Events

Drop-In Workshop: Decorated Drumsticks

11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Tue, July 17 & Wed, July 18
Detroit Institute of Arts - Art Making Studio

Some musical instruments produce sounds by being struck by sticks, fingers or other hard objects. Make your own drumstick out of colorful materials to play with at home.

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Drop-In Workshop: Decorated Drumsticks

11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Thu, July 19 & 12 - 5 p.m. Fri, July 20
Detroit Institute of Arts - Art Making Studio

Some musical instruments produce sounds by being struck by sticks, fingers or other hard objects. Make your own drumstick out of colorful materials to play with at home.

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Thursdays at the Museum: Art-Making - Watercolor Postcards

Thu, Jul 19
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Detroit Institute of Arts - Art Making Studio

Create postcards of your own design to send to friends and family.

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Drawing on the Steps

Fri, Jul 20
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Detroit Institute of Arts - Woodward Plaza

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

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Drawing in the Galleries

Sat, Jul 21
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Detroit Institute of Arts - Islamic World (1st Floor)

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

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Drop-In Workshop: Decorated Drumsticks

12. - 6 p.m. Sat, July 21 & 12 - 4 p.m. Sun, July 22
Detroit Institute of Arts - Art Making Studio

Some musical instruments produce sounds by being struck by sticks, fingers or other hard objects. Make your own drumstick out of colorful materials to play with at home.

In the Museum Free Art-Making Family

Artist Demo: Ellen Rutt

12 - 4 p.m. | Sat, July 21 & Sun, July 22
Detroit Institute of Arts - Prentis Court

Known for her bold, energetic mixed-media paintings, murals, and wearables, local artist Ellen Rutt invites participants to help her create an installation of shapes and colors. Rutt graduated from the University of Michigan with a BFA, and then immersed herself in Detroit’s creative culture. Inner State Gallery in Detroit hosted her first solo show, and her work has been exhibited across the country.