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Cherry Blossom Paper |
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| Come and make sheets of paper from prepared abaca (a relative of the banana plant). We will be adding on a light red wash and Cherry blossom inclusions picked up from the trees on the National Mall. | |||
| Appropriate for: Accompanied children of all ages | Cost: $10 each (one child free with each paid adult) | ||
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Tax Stress Relief |
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| Sick of paperwork? How about some paper play? Come mark the end of tax season by making paper from a fun mix of cotton rag, torn-up 1040's and $10,000 worth of shredded US currency (the money WILL BE shredded in advance, courtesy of the US Mint). This one-of-a-kind paper will be a conversation starter for sure! | |||
| Appropriate for: Accompanied children of all ages | Cost: $10 each (one child free with each paid adult) | ||
| the Riverdale ArtsFest | 9 AM to 6 PM, Sunday, May 2nd | ||
| Come join in on the food, fun, and music. Stop by our booth to see and try using a "deckle box" to make paper, whatever the color, whether thick or thin. Also watch the origami demonstrations. A fun day, all but guaranteed. | |||
| Appropriate for: Everyone | Cost: admission free, activities vary | ||
| Handmade Mothers' Day Cards | 12 pm to 4:30 PM, Saturday, May 8th | ||
| Come use paper prepared in advance by Milkweed Studio Staff Members to make loving cards for that wonderful mom in your life. Play with glitter, stamps and stickers, and while you're here, why not make one for grandma, too? | |||
| Appropriate for: Accompanied children of all ages | Cost: $4 a card | ||
| Gateway Arts District Open Studio Event | 11 am to 5 PM, Saturday, May 15th | ||
| Enjoy a beautiful day walking the Arts District and meeting local artisians. Come with some sunblock and a love of art, and stay for the music, food and parade. | |||
| Appropriate for: All ages | Cost: Free | ||
| Downtown Hyattsville Arts Festival | 11 am to 5 PM, Saturday, May 22nd | ||
| Come see 50 exhibiting artists, enjoy local music and entertainment and have some great-tasting food, too! More info is available at their website. | |||
| Appropriate for: Children of all ages | Free | ||
| Public events do not require advanced registration. To see a list of all our goings-on, click here to see our Google Calendar. |