Huntsville Museum of Art: Make and Take: Fantastic Florals

Families can drop in for an afternoon of colorful creativity at this free-flow art session focusing on fantastic florals. Using oil pastels, decorative papers, and various embellishments, participants of all ages will create their own floral-inspired masterpieces to take home. The Isenberg Art Academy makes art accessible and fun, with projects designed so that everyone from preschoolers to grandparents can work at their own pace and skill level. The session runs from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 12, giving families plenty of flexibility to arrive anytime during that window. Located in the Stender Family Interactive Education Galleries (the ART LAB), the activity is stationed in a dedicated hands-on learning space designed for exploring art techniques. Enter through the main entrance on Church Street and follow signs to the galleries. This drop-in format works beautifully for families with mixed ages or varying attention spans—you can spend 20 minutes or the full two hours depending on your child's interest. The oil pastel medium is forgiving and vibrant, making it ideal for younger children who are still developing fine motor skills, while older kids and adults can experiment with layering and more detailed compositions. Since you'll be working with pastels, consider bringing baby wipes for quick cleanups, though the museum typically provides materials for tidying up.