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Did you know that nature is so magical, there are often hidden patterns- some that we can’t even see with our eyes! Discover the wonders of nature’s pattern- making by creating your own plant-based mandalas! In this workshop, you’ll learn all about these cool designs and what makes a pattern. Then, using colorful petals, leaves, and sticks, you’ll create your very own natural  mandala masterpiece! This event is a CREATE! featured workshop. All featured workshops require a FREE ticket to attend due to limited seating.…

Create a surreal collage featuring Miami’s distinctive architecture and tape transfer techniques! Inspired by the permanent collection show Performing Perspectives currently showing and the upcoming exhibition Rachel Feinstein: The Miami Years the Bass Museum. In this hands-on workshop, participants will create urban environments by mixing references from Miami’s distinctive architecture with natural elements. Kids and families will then add drawings on top of the transfers, sharing their adventures and dreams on their newly created cityscapes. Presented in partnership with…

DADA artists often used found materials in unconventional ways to create art.  Assemble a visual poem collage utilizing upcycled literary magazines and newspapers. Presented in partnership with…

DADA artists often used found materials in unconventional ways to create art.  Assemble a visual poem collage utilizing upcycled literary magazines and newspapers. Presented in partnership with…

Sure you’ve painted on paper- maybe even a canvas- maybe even your hand! But how about a rock? Nature’s canvas is right at your feet and artist Tori Scott is going to teach you how to get crafty. Join us for a colorful Jackson Pollock-style adventure where you’ll turn simple stones into abstract masterpieces so you can rock on! This event is a CREATE! featured workshop. All featured workshops require a FREE ticket to attend due to limited seating.…

Twinkle, twinkle, little star, let’s make tissue art as bright as you are! In this stellar workshop, you’ll create sparkling stars inspired by the same methods found in Eric Carle’s beloved picture books. Learn cool collage techniques with colorful tissue paper and bring your night sky to life with your own creative touch! This event is a CREATE! featured workshop. All featured workshops require a FREE ticket to attend due to limited seating. Tickets may be picked up at the Info Booth in Children’s Alley;…

Artist Carlos Cruz Diez creates mesmerizing visual displays using chromatic illusions. Explore color and light to design an abstract work of art inspired by the artist that will illuminate in the sun. Presented in partnership with…

Unleash your creativity and make a mask inspired by the exhibition Rachel Feinstein: The Miami Years and our pop-up forest! This activity allows children to craft their own character masks, drawing inspiration from Feinstein’s sculptures and paintings. This activity offers a variety of materials to suit all age groups and will culminate with a photo op at our pop-up frame tropical forest! Make sure to take a photo, act out your characters, and tag the Bass! @basscreativitycenter #BassCommunityArt Presented in partnership with…

Sure you’ve painted on paper- maybe even a canvas- maybe even your hand! But how about a rock? Nature’s canvas is right at your feet and artist Tori Scott is going to teach you how to get crafty. Join us for a colorful Jackson Pollock-style adventure where you’ll turn simple stones into abstract masterpieces so you can rock on! This event is a CREATE! featured workshop. All featured workshops require a FREE ticket to attend due to limited seating.…

Step up to the mega loom and weave your story with friends! Inspired by Cloth Lullaby: The Woven Life by Louise Bourgeois, this workshop lets you create a giant tapestry, one yarn at a time. Join us and see how your colorful threads come together to make your story into something magical! This event is a CREATE! featured workshop. All featured workshops require a FREE ticket to attend due to limited seating. Tickets may be picked up at the Info Booth in Children’s Alley;…

Get ready to unleash your creativity! Join us in making vibrant, music inspired drawing, taking cues from Ulla von Brandenburg’s drawing currently on display at The Bass Museum of Art. Dive into a rainbow of drawing materials: markers, Gelly pens and more to craft your very own explosion book bursting with color and imagination! Presented in partnership with…

Take inspiration from Miami’s skyline to create your own architectural paper maquettes.   Presented in partnership with…

Unleash your creativity with this vibrant and textured art activity using burlap, botanical stencils, and tempera sticks! This engaging art-making combines the rustic charm of burlap fabric with the rich, vibrant colors of tempera paint to create stunning botanical designs. Perfect for artists of all ages, you’ll use leaf and flower stencils to craft beautiful, nature-inspired patterns. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned artist, this activity promises a delightful, hands-on experience that blends texture and color in a truly unique way.…

