Art After Hours

Thursday, Sep 4, 2025
6 PM
$20 - $35

What To Expect

6 – 8:30 PM 
Ages 18+ 
$20 members, $35 nonmembers 

Members enjoy discounts on lectures, concerts, classes, and more. Discounts are applied once you click the Check Out button in your shopping cart. 


Spark creativity with a craft night that is uniquely Crocker. Explore an array of artmaking experiences and meet fellow creators and expert instructors at stations throughout the Museum. Bring a friend to enjoy this easygoing evening, try out multiple mediums, or dig into one activity and leave with a completed artwork. 

Creative Stations Lineup: 

Sculpting with Air-Dry Clay 
Shape your imagination into form with this tactile, hands-on clay experience—no kiln required! 

DIY Photo Props with Artist Keia Kodama 
Design and make your own photo props, then strike a pose for a fun take-home snapshot. 

Draped Figure Drawing in the Ballroom with Artist Patris 
Practice your figure drawing skills in an elegant setting with live draped models and guided tips from a local expert. 

Sketching in the Galleries 
Grab a sketchpad and let the Crocker’s collection spark your creativity. Quiet, meditative, and self-guided. 

Surreal Sculptures Using Model Magic with Artist Abbie Cairel 
Build your own dreamlike 3D forms using colorful Model Magic clay—think outside the mold. 

Make a Resin Keepsake with Artist Jennie Simpson 
Capture color, texture, and a touch of shine in a custom resin charm or mini artwork to take home. 

Color Mixing for Fun: Acrylic on Canvas Panel with Artist Cara Gregor
Play with paint and discover the joy of bold hues and blends. 

Design a Tarot Card with Artist Sydney Jones 
Reflect, imagine, and illustrate your very own tarot card using watercolor and a little magic. 

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Fine Print

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES:  

Food and Drink: 
Outside food and drink are not allowed. Water bottles are permitted.  

Museum Amenities 
Program participation includes Museum admission and access to the Museum Store and Crocker Café.  
Crocker Café Information 
Museum Store Information 

Bags:   
The Museum implements a bag search as a security measure at all Thursday evening events. Purses and personal bags larger than 8" x 6" x 2" are prohibited inside the Crocker Art Museum during events. Baby and medical bags no larger than 16” x 16” x 8" are permitted, but may be searched and tagged by security. 

Ticket Return/Exchange Policy: 
There will be no refunds or exchanges issued.