Join us virtually on Saturdays for our monthly My CMA Studio challlenge.

We are currently exploring the Deep Sea.

In this week’s challenge craft a ship to navigate your way through these uncharted waters that we find ourselves in.

Start by going through your recyclables: tubes, corks, foil, Popsicle sticks, tape or glue and paper as your materials. Make space for your friends and family in your vessel, hoist your sails and know that while the waves will be choppy, your ship is strong and your creativity is vast.

Share your creations with us by tagging #myCMAStudio on Instagram and Twitter and continue to find ways to stay connected to your community. Finished projects will be shared in an upcoming online gallery.

Stay well and stay creative.

-Megan Green brings more than a decade of creative entrepreneurship into her role at CMA as the Manager of Studio of Initiatives. She’s shared her passion for supporting artists through her direction at Craftin’ Outlaws and Midwest Craft Con.

While we are closed we will continue to bring you ways to be inspired, flex your creativity, and stay connected. If you can’t come to the Studio, we’ll bring the Studio to you.

This month’s theme is the Deep Sea. Try your hand at this creative Studio challenge.

Close your eyes. Imagine that you are submerged in the deep sea or swimming around inside an aquarium. What does that experience look like? What creatures and objects are surrounding you?

Start by drawing a picture of what you see and then challenge yourself to create a 3-D sculpture of your sketch. Use materials from around your house and challenge your creativity.

Share your underwater creations with us on Instagram or Twitter by tagging #myCMAstudio. During this time period it’s important to find ways for everyone to stay connected to each other, so check out the hashtag to get inspired and comment on other people’s creations. We’ll also be sharing in an online gallery.

Be well, and look for more creative challenges while we bring you #myCMAatHome.

-Megan Green brings more than a decade of creative entrepreneurship into her role at CMA as the Manager of Studio of Initiatives. She’s shared her passion for supporting artists through her direction at Craftin’ Outlaws and Midwest Craft Con.