Twinkle, twinkle, little star, let’s make tissue art as bright as you are! In this stellar workshop, you’ll create sparkling stars inspired by the same methods found in Eric Carle’s beloved picture books. Learn cool collage techniques with colorful tissue paper and bring your night sky to life with your own creative touch! This event is a CREATE! featured workshop. All featured workshops require a FREE ticket to attend due to limited seating. Tickets may be picked up at the Info Booth in Children’s Alley;…

DADA artists often used found materials in unconventional ways to create art.  Assemble a visual poem collage utilizing upcycled literary magazines and newspapers. Presented in partnership with…

DADA artists often used found materials in unconventional ways to create art.  Assemble a visual poem collage utilizing upcycled literary magazines and newspapers. Presented in partnership with…

Create a surreal collage featuring Miami’s distinctive architecture and tape transfer techniques! Inspired by the permanent collection show Performing Perspectives currently showing and the upcoming exhibition Rachel Feinstein: The Miami Years the Bass Museum. In this hands-on workshop, participants will create urban environments by mixing references from Miami’s distinctive architecture with natural elements. Kids and families will then add drawings on top of the transfers, sharing their adventures and dreams on their newly created cityscapes. Presented in partnership with…

Get ready to make your very own book, no sewing required! In this fun workshop, you’ll learn a cool, easy way to stitch and decorate your book to match your personal style. Perfect for your stories, doodles, or… secret plans. Let’s get creative and make something awesome together! This event is a CREATE! featured workshop. All featured workshops require a FREE ticket to attend due to limited seating. Tickets may be picked up at the Info Booth in Children’s Alley;…

Unleash your creativity with this vibrant and textured art activity using burlap, botanical stencils, and tempera sticks! This engaging art activity combines the rustic charm of burlap fabric with the rich, vibrant colors of tempera paint to create stunning botanical designs. Perfect for artists of all ages, you’ll use leaf and flower stencils to craft beautiful, nature-inspired patterns. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned artist, this activity promises a delightful, hands-on experience that blends texture and color in a truly unique way.…

Artist Carlos Cruz Diez creates mesmerizing visual displays using chromatic illusions. Explore color and light to design an abstract work of art inspired by the artist that will illuminate in the sun. Presented in partnership with…

Unleash your creativity and make a mask inspired by the exhibition Rachel Feinstein: The Miami Years and our pop-up forest! This activity allows children to craft their own character masks, drawing inspiration from Feinstein’s sculptures and paintings. This activity offers a variety of materials to suit all age groups and will culminate with a photo op at our pop-up frame tropical forest! Make sure to take a photo, act out your characters, and tag the Bass! @basscreativitycenter #BassCommunityArt  …

Did you know coral reefs are living rock gardens that protect tiny fish and big sharks alike? In this workshop, you’ll dive into the kaleidoscopic world of South Florida’s coral reefs and bring them to life with watercolor, pastels, and even a splash of poetry! Explore the vibrant colors and amazing creatures of the reefs while creating your own underwater masterpiece. It’s a celebration of the ocean’s beauty and wonder! This event is a CREATE! featured workshop. All featured workshops require a FREE ticket to attend due to limited seating.…

Explore the art of book-making with artist and educator Jose Luis Garcia as he leads a workshop in creating handmade pocketbooks, handy for remembering all the adventures you’ll have in children’s alley! Jose will guide young artists through a series of bookmaking activities that range from simple to complex folds. The premise of the workshop is to create “Pocket Books” that fit in your pocket to keep handy for your adventures during the event. Artists will learn about the art of bookmaking to create handmade Leporello,…

Get ready to unleash your creativity! Join us in making vibrant, music inspired drawing, taking cues from Ulla von Brandenburg’s drawing currently on display at The Bass Museum of Art. Dive into a rainbow of drawing materials: markers, Gelly pens and more to craft your very own explosion book bursting with color and imagination!   Presented in partnership with…

Artist Carlos Cruz Diez creates mesmerizing visual displays using chromatic illusions. Explore color and light to design an abstract work of art inspired by the artist that will illuminate in the sun. Presented in partnership with…

Unleash your creativity and make a mask inspired by the exhibition Rachel Feinstein: The Miami Years and our pop-up forest! This activity allows children to craft their own character masks, drawing inspiration from Feinstein’s sculptures and paintings. This activity offers a variety of materials to suit all age groups and will culminate with a photo op at our pop-up frame tropical forest! Make sure to take a photo, act out your characters, and tag the Bass! @basscreativitycenter #BassCommunityArt Presented in partnership with…

