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Drawing in the Galleries: Great Hall

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Friday, May 30, 2025
6 – 8:30 p.m.

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Sunday, Jun 1, 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 Adults Free Artmaking

Create a pencil drawing to take home while taking a closer look at the collection. No experience is necessary. All supplies provided. For ages 6 - Adult (children ages 12 and younger should be accompanied by an adult). Capacity is limited.

Great Hall

Create a pencil drawing to take home while taking a closer look at the collection. No experience is necessary. All supplies provided. For ages 6 - Adult (children ages 12 and younger should be accompanied by an adult). Capacity is limited.

DIA Studio Session: Intro to Printmaking

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Wednesday, May 14, 2025
2 – 3:30 p.m.

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

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Art-Making Studio

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

Families Free Artmaking

In this 90-minute session led by a DIA Artmaking Studio Instructor, you will learn the basics of relief printmaking and create a portfolio of up to 12 prints to take home. You’ll learn how to handle basic printmaking tools and have a chance to experiment with a variety of subtractive and additive techniques using foam, rubber, cardboard, and more.

Advance registration is required; capacity is limited.

Recommended for ages 12 and up. Youth under 16 must be accompanied by a guardian.

Example of printmaking in the DIA's Artmaking Studio

In this 90-minute session led by a DIA Artmaking Studio Instructor, you will learn the basics of relief printmaking and create a portfolio of up to 12 prints to take home. You’ll learn how to handle basic printmaking tools and have a chance to experiment with a variety of subtractive and additive techniques using foam, rubber, cardboard, and more.

Advance registration is required; capacity is limited.

Recommended for ages 12 and up. Youth under 16 must be accompanied by a guardian.

DIA Studio Session: Watercolor Exploration

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Saturday, May 10, 2025
10:30 a.m. – 12 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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Art-Making Studio

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

Families Adults Free Artmaking

In this 90-minute session led by a DIA Artmaking Studio Instructor, you will explore the properties of watercolor while creating a folded book of techniques and a landscape watercolor painting. You’ll have the chance to experiment with various materials such as crayons for wax resist, tape, plastic wrap, watercolor pencils, acrylic markers, and more.

Advance registration is required, and capacity is limited.

Recommended for ages 12 and up. Youth under 16 must be accompanied by a guardian.

Example of watercoloring in the DIA's Artmaking Studio

In this 90-minute session led by a DIA Artmaking Studio Instructor, you will explore the properties of watercolor while creating a folded book of techniques and a landscape watercolor painting. You’ll have the chance to experiment with various materials such as crayons for wax resist, tape, plastic wrap, watercolor pencils, acrylic markers, and more.

Advance registration is required, and capacity is limited.

Recommended for ages 12 and up. Youth under 16 must be accompanied by a guardian.

Drawing in the Galleries: Rivera Court

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Tuesday, Jul 1, 2025
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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*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

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

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

Rivera

Create a pencil drawing to take home while taking a closer look at the collection. No experience necessary and 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: Ancient Cultures of the Americas

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Friday, Apr 18, 2025
6 – 8:30 p.m.

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Sunday, Apr 20, 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 taking a closer look at the collection. No experience necessary, and all supplies are provided.

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

Dad and daughter drawing

Create your own pencil drawing to take home while taking a closer look at the collection. No experience necessary, and all supplies are provided.

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

Drop-In Workshop: Container Rattles

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Wednesday, Mar 26, 2025
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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Thursday, Mar 27, 2025
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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Friday, Mar 28, 2025
11 a.m. – 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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Art-Making Studio

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

Families Free Artmaking

Small containers, eggs, and boxes transform into fantastic percussion instruments with the addition of dried beans, rice, stickers, and decorative papers. Join us for this special spring break workshop!

Examples of container rattles made in the DIA's Artmaking Studio

Small containers, eggs, and boxes transform into fantastic percussion instruments with the addition of dried beans, rice, stickers, and decorative papers. Join us for this special spring break workshop!

Drawing in the Galleries: Native American Galleries

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Friday, May 23, 2025
6 – 8:30 p.m.

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Sunday, May 25, 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 a pencil drawing to take home while exploring the collection up close. No experience is necessary, and all supplies are provided. Suitable for ages 6 and up (children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult). Space is limited.

Young girl and father looking at Native American art

Create a pencil drawing to take home while exploring the collection up close. No experience is necessary, and all supplies are provided. Suitable for ages 6 and up (children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult). Space is limited.

Drop-in Workshop: Artist Trading Cards

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Friday, Apr 4, 2025
6 – 8:30 p.m.

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Saturday, Apr 5, 2025
12 – 4 p.m.

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Sunday, Apr 6, 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.

Location:

Art-Making Studio

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

Families Free Artmaking

Artist trading cards are miniature works of art created on 2½ x 3½ inch card stock. In this activity, design your own card using various materials and trade it with friends, showcasing your creativity in a fun and personal way!

Examples of artist trading cards made in the DIA's artmaking studio

Artist trading cards are miniature works of art created on 2½ x 3½ inch card stock. In this activity, design your own card using various materials and trade it with friends, showcasing your creativity in a fun and personal way!

Drop-in Workshop: Tongue Depressor Puppets

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Friday, Mar 21, 2025
6 – 8:30 p.m.

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Saturday, Mar 22, 2025
12 – 4 p.m.

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Sunday, Mar 23, 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.

Families Free Artmaking

Use fabric, yarn, and felt to transform a tongue depressor into a character that's ready for its own puppet show! Get creative as you design and bring your puppet to life, adding personality and charm with each material.

Examples of tongue depressor puppets made in the DIA Art-Making Studio

Use fabric, yarn, and felt to transform a tongue depressor into a character that's ready for its own puppet show! Get creative as you design and bring your puppet to life, adding personality and charm with each material.

Drawing in the Galleries: European: Medieval & Renaissance

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Friday, Mar 21, 2025
6 – 8:30 p.m.

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Sunday, Mar 23, 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.

Location:

Art-Making Studio

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

Families Free Artmaking

Create a pencil drawing to take home while exploring the collection up close. No experience is necessary, and all supplies are provided. Suitable for ages 6 and up (children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult). Space is limited.

Drawing in the gallery

Create a pencil drawing to take home while exploring the collection up close. No experience is necessary, and all supplies are provided. Suitable for ages 6 and up (children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult). Space is limited.

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