Art Spark
Saturdays, 1-4 PM
Through June 20, 2026
Spring into creativity at the museum’s Carol and Gerry Parker Art Studio with an afternoon of art making inspired by works on view in the museum. Drop in each month for a different activity that explores ideas, materials and processes connected to current exhibitions.
March: Spinning Spiral Sculptures
Create a sculpture with found objects on a spiral wire base that twirls, inspired by The Elephant in the Room and other works in Sahar Khoury: Weights & Measures.
April: Mini-Museum
Create a pop-up book that unfolds into a miniature gallery and fill it with tiny versions of your favorite art from the museum. Discover works of art from the collection in Backstory: Digitizing the Museum Collection.
May: Clay Tiles
Get your hands into some clay to create a sculptural ceramic tile. The tiles will be fired at the UC Davis Craft Center and can be picked up in June or used as molds for paper casting during the June Art Spark. While you’re waiting, see how many repeating ceramic objects you can find in Sahar Khoury: Weights & Measures.
June: Paper Relief Sculptures
Transform paper into a relief sculpture through casting. Inspired by cast objects in Sahar Khoury: Weights & Measures, this activity invites you to experiment with molds, materials and colors to create playful impressions.
Special event:
Art Spark + Casting with the Craft Center
June 13, 1–4 PM
Curious how the cast metal sculptures in Sahar Khoury: Weights & Measures were made? Learn all about how metal is melted down and turned into a sculpture from UC Davis Craft Center instructor Dylan Miley before making your own paper cast relief sculpture in the museum’s studio.
All ages and skill levels are welcome! Making art is for everyone. All supplies provided and activities are FREE.
Questions? Call (530) 752-8500 or email [email protected]