The Fired Arts for All Generations: WMODA Celebrates Grandparents Day

Celebrate Grandparents Day at the Wiener Museum of Decorative Arts with a day dedicated to hands-on creativity, inspiration, and family connection. Whether throwing raw clay, stringing glass beads, or delving into our engaging scavenger hunts, guests can experience the enduring beauty of the Fired Arts while creating lasting memories with the whole family. Bring a grandparent, a grandchild, or join us on your own to explore our featured artists and interactive stations offering unique opportunities for creators of all ages.

Throughout the day, guests can observe resident artist Mirela Popovici demonstrate the mesmerizing art of wheel-thrown pottery. For those eager for a more immersive experience on the wheel, Mirela is offering exclusive 30-minute mini-sessions for $30 each between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm, giving six lucky guests the chance to learn how to throw their own small bowl. Mirela will fire and glaze your “masterpiece” for you to collect from WMODA two weeks later so you can take home your very own piece of the Fired Arts!

Starting at 1:00 pm, artist Lori Brown leads a lively, hands-on Beading Workshop designed for guests ages 8 and up. Running until 4:00 pm, this guided session invites family members to design, string, and assemble their own beaded bracelet, bookmark, keychain or suncatcher. The suggested donation to participate in this activity is $15.00

Guests can also drop by our River of Glass and Light art project inspired by Dale Chihuly’s iconic Macchia forms anytime between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm to shape their own colorful paper sculptures.