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Science & Art Fridays Back By Popular Demand
1-01-07
Queens, N.Y. – Science Spoon Puppets, colorful stationary and face masks are some of the crafts visitors will begin to master during Science & Art Fridays at the New York Hall of Science.
Where else does science meet art than at the New York Hall of Science? Sculptures, photographs and murals have long been a part of the Hall’s permanent collections, but new Science & Art Fridays will allow visitors to explore where art meets science hands-on.
Science & Art Fridays
Science Spoon Puppets
March 2
Create your own puppet, and perform a short science skit.
Marble Painting
March 9
Create beautiful marble paintings that can be used as colorful stationary.
Mask Making
March 16
Learn about the psychology of the face and create a mask.
Flip Books
March 23
Make your own animation flip book.
Fantastic Shrinking Plastic
March 30
Reuse and recycle plastic containers into wearable art work with the help of a toaster oven and some markers.
Wacky Bubble Wands
April 13
Twist your own bubble wand and create super special bubble solution to take home.
Twisted Yarn Belts
April 20
Beautiful belts to wear or share made from colorful yarn
Tie Dye For Beginners
April 27
Using paper towels and food coloring create groovy multicolored art.
Paper Gliders
May 4
Using the science of weight and proportion create a paper craft that really sails through the air.
Bath time Chemistry
May 11
Mix up batch of bath salts to help mom relax this mother’s day
Sun Catchers
May 18
Spring is in full swing catch some of the sun with craft you create.
Balloon Car Racers
May 25
Put Styrofoam plates, plastic straws and balloons together to create some high-speed fun.
Film Canister Constellations
June 1
Create a constellation you can view anytime and learn the myths and legends behind them.
Artsy Anemometers
June 8
Become an amateur meteorologist, measure the speed of wind with your own anemometer.
Soap Sailboats
June 15
Learn a little about the science of the soap that floats, get ready to set sail!
Finger Puppet Friends
June 22
Create Characters that come to life using paper and you very own fingers.
Summer Vacation Seagull
June 29
Create a hanging seagull that looks like it came straight from the Shore.
For more information on Science & Art Fridays, please call 718.699.0005, ext. 381.
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Media Contact: Carol Nordin 718.699.0005 ext. 342
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