Unfortunately, this workshop has been canceled.

Construct, carve, nail, screw, paint and otherwise fashion animals (real or imagined) from wood, and other found materials with artist and woodworker Aaron Margolis. Please bring 3 items which inspire you (reclaimed, driftwood, discarded, fresh cut logs, sticks, twigs, firewood, etc. *please no pressure treated lumber). Tools will be supplied. No experience necessary.

This workshop will take place in our Hutchins Education Center on Saturday, May 16 from 1 to 5 pm.

Please note: Space is limited and registration is required. Registration is $45 per person. All necessary tools and additional materials will be supplied by the museum.

This program is part of our Connecting to Collections: Curiosity, Culture, Climate program series as well as Handwork 2026, presented by Craft in America.

The Wilson Museum is proud to participate in Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026, a nationwide initiative led by Craft in America to honor the handmade during America’s Semiquincentennial. Through this program and other hands-on programs, we join museums, artists, and organizations nationwide in celebrating the craft traditions that connect us through history and time.