# Family Art Studio at the Skirball: Tzedakah Boxes, then City of Light Lanterns

> Program for families in the Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim area (CA). Times are Pacific Time.

- When: Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Dates: Thu, Nov 5 – Sun, Jan 3
- Where: Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049
- Ages: Kids and families
- Price: Included with general admission
- Schedule: Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Organizer: Skirball Cultural Center
- Official page: https://www.skirball.org/programs/family-art-studio
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

Drop-in family art projects tied to Skirball exhibitions and Jewish traditions, on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. November 5–29 families make tzedakah boxes; from December 3 to January 3 they build paper houses that become glowing lanterns. Children must come with an adult (at least one adult per four kids).

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