184 past events with the educational demonstrations tag
8 upcoming events with this tagSep 7, 2022
Wednesday
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Glass Workshop: Torchworking Beads
6pm to 9pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
Ages: 13 & up Cost: $55; member discounts apply
Registration deadline: September 3
Learn a unique glass technique in a welcoming and instructive environment as you create beautiful glass beads! With access to various of glass colors and textures, tools, kilns, torches, and safety gear, join us for a memorable experience.All tools, supplies, and safety gear will be provided. Glass Workshops are 13 & up unless otherwise noted.
Sep 10, 2022
Saturday
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Family Workshop: Spice Up Your Cider
10am to 12pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
Cost: Cost: $35/pair, $12 per additional guest; member discounts apply Cost: $35/pair, $12 per additional guest; member discounts apply
Registration deadline: September 8
Bring your family and have fun creating flavorful mulling sachets to spice up your cider experience. Experience something new together!This workshop is for adult and child pairs. For ages 6 years and up. All tools, supplies, and safety gear will be provided.
Sep 14, 2022
Wednesday
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Tea & Talk: The View from Different Windows
3pm to 4:30pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
Cost: Cost: $16; member discounts apply Cost: $16; member discounts apply
A view looks different from every window, right? The same with history and historical research! Join scholars from Minnetrista and Ball State University’s Archives and Special Collections for a “history duel.” One topic, two collections, so many stories to uncover!
Oct 19, 2022
Wednesday
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Tea & Talk: Giving Voice – Ball’s African American Work Force
3pm to 4:30pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
Cost: Cost: $16; member discounts apply While Ball Brothers Company is frequently noted for its iconic product – the Ball jar – what do we know about the people who toiled inside the factory walls? In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many new African American families and individuals were attracted to Muncie as industry boomed. Many of these new residents found employment at Ball Brothers. Join Jessica Jenkins, Minnetrista’s Vice President of Collections and Storytelling, to learn more about their experiences and the work of giving voice to under-told histories.
Thank you to our presenting sponsor: LifeStream Services.
- Canine Creations 6pm to 8pm @ Madjax Maker Force Firefly Event Space, 2nd floor 515 E Main St, Muncie, IN 47305
Cost: $10 Ages: 14 through adult Oct 24, 2022
Monday
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Digital Storytelling: Creation for Social Media
6pm to 8pm @
Madjax Maker Force
Second floor
515 E Main St, Muncie, IN 47305
Cost: $5 Ages: Grades 7–12 Nov 2, 2022
Wednesday
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Tea & Talk: The Orchard Shop: A Catalyst for Minnetrista Visitors
3pm to 4:30pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
Cost: 16 Cost: $16; member discounts apply
The Orchard Shop at Minnetrista creates a unique shopping experience for all who visit! Join Retail Manager Susan Brumley as she shares her strategy for curating a museum experience through offering local and handmade goods in The Orchard Shop. Join us to learn more about The Shop's history and its community impact goals.
Presenting sponsor: LifeStream Services
Nov 5, 2022
Saturday
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Astronomy Slam
6:30pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium
2111 W Riverside Ave
Cost: Tickets are $4 per person, and registration is required. The Charles W. Brown Planetarium presents the 3rd Annual Astronomy SLAM! Just 10 minutes a person – that is all the time Ball State students will get to share a piece of our universe with you in the Brown Planetarium. During this event, students will use planetarium visuals to help them present in the most creative way they can while competing for the title of Astronomy Slam Champion! This year's presenters are: Caleb Whitcomb, Madeline Shepley, Kyree Standifer, and Kenya Cole.
Tickets are $4 per person, and registration is required. Purchase tickets online only at https://commerce.cashnet.com/BALL_EMS114
Nov 13, 2022
Sunday
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Glass Workshop: Hot Shop Glass Ornaments
1pm to 5pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
Cost: 55 Ages: 13 & up Cost: $55; member discounts apply
Registration deadline: November 10
Celebrate the holiday season by creating your own glass ornament! Take advantage of the rich history of glasswork in Muncie. Students from the Glick Center for Glass at Ball State University will guide participants in constructing unique and beautiful glass ornaments. Register early to reserve your personal 45-minute session.
