These interactive family workshops are designed for infants to 6-year-olds! Our panel of Early Childhood Consultants provide an enriching experience for the whole family. Check back often to find out about schedule updates. All programs are 45 minutes in length.

Sprouts Institute workshops are $5 per child, per session for members; $7 per child, per session for non-members. Museum admission is not included in the workshop fee. For more information or to make reservations, call (513) 287-7021. NOTE: Starting February 2012, Sprouts Institute workshops will begin at 10:15 a.m. instead of 10 a.m.

Music and Movement
Discover the magic of music together! Children, along with a parent or caregiver, are invited to sing, dance, chant and play instruments in an informal setting. Eliana Corredor, a registered Music Together teacher, leads this workshop. Designed for ages birth to 5 years old.
April 23
10:15 to 11 a.m.

Signing Safari
Have fun with your infant or toddler in this sign language program that is entertaining to learn, easy to implement, and helps to reduce stress during early childhood years. Jeanne Bloemer, a certified Child Sign Language Specialist, leads this workshop. Designed for ages 9 months to 3 years old.
April 30, July 23
10:15 to 11 a.m.

Songs and Stories
It's never too early for story time! Bring your baby for a fun research-based literacy development program with different books, songs and finger-plays each month. Amy Schardein, who has a B.A. in Elementary Education and M.L.S. in Library Science, leads this workshop. Designed for ages birth to 3 years.
May 7, June 4, July 2
10:15 to 11 a.m.

Young Yogis (Check out a video from this fun and interactive program. So cute!)

Yoga experienced through the imagination of a child! Children will learn poses to increase balance, flexibility, coordination, strength and calming techniques through fun stories, songs and games. We will roar like lions, stand tall like trees, jump like frogs, twinkle like stars and much more! Designed for children ages 3-6 years old.
May 21, June 18, July 16
10:15 to 11 a.m.

Super Sprouts: Aloha, Hawaii!
Learn the importance of flowers in Hawaiian culture while creating your own colorful work of art.
May 7, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
May 10, 2 to 4 p.m.

Super Sprouts: Colorful Confections
Create a work of art inspired by artist Wayne Thiebaud that looks good enough to eat!
May 14, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
May 18, 2 to 4 p.m.

Super Sprouts: Carle Creations
Learn about the artist and illustrator Eric Carle and make your own animal art!
May 21, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
May 24, 2 to 4 p.m.

Super Sprouts: Fun with Flags
Celebrate Memorial Day by creating your own patriotic work of art.
May 28, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
May 31, 2 to 4 p.m.

Super Sprouts: Miró Masterpiece
Make a whirling, twirling, colorful work of art inspired by the artist Joan Miró.
June 4, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
June 7, 2 to 4 p.m.

Super Sprouts: You Can Draw!
Learn how to draw in the whimsical "hands-on" style of the artist Ed Emberley.
June 11, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
June 14, 2 to 4 p.m.

Super Sprouts: Monet’s Garden
Create your own work of art inspired by some of Monet’s most famous garden paintings.
June 18, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
June 21, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Super Sprouts: Mail Art
Take part in this modern art form that sends masterpieces around the world!
June 25, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
June 28, 2 to 4 p.m.

Super Sprouts: Firework Frenzy
Celebrate America’s birthday by creating a spectacular painting inspired by fireworks!
July 2, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
July 5, 2 to 4 p.m.

Super Sprouts: Super Sculptures!
Use a variety of materials to create a 3D work of art.
July 9, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
July 12, 2 to 4 p.m.

Super Sprouts: Iznik Pottery
Learn about this beautiful Turkish pottery and design a tile of your own.
July 16, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
July 19, 2 to 4 p.m.

Super Sprouts: Playing with Paper!
Enjoy the stories by author and illustrator Ezra Jack Keats while creating your own playful work of art.
July 23, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
July 26, 2 to 4 p.m.

Super Sprouts: Playful Puppets
Create your very own moveable masterpiece inspired by this well-loved children’s toy.
July 30, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
August 2, 2 to 4 p.m.