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Family Day: Fun, Lapidary-Inspired Activities for Kids of All Ages

Family Day: Fun, Lapidary-Inspired Activities for Kids of All Ages

It’s going to be a fun-filled day! Bring the whole family to AMP for hands-on, geology-themed activities. Then visit the Whiting Mills annual Rocks & Minerals Show next door to learn more about the wonders of the mineral kingdom.

Make Your Own Paint—from Rock
Did you know that paint pigments were first made from rocks and minerals? Explore a range of popular minerals traditionally used in art-making, then mix your own watercolor by grinding rocks and mixing with binders.

Scavenger Hunt
Explore all three levels of the mural gallery and discover special features of the indoor mural with our rock-and-mineral themed Scavenger Hunt.

Crystal Break Out
Learn how geodes form and why rock hounds love to find them. Then break open one of your own and see what’s inside. (While supplies last!)

Art Station Is Open!
Get creative with the materials and project starters at the Open Art activity table. You can even try out that watercolor paint you made!

American Mural Project
Free with Admission
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM on Sat, 23 Mar 2024

Event Supported By

American Mural Project
860-379-3006
info@americanmuralproject.org

Artist Group Info

Ellen Griesedieck
American Mural Project
90 Whiting Street
Winsted, Connecticut 06098
860-379-3006
info@americanmuralproject.org