June Art Studio Calendar
Tuesday through May 7 through 31
Exploring Art Surfaces: Fun with Foil
Facilitated by CDM Visual Art Specialist Muneeba Zeeshan
10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Unleash your creativity with foil art! Experience a different type of art surface that transforms aluminum foil into stunning masterpieces using vibrant shades of tempera sticks. The reflective surface and texture of foil amplify every hue, making your artwork shimmer with eye-catching brilliance and a dazzling display of color and light.
Friday, April 19
Performances at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. in the Cadence Amphitheatre
Bring the whole family to see children’s entertainer and YouTube partner Rebbie Rye. This super happy red head is winning the hearts of children around the world with her show In the Art Room with Rebbie Rye. She is on a mission to keep the arts alive for children of all ages and abilities. In addition to her many colorful YouTube videos, she has released four original music albums filled with catchy songs like Flowers in the Garden, Let’s Be a Frog and Pop like a Popcorn, which has been played over 12.5 million times. Rebbie and her team write original songs and stories that encourage a child to use their imagination and find their own creative outlet. Rebbie can’t wait to meet you and she promises you will have a Rebbie-Riffic time!
Storytime: 11:00 a.m. | 1:30 p.m.
Recycled City Hands-on art activity by Ari Honda using recycled materials: 10 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Join us for “Recycle Right Day” happening April 27th where our friends from the San Jose Environmental Services Department will educate our families on the proper ways to recycle and dispose of waste. It will be a fun day of storytime activities and demonstrations, a sorting game focused on common recycling practices, and lots of fun giveaways and information to take home and remind us all to recycle right!
A special event for children with autism ages 2-15 and their families, Play Your Way is an opportunity to relax, have fun, and learn.
Upcoming Events
Próximos eventos
Halloween dulce o truco
Jueves 31 de octubre
El recorrido de los regalitos comenzará a las 6 p.m.
Únete para un divertido Halloween en familia este otoño con Play Your Way (Juega a tu manera); un evento diseñado para niños con autismo de 2-15 años y sus familias.
¡Invitamos a todas las familias a usar su disfraz favorito!
El evento tomará lugar al atardecer y con cupo limitado para que los niños puedan disfrutar todas las cosas divertidas que el museo tiene para ofrecer pero con menos gente, menos ruido, y menos luces. Nuestra meta es que tu familia tenga una experiencia positiva...sin mencionar, una tarde fantabulosa!
Halloween Trick or Treat
Thursday, October 31
4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
The treat trail will begin at 6:00 p.m.
Join us for Halloween family fun at this fall’s Play Your Way event designed for children with autism, ages 2-15, and their families.
It’s going to be a frighteningly fangtastic time with sensory activities and Halloween fun. We encourage all families to come dressed in their favorite costumes!
The event is being held in the early evening with limited attendance so your child can enjoy all the fun things the museum has to offer, just with fewer people and less noise and bright lights. Our goal is for your family to have a positive experience… not to mention, a wickedly awesome time!
Resources
Social Story: Text and pictures to gain familiarity about your visit to the Museum Download
Museum Map: Download
These evenings are part of the Museum’s longstanding Autism Initiative.
Generously sponsored by
Generous donations from
Summer Sensations
Saturday, July 27
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Join us at the Purple Museum for an enjoyable evening with summertime-themed activities throughout the museum that encourage hands-on learning. Our staff is prepared to ensure a successful and more relaxed experience for your family than a typical day at the museum. You will have a chance to get to know other families and learn about local resources available to yours.
Other Play Your Way Events
Halloween Trick or Treat
Thursday, October 31
Join us for Halloween family fun at this fall’s Play Your Way event designed for children with autism, ages 2-15, and their families.
It’s going to be a frighteningly fangtastic time with sensory activities and Halloween fun. We encourage all families to come dressed in their favorite costumes!
The event is being held in the early evening with limited attendance so your child can enjoy all the fun things the museum has to offer, just with fewer people and less noise and bright lights. Our goal is for your family to have a positive experience… not to mention, a wickedly awesome time!
