Snip, rip, cut and create with collage artist Allison Sissom at the new Magic House @ Made, a 7,000-square-foot maker space for kids! Sissom will teach kids how to give photos, book pages and magazines a new life and assemble them into collages.
Sissom is a St. Louis artist and art educator working in collage. Her pieces are created from second-hand materials including nature photography and children's books.
The Visiting Artist Series is made possible with the support of the Regional Arts Commission.
Visiting Artist Series: Collage is free with admission to The Magic House @ Made.
Saturday, July 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, July 21 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
More information: magichouse.org
Stop in and have some fun in the indoor pool at the Lodge of Des Peres with your little one at this drop-in swim time for kids up to age 6. No pre-registration is needed; Water Waddlers is open to residents and non-residents of Des Peres.
Your kids can enjoy a nature-themed story, a wildlife walk, and create a craft using nature's art supplies at the Nature Tots Storybook Hour.
The Preschool Science Series is an open exploration learning lab for young scientists - ages 18 months to 5 years - and their families. Activities are designed around research that shows children learn best through play, inquiry and shared experiences with their parents and caregivers.
Join in on First Art, a free art program for toddlers where the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product. Dress to get messy!
LEGO Club at the St. Louis County Library is a free opportunity for kids to gather and have fun building with LEGO bricks. LEGOs are provided.