Off School for the day? No worries - come join us at the METC Education Annex for our FREE Drop in Craft. We’ll be learning about and making Guatemalan Worry Doll, also known as Trouble Dolls. These pocket-sized friends are traditionally made from leftover textiles and are dressed in bright, traditional Mayan colors. Learn the fascinating […]
The Museum of Early Trades & Crafts (METC) will be hosting Les Monarcas de Barro (The Butterflies of Mud) in collaboration with the mutual aid society Mutual Morris on the METC lawn Bottle Hill day. Please be sure to stop by and learn about these organizations. Les Monarcas de Barro is dedicated to ceramic justice, […]
The Museum of Early Trades & Crafts is partnering with The Book Arts Roundtable to offer a hand lettering workshop, taught by artists Ann Vollum and Chris Schorr. The session will include instruction on design and hand lettering of a small (4” X 6”) art project that can be framed. All materials are provided. Whether […]
Join us to celebrate MLK Day with this drop in snow globe craft workshop. Participants will engage in a hands-on activity by learning to design and create their own snow globes. There will also be MLK themed paper crafts and books. This craft is for ages 5 and up.
Join Fairy Art Mother Shari Seltzer to create Valentine’s Day handmade valentines from vintage and everyday materials that capture the spirit of friendship. This is a mixed-media art workshop celebrating friendship. This activity is appropriate for students currently attending kindergarten through 5th grade. Class is limited to 10. This workshop is sold out. If you'd […]
Please join BAR artists Bojana and Chris in this workshop to learn to make a simple mixed-media pamphlet book out of fabric or paper. Participants should be old enough to use scissors and glue and a large (dull) needle with thread for a very simple pre-punched stitch. Space is limited. Pre-registration required - register here.
Tonight's concert is canceled due to rain. METC's free Summer Concert Series sponsored by the DDC is back! Enjoy a FREE night of music this summer on Fridays from 6-8pm. Bring your own chair or blanket to sit and listen to some great performances. Our concert kicks off on June 23, with Jumping the Gun! […]
Join METC for Family Fun Day! This year’s theme is sustainability and we have lots of fun, interactive activities and crafts for the whole family. The days also includes music and entertainment, a bounce house, Pizza Vita’s food truck, and more. There’s something for everyone at this free event for our community. Registration recommended here: […]
METC's free Summer Concert Series sponsored by the DDC is back! Enjoy a FREE night of music this summer on Fridays from 6-8pm. Bring your own chair or blanket to sit and listen to some great performances. Zaire will be performing on July 21! Zaire plays classic rock from the '60 to today. Zaire is […]
METC's free Summer Concert Series sponsored by the DDC is back! Enjoy a FREE night of music this summer on Fridays from 6-8pm. Bring your own chair or blanket to sit and listen to some great performances. On August 4, we're getting jazzy with Peter & the Master Keys! Peter & the Master Keys’ music […]
METC's free Summer Concert Series sponsored by the DDC is back! Enjoy a FREE night of music this summer on Fridays from 6-8pm. Bring your own chair or blanket to sit and listen to some great performances. Join us on August 18, for local Madison favorite ROSEWOOD. Classic Pop/Rock band ROSEWOOD features Mary McManus (vocals, […]
Taking us back to a bygone era, our mysterious and sophisticated evening will include signature cocktails, music, and more. We invite you to join us in the festivities with some special tributes and a few surprises.
