Art: Cartoons, Caricatures & Comics

North Country Children's Museum 10 Raymond Street, Potsdam, NY, United States

Explore the creative world of character development as you draw a variety of your favorite characters. Learn about the doodles that led to the creation of your favorite cartoons. Practice different drawing styles and techniques and develop your own unique cartoon characters!

$95

Sew Your Own Stuffed Animal

North Country Children's Museum 10 Raymond Street, Potsdam, NY, United States

For children in grades 2-5.  Children will choose a cat, dog or bear to sew and stuff.  They will learn basic hand-sewing skills and complete a project they can cuddle and be proud of! Class taught by artist Romi Sebald of Cranberry Brook Studio

$95

Big Bang Science Fun! for ages 3-5

North Country Children's Museum 10 Raymond Street, Potsdam, NY, United States

In this class, preschoolers will explore geology, physics, and biology through age-appropriate, simple, hands-on experiments. Your little stargazers will reach out into the cosmos, put on a lab coat to mix fizzing chemicals into colorful concoctions, and plant the seeds of understanding in our natural world!

$95

Geology Rocks!

North Country Children's Museum 10 Raymond Street, Potsdam, NY, United States

In this after-school class, students will gain a multi-layered understanding of Geology, Geography, Paleontology, and everything else rock-based! We’ll learn how crystals and fossils form, what’s happening in the center of the earth, the magic behind the decay transformation of minerals, and so much more!

$95

Clay ‘n Play with Robin Wolpin

North Country Children's Museum 10 Raymond Street, Potsdam, NY, United States

Let your child explore the world of clay. Children will have the opportunity to hand build projects, visit a real pottery studio, and learn about the glazing and firing processes. They will also be able to experience how clay is ‘thrown’ on a pottery wheel. Class taught by Third Wheel Pottery Studio Artist Robin Wolpin.

$95

Cranberry Chemistry

North Country Children's Museum 10 Raymond Street, Potsdam, NY, United States

Go on a tart-tastic adventure as we explore the juicy world of cranberries! We'll uncover the secrets of acidity and pH levels through fizzing reactions and colorful concoctions that are powered by these little red powerhouses! Program runs 10-3, or until materials are gone. No need to preregister. Program included with membership and admission.

Free

Thankful Lawn Posters

North Country Children's Museum 10 Raymond Street, Potsdam, NY, United States

Share the sensation of feeling thankful for and with your community. Come create a lawn poster (similar to an election sign) and share what you are feeling thankful for! Place your poster in your yard, along the highway, in the park or downtown. Let's fill St. Lawrence County with Thankful Lawn Posters and spread the […]

Free

Thanksgiving Scavengers

North Country Children's Museum 10 Raymond Street, Potsdam, NY, United States

Become a Thanksgiving Scavenger as we dive into food waste, composting, and upcycling! "Get the dirt" on sustainable eating, meet some slimy 'micro-munchers', scavenge for hidden clues, and turn food packaging into upcycling masterpieces! Program runs 10-3, or until materials are gone. No need to preregister. Program included with membership and admission.

Free

Leaf Cutting/ Leaf Laminating

North Country Children's Museum 10 Raymond Street, Potsdam, NY, United States

Come create artwork inspired by contemporary artists Lorenzo M. Duran and Walter Mason. These artists use leaves instead of canvas or paper and cut designs directly into the leaf. These […]

Free