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Drop-in Art Activities: Escape to India

Date
Sunday, June 2, 2013–Sunday, June 30, 2013
Time
10:00 AM–03:00 PM

Sail down the Ganges River to a place of vibrant color, spicy smells and mesmerizing music. Spend the entire month of June escaping to India with us! Travel through the Thar desert to collect sand to create your mandala. Wear your rhythmic jewelry and listen to the sound of each step as you hike the Himalayas. Join us as we explore the outline of an elephant using light - make sure to hold on tight as he carries us on a journey through the art of India!

Every Saturday and Sunday! No registration required–drop-in, make, and take a fantastic piece of art home with you!

Join museum educators as they help families create artful projects related to the collection, special exhibitions, and family programs. Check out our monthly themes and visit often to participate in a different project each weekend!

SCHEDULE OF JUNE ACTIVITIES:
June 1st and 2nd – Miniature Painting
June 8th and 9th – Rhythmic Jewelry
June 15th and 16th – Sand Mandalas
June 22nd and 23rd – Elephant Shadow Puppets
June 29th and 30th – Bollywood Batik

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