Calendar of Events
February 2012
Wednesday, February 1, 11am to 4:30pm
Paint Covered Wednesdays
Every Wednesday at Wonder Works is Paint Covered Wednesday, with different painting activities and themes each week. Children experiment with a variety of paints, canvas materials, and painting tools as they strengthen their imaginative abilities, experiment with textures and learn artistic concepts all through creative play; guided by our Artist in Residence, Michell Martinez. This event is covered by general admission.
Friday, February 3, 11am to 4:30pm
3D Fridays
The first and third Fridays of the month are 3D Fridays at Wonder Works. 3D Fridays introduces children to the world of 3D Art. 3D art helps children learn dimension, perspective, form, balance, and movement. By incorporating 3d art into education, we enable children to understand concepts which may be confusing otherwise. 3D Fridays is hosted by Wonder Works and is guided by our Artist in Residence, Michell Martinez. This event is covered by general admission.
Wednesday, February 8, 11am to 4:30pm
Paint Covered Wednesdays
Every Wednesday at Wonder Works is Paint Covered Wednesday, with different painting activities and themes each week. Children experiment with a variety of paints, canvas materials, and painting tools as they strengthen their imaginative abilities, experiment with textures and learn artistic concepts all through creative play; guided by our Artist in Residence, Michell Martinez. This event is covered by general admission.
Sunday, February 12, 9:30am to 11:30am
Volunteer Orientation
The bi-monthly volunteer orientation introduces volunteers to the culture of Wonder Works, and sets the foundation for a successful future of volunteering at the museum. All volunteers are required to attend an orientation before volunteering. More information about volunteering at Wonder Works can be found here.
Wednesday, February 15, 11am to 4:30pm
Paint Covered Wednesdays
Every Wednesday at Wonder Works is Paint Covered Wednesday, with different painting activities and themes each week. Children experiment with a variety of paints, canvas materials, and painting tools as they strengthen their imaginative abilities, experiment with textures and learn artistic concepts all through creative play; guided by our Artist in Residence, Michell Martinez. This event is covered by general admission.
Friday, February 17, 11am to 4:30pm
3D Fridays
The first and third Fridays of the month are 3D Fridays at Wonder Works. 3D Fridays introduces children to the world of 3D Art. 3D art helps children learn dimension, perspective, form, balance, and movement. By incorporating 3d art into education, we enable children to understand concepts which may be confusing otherwise. 3D Fridays is hosted by Wonder Works and is guided by our Artist in Residence, Michell Martinez. This event is covered by general admission.
Sunday, February 19, 4pm
Ella Jenkins in Concert
Come see Grammy Award Winner Ella Jenkins in concert at Wonder Works. Known as "The First Lady of Children's Music," Ella is a Chicago native who has been educating children through her call-and-response song style for over 50 years. Please click here for complete details.
Monday, February 20, 2012
Wonder Works open from noon to 5pm for Presidents Day.
Wednesday, February 22, 11am to 4:30pm
Paint Covered Wednesdays
Every Wednesday at Wonder Works is Paint Covered Wednesday, with different painting activities and themes each week. Children experiment with a variety of paints, canvas materials, and painting tools as they strengthen their imaginative abilities, experiment with textures and learn artistic concepts all through creative play; guided by our Artist in Residence, Michell Martinez. This event is covered by general admission.
Wednesday, February 22, 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Organic Garden Planning Meeting
Planning for the Wonder Works Organic Garden is getting under way, if you are interested in gardening, want to give your input on the Wonder Works Organic Garden or just help support Wonder Works, please stop by the museum from 6pm to 8pm to give your input, ideas and support. Advance registration is required, but is free; please call David at 708.383.4815 to register. To learn more about the Wonder Works Organic Garden please click here.
Sunday, February 24, 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Volunteer Orientation
The bi-monthly volunteer orientation introduces volunteers to the culture of Wonder Works, and sets the foundation for a successful future of volunteering at the museum. All volunteers are required to attend an orientation before volunteering. More information about volunteering at Wonder Works can be found here.
Wednesday, February 29, 11am to 4:30pm
Paint Covered Wednesdays
Every Wednesday at Wonder Works is Paint Covered Wednesday, with different painting activities and themes each week. Children experiment with a variety of paints, canvas materials, and painting tools as they strengthen their imaginative abilities, experiment with textures and learn artistic concepts all through creative play; guided by our Artist in Residence, Michell Martinez. This event is covered by general admission.
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