Studios & Workshops
Do-at-Home Fun: Lunch Money Holder
By Jane Clifford at September 5, 2011 | 6:10 pm | 0 Comment
In keeping with our back-to-school focus this month, here’s an easy-to-do lunch money holder from Disney FamilyFun Magazine. For supplies needed and instructions click here.
more...Do-at-Home Fun
By Jane Clifford at July 30, 2011 | 9:58 pm | 19 Comments
In keeping with our Q&A this month on getting kids more in tune with nature, we found this cool idea from Martha Stewart for a nature walk keepsake bracelet. Click here to read more.
more...At Home: Try This
By Gavon Morris at June 9, 2011 | 5:28 am | 0 Comment
Experiment with some do-at-home fun with NCM recipes for clay, finger paint, and bubbles!
more...Musical Shuffle in the AEC!
By Lauren Popp at April 15, 2011 | 10:01 am | 0 Comment
There’s always something new at NCM, and this spring is no exception! As of last month, we’ve infused even more exciting content into every school group visit and day camp at NCM! We are proud to have the original artwork, Musical Shuffle, by local artist Dave Ghilarducci (an artist alum of our ever popular Summer Camps!), on view in our Arts Education [...]
more...Finger Painting Friday
By aabrams at January 21, 2011 | 11:18 am | 28 Comments
Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Per the actions of NCM’s youngest (and most enthusiastic) visitors, the term Finger Painting will no longer be limited to the fingers; but will include the entire hand, portions of the forearm, and possibly the face. This change in definition will help to better define the creative process enjoyed [...]
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Kinetic Art Camp
By Lauren Popp at May 5, 2010 | 6:10 pm | 0 Comment
Have you ever heard of a Jitterbug? It’s a rare species of light-powered bugs that are known to jitter, dance, hop, and skip when light shines on them. Check out this amazing recently uncovered archival footage of a jitterbug on the move: If you’re hoping to catch a glimpse of these elusive creatures (and even make [...]
more...Teen Studio Workshops this Weekend!
By Lauren Popp at May 5, 2010 | 6:06 pm | 0 Comment
Head to the Teen Studio this weekend to check out the installation Knowledge Under Construction. Participate in art-making and poetry workshops, brainstorm ways you and your peers can protect the environment in San Diego and beyond, and win a pair of VIP Bamboozle Concert tickets! Tickets are very limited, arrive early to collect your pair! [...]
more...Megamites unleashed!
By Gavon Morris at February 4, 2010 | 12:13 pm | 1 Comments
Artist Jason Hackenwerth begins his residency at NCM next week, February 11–16! Watch Agartha come to life, a mythical city thought to reside in the earth’s core. Work directly with Hackenwerth daily from 1:30–2:30pm. Hackenwerth recently constructed Megamites at the Los Angeles Natural History Museum. Watch the clip. And yes, Agartha includes wearable components!
more...biomimicry @ ncm
By Visitor Services at November 30, 2009 | 10:44 am | 28 Comments
Ah Velcro, that scratchy, sticky stuff that keeps your shoes on your feet and closes that curtain upstairs in our Tech Studio. Velcro is everywhere and is one of the world’s most used fasteners. Did you know the idea was borrowed from nature? Inspired by the burrs (a burr is a tiny seed pod with [...]
more...So long, painted bug!
By Studios at September 26, 2009 | 3:28 pm | 16 Comments
During the last weekend of our exhibition, childsplay, the Museum gave away pieces of paint chunks for our visitors to keep as a memory of one of our favorite studio activities—the painted volkswagen bug. Not only was it one of the most engaging, hands-on experiences at the Museum, it also became a popular art sculpture [...]
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