Step up to the mega loom and weave your story with friends! Inspired by Cloth Lullaby: The Woven Life by Louise Bourgeois, this workshop lets you create a giant tapestry, one yarn at a time. Join us and see how your colorful threads come together to make your story into something magical! This event is a CREATE! featured workshop. All featured workshops require a FREE ticket to attend due to limited seating. Tickets may be picked up at the Info Booth in Children’s Alley;…

Get ready to make your very own book, no sewing required! In this fun workshop, you’ll learn a cool, easy way to stitch and decorate your book to match your personal style. Perfect for your stories, doodles, or… secret plans. Let’s get creative and make something awesome together!  This event is a CREATE! featured workshop. All featured workshops require a FREE ticket to attend due to limited seating. Tickets may be picked up at the Info Booth in Children’s Alley;…

Learn about unique South Florida wildlife (like alligators, panthers, and spoonbills) and the traits they need to survive. Then create your own local animal favorite by painting their form using your hands as a stamp! This event is a CREATE! featured workshop. All featured workshops require a FREE ticket to attend due to limited seating. Tickets may be picked up at the Info Booth in Children’s Alley; a standby line will be available for each workshop in the event a ticketed attendee does not show up.…

Get ready to unleash your creativity! Join us in making vibrant, music inspired drawing, taking cues from Ulla von Brandenburg’s drawing currently on display at The Bass Museum of Art. Dive into a rainbow of drawing materials: markers, Gelly pens and more to craft your very own explosion book bursting with color and imagination! Presented in partnership with…

Take inspiration from Miami’s skyline to create your own architectural paper maquettes. Presented in partnership with…

There’s nothing like a good beach day – the salty breeze, the ocean spray, floating in the ocean and watching the clouds … and now you can bring that beautiful beach feeling home! In this workshop, you’ll recreate a fun beach scene using acrylic paints on your very own 8″ x 10″ artist canvas. Hone your skills inspired by your favorite things to do at the beach! This event is a CREATE! featured workshop. All featured workshops require a FREE ticket to attend due to limited seating.…

Five-time Grammy-nominated children’s musician Justin Roberts knows that inside every one of us there’s a mini rocker waiting to come out! You don’t have to have fancy instruments to make it happen – just a shoe box, some rubber bands, a little creative energy, and you’re on your way. Rock on! This event is a CREATE! featured workshop. All featured workshops require a FREE ticket to attend due to limited seating. Tickets may be picked up at the Info Booth in Children’s Alley;…

Create a mixed-media community mural inspired by the three “atmospheres” – water, air, and land – explored in Anne Duk Hee Jordan’s upcoming exhibition, I will always weather with you (on view at The Bass starting Dec. 4). Throughout Street Fair weekend participants will draw, sculpt, fold, paint, and make sculptural elements to create a communal climate ecosystem. The mural will evolve and grow throughout a period of three days and will be on view at The Bass Creativity Center during its November 26 Family Day event.…

Inspired by the aerial antics of Bloom!, a work by Australian company SWAY being performed daily during Street Fair, young artists will replicate the beauty of these swaying wonders by producing their own larger-than-life flowers with tissue paper and pipe cleaners. Learn more about Bloom! by SWAY, presented by Live Arts Miami. Presented in partnership with…

Everything is cooler in 3D, and pop-up cards are a really fun way to turn a simple card into a surprise! In this workshop, you’ll learn about 3D art, the importance of foreground and background composition, and how to make a card that pops. With these new skills, you can let your imagination run wild and create jungle dioramas, landscapes, geometric shapes, or themed cards – after all, the holidays are right around the corner! This event is a CREATE!…

Inspired by the nearby Ukhamba, an outdoor pavilion designed by Miami artist and architect Germane Barnes, young artists will work together on an ever-evolving structure with snap-together components, yarn, pipe cleaners, and found objects! Learn more about Ukhamba, Germane Barnes, and the MOAD pavilion. Presented in partnership with…

There’s nothing like a good beach day – the salty breeze, the ocean spray, floating in the ocean and watching the clouds … and now you can bring that beautiful beach feeling home! In this workshop, you’ll recreate a fun beach scene using acrylic paints on your very own 8″ x 10″ artist canvas. Hone your skills inspired by your favorite things to do at the beach! This event is a CREATE! featured workshop. All featured workshops require a FREE ticket to attend due to limited seating.…

Make your own magical cloudscape with us while learning about different types of clouds present in our Miami sky. Using oil pastels, watercolors, and sculptural elements, craft your own perfectly imperfect cloudscape. Inspired by the upcoming exhibition I will always weather with you by Anne Duk Hee Jordan (on view at The Bass starting Dec. 4), this project focuses on the mutability and fantastical nature of clouds, as well as their ever-changing properties. Presented in partnership with…

