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Second Saturdays: Hands-on activities and participatory readings designed for kids and their families.
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Films - Past
Films - Past
Events
Upcoming Events
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Saturday, December 14, 11:30 AM–1:00 PMGallery+Studio / Sculpting Light and Space
Inspired by Robert Irwin’s Untitled, work with light, shadows, color, and space to make an experimental sculpture that changes according to its surrounding conditions.
For ages 6–12 with accompanying adult(s)
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Saturday, December 14, 2:30 PMRoundtable Reading / The Silver Arrow by Lev Grossman
Get swept away in the sudden adventures of Kate and her brother Tom when they steam away on their own locomotive train and see the world around them with new eyes.
Recommended for ages 8 and up with accompanying adult(s)
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Saturday, January 11, 11:30 AM–1:00 PMGallery+Studio / Dots and Circles
Make your own version of a Howardena Pindell mixed media painting after an up-close-and-personal look at her example in the gallery.
For ages 6–12 with accompanying adult(s)
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Saturday, January 11, 2:30–3:30 PMRoundtable Reading / Breadcrumbs by Anne Ursu
Imagine traversing through the wintry woods without even a breadcrumb trail to find your way, all to save a boy who may not want to be saved.
Recommended for ages 8 and up with accompanying adult(s)
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Saturday, February 8, 11:30 AM–1:00 PMGallery+Studio / Macramé for Architecture
Inspired by Françoise Grossen’s large-scale textile work and spaces in BAMPFA’s building, use macramé techniques to model a sculpture that responds to a space that interests you.
For ages 6–12 with accompanying adult(s)
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Saturday, February 8, 2:30–3:30 PMRoundtable Reading / By the Great Horn Spoon! by Sid Fleischman
Full of action, danger, and intrigue, this historic adventure paints a vivid picture of the Old West.
Recommended for ages 8 and up with accompanying adult(s)
Past Events
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Saturday, November 9, 11:30 AM-1:00 PMGallery + Studio—Your Name on the Sign
Inspired by Rose D’Amato’s Art Wall, use sign-painting techniques such as stenciling and image layering to create a personal billboard-like pop-up design.
For ages 6–12 with accompanying adult(s)
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Saturday, November 9, 2:30 PM-3:30 PM¡Roundtable Reading Bilingüe! The Cricket in Times Square / Un grillo en Times Square by George Selden
Jump into the story of a country cricket who finds himself in the big city, and pick up a copy of the book to finish reading at home. / Sumérgete en la historia de un grillo de campo que se encuentra en la gran ciudad y toma una copia del libro para terminar de leer en casa.
Recommended for ages 8 and up with accompanying adult(s)
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Saturday, October 12, 11:30 AM–1:00 PMGallery + Studio—Exploring the Ephemeral with Suminagashi
Learn the fascinating art of Suminagashi, which means “floating ink” in Japanese, and take home your own uniquely patterned sheet of marbled paper.
For ages 6–12 with accompanying adult(s)
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Saturday, October 12, 2:30 PM-3:30 PMRoundtable Reading—The Curious Vanishing of Beatrice Willoughby by G. Z. Schmidt
Like an extended game of Clue, the guests at the Amadeuses’ All Hallows Eve party must work together to solve the mystery of six-year-old Beatrice Willoughby’s disappearance from the very same mansion thirteen years ago.
Recommended for ages 8 and up with accompanying adult(s)
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Saturday, September 14, 11:30 AM-1:00 PMGallery + Studio—Mystic Travels: Stories of Migration, Vacation, and Rest
Inspired by the work of artists reflecting on the Great Migration, make a narrative shadow-box diorama that explores your own migration story.
For ages 6–12 with accompanying adult(s)
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Saturday, September 14, 2:30 PM-3:30 PMRoundtable Reading—The Wild Robot Escapes by Peter Brown
Shipwrecked on a remote, wild island, robot Roz has learned from the unwelcoming animal inhabitants and adapted to her surroundings. Now, can she survive the challenges of the civilized world and find her way home?
