# Carving with Visiting Artist Maria Patterson

> Event for families in the Indianapolis–Carmel–Greenwood area (IN). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Wed, Dec 30 (+1 more date) · 1:00 PM
- Where: The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208
- Ages: Ages 5+ and families
- Price: Included with museum admission
- Organizer: The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
- Official page: https://www.childrensmuseum.org/visit/calendar/event/317/12-30-2026/13_00
- Last checked: Tue, Oct 27

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## About

Wood artist Maria Patterson shows children how carving differs from other kinds of sculpture, then lets them try kid-safe tools on a bar of soap to carve a small 3D piece. The workshop is for ages 5 and up with their families and is included with museum admission; participants sign up at the Concierge Desk on the day. Sessions run at 1 and 2 p.m. on December 30 and 31, 2026.

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