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Guest Artist Demonstration: Weaving with Michael L. Daitch, Coat of Many Colors Handweavers

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Sunday, Jun 15, 2025
12 – 4 p.m.

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Free with general admission

*General museum admission is FREE for residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.

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Rivera Court

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

Families Free Artmaking

Join local artist Michael L. Daitch for a live weaving demonstration in Rivera Court. Daitch will showcase examples of his work and set up two workshop looms, giving visitors an up-close look at the weaving process. Select participants will even have the chance to sit with him and try their hand at weaving!

Michael Daitch teaching weaving in Rivera Court on a loom

Join local artist Michael L. Daitch for a live weaving demonstration in Rivera Court. Daitch will showcase examples of his work and set up two workshop looms, giving visitors an up-close look at the weaving process. Select participants will even have the chance to sit with him and try their hand at weaving!

Drawing in the Galleries: American

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Friday, Jun 13, 2025
6 – 8:30 p.m.

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Sunday, Jun 15, 2025
12 – 4 p.m.

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Free with general admission

*General museum admission is FREE for residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.

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In the Museum

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

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Families Free Artmaking

Create your own pencil drawing to take home while exploring the collection up close. No experience necessary, and all supplies are provided. Open to ages 6 through adult (children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult). Space is limited.

An adult and a young child sit together on separate easel stools

Create your own pencil drawing to take home while exploring the collection up close. No experience necessary, and all supplies are provided. Open to ages 6 through adult (children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult). Space is limited.

Drop in Workshop: Pamphlet Stitch Books

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Friday, Jun 13, 2025
6 – 8:30 p.m.

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Saturday, Jun 14, 2025
12 – 4 p.m.

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Sunday, Jun 15, 2025
12 – 4 p.m.

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*General museum admission is FREE for residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.

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Art-Making Studio

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

Families Free Artmaking

Use an assortment of decorative papers to create a handmade book, bound with a traditional stitching technique.

Examples of pamphlet books made in the DIA's Artmaking Studio

Use an assortment of decorative papers to create a handmade book, bound with a traditional stitching technique.

Drawing in the Galleries: Ancient Cultures of the Americas

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Friday, Jun 6, 2025
6 – 8:30 p.m.

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Sunday, Jun 8, 2025
12 – 4 p.m.

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Free with general admission

*General museum admission is FREE for residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.

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In the Museum

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

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Families Free Artmaking

Create your own pencil drawing to take home while exploring the collection up close. No experience necessary, and all supplies are provided. Open to ages 6 through adult (children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult). Space is limited.

Young girl and father looking at Native American art

Create your own pencil drawing to take home while exploring the collection up close. No experience necessary, and all supplies are provided. Open to ages 6 through adult (children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult). Space is limited.

Drop-In Workshop: Mixed Media Pet Portraits

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Friday, Jun 6, 2025
6 – 8:30 p.m.

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Saturday, Jun 7, 2025
12 – 4 p.m.

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Sunday, Jun 8, 2025
12 – 4 p.m.

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Free with general admission

*General museum admission is FREE for residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.

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Art-Making Studio

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

Families Free Artmaking

Use a variety of drawing and collage materials to create a portrait of your favorite pet or animal!

Examples of pet portraits made in the DIA's artmaking studio

Use a variety of drawing and collage materials to create a portrait of your favorite pet or animal!

Common Threads

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Saturday, May 31, 2025
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

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Free with registration

*Registration is free for residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb Counties or to those with a DIA Educator Pass.

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In the Museum

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

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Adults Free Talks & Tours Artmaking

Common Threads is a museum art-making experience that brings together fiber artists from the tri-county area to explore creativity and mindfulness as a community. Whether you're into crochet, knitting, or embroidery, this event offers a chance to connect with fellow makers while working on your craft.

The experience begins with a guided tour of the special exhibition Painted with Silk, led by museum studio staff. Afterward, participants will have the opportunity to work on their own fiber projects in the serene Crystal Gallery, located above the Detroit Film Theatre.

Please bring your ongoing projects along with any necessary tools, such as hooks and needles. Materials will not be provided.

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Common Threads is a museum art-making experience that brings together fiber artists from the tri-county area to explore creativity and mindfulness as a community. Whether you're into crochet, knitting, or embroidery, this event offers a chance to connect with fellow makers while working on your craft.

The experience begins with a guided tour of the special exhibition Painted with Silk, led by museum studio staff. Afterward, participants will have the opportunity to work on their own fiber projects in the serene Crystal Gallery, located above the Detroit Film Theatre.

Please bring your ongoing projects along with any necessary tools, such as hooks and needles. Materials will not be provided.

Drawing in the Galleries: American Landscape Paintings

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Tuesday, Aug 12, 2025
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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Friday, Aug 15, 2025
6 – 8:30 p.m.

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Free with general admission

*General museum admission is FREE for residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.

Location:

In the Museum

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

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Families Adults Free Artmaking

Create a pencil drawing to take home while taking a closer look at the collection. No experience necessary. All supplies are provided.

For ages 6 through adult. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Capacity is limited.

Drawing in the galleries, American

Create a pencil drawing to take home while taking a closer look at the collection. No experience necessary. All supplies are provided.

For ages 6 through adult. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Capacity is limited.

Drawing in the Galleries: Native American

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Tuesday, Aug 5, 2025
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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Friday, Aug 8, 2025
6 – 8:30 p.m.

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Free with general admission

*General museum admission is FREE for residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.

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In the Museum

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

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Families Adults Free Artmaking

Take a closer look at the collection and create a pencil drawing to take home. No experience necessary. All supplies provided.

For ages 6 through adult. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Capacity is limited.

Young girl and father looking at Native American art

Take a closer look at the collection and create a pencil drawing to take home. No experience necessary. All supplies provided.

For ages 6 through adult. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Capacity is limited.

Drawing in the Galleries: Contemporary Art in Kresge Reception

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Tuesday, Jul 29, 2025
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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Friday, Aug 1, 2025
6 – 8:30 p.m.

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Free with general admission

*General museum admission is FREE for residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.

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In the Museum

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

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Families Adults Free Artmaking

Create a pencil drawing to take home while taking a closer look at the collection, including works by Romare Bearden, Mario Moore, and Charles McGee.

No experience necessary. All supplies provided.

For ages 6 through adult. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Capacity is limited.

A person in a hoodie and beanie sits on an easel stool drawing in the *Contemporary galleries.

Create a pencil drawing to take home while taking a closer look at the collection, including works by Romare Bearden, Mario Moore, and Charles McGee.

No experience necessary. All supplies provided.

For ages 6 through adult. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Capacity is limited.

Drawing in the Galleries: Islamic World

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Tuesday, Jul 22, 2025
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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Saturday, Jul 26, 2025
6 – 8:30 p.m.

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Free with general admission

*General museum admission is FREE for residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.

Location:

In the Museum

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

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Families Adults Free Artmaking

Create a pencil drawing to take home while exploring the collection up close. No experience necessary. All supplies provided.

For ages 6 through adult. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Capacity is limited.

Galleries

Create a pencil drawing to take home while exploring the collection up close. No experience necessary. All supplies provided.

For ages 6 through adult. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Capacity is limited.

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