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Family Program | Made by You: Hand felted Gifts

Drop-in at the museum on the second Saturday of each month for hands-on family activities!

Join us to celebrate the opening of Made in America: The Industrial Photography of Christopher Payne! Visit the exhibition to explore how things are made, from felt hats and pianos to semiconductors and rockets.

Exhibition Exploration

  • Join a special story time at 11:30 a.m. in the galleries.
  • Explore the exhibition with a kids’ scavenger hunt.

Drop-in Design Activities

  • Create handcrafted gifts inspired by artisan manufacturing techniques still in use today. Transform wool through wet felting to create your own keychains or ornaments.
  • Learn about four key manufacturing processes and try your hand at them—without machines—with materials like wheat and Playdoh.

Family drop-in activities are designed for youth ages 5–12 and their adult guardian/caregivers. Family programs are included in the price of museum admission, and youth 18 and under are always free.

ACCESSIBILITY & WHAT TO EXPECT

  • Format: This is a drop-in style workshop. You will be guided by a museum educator who will help you to make a design. All materials will be provided. You can drop in at any time and stay as long as you like. Adults must stay with their youth during the activity and are encouraged to participate. Registration is not required, but first come, first seated.
  • About the space: This program will take place in Cooper Hewitt’s Lecture Room. It is fully wheelchair accessible. There will be group seating at tables. There is an accessible restroom on the ground floor. The story time will take place in the galleries on the second floor. Read more about accessibility at Cooper Hewitt.
  • Accommodations: If we can provide services to support your participation, email us at CHEducation@si.edu. Please make your request as far in advance as possible—preferably at least ten days before the program date.

Special Thanks

Design learning at Cooper Hewitt is made possible by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. Generous support is also provided by the Smithsonian Institution’s Together We Thrive initiatives.