Events

July 10, 2022 - What is an herbarium, and how is it used? Inspired by the exhibition The Power of Poison and featuring selections from the Witte’s own herbarium, this hands-on workshop examines the helpful and harmful properties of different plants. You’ll create your own pressed plant art, as well as a press you can use for future art! What will you create?

August 7, 2022 - It’s the dose that makes the poison – but how do we know what the dose is? Inspired by the exhibition The Power of Poison, this hands-on workshop features a chemistry technique called titration that you’ll use detect the amount of vitamin C in different liquids. What will you discover?

September 4, 2022 - What do your kidneys do for you? Inspired by the exhibition The Power of Poison, this hands-on workshop dives deep into kidney anatomy and function. You’ll work with a team to dissect a kidney and discover how it works. What will you learn about yourself?

October 2, 2022 - What is the chemistry of clothing, and how does it affect you? Inspired by National Chemistry Week, this hands-on workshop explores the chemistry of fabric, fibers, and stains. You’ll compare different materials and identify their properties, then create a work of art. What will you design?

November 6, 2022 - Why don’t fish sink or float? Inspired by the special exhibition Monster Fish, this hands-on workshop examines the physics of fish. You’ll determine density and create your own neutrally buoyant device. What floats your fish?

December 4, 2022 - How do crystals form? This hands-on workshop delves into the growth of crystals and the different factors that come together to create unique, shiny shapes. You’ll compare different types of crystals and will even grow your own crystal art. How bright will you sparkle?