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Pop-up STEAM workshops this summer
The Currier is thrilled to announce Art Ventures, a pop-up series of STEAM workshops at the museum this summer for kids ages 6 through 14.
What is a STEAM workshop? Integrating elements of art- and STEM-education, the Art Ventures workshops inspire students to cultivate new skills in problem solving and innovation through hands-on creative activities in a small-group setting.
What is the workshop format and learning environment?
Workshops take place in the museum’s gallery classroom from Wednesday to Friday in a convenient half-day format. Each workshop is capped at six students to allow for a nurturing and supportive experience. No lunch care is available.
Find your workshop
Workshop: Surrealist Party!
When: July 23, 24, 25
Cost: $180
What: Step into a world of imagination in this three-day STEAM workshop inspired by our current Surrealist exhibition, featuring the colorful artwork of Nicolas Party! Through hands-on activities blending engineering and art, students will have fun exploring dreamlike creations, learning art-inspired games, and working together to build fantastical designs. Let curiosity and creativity lead the way!
Morning Session
9:30 am to noon
Ages 6 to 8
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Afternoon Session
1 to 3:30 pm
Ages 9 to 11
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Workshop: Wright this Way!
When: August 6, 7, 8
Cost: $180
What: Get inspired by the bold shapes and natural vibes of Frank Lloyd Wright in this playful, hands-on STEAM workshop! Over three creative days, students will dream up wild buildings, design with nature in mind, and build their own mini masterpieces. Blending science and art, this workshop is all about thinking big, building smart, and having fun with design!
Students participating in this workshop will have the special opportunity to tour the Currier’s two Frank Lloyd Wright houses on Friday, August 8, from 12–2pm. More info and permission slips to follow registration.
Morning Session
9:30 am to noon
Ages 9 to 11
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Afternoon Session
1 to 3:30 pm
Ages 12 to 14
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Workshop: Patchwork & Power!
When: August 13, 14, 15
Cost: $180
What: Stitch together creativity and technology in this fun-filled three-day STEAM workshop inspired by quilts and circuits! Participants will explore patterns, textures, and storytelling through fabric, while also learning how to light up their designs with simple electronics. From crafting colorful quilt squares to powering up soft circuits, this workshop sparks imagination at the crossroads of art, math, and engineering.
Morning Session
9:30 am to noon
Ages 6 to 8
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Afternoon Session
1 to 3:30 pm
Ages 12 to 14
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Explore past Currier From Home programming including ARTalks, Art Activities. and Views on Art.
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