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Drop-In Workshop: Hand Puppets
In the Museum  Free  Art-Making

Drop-In Workshop: Felt Hand Puppets

  • 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Sat, Nov 30 & Sun, Dec 1, 2019
  • Detroit Institute of Arts - Art Making Studio

Use an assortment of interesting materials to create your own hand puppet.

Four women sitting and drawing in the Modern Galleries
In the Museum  Free  Art-Making  Family

Drawing in the Galleries

  • Sun, Dec 1 , 2019
  • 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Detroit Institute of Arts - Modern (2nd Floor)

Create a pencil drawing to take home while taking a closer look at the collection.

Gallery teacher giving a tour to students
In the Museum  Free  Thursdays at the Museum

Thursdays at the Museum: Art and Artifacts - Explore the Collection (Tour)

  • Thu, Dec 5 , 2019
  • 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Detroit Institute of Arts

Every Thursday at 1 p.m. the Detroit Institute of Arts offers programs for adults 55+.

Artwork on display in the 10th Annual Community Group Exhibition
In the Museum  Free  Exhibitions

The 11th Annual Community Group Art Exhibition

  • Dec 6, 2019 - Jan 5, 2020
  • Detroit Institute of Arts - Kresge Reception

Discover works of art created by participants in the DIA’s Community Group Program, a partnership between the museum and human service agencies in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties.

Guests drawing in the Native American galleries
In the Museum  Free  Art-Making  Family

Drawing in the Galleries

  • Fri, Dec 6 , 2019
  • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Detroit Institute of Arts - Native American (1st Floor)

Create a pencil drawing to take home while taking a closer look at the collection.

An example of printmaking notecards
In the Museum  Free  Art-Making  Family

Drop-In Workshop: Printmaking Notecards

  • Fri, Dec 6 , 2019
  • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Detroit Institute of Arts - Art-Making Studio

Use foam printing plates, water-based inks and a wooden stylus to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind hand-pulled prints on paper.

Choral members in a black holding their music and signing
In the Museum  Free  Music

Friday Night Live! Once Upon A December Eve: The Brazeal Dennard Chorale

  • 7:00 & 8:30 p.m. Fri, Dec 6, 2019
  • Detroit Institute of Arts - Rivera Court

For more than four decades, The Brazeal Dennard Chorale has performed choral music of all genres.

Drawing in the Galleries
In the Museum  Free  Art-Making  Family

Drawing in the Galleries

  • Sat, Dec 7 , 2019
  • 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Detroit Institute of Arts - Korean & Japanese (1st Floor)

Create a pencil drawing to take home while taking a closer look at the collection.

An example of printmaking notecards
In the Museum  Free  Art-Making  Family

Drop-In Workshop: Printmaking Notecards

  • 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. Sat, Dec 7 | 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. Sun, Dec 8, 2019
  • Detroit Institute of Arts - Art-Making Studio

Use foam printing plates, water-based inks and a wooden stylus to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind hand-pulled prints on paper. 

Dad and Young Daughter Drawing in the Galleries at the DIA
In the Museum  Free  Art-Making  Family

Drawing in the Galleries

  • Sun, Dec 8 , 2019
  • 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Detroit Institute of Arts - Arts of Africa (1st Floor)

Create a pencil drawing to take home while taking a closer look at the collection.

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