Open daily. Always free.

Hands-on

Stitching Workshop with Amanda McCavour

Use machine embroidery and water-soluble stabilizer in a variety of ways to create lace-like structures where stitches holds the piece together. Experiment with combining threads with an assortment of materials like plastics, papers, and yarns to create a variety of samples exploring different texture and color combinations.

Basic sewing skills required. If you can thread and sew a straight (ish) line, this workshop is for you!

Workshop is free, registration required. Chazen Museum of Art. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: jprey@chazen.wisc.edu

Winter Carnival Family Fun in Alumni Park

Bundle up and join Badgers of all ages for an afternoon of family-friendly, winter-themed activities during the annual Winter Carnival Family Fun in Alumni Park. Show off your moves at the outdoor dance party with DJ Mike Carlson. Inside, warm up with winter-themed storytelling, hands-on art activities presented by the Chazen Museum of Art, and complimentary hot cocoa and apple cider!

Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Alumni Park, 724 Langdon Street, Madison, WI. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: Free Entrance. Information: 308-5459, lizzie.jorgensen@supportuw.org