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND Needle felting – a fun and easy artistic practice that uses barbed needles and repetitive poking to interlock wool into specific shapes – requires no advanced knowledge of the craft and is remarkably easy to pick up, even for a 5-year-old! Artist Kerry Phillips will teach attendees how to needle felt pictures onto fabric and how the same process can be used to create small sculptures. This event is a CREATE! featured workshop. All featured workshops require a FREE ticket to attend due to limited seating.…

Want to make a brand-new decoration for your room? Let’s use nature as our inspiration and make a wall hanging! Create a work of art using muslin, an embroidery hoop, stencils, pencils, and fabric markers to create a scene from nature, aided by flower stencils. We’ll give it some pizazz with nature-inspired decorative elements and everyone will walk away with a masterpiece to hang on their wall! This event is a CREATE! featured workshop. All featured workshops require a FREE ticket to attend due to limited seating.…

Be your own book designer, author, and editor! Using drawing supplies, blank book templates, and other materials, you’ll construct your very own book that will hold the story of you, then take it home and add it to your bookshelf. Finish off the project by designing and illustrating your book cover and starting the first line of your autobiography! Presented in partnership with…

Make a firefly that will light up and glide through the sky! Inspired by the exhibition I will always weather with you by Anne Duk Hee Jordan (on view at The Bass starting Dec. 4), young artists will have a chance to make their own unique fireflies and add an LED light to illuminate their journey across the night sky. This activity is part of a STEAM curriculum and multisensory, as is Jordan’s installation. Presented in partnership with…

Did you know that Florida’s Coral Reef stretches almost 350 miles and is the only coral reef system in the continental United States, and that it provides shelter, food, and breeding sites for millions of plants and animals? Learn about our local coral reefs through an interactive marine ecology lesson followed by a coral sculpting workshop! Using modeling clay and simple sculpting tools, you’ll learn how to craft sea anemones, brain coral, and more, inspired by the 40 species of reef-building corals found in Florida’s Coral Reef!…

Create a mixed-media community mural inspired by the three “atmospheres” – water, air, and land – explored in Anne Duk Hee Jordan’s upcoming exhibition, I will always weather with you (on view at The Bass starting Dec. 4). Throughout Street Fair weekend participants will draw, sculpt, fold, paint, and make sculptural elements to create a communal climate ecosystem. The mural will evolve and grow throughout a period of three days and will be on view at The Bass Creativity Center during its November 26 Family Day event.…

Decorate your very own canvas tote bag using an age-old classic technique – leaf printing! Using paint and a variety of real leaves in whatever colors and patterns they choose, little artists will create and walk away with a tote bag that’s ready to be filled with books. This event is a CREATE! featured workshop. All featured workshops require a FREE ticket to attend due to limited seating. Tickets may be picked up at the Info Booth in Children’s Alley;…

Inspired by the aerial antics of Bloom!, a work by Australian company SWAY being performed daily during Street Fair, young artists will replicate the beauty of these swaying wonders by producing their own larger-than-life flowers with tissue paper and pipe cleaners. Learn more about Bloom! by SWAY, presented by Live Arts Miami. Presented in partnership with…

Inspired by the aerial antics of Bloom!, a work by Australian company SWAY being performed daily during Street Fair, young artists will replicate the beauty of these swaying wonders by producing their own larger-than-life flowers with tissue paper and pipe cleaners. Learn more about Bloom! by SWAY, presented by Live Arts Miami. Presented in partnership with…

MOO! ROAR! or OINK! your way through this fun mask-making workshop! Using household materials like paper plates, popsicle sticks, and vibrant paper, you’ll color and collage your favorite animal – or use your imagination and create a new fantasy creature! Add fun features like ears, hair, or snouts that extend beyond the plate for a dimensional mask that’ll have you acting like an animal for the rest of the day. Go wild! This event is a CREATE! featured workshop. All featured workshops require a FREE ticket to attend due to limited seating.…

Inspired by the nearby Ukhamba, an outdoor pavilion designed by Miami artist and architect Germane Barnes, young artists will work together on an ever-evolving structure with snap-together components, yarn, pipe cleaners, and found objects! Learn more about Ukhamba, Germane Barnes, and the MOAD pavilion. Presented in partnership with…

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Needle felting – a fun and easy artistic practice that uses barbed needles and repetitive poking to interlock wool into specific shapes – requires no advanced knowledge of the craft and is remarkably easy to pick up, even for a 5-year-old! Artist Kerry Phillips will teach attendees how to needle felt pictures onto fabric and how the same process can be used to create small sculptures. This event is a CREATE! featured workshop. All featured workshops require a FREE ticket to attend due to limited seating.…

