An Artful Exploration

Drop-in activities in the Musuem

Join Turtle Bay Lead Gardener David Knight as you practice specific pruning techniques for young and older shrubs and plants.

Drop-in activities in the Musuem

Redding Cultural Cruise at Turtle Bay Exploration Park

Join us for a story, age-appropriate fun activities, and giveaways, along with a healthy snack for all!

Drop-in activities in the Museum included with admission

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Drop-in activities in the Museum included with admission

Multiple horticulture (and related fields) professionals in our area discuss many opportunities and offer advice about how/where to start.

Drop-in activities in the Musuem

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Saturday, Feb 24, 11am-2pm • Museum

Celebrate National Handwriting Day at Turtle Bay! Try your hand at calligraphy, the art of producing decorative handwriting or lettering with a pen or brush. Art Studio Saturday is an open studio art program for guests of all ages to explore their creativity and try something new. Whether you want to take a quick art break or relax, get comfortable, and make your masterpiece, you can join us in the classroom to get started, all materials included!

This immersive program invites participants of all ages and skill levels to explore the captivating world of Kirigami, the Japanese art of paper cutting and folding, through the enchanting theme of snowflakes. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a beginner, this program will transport you to a world of delicate beauty and intricate design inspired by nature's frozen marvels. Art Studio Saturday is a drop-in open studio art program for guests of all ages to explore their creativity and try something new. Whether you want to take a quick art break or relax, get comfortable, and make your masterpiece, you can join us in the classroom to get started, all materials included!

Art Studio Saturday is a drop-in open studio art program for guests of all ages to explore their creativity and try something new. Whether you want to take a quick art break or relax, get comfortable and make your masterpiece, you can join us in the classroom to get started, all materials included!

Try a unique and fun new art style: Scratch art! Using a stylus scratch away the black coating on the paper to create a black and white wonder! Art Studio Saturday is an open studio art program for guests of all ages to explore their creativity and try something new. Whether you want to take a quick art break or relax, get comfortable, and make your masterpiece, you can join us in the classroom to get started, all materials included!

Create your own simple art making robot with Scribblebots! Join educators and volunteers to create and decorate a coloring robot, then explore our newest exhibit Artificial Intelligence to explore the impacts and ethic of AI development. Art Studio Saturday is an open studio art program for guests of all ages to explore their creativity and try something new. Whether you want to take a quick art break or relax, get comfortable, and make your masterpiece, you can join us in the classroom to get started, all materials included!