| Free with general admission |
*General museum admission is FREE for residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.
5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States
Create a simple puppet on a stick with moving parts using a variety of art-making materials.
Create a simple puppet on a stick with moving parts using a variety of art-making materials.
| Free with general admission |
*General museum admission is FREE for residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.
5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States
Explore the art of collage and create your own unique artwork using just paper, scissors, and glue—drawing inspiration from the vibrant cut-outs of Henri Matisse.
Explore the art of collage and create your own unique artwork using just paper, scissors, and glue—drawing inspiration from the vibrant cut-outs of Henri Matisse.
| Free with general admission |
*General museum admission is FREE for residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.
5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States
Use wax crayons and found objects to create unique, one-of-a-kind prints on paper. Experiment with textures and shapes to bring your designs to life!
Use wax crayons and found objects to create unique, one-of-a-kind prints on paper. Experiment with textures and shapes to bring your designs to life!
| Free with general admission |
*General museum admission is FREE for residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.
5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States
Inspired by landscape paintings in the DIA collection and your own favorite places, create a vibrant and unique landscape drawing using materials like paint sticks, colored pencils, and oil pastels. Let your creativity bring your personal memories to life on paper!
Inspired by landscape paintings in the DIA collection and your own favorite places, create a vibrant and unique landscape drawing using materials like paint sticks, colored pencils, and oil pastels. Let your creativity bring your personal memories to life on paper!
| Free with general admission |
*General museum admission is FREE for residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.
5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States
A mosaic is a picture or decoration made from small pieces of stone, glass, or other materials. Create your own simple mosaic using painted cardboard and paper, then explore the museum to spot other examples of this timeless art form!
A mosaic is a picture or decoration made from small pieces of stone, glass, or other materials. Create your own simple mosaic using painted cardboard and paper, then explore the museum to spot other examples of this timeless art form!
| Free with general admission |
*General museum admission is FREE for residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.
5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States
Create something uniquely personal using a variety of fun and interesting materials in this open-ended Drop-In Workshop. Let your creativity flow and make a one-of-a-kind piece!
Create something uniquely personal using a variety of fun and interesting materials in this open-ended Drop-In Workshop. Let your creativity flow and make a one-of-a-kind piece!
| Free with general admission |
*General museum admission is FREE for residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.
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.
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.
| Free with general admission |
*General museum admission is FREE for residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.
5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States
Create your own unique postcards to send to friends and family! All supplies provided—just bring your creativity.
Create your own unique postcards to send to friends and family! All supplies provided—just bring your creativity.
| Free with general admission |
*General museum admission is FREE for residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.
5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States
Celebrate the arrival of summer by creating a pencil drawing to take home, inspired by the sculptures and architecture visible from the DIA’s North Lawn.
No experience necessary. All supplies are provided. Open to ages 6 through adult (children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult). Capacity is limited.
Celebrate the arrival of summer by creating a pencil drawing to take home, inspired by the sculptures and architecture visible from the DIA’s North Lawn.
No experience necessary. All supplies are provided. Open to ages 6 through adult (children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult). Capacity is limited.
| Free with general admission |
*General museum admission is FREE for residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.
5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States
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!
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!