Family Workshop: Wood Scrap Lamps

Saturday, June 17, 2023

Be both an electrician and a carpenter for a day with your child by your side. Build your own wood scrap lamp using upcycled wood. Use your artistic skills to design your table lamp while learning how upcycling materials for art saves the planet.

Family Workshop: Wood Scrap Lamps will be held Saturday, June 17, 2023, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Laumeier Sculpture Park. Cost is $45 for one adult and one child (ages 4-12).

Learn more and register at laumeier.org

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Locations: St. Louis County, South County

Ages: Elementary Age, High Schoolers, Middle Schoolers, Parent with Child, Preschool, Teens and Tweens

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