CMOM celebrates Women’s History Month by commemorating women as pioneering figures whose fearless pursuit of knowledge and innovation have redefined fashion, music, visual arts, design, and architecture.  

The Queen of the Curve: Architect Zaha Hadid
Create bold and curvy buildings inspired by the vision of Iraqi architect Dame Zaha Mohammad Hadid, also known as the Queen of the Curve.
Friday, March 1 |10:15am – 12:45pm & 2:15 pm – 4:45pm | Drop-in | All ages | 1st Floor | Makerspace

Design Like an Architect
Find inspiration in the work of Elizabeth Graziolo! Create your own blueprints and let your imagination run wild.
Friday, March 1 | 3pm – 4pm | Drop-in | All ages | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks

Interactive Storytime: Boxitects by Kim Smith
Meet Meg, a brilliant and creative boxitect who creates extraordinary things out of ordinary cardboard boxes in this story by Kim Smith!
Friday, March 1 & Tuesday – Friday, March 5 – 8 | 4pm – 4:30pm | Drop-in | All ages | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks

City of Dreams
Honor Mariam Issoufou Kamara, whose architecture helps build relationships between architecture and people, while providing a better quality of life! Utilizing her signature style and mixed media, bring your masterpieces to life!
Tuesday – Friday, March 5 – 8 | 10:15am – 12:45pm & 2:15pm – 4:45pm | Drop-in | All ages | 1st Floor | Makerspace

A Safe Place: Trupti Doshi
Map out your safe space as you draw inspiration from your environment as well as the creations of integrated sustainability engineer Trupti Doshi. Create a place where you seek in pursuit of magical wonders filled with joy and excitement!
Tuesday – Friday, March 5 – 8 | 3pm – 4pm | Drop-in | All ages | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks

Augusta Savage-Inspired Sculpted Portraits
Explore the art of Augusta Savage, a central figure in the Harlem Renaissance and a catalyst for change in her community. Create a three-dimensional self-portrait that reflects her desire for a more inclusive and mindful society!
Tuesday – Friday, March 12 – 15 | 10:15am – 12:45pm & 2:15pm – 4:45pm | Drop-in | All ages | 1st Floor | Makerspace

The People’s Printmaking Shop
In honor of Elizabeth Catlett’s artistic activism, use the technique of printmaking to design a poster that highlights the undeniable strength of women!
Tuesday – Friday, March 12 – 15 | 3pm – 4pm | Drop-in | All ages | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks

Visionary Worlds, Inspired by Gertrude “Ma” Rainey
Gertrude “Ma” Rainey belonged to one of the first generations of Black women with the freedom to travel—often coming on stage with a suitcase. Create your own suitcase diorama of a place you dream of going to or a whole new world of the future.
Tuesday – Friday, March 19 – 22 | 10:15am – 12:45pm & 2:15pm – 4:45pm  | Drop-in | All ages | 1st Floor | Makerspace

Ella Fitzgerald: Microphone Making
Ella Fitzgerald, also known as The First Lady of Song, was a popular jazz singer known for her flexible, wide-ranging, accurate and ageless voice. Create cardboard tube jazz microphones and sing along to sultry ballads, sweet jazz and imitate the sounds of instruments in an orchestra!
Tuesday – Friday, March 19 – 22 | 3pm – 4pm | Drop-in | All ages | 3rd Floor PlayWorks

Interactive Storytime: Skit-Scat Raggedy Cat: Ella Fitzgerald by Roxane Orgill
CMOM educators tell the story of a young Ella Fitzgerald, who pushed through the toughest of times to become one of America’s most beloved jazz singer.
Tuesday – Friday, March 19 – 22 | 4pm – 4:30pm | Drop-in | All ages | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks

Visionary Hero Costumes
Design a superhero costume inspired by costume designer Ruth E. Carter, award winning costume designer for the film Black Panther.
Tuesday – Thursday, March 26 – 28 | 10:15am – 12:45pm & 2:15pm – 4:45pm. | Drop-in | All ages | 1st Floor | Makerspace

Chez Zelda: Glittering Doll Gowns
Inspired by the pioneering design work of Zelda Wynn Valdes, use mixed media materials to create gowns that echo Valdes’ technical precision and particular flair for women’s tailoring.
Tuesday – Thursday, March 26 – 28 | 3pm – 4pm | Drop-in | All ages | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks