Art Making
Create your own masterpiece at a free art-making activity or art-filled workshop at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts.
Looking for a free family outing? Join us for a free Third Saturday for Families or a free Museum Storytime!
Upcoming Events
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Third Saturday for Families: Leather Bracelets
Explore the museum and find patterns, designs and elements that spark joy, then create your own wearable art by drawing your designs on a leather bracelet!
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Third Saturday for Families: Flores de Papel
Admission to the Museum is free every third Saturday of the month, and there is always an art-making activity for the whole family. This Third Saturday try your hand at creating beautiful paper flowers!
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Third Saturday for Families: Treescapes
The University of Utah campus around the Museum is a treasure trove of different kinds of trees. Roam the grounds and discover the variety of trees both on campus and in the landscape artworks on view inside the galleries. Explore with an artist’s eye and then join us in the classroom to create your own…
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Creative Aging: Needle Felting
This Creative Aging workshop at the UMFA will guide you through the process of creating an 8” x 10” landscape-inspired artwork using needle felting techniques. This workshop is for all skill levels.
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Creative Aging: Mailing Memories
Postcards have been an integral tool in facilitating human connectedness and correspondence. They help us to recall memories from the past, and to share new ones with people that we care for.
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Make a mask at Marmalade Library
Join the Utah Museum of Fine Arts at Marmalade Branch Library for a free mask making workshop!
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Landscape Yarn Painting at Day-Riverside Library
Make art with the UMFA in the community! Get inspired by the beauty of nature and yarn paintings from the Utah Museum of Fine Arts education collection! The UMFA is
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All Abilities: Ancient Egyptian Scarabs
UMFA at West Jordan Library Join the Utah Museum of Fine Arts at the West Jordan Library for a free art-making workshop for all ages and abilities. The beetle, or
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Arbor day at Red Butte Garden
Join the UMFA at Red Butte Garden to create your own leaf print family tree!
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Creative Aging: Print and Stitch
Join the Utah Museum of Fine Arts for a two-session workshop April 2 and 9. Explore the artwork of Marie Wat and create your own narrative using stitching, beads, buttons, stencils, paint, and paper! This workshop is for all skill levels.
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Creative Aging: Nuestro Pasado es Presente/Our Past is Present
In this eight-session workshop you will find inspiration in these galleries to create ceramic objects, pinatas, and papel picado with artist/educators Hazel Rodriguez Coppola and Clara Amezcua. This workshop is for all skill levels.
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Unearth a Story: Clay Pots
Nurture your curiosity, feed your imagination, and embrace the joy of discovery. Join the UMFA at the Anderson-Foothill Library to create your own clay pot!
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Unearth a Story: Be a Paleoartist!
Join the UMFA at Glendale Branch Library to become a paleoartist!
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UMFA in the Wild: Gyotaku Fish Rubbings
Take a day trip to Willard Bay State Park and create your own work of art inspired by the traditional Japanese art of Gyotaku fish prints.
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Unearth a Story: Painted Terracotta
The UMFA’s pottery collection is a treasure of ancient vases, pots, and dishes made from terracotta. Fun fact: Terracotta means “baked earth” in Italian! Find inspiration in these ancient artworks to decorate your own terracotta dishes.
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Unearth a Story: Clay Pots
Nurture your curiosity, feed your imagination, and embrace the joy of discovery Join the UMFA at Chapman Branch Library to create your own clay pot.
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Unearth a Story: Copper Wire Sculptures
Get inspired by copper artists then twist and model copper wire to create our own mini sculpture!
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Unearth a Story: Painted Terracotta
Nurture your curiosity, feed your imagination, and embrace the joy of discovery. Join the UMFA at Sweet Branch Library to paint your own terracotta dishes.
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UMFA in the Wild: Leather Bracelets
Take a day trip to Willard Bay State Park and create your own leather bracelet.
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Unearth a Story: Clay Pots
Experiment with coil, slab, and pinch pot techniques to create your own clay pot.
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Unearth a Story: Be a Paleoartist!
Make your own fossil rubbing then “flesh it out” by drawing skin, teeth, feathers, or horns.
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UMFA in the Wild: Leather Bracelets
Study nature to draw inspiration and create your own wearable art and to draw your designs on a leather bracelet!
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UMFA in the Wild: Paper Flowers
Learn about the tradition of flores de papel, and create your own colorful paper flowers to decorate your home or yourself!
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UMFA in the Wild: Moon Viewing and Sketching
Take a day trip to Antelope Island State Park and create your own moonscape art!
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UMFA in the Wild: Torn Paper Landscapes
Take a day trip to Antelope Island State Park and create your own moonscape art!
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Once Upon an Art Museum
Looking for a free family activity in Salt Lake City? Admission to the Utah Museum of Fine Arts is always free every first Wednesday of the month, and now the day is extra special. Bring your youngest art appreciators to the UMFA for storytime, fine art, and hands-on activities in the galleries!
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Once Upon an Art Museum
Looking for a free family activity in Salt Lake City? Admission to the Utah Museum of Fine Arts is always free every first Wednesday of the month, and now the day is extra special. Bring your youngest art appreciators to the UMFA for storytime, fine art, and hands-on activities in the galleries!
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Once Upon an Art Museum
Looking for a free family activity in Salt Lake City? Admission to the Utah Museum of Fine Arts is always free every first Wednesday of the month, and now the day is extra special. Bring your youngest art appreciators to the UMFA for storytime, fine art, and hands-on activities in the galleries!
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Once Upon an Art Museum
Looking for a free family activity in Salt Lake City? Admission to the Utah Museum of Fine Arts is always free every first Wednesday of the month, and now the day is extra special. Bring your youngest art appreciators to the UMFA for storytime, fine art, and hands-on activities in the galleries!
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Once Upon an Art Museum
Looking for a free family activity in Salt Lake City? Admission to the Utah Museum of Fine Arts is always free every first Wednesday of the month, and now the day is extra special. Bring your youngest art appreciators to the UMFA for storytime, fine art, and hands-on activities in the galleries!
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Once Upon an Art Museum
Looking for a free family activity in Salt Lake City? Admission to the Utah Museum of Fine Arts is always free every first Wednesday of the month, and now the day is extra special. Bring your youngest art appreciators to the UMFA for storytime, fine art, and hands-on activities in the galleries!
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Once Upon an Art Museum
Looking for a free family activity in Salt Lake City? Admission to the Utah Museum of Fine Arts is always free every first Wednesday of the month, and now the day is extra special. Bring your youngest art appreciators to the UMFA for storytime, fine art, and hands-on activities in the galleries!
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Once Upon an Art Museum
Looking for a free family activity in Salt Lake City? Admission to the Utah Museum of Fine Arts is always free every first Wednesday of the month, and now the day is extra special. Bring your youngest art appreciators to the UMFA for storytime, fine art, and hands-on activities in the galleries!
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Once Upon an Art Museum
Looking for a free family activity in Salt Lake City? Admission to the Utah Museum of Fine Arts is always free every first Wednesday of the month, and now the day is extra special. Bring your youngest art appreciators to the UMFA for storytime, fine art, and hands-on activities in the galleries!
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Once Upon an Art Museum
Looking for a free family activity in Salt Lake City? Admission to the Utah Museum of Fine Arts is always free every first Wednesday of the month, and now the day is extra special. Bring your youngest art appreciators to the UMFA for storytime, fine art, and hands-on activities in the galleries!
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Once Upon an Art Museum
Looking for a free family activity in Salt Lake City? Admission to the Utah Museum of Fine Arts is always free every first Wednesday of the month, and now the day is extra special. Bring your youngest art appreciators to the UMFA for storytime, fine art, and hands-on activities in the galleries!
