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The WOW! Children’s Museum is sponsoring submissions for local Mail Art Show!
Local paper and creative supply store Two Hands Paperie is accepting submissions for their Mail Art Show! During spring break The WOW! Children’s Museum will sponsor a series of creative play dates to encourage local youth to create and submit their own mail art!
What is Mail Art?
In the 1960s artists turned to the postal service to distribute ideas and exchange their creative endeavors, skipping the gallery system completely. This movement was know as Postal Art or Correspondence Art and was hugely popular. Mail artwork can take the form of illustrated letters, collages, decorated and illustrated envelopes, postcards, small 3D sculptures….anything goes!
Make your Own!
Come in to Museum in the afternoons the week of March 25th, and use our stamps, stickers, watercolors, stencils and rubbing plates to create your own Mail Art. Donate 50cents with your submission and the museum will mail it for you! Then, visit Two Hands Paperie to see your work displayed.
Check the WOW! Children’s Museum calendar for updates on creative play date times! Visit the Two Hands Paperie website for info an details on submitting your work.
FamilySong Music Class
If you’re looking to get in a musical mood this week, come to WOW! on Friday, March 8th at 11am for a FamilySong Music class with Kristin McLean. FamilySong Music is a an upbeat world music class for families with children ages birth through 5 years. Children will sing songs from around the world, play instruments, and practice moving to the beat. This class is free with Museum admission.
NanoDays at WOW!
March 26th to March 28th 10:00am-1:00pm
Join us for NanoDays, celebrating the science of the small! Explore how to make things invisible, investigate new nano products and materials, and launch nano particles with an air cannon! Drop in for hands-on science activities, colorful crafts, fun games, and free giveaways! All included with Museum admission.
NanoDays is a nationwide festival of educational programs about nanoscale science and engineering and its potential impact on the future. Organized by NISE Net, NanoDays is the largest public outreach effort in nanoscale informal science education and involves museums, research centers, and universities from Puerto Rico to Alaska.
March Events & Programs
Lafayette, Colorado – WOW! Children’s Museum (World of Wonder) announced today upcoming events, programs, and activities at the Museum for the month of March. All events are included with Museum admission.
WOW! Craft Club – March 2nd
Time: 11:00am-1:00pm
Topic: Delightful Dinosaurs
All ages will enjoy using stickers, stamps, and stencils to create prehistoric landscapes. Older kids can try their hand at paper bag dinosaur puppets. Get creative with scales, spikes and teeth! Craft Club is included with Museum admission.
FamilySong Music Class with Kristin McLean – March 8th
Time: 11:00am-11:30am
Join local music teacher Kristin McLean for an upbeat, world music class for families with children ages birth through 5 years. Music class is included with Museum admission.
McTeggart Irish Dancers Performance – March 16th
Time: 11:00am
Get into the St. Patrick’s Day spirit with a high energy Irish dance performance by the McTeggart Irish Dancers. This special performance is included with Museum admission.
Sketchbook Studies: Exploring Nature Workshop– March 16th
Time: 11:00am-1:00pm
Build and bind your own sketchbook and use the natural world as inspiration to practice tracing techniques, watercolors, calligraphy and the art of sketching still life pictures. Experiment with layering images, colors and stamps to render beautiful collage sketchbook entries. Study the work of renowned naturalist, and meet local experts on Colorado wildlife. This is an all ages workshop–great for children and adults alike!
March Discovery Days – March 19th & March 20th
Time: 10:00am-1:00pm each day
This month’s theme: Big & Small
Discover your inner scientist! Drop-in and explore our monthly informal hands-on science sessions. This month, we’re learning about size, both little and big! Activities are open for exploration from 10:00am-1:00pm and are included with Museum admission.
NanoDays at WOW! – March 26th to March 28th
Time: 10:00am-1:00pm each day
Join us for NanoDays, celebrating the science of the small! Explore how to make things invisible, investigate new nano products and materials, and launch nano particles with an air cannon! Organized by NISE Net, NanoDays is a nationwide festival of educational programs about nanoscale science and engineering and its potential impact on the future. NanoDays activities are included with Museum admission.