All tools, supplies, and safety gear will be provided. Glass Workshops are 13 & up unless otherwise noted.Nov 17, 2022
Thursday
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Pottery: Holiday Ornaments
6:30pm to 8pm @
Madjax Maker Force
Second floor
515 E Main St, Muncie, IN 47305
Cost: $10 Ages: 10+ Just in time for the holidays! Hand build and decorate holiday ornaments for your home or to give as a gift. No previous experience is necessary to register. Face mask is required. Drop in or secure a space by emailing info@clay-wood.com, or call (616) 540-7419.
Dec 14, 2022
Wednesday
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Tea & Talk: Community Reflections in Glass
3pm to 4:30pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
Cost: $16 Cost: $16; member discounts apply
Minnetrista not only has a beautiful past with glass but is also an active participant in the future of glass. Through partnerships with experts like the Marilyn K. Glick Center for Glass at Ball State University, exhibits like Imagine in Glass, and the hosting of Glass Workshops, Minnetrista helps carry on the legacy of glass in our community! Join us to learn about the history and importance of glass at Minnetrista.
Presenting sponsor: LifeStream Services
Feb 17, 2023
Friday
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Betty’s Cabin Activity: Animal Tracks
10am to 3pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
Betty's Cabin
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
Discover the clues that critters leave behind–animal tracks! Join us in Betty’s Cabin to learn about different animal prints, then make and take an animal track of your own.
Looking to find more clues? Stop by the Mindbender Mansion exhibit in our Center Building to put your detective skills to use!
Presented by Patterson BlockMar 9, 2023
Thursday
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Betty’s Cabin Activity: Music Making
10am to 12pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
Betty's Cabin
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
Mar 15, 2023
Wednesday
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Tea & Talk: Fleeting Flowers of the Garden
3pm to 4:30pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
Cost: Cost: $16; member discounts apply Join James Edwards, Minnetrista’s Horticulture Manager, to learn more about our spring flowers and the beauty they bring to Minnetrista’s grounds. From native ephemerals to bulbs from around the world. Discover the horticultural gems and jewels of the spring gardens, get a sneak peek of the tulip displays, and hear about the planting of over 10,000 bulbs last fall.
Mar 22, 2023
Wednesday
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Family Adventure Day: Spring Celebration
10am to 6pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
March 22; 10 a.m.–Noon, 1–3 p.m., 4–6 p.m.
Free community event
Pre-registration recommendedWho’s ready for an adventure? Bring your family and friends for a day full of adventures at Minnetrista! This free community event is open to the whole family. With so much being offered, the day is a choose-your-own-adventure opportunity. The various activities create space for learning, active family participation, and fun! Spend a beautiful spring day at Minnetrista.
Event partner eKeeper Systems
Mar 30, 2023
Thursday
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Pet Productions: Create Your Own Pet Accessories And Toys
6pm to 8pm @
Madjax Maker Force
515 E Main St, Muncie, IN 47305
Cost: $10 (online registration required) Ages: 13–adult, 8–12 w/guardian Create your own personalized pet accessories! Learn about 3D and sublimation printing. Choose from a variety of pet products for dogs, cats, and more. NOTE: While pets are treasured members of our households, they don’t make for great collaborators in the Design Lab. Please leave your pets at home.
Instructor: James Lodl
Recommended ages: 13 through adult
Ages 8–12 may accompany a registered adultApr 12, 2023
Wednesday
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Tea & Talk: Ball Jars & Cardinals
3pm to 4:30pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
Cost: Cost: $16; member discounts apply Play is the first way we learn; it continues to be the best way throughout our lives. Join George Buss, Former VP of Visitor Experience at Minnetrista, and Paul Gestwicki from Ball State University as they share about the partnership between their two organizations. They will talk about how their community partnership helps students explore Minnetrista through game design and the projects that have come from it, like the “Canning Heroes” game in the Oakhurst home!