Generously sponsored by
Sensory Spring
Saturday, April 27
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Relax and enjoy the evening in a place where activities encourage hands-on learning, where the staff is prepared to ensure a successful experience for your family, and where you can get to know other families and learn about local resources.
Other Play Your Way Events
Summer Sensations
Saturday, July 27
Join us at the Purple Museum for an enjoyable evening with summertime-themed activities throughout the museum that encourage hands-on learning. Our staff is prepared to ensure a successful and more relaxed experience for your family than a typical day at the museum. You will have a chance to get to know other families and learn about local resources available to yours.
Halloween Trick or Treat
Thursday, October 31
Join us for Halloween family fun at this fall’s Play Your Way event designed for children with autism, ages 2-15, and their families.
It’s going to be a frighteningly fangtastic time with sensory activities and Halloween fun. We encourage all families to come dressed in their favorite costumes!
The event is being held in the early evening with limited attendance so your child can enjoy all the fun things the museum has to offer, just with fewer people and less noise and bright lights. Our goal is for your family to have a positive experience… not to mention, a wickedly awesome time!
Tres Reyes Magos: Tissue Paper Flowers
Saturday, January 6, 2024
Facilitated by CDM Artist-in-Residence Eri Honda
Join our Artist-in-Residence Eri Honda and transform tissue paper and pipe cleaners into extravagant blossoms! Decorate your home with these festive flowers for the holidays.
Tres Reyes Magos: Tissue Paper Flowers
Saturday, January 6, 2024
Facilitated by CDM Artist-in-Residence Eri Honda
Join our Artist-in-Residence Eri Honda and transform tissue paper and pipe cleaners into extravagant blossoms! Decorate your home with these festive flowers for the holidays.
Every Saturday and Sunday through June 30 (except Saturday, June 22)
Puppet on a Stick
Facilitated by CDM Artist-in-Resident Cassian Grove
10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
With many different types of puppets in the world used to tell stories, we’ll make rod puppets on a stick. Make and decorate your own to take home.
Every Saturday and Sunday through May 26
Graphite Paintings
Facilitated by CDM Artist-in-Resident Cassian Grove
10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Masks have been used for thousands of years around the world to create characters and tell stories. With a paper plate, yarn, some decorating, and your imagination, now is your chance to create your own!
Saturday and Sunday in February
Self-Portraits with Artist-in-Residence: Julie Cardenas
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
A self-portrait is a type of work where an artist creates an image or representation of themselves. Artists have been making self-portraits for centuries–just look at artists like Vincent Van Gogh and Frida Kahlo! Let’s use colored pencils and felt pens to make self-portraits of our very own! What lines, shapes and colors do you notice when you look in the mirror?
Every Saturday and Sunday, July 6 through August 4
Etch a Stamp
Facilitated by CDM Artist-in-Resident Cassian Grove
10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Print makers can use stamps to copy the same piece of art again and again, even using different colors and placements to create new versions. In this activity, you can design, etch, and print your very own stamp!
Saturday and Sunday in January
Build-a-Friend Facilitated by CDM Artist-in-Residence Eri Honda
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Back due to popular demand! Who says junk can’t be your friend? Create a character using your imagination and materials you might find at home. Will your buddy have 3 eyes, or just one? Will your friend be silly or scary, colorful or grey? Let your imagination run wild!
Saturday and Sunday in January
Build-a-Friend Facilitated by CDM Artist-in-Residence Eri Honda
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Back due to popular demand! Who says junk can’t be your friend? Create a character using your imagination and materials you might find at home. Will your buddy have 3 eyes, or just one? Will your friend be silly or scary, colorful or grey? Let your imagination run wild!
Saturday and Sunday in December
Scenic Snowman Facilitated by CDM Artist-in-Residence Eri Honda
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Dreaming of a snowy winter? Join us for a blizzard of creativity in the LeRoy Neiman Art Studio! Create your own icy masterpiece by building a snowman this December. While you’re having fun in the snow, you won’t even realize you’re learning all about proportion by comparing the different sizes of snowballs. Isn’t making art the coolest?
