The Mattress Factory’s Mini-Factory is a free interactive learning program designed specifically for children ages 3 to 5 years old with their parents and/or caregivers. The program uses contemporary installation art as the basis for enabling parents and children to explore big ideas.
Young children will discover a variety of themes and installations at the Mattress Factory, participate in story-time related to the theme, and work on a collaborative project in the Mini-Factory. Mini-Factory is a mobile, adaptable pop-up space that children can help to build and then use to explore new ideas and concepts. Young artists will participate in projects that promote making and sharing.
Mini-Factory Sessions Scheduled Through December 2015:
| Mini-Factory: ME! | Saturday, April 25 |
| Mini-Factory: COLOR | Saturday, May 9 |
| Mini-Factory: MEMORY | Saturday, May 23 |
| Mini-Factory: LINE | Saturday, June 13 |
| Mini-Factory: SENSES | Saturday, June 27 |
| Mini-Factory: HISTORY | Saturday, July 11 |
| Mini-Factory: FANTASY | Saturday, July 25 |
| Mini-Factory: PATTERN | Saturday, August 8 |
| Mini-Factory: SCIENCE | Saturday, August 22 |
| Mini-Factory: MOVEMENT | Saturday, September 12 |
| Mini-Factory: ZOOM | Saturday, September 26 |
| Mini-Factory: SEASONS | Saturday, October 10 |
| Mini-Factory: LIGHT | Saturday, October 24 |
| Mini-Factory: FUTURE | Saturday, November 14 |
| Mini-Factory: OPPOSITES | Saturday, December 12 |
All Mini-Factory sessions are from 10:00 until 11:00 am. Mini-Factory is free for Mattress Factory members and $5 for one child + one parent/caregiver. Registration is required as space is limited. For more information, or to register, visit the Mattress Factory’s Mini-Factory webpage. If you have questions, call 412-231-3169 or email education@mattress.org.