Apr 13, 2023
Thursday
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Design & Print Your Own Stickers
4pm to 7pm @
Madjax Maker Force
Design Lab on the first floor (Main St entrance)
515 E Main St, Muncie, IN 47305
Cost: $5 Ages: 13+, 6–12 w/ registered adult Learn the basics of using the Canva design platform, then create and print your own personalized stickers. Stickers can be used for hydro-flasks, laptop cases, phone cases, wall decor (they peel off easily), window clings, etc.
You may also bring original artwork, photos or create a hand drawn design to use on your stickers.
Instructors: Meghan Anacker and Olivia Ward
Date: Thursday, April 13 | 4–7 pm
Recommended ages: 13 through adult
Ages 6–12 may accompany a registered adult
Cost: $5
Scholarships are available to any individuals or families with a demonstrated need. Email Kyra Zylstra, Director of Initiatives and Partnerships, at kyra@madjax.org.
Apr 15, 2023
Saturday
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Betty’s Cabin Activity: Spring Watercolors
10am to 3pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
Betty's Cabin
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
Apr 20, 2023
Thursday
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Rain Barrel Workshop
6pm to 8pm @
Madjax Maker Force
Shipyard on the first floor (warehouse area)
515 E Main St, Muncie, IN 47305
Cost: $15 (Barrel and parts kit), FREE (No kit) Ages: 16+, 8–15 w/ registered adult Learn how rain barrels can help contribute to a more sustainable local ecosystem, and learn to build your own rain barrel. Make a barrel and take it home ready to use.
There are two registration options for this workshop. Please make sure you choose the correct registration button for your preferred option below:
Barrel and Education only: You will receive a list of supplies to purchase on your own, plus a reclaimed barrel free of charge.
Barrel, Education, and Kit with guided instruction: For only $15 you will receive all the parts, the reclaimed barrel, and the on-site instruction to complete your kit during the event.
Instructor: Jason Donati, Stormwater/Recycling Educator at the Muncie Sanitary District
Date: Thursday, April 20 | 6–8 pm
Recommended ages: 16 through adult
Ages 8–15 may accompany a registered adult
Cost: $0 – Barrel ONLY, no parts kit | $15 – Barrel AND Parts Kit
Scholarships are available to any individuals or families with a demonstrated need. Email Kyra Zylstra, Director of Initiatives and Partnerships, at kyra@madjax.org.
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Rain Barrel Workshop
6pm to 8pm @
Madjax Maker Force
Shipyard on the first floor (warehouse area)
515 E Main St, Muncie, IN 47305
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Betty’s Cabin Activity: Spring Watercolors
10am to 3pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
Betty's Cabin
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
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Design & Print Your Own Stickers
4pm to 7pm @
Madjax Maker Force
Design Lab on the first floor (Main St entrance)
515 E Main St, Muncie, IN 47305
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Tea & Talk: Ball Jars & Cardinals
3pm to 4:30pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
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Pet Productions: Create Your Own Pet Accessories And Toys
6pm to 8pm @
Madjax Maker Force
515 E Main St, Muncie, IN 47305
-
Family Adventure Day: Spring Celebration
10am to 6pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
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Tea & Talk: Fleeting Flowers of the Garden
3pm to 4:30pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
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Betty’s Cabin Activity: Music Making
10am to 12pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
Betty's Cabin
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
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Betty’s Cabin Activity: Animal Tracks
10am to 3pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
Betty's Cabin
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
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Tea & Talk: Community Reflections in Glass
3pm to 4:30pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
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Pottery: Holiday Ornaments
6:30pm to 8pm @
Madjax Maker Force
Second floor
515 E Main St, Muncie, IN 47305
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Glass Workshop: Hot Shop Glass Ornaments
1pm to 5pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
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Astronomy Slam
6:30pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium
2111 W Riverside Ave
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Tea & Talk: The Orchard Shop: A Catalyst for Minnetrista Visitors
3pm to 4:30pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
- Canine Creations 6pm to 8pm @ Madjax Maker Force Firefly Event Space, 2nd floor 515 E Main St, Muncie, IN 47305
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Tea & Talk: Giving Voice – Ball’s African American Work Force
3pm to 4:30pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
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Tea & Talk: The View from Different Windows
3pm to 4:30pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
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Family Workshop: Spice Up Your Cider
10am to 12pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303