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Once Upon an Art Museum
Looking for a free family activity in Salt Lake City? Admission to the Utah Museum of Fine Arts is always free every first Wednesday of the month, and now the day is extra special. Bring your youngest art appreciators to the UMFA for storytime, fine art, and hands-on activities in the galleries!
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Once Upon an Art Museum
Looking for a free family activity in Salt Lake City? Admission to the Utah Museum of Fine Arts is always free every first Wednesday of the month, and now the day is extra special. Bring your youngest art appreciators to the UMFA for storytime, fine art, and hands-on activities in the galleries!
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Once Upon an Art Museum
Looking for a free family activity in Salt Lake City? Admission to the Utah Museum of Fine Arts is always free every first Wednesday of the month, and now the day is extra special. Bring your youngest art appreciators to the UMFA for storytime, fine art, and hands-on activities in the galleries!
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Once Upon an Art Museum
Looking for a free family activity in Salt Lake City? Admission to the Utah Museum of Fine Arts is always free every first Wednesday of the month, and now the day is extra special. Bring your youngest art appreciators to the UMFA for storytime, fine art, and hands-on activities in the galleries!
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Once Upon an Art Museum
Looking for a free family activity in Salt Lake City? Admission to the Utah Museum of Fine Arts is always free every first Wednesday of the month, and now the day is extra special. Bring your youngest art appreciators to the UMFA for storytime, fine art, and hands-on activities in the galleries!
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Once Upon an Art Museum
Looking for a free family activity in Salt Lake City? Admission to the Utah Museum of Fine Arts is always free every first Wednesday of the month, and now the day is extra special. Bring your youngest art appreciators to the UMFA for storytime, fine art, and hands-on activities in the galleries!
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Once Upon an Art Museum
Looking for a free family activity in Salt Lake City? Admission to the Utah Museum of Fine Arts is always free every first Wednesday of the month, and now the day is extra special. Bring your youngest art appreciators to the UMFA for storytime, fine art, and hands-on activities in the galleries!
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Once Upon an Art Museum
Looking for a free family activity in Salt Lake City? Admission to the Utah Museum of Fine Arts is always free every first Wednesday of the month, and now the day is extra special. Bring your youngest art appreciators to the UMFA for storytime, fine art, and hands-on activities in the galleries!
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Once Upon an Art Museum
Looking for a free family activity in Salt Lake City? Admission to the Utah Museum of Fine Arts is always free every first Wednesday of the month, and now the day is extra special. Bring your youngest art appreciators to the UMFA for storytime, fine art, and hands-on activities in the galleries!
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Once Upon an Art Museum
Looking for a free family activity in Salt Lake City? Admission to the Utah Museum of Fine Arts is always free every first Wednesday of the month, and now the day is extra special. Bring your youngest art appreciators to the UMFA for storytime, fine art, and hands-on activities in the galleries!
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Once Upon an Art Museum
Looking for a free family activity in Salt Lake City? Admission to the Utah Museum of Fine Arts is always free every first Wednesday of the month, and now the day is extra special. Bring your youngest art appreciators to the UMFA for storytime, fine art, and hands-on activities in the galleries!
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Once Upon an Art Museum
Looking for a free family activity in Salt Lake City? Admission to the Utah Museum of Fine Arts is always free every first Wednesday of the month, and now the day is extra special. Bring your youngest art appreciators to the UMFA for storytime, fine art, and hands-on activities in the galleries!
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Once Upon an Art Museum
Looking for a free family activity in Salt Lake City? Admission to the Utah Museum of Fine Arts is always free every first Wednesday of the month, and now the day is extra special. Bring your youngest art appreciators to the UMFA for storytime, fine art, and hands-on activities in the galleries!
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Once Upon an Art Museum
Looking for a free family activity in Salt Lake City? Admission to the Utah Museum of Fine Arts is always free every first Wednesday of the month, and now the day is extra special. Bring your youngest art appreciators to the UMFA for storytime, fine art, and hands-on activities in the galleries!