Gong Xi Fa Cai!
Come to WOW! on Monday, February 18th to celebrate Chinese New Year and welcome 2013 as the Year of the Snake! The Shaolin Hung Mei Kung Fu Academy will be performing a traditional lion dance for our guests to enjoy. Our Art Room will feature fun Chinese New Year crafts for children to make, and the Dumpling, Love Rickshaw and Sauce Bar will be serving healthy steamed dumplings outside. Lion dance performance will start at 11am, and crafts will be available until 1pm. All activities free with museum admission.
This event was made possible by an Arts & Culture grant from Xcel Energy.
Princesses, Pirates and Portraits
If you’re looking for a Valentine’s Day gift featuring your little one, stop by WOW! this Saturday, February 2nd from 11am-1pm for our Princesses, Pirates and Portraits event. WOW!’s Craft Club will feature princess and pirate costume crafts, where children can create their own tiaras, treasure maps and pirate hats. After that, stop by the red “Build” room in the Museum for a free portrait photography sitting courtesy of Jodi Ellen Photography. A complimentary photo magnet similar to the one pictured will be mailed to you just in time for Valentine’s Day! All activities free with Museum admission, portrait sittings are first come, first served.
February Events & Activities
Lafayette, Colorado – WOW! Children’s Museum (World of Wonder) announced today upcoming events, programs, and activities at the Museum for the month of February. All events are included with Museum admission.
WOW! Craft Club & Photo Portraits – February 2nd
Time: 11:00am-1:00pm
Create a special Valentine’s Day keepsake featuring your little one! Stop by the WOW! Craft Club to make your own pirate or princess dress up costume featuring hats, maps, wands and telescopes. Then participate in a free portrait sitting and receive a Valentine’s Day photo magnet courtesy of Jodi Ellen Photography. Craft Club and photo magnet included with admission.
Self Portrait Workshop – February 16th
Time: 11:00am-1:00pm
Work alongside visiting illustrator Joe LeDosquet and use paint, watercolors and stencils to draw a picture of yourself. Donate your portrait to the Museum and see it featured in an upcoming art show. Great for all ages!
Chinese New Year Celebration – February 18th
Time: 11:00am
Celebrate the Year of the Snake with a special Chinese New Year Lion Dance performance by the Shaolin Hung Mei Kung Fu Association. Chinese New Year crafts also available in WOW!’s Art Room while supplies last. All included with Museum admission.
February Discovery Days – February 19th & February 20th
Time: 10:00am-1:00pm
This month’s theme: Colorado Weather
Discover your inner scientist! Drop-in and explore our monthly informal hands-on science sessions. This month, we’re learning about weather and wind in Colorado. Activities are open for exploration from 10:00am-1:00pm and are included with your Museum admission.
Cast Your Vote Today!
Vote for WOW! Children’s Museum in the 2013 Colorado Parent Magazine Family Favorites Awards. Colorado Parent Family Favorites honors the best family activities, events and businesses from around the Denver area. We would appreciate your vote for the Best Museum for Families and Best Party Location categories. Thanks for your support and for your vote!
Cast your vote today! Voting is open through March 15th.
Gala Committee Volunteers Wanted!
Do you have an interest in fundraising or event planning? WOW! Children’s Museum is seeking motivated volunteers to join our 2013 Gala Committee. WOW!’s annual gala is a formal fundraising event which includes live and silent auction, entertainment, dinner, helicopter rides (that’s right!) and casino games. The gala is scheduled for September 27th 2013 at A Spice of Life Event Center in Boulder.
Gala Committee Volunteer Duties:
- Attend monthly meetings to discuss procurement of auction items and event sponsors
- Assist with auction item requests and donation pick up
- Choose theme and decor
- Help with day of gala preparations and clean up
Interesting in joining the Gala Committee? Contact Gemma Webster, Development Director, gemma@wowchildrensmuseum.org