Recommended for ages 8 and up with accompanying adult(s)
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Saturday, July 13, 11:30 AM–1:00 PMWe Go: Ancestors Go Where the Indigo Flow
Trace a migratory history by combining meaningful images and objects into an expressive tapestry made on indigo-dyed canvas.
For ages six to twelve with accompanying adult(s)
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Saturday, July 13, 2:00 PM–3:00 PMRoundtable Reading: Olga and the Smelly Thing from Nowhere by Elise Gravel
Meet Olga, the amazing child scientist who loves everything about animals and their habits, and follow along as her curiosity drives her to discover a whole new species.
Recommended for ages 8 and up with accompanying adult(s)
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Saturday, June 8, 11:30 AM–1:00 PMTikar-Inspired Mat Making
Learn about tikar, traditional woven mats used in all aspects of daily life in Borneo, and make your own woven mat infused with personal meaning.
For ages six to twelve with accompanying adult(s)
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Saturday, June 8, 2:00 PM–3:00 PMMy Father’s Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett
With a little planning, an inventive spirit, and the sage advice of a smart alley cat, Elmer carries out an adventurous rescue mission to free a captive dragon.
Recommended for ages eight and up with accompanying adult(s)
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Saturday, May 11, 11:30 AM–1 PMGallery + Studio: Shifting Shapes and Surfaces
See how shapes, geometry, and surface design have been used by artists in BAMPFA’s collection and make a vibrant abstraction of your own.
For ages 6–12 with accompanying adult(s)
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Saturday, May 11, 2–3 PMRoundtable Reading: Freddie vs. the Family Curse by Tracy Badua
Freddie Ruiz faces off against a mysterious amulet—a family heirloom infused with evil spirits. Can he and his cousin triumph over its strong powers?
Recommended for ages 8 and up with accompanying adult(s)
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Saturday, April 13, 11:30 AM–1:00 PMGallery + Studio: Sculptural Vessels
Make a personalized sculptural vessel inspired by Gabriel Chaile’s larger-than-life sculpture.
For ages 6–12 with accompanying adult(s)
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Saturday, April 13, 11:30 AM–2 PMArt Making for All Ages
Drop in and make art in BAMPFA's Crane Forum, next to the Art Wall. Materials will be provided.
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Saturday, April 13, 2–3 PM¡Roundtable Reading Bilingüe! Me, Frida, and the Secret of the Peacock Ring / Frida, el misterio del anillo del pavo real y yo
En este evento, leeremos en español y inglés. Cuando Paloma va a México, espera honrar la memoria de su difunto padre devolviendo el anillo perdido de Frida Kahlo. Pero, ¿sus nuevos amigos quieren lo mismo?
At this event, we will be reading in Spanish and English. When Paloma goes to Mexico, she hopes to honor her late father’s memory by returning Frida Kahlo’s lost ring. But do her new friends want the same thing?
Recommended for ages 8 and up with accompanying adult(s)
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Saturday, February 10, 11:30 AMGallery + Studio: Take Flight!
Tap into the playful spirit of Niki de Saint-Phalle’s sculpture to imagine and create your own bird-inspired artwork.
For ages 6–12 with accompanying adult(s)
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Saturday, February 10, 2 PMRoundtable Reading: The Girl Who Built a Spider by George Brewington
Three young inventors are offered the chance to work at Dr. Flax’s laboratory, where dazzling science, new friendships, and killer robots await.
Recommended for ages 8 and up with accompanying adult(s)
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Saturday, January 13, 11:30 AMGallery + Studio: Mixed Media with Handmade Pigments
Make a mixed-media artwork using handmade pigments inspired by Duane Linklater’s exhibition.
For ages 6–12 with accompanying adult(s)
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Saturday, January 13, 2 PMRoundtable Reading: The Care and Feeding of a Pet Black Hole by Michelle Cuevas
A pet black hole can be your light in the darkest dark. But who would have thought that a pet could cause so much trouble?
Recommended for ages 8 and up with accompanying adult(s)
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