Craft Your Own Museum-Quality Art

Queens, N.Y. – Beaker bud vases, salt paintings, insect prints and retro clocks are some of the crafts visitors will begin to master during the New York Hall of Science’s new Science & Art Fridays.

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
September 15 – November 17, 2006
3:15 – 4:45 pm
Create magnificent art and science related craft projects.
$3 per participant

September 15, 2006
Retro Clocks
Cut, color and create your way to a retro clock masterpiece.

September 22, 2006
Insect Print Making
Combine classic print making techniques with some new materials to create insect art.

September 29, 2006
Quality Quilling
Learn about the art of paper quilling and create a beautiful bouquet of paper flowers.

October 6, 2006
Flying Dragons
Learn how to create a flying dragon made simply with paper, scissors and a bit of string.

October 13, 2006
Pop Up Page
Create your own scene out of a medieval storybook, complete with a moving dragon.

October 20, 2006
Science Scents
Create your own fragrance as we celebrate National Fragrance Week, and make a Hall of Science perfume.

October 27, 2006
Beaker Bud Vases
Decorate your own vase made from a science lab essential.

November 3, 2006
Make Your Own Stamp
Personalize your own stamp and leave your mark everywhere!

November 10, 2006
Salt Paintings
What happens when you mix salt with watercolor paints? Create unique artwork using this technique.

November 17, 2006
Stained Glass Window
Learn how to make beautiful stained glass out of paper.

For more information on Science & Art Fridays, please call 718.699.0005, ext. 381.

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Media Contact: Mary Record 718.699.0005 ext. 323
Carol Nordin 718.699.0005 ext. 342