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Free Weekend Fun: Puzzles, Pattern, and Play at The Nelson
July 13 @ 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
Fun Spot | Lobby Level, Bloch Building | 1–4 p.m.
Jump into the world of English ceramics by designing your own custom plate.
Gallery Activity | Gallery 112, Nelson-Atkins Building | 1–4 p.m.
Learn how English ceramic artists from the medieval through the 19th century were inspired by Chinese ceramicists and the new methods they chose to create art. Compare functional versus ornamental vessels. Explore the gallery to see the surprising outcome of their work with the help of Museum Guide Volunteers.