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📍 Montclair Art Museum
Thursday, October 29, 2026 Interactive Haunted House Collage with Shannon Anderson Designed as a fun and flexible introduction to MAM’s studio programs, each session is led by a different professional...
📍 Montclair Art Museum
Saturday, October 31, 2026 Teen Open Studio Designed for teens ages 13 through high school, Teen Open Studio is a space for you to explore new materials Enrolled in High School Drop-In Studio
📍 Montclair Art Museum
Thursday, November 5, 2026 - Friday, November 6, 2026 November Camp @MAM: Mixed Media Mashup (Ages 9-12) Expand your creativity while school is out! Students will experiment with a variety of art medi...
📍 Montclair Art Museum
Thursday, November 5, 2026 - Friday, November 6, 2026 November Camp @MAM: Mixed Media Mashup (Ages 6-8) Expand your creativity while school is out! Students will experiment with a variety of art media...
📍 Montclair Art Museum
Thursday, November 5, 2026 Art in the Afternoon MAM invites adults ages 55+ and friends to join us for an artistic social gathering on Thursday afternoons twice a Adult (age 55+) Programs Mixed Media
📍 Montclair Art Museum
Thursday, November 5, 2026 Studio Samplers – Mini Makers Workshop Drop-In Designed as a fun and flexible introduction to MAM’s studio programs, each session is led by a different professional Teaching...
📍 Montclair Art Museum
Friday, November 6, 2026 Wine and Wheel Gather your friends to try your hand at the potter’s wheel in a relaxed and fun social environment. Make wheel-thrown Adult (age 21+) Workshops Ceramics
📍 Montclair Art Museum
Saturday, November 7, 2026 Tetra-Pak Printmaking with a Pasta Machine Learn how to create eco-friendly intaglio prints by upcycling Tetra-Pak food packaging (like milk cartons) into printable plates. ...
📍 Montclair Art Museum
Sunday, November 8, 2026 Studio Art Sampler: Collage Enjoy the afternoon learning the art of collage. Create expressive one-of-a-kind collages focusing on the use of color, layout, and Adult (age 18+)...
📍 Montclair Art Museum
Sunday, November 8, 2026 Introduction to Wheel Throwing Workshop In an introduction to the fundamentals of the potter's wheel, students will learn basic pottery techniques. You will select glazes Adul...
📍 Montclair Art Museum
Thursday, November 12, 2026 Studio Samplers – Mini Makers Workshop Drop-In Designed as a fun and flexible introduction to MAM’s studio programs, each session is led by a different professional Teachin...
📍 Montclair Art Museum
Friday, November 13, 2026 Wine and Wheel Gather your friends to try your hand at the potter’s wheel in a relaxed and fun social environment. Make wheel-thrown Adult (age 21+) Workshops Ceramics
📍 Montclair Art Museum
Saturday, November 14, 2026 Teen Open Studio Designed for teens ages 13 through high school, Teen Open Studio is a space for you to explore new materials Enrolled in High School Drop-In Studio
📍 Montclair Art Museum
Saturday, November 14, 2026 Watercolor Techniques: Holiday Cards Enjoy the afternoon making unique holiday cards while exploring the art of watercolor painting! The instructor will demonstrate and lea...
📍 Montclair Art Museum
Thursday, November 19, 2026 Art in the Afternoon MAM invites adults ages 55+ and friends to join us for an artistic social gathering on Thursday afternoons twice a Adult (age 55+) Programs Mixed Media
📍 Montclair Art Museum
Thursday, November 19, 2026 Studio Samplers – Mini Makers Workshop Drop-In Designed as a fun and flexible introduction to MAM’s studio programs, each session is led by a different professional Teachin...
📍 Montclair Art Museum
Friday, November 20, 2026 Wine and Wheel Gather your friends to try your hand at the potter’s wheel in a relaxed and fun social environment. Make wheel-thrown Adult (age 21+) Workshops Ceramics
📍 Montclair Art Museum
Sunday, November 22, 2026 Naked Raku This alternative raku process offers ceramic students the experience of working with live fire on raku surfaces such as: tin Adult (age 18+) Workshops Ceramics
📍 Montclair Art Museum
Thursday, December 3, 2026 Art in the Afternoon MAM invites adults ages 55+ and friends to join us for an artistic social gathering on Thursday afternoons twice a Adult (age 55+) Programs Mixed Media
📍 Montclair Art Museum
Saturday, December 12, 2026 Teen Open Studio Designed for teens ages 13 through high school, Teen Open Studio is a space for you to explore new materials Enrolled in High School Drop-In Studio
📍 Montclair Art Museum
Thursday, December 17, 2026 Art in the Afternoon MAM invites adults ages 55+ and friends to join us for an artistic social gathering on Thursday afternoons twice a Adult (age 55+) Programs Mixed Media
📍 Montclair Art Museum
Saturday, December 19, 2026 Teen Open Studio Designed for teens ages 13 through high school, Teen Open Studio is a space for you to explore new materials Enrolled in High School Drop-In Studio
📍 Montclair Art Museum
Saturday, December 26, 2026 Teen Open Studio Designed for teens ages 13 through high school, Teen Open Studio is a space for you to explore new materials Enrolled in High School Drop-In Studio
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Essex County events and activities, tailored to your kids' ages
Essex County events and activities, tailored to your kids' ages