Make your own magical cloudscape with us while learning about different types of clouds present in our Miami sky. Using oil pastels, watercolors, and sculptural elements, craft your own perfectly imperfect cloudscape. Inspired by the upcoming exhibition I will always weather with you by Anne Duk Hee Jordan (on view at The Bass starting Dec. 4), this project focuses on the mutability and fantastical nature of clouds, as well as their ever-changing properties. Presented in partnership with…

Want to make a brand-new decoration for your room? Let’s use nature as our inspiration and make a wall hanging! Create a work of art using muslin, an embroidery hoop, stencils, pencils, and fabric markers to create a scene from nature, aided by flower stencils. We’ll give it some pizazz with nature-inspired decorative elements and everyone will walk away with a masterpiece to hang on their wall! This event is a CREATE! featured workshop. All featured workshops require a FREE ticket to attend due to limited seating.…

Fold, fold, streeeeeeetch! Accordion books are made from folded paper – open them up and you can read them page by page, or you can stretch them out for a story that goes on and on and on. In this workshop you’ll make an accordion book and book cover so you can get working on your very own story! This event is a CREATE! featured workshop. All featured workshops require a FREE ticket to attend due to limited seating.…

Be your own book designer, author, and editor! Using drawing supplies, blank book templates, and other materials, you’ll construct your very own book that will hold the story of you, then take it home and add it to your bookshelf. Finish off the project by designing and illustrating your book cover and starting the first line of your autobiography! Presented in partnership with…

Make a firefly that will light up and glide through the sky! Inspired by the exhibition I will always weather with you by Anne Duk Hee Jordan (on view at The Bass starting Dec. 4), young artists will have a chance to make their own unique fireflies and add an LED light to illuminate their journey across the night sky. This activity is part of a STEAM curriculum and multisensory, as is Jordan’s installation. Presented in partnership with…

Decorate your very own canvas tote bag using an age-old classic technique – leaf printing! Using paint and a variety of real leaves in whatever colors and patterns they choose, little artists will create and walk away with a tote bag that’s ready to be filled with books. This event is a CREATE! featured workshop. All featured workshops require a FREE ticket to attend due to limited seating. Tickets may be picked up at the Info Booth in Children’s Alley;…

Soft books, also known as cloth books or fabric books, are a popular sensory experience for children, with different textures and fabrics to touch and explore. One of the key features of soft books is their focus on telling simple stories with colorful illustrations that capture the imagination. In this workshop, you’ll create a 4″ x 4″ unique soft book using scraps of fabric. Aurora will teach you how to stitch your story into the fabric, and decorate an eye-catching book that’s all about you!…

Inspired by the nearby Ukhamba, an outdoor pavilion designed by Miami artist and architect Germane Barnes, young artists will work together on an ever-evolving structure with snap-together components, yarn, pipe cleaners, and found objects! Learn more about Ukhamba, Germane Barnes, and the MOAD pavilion. Presented in partnership with…

Make your own magical cloudscape with us while learning about different types of clouds present in our Miami sky. Using oil pastels, watercolors, and sculptural elements, craft your own perfectly imperfect cloudscape. Inspired by the upcoming exhibition I will always weather with you by Anne Duk Hee Jordan (on view at The Bass starting Dec. 4), this project focuses on the mutability and fantastical nature of clouds, as well as their ever-changing properties. Presented in partnership with…

Fold, fold, streeeeeeetch! Accordion books are made from folded paper – open them up and you can read them page by page, or you can stretch them out for a story that goes on and on and on. In this workshop you’ll make an accordion book and book cover so you can get working on your very own story! This event is a CREATE! featured workshop. All featured workshops require a FREE ticket to attend due to limited seating.…

Soft books, also known as cloth books or fabric books, are a popular sensory experience for children, with different textures and fabrics to touch and explore. One of the key features of soft books is their focus on telling simple stories with colorful illustrations that capture the imagination. In this workshop, you’ll create a 4″ x 4″ unique soft book using scraps of fabric. Aurora will teach you how to stitch your story into the fabric, and decorate an eye-catching book that’s all about you!…

Be your own book designer, author, and editor! Using drawing supplies, blank book templates, and other materials, you’ll construct your very own book that will hold the story of you, then take it home and add it to your bookshelf. Finish off the project by designing and illustrating your book cover and starting the first line of your autobiography! Presented in partnership with…