Hands on History

Children and their parents are invited to this workshop series occurring on select Saturdays. Each session includes a brief, age-appropriate history lesson in the galleries followed by a craft or activity. Appropriate for children 5 – 11 years.

Craft Activities

Ferris Wheel

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Confetti Canon

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Previous Hands on History

Basket Weaving Workshop

October 17 (1pm-3pm) – Carolyne Edwards of the Quinn Research Center leads a basket-making activity and explains the historic traditions behind the craft.

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Shadow Puppet Theatre

This month’s craft is a shadow puppet theatre.

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Crayon Stained-Glass Window

An at home craft of a stained glass window!

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Trolleys of Santa Monica

This month we will be learning about the trolleys of Santa Monica

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Chinese New Year

This Hands on History workshop will explore the history of the Chinese American community in Santa Monica and Southern California, including the celebration of Chinese New Year. Chinese New Year, or the lunar New Year, begins on January 28, 2017. 2017 will be a year of the rooster.

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