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Family Workshop: The Art of the Shakespearean Power Player
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Family Workshop: The Art of the Shakespearean Power Player

Dive into themes from our temporary exhibition, “How to Be A Power Player: Tudor Edition,” and connect them to Shakespeare’s words. Choose from two free workshops for ages 5-7 and ages 8-11.
Sat, Mar 22, