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Homeschool Hang: Cosmic Art In-Person
- Date:
- Thursday, January 15, 2026
- Time:
- 2:00pm - 3:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Dutcher Community Room
- Audience:
- Children
- Categories:
- Computers and Technology > STEM / STEAM Local Interests and Community > Parenting
Homeschooling families with kids in grades K-6, come hang out and make open-ended art inspired by pictures of our solar system. This lesson plan is designed by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Please register each child who will be participating.
What to Expect
- The librarian will present a slideshow with photographs of planets and celestial bodies and some scientific information about them
- Participants will watch a video about basic techniques for using pastels
- Kids will choose a photograph and use oil pastels on paper to create an original art piece based on the image. This is an open-ended project where kids are free to be completely creative.
Sensory Information
- Room will be moderately busy
- Bright overhead lights
Supports
- Noise cancelling headphones and fidgets are welcome. A limited number are available to use during the program, or bring your own.
Registration has closed.