Fridays in the Studio: Group Art Making at the Manetti Shrem Museum
Book a studio session to make art and memories together. Switch things up with a change of scenery from a typical meeting and build a sense of community within your group by decompressing with a creative activity led by museum staff. No prior art experience is necessary!
All supplies are provided and like all of our programs, there is no fee to participate.
Each month, a different activity connects to the museum’s current exhibitions — add a self-guided visit to the galleries to round out your experience.
Fridays in the Studio are open to UC Davis-affiliated student groups, including student resource centers, registered student organizations, First-Year Aggie Connections and more. We can accommodate up to 20 people in the studio at a time.
Spring Quarter Studio Activities:
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.
Sign up for studio time here.
A staff member will reach out to confirm within 3–5 business days.
Please contact Linda Alvarez, [email protected], with any questions.
Student Employment
Candidates must apply through the Handshake student employment website to be considered for open positions.
Currently, there are no open positions at the museum.