Glass sculptures galore! We will be looking at some of artist Dale Chihuly’s greatest glasswork and studying his use of illuminated color and shape laying and repetition. We will then make our own Chihuly inspired sculpture from melted and manipulated recycled plastics.

In this workshop, families will build and race the fastest, most seaworthy, vessel that they can using the materials provided. After learning about different types of sailboats, and the technology they incorporate, each family will construct a boat to race against other families’ designs. Let the race begin!

Come learn about the fascinating world of the jellyfish. Turn yourself into a flowing jellyfish as you make a wearable hat filled with colorful ribbon and fabrics that flows all the way to the floor.

Come to this workshop to build three-dimensional shaped bubble blowing wand that will add a new level to your bubble blowing this summer! Children will learn how to construct different geometric shapes, and then use them to create beautiful and odd-shaped bubbles.

Get inspired by our collection of moths and butterflies as you plan a design for your very own oversized wearable wings. You will create large wings from transparent film to wear out in the sun. We will be exploring color and light. Watch your shadow shimmer with color and you move around outdoors.

Experience Newton’s fundamental laws of physics first hand by exploring and building what is commonly referred to as a “ball clacker”. These classic toys demonstrate basic laws of physics. Come construct a ball clacker toy and harness the powers at play in the universe!

Innovative art & science afternoon programming at NCCM! Our summer series workshops run for one week from Wednesday through Friday. This drop-off program cost $45 with a 10% discount for NCCM members. For Grades 2 - 6.  Sign up today, space is limited! Come explore art in the outdoors! How have artists mimicked, manipulated and […]

In this workshop we will find out exactly what owls eat and why they regurgitate their meals. We’ll also look at bones under the microscopes, and see if we can reconstruct the prey of our nocturnal neighbors.

Come learn about different forms of street art including murals, 3D sidewalk chalk, and graffiti. You will be provided a chunk of real pavement to use for your very own street art. You will then be able to take this street art home with you.