STEAM* Saturdays at the Washakie Museum
*STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. One Saturday a month in 2019 join us at the Washakie Museum for FREE educational classes based on one of the STEAM subjects. STEAM Saturdays are for ages 7 and up unless specified. These classes are held on a first come, first served basis. Up to 30 student spaces are available for each class.
All classes begin at 10am and will end by 12pm. Parents are required to sign each child in and out. Contact: Museum Educator, Becca Ward at bward@washakiemuseum.org.
All classes begin at 10am and will end by 12pm. Parents are required to sign each child in and out. Contact: Museum Educator, Becca Ward at bward@washakiemuseum.org.
On the Wyoming Trail! Immigration to the Big Horn Basin June 22, 2019
Much like Oregon Trail the video game children will learn how hard life was in a covered wagons in the 1800s. They’ll have to make some hard choices and deal with those consequences.
Volga German Music July 20, 2019
Volga Germans made their home here in the Big Horn Basin. During this class students will have the chance to explore Volga instruments and listen to Volga German music.
Japanese Culture in the West August 24, 2019
Japanese immigrants came to the Big Horn Basin hundreds of years ago. Their names and families live on in our communities. Come explore Japanese culture and history.
Modes of Transportation: Trains and Cars September 21, 2019
Modern transportation was the key to white settlement of the west. Trains made it possible for more people to come to the western territories. Learn about the mechanics of trains and cars.
Indigenous People’s Day October 12, 2019
The Big Horn Basin has been home to dozens of different tribes and nations for thousands of years. The art of Native People’s in the Americas is well known, come learn about it!
Miniature Quick Draw November 16, 2019
In one hour artists can turn a blank canvas into a beautiful, comprehensive piece of art. During this two hour class children have the chance create their own piece of personal art to take home.
Mosaics: The Art of Geometry December 14, 2019
Mosaics are beautiful works of art that can be found in many gardens and homes. In this class students will learn how to create pleasing designs and will be taking home their own drink coasters.
Much like Oregon Trail the video game children will learn how hard life was in a covered wagons in the 1800s. They’ll have to make some hard choices and deal with those consequences.
Volga German Music July 20, 2019
Volga Germans made their home here in the Big Horn Basin. During this class students will have the chance to explore Volga instruments and listen to Volga German music.
Japanese Culture in the West August 24, 2019
Japanese immigrants came to the Big Horn Basin hundreds of years ago. Their names and families live on in our communities. Come explore Japanese culture and history.
Modes of Transportation: Trains and Cars September 21, 2019
Modern transportation was the key to white settlement of the west. Trains made it possible for more people to come to the western territories. Learn about the mechanics of trains and cars.
Indigenous People’s Day October 12, 2019
The Big Horn Basin has been home to dozens of different tribes and nations for thousands of years. The art of Native People’s in the Americas is well known, come learn about it!
Miniature Quick Draw November 16, 2019
In one hour artists can turn a blank canvas into a beautiful, comprehensive piece of art. During this two hour class children have the chance create their own piece of personal art to take home.
Mosaics: The Art of Geometry December 14, 2019
Mosaics are beautiful works of art that can be found in many gardens and homes. In this class students will learn how to create pleasing designs and will be taking home their own drink coasters.
