balance and movement.

Based on specimens from the Museum’s Animal Homes education program, guests design their own ecosystem mobile: wetland, woodland, beach, or meadow.

Supported in part by Lily Auchincloss Foundation.

Teens and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families will explore the colorful and rhythmic art of Romare Bearden and discover the inspiration behind his brilliant works of collage. Listen to the smooth sounds of jazz while creating a collage masterpiece to take home. Space is limited, registration required.

For 6-12 year olds

(Must be accompanied by an adult)

Most plastics in use today are made from petroleum oil. In this workshop participants will make their own plastics from organic sources such as milk and gelatin.

Registration recommended.