The Arab American National Museum is offering it's Free Craft Sundays again!

These entertaining and educational weekly sessions are designed to expose young people ages 6-12 to cultures and activities outside their normal experience with age-appropriate craft activities. AANM educators lead all sessions; all supplies are provided. Admission is FREE; RSVP and parental supervision required for all children, ideal for ages 6-12, Space is limited to 25 children per session.

Free craft Sunday sessions run September 18 through October 23, Sundays 2pm - 4pm


To sign up for one or all of these free sessions, contact
The Arab American National Museum
13624 Michigan Ave., Dearborn
313.624.0210 or lrobillard@accesscommunity.org.


Sept. 18: Crayon-Resist Welcome Signs

Kids will use crayons and watercolors to create their own “welcome” sign in Arabic (ahlan wa sahlan!) or their choice of nine other languages.
Sept. 25: Ghanaian Adinkra Stamping
Kids will learn about this tradition of stamping fabric with symbols that transmit values of Ashanti culture and also create their own symbols on stamps.

Oct. 2: Kaleidoscopes
Kids will build a modern version of Scotsman Sir David Brewster’s 1816 invention that uses two mirrors to reflect light and create beautiful patterns.
Oct. 9: Friendship Bracelets
Kids will explore the long, diverse history of macramé and experience in it by making their own friendship bracelets.

Oct. 16: String Pictures
Kids will learn about the history and role of geometric patterns in Islamic decorative arts and make their own geometric design using colorful thread and backgrounds.

Oct. 23: Animal Masks
Kids will craft their own crazy-creature mask for Halloween. Animals have long been a popular subject for masks and art in general in diverse cultures.

Free Craft Sundays is made possible in part by Blake and Brady Hishmeh and Blick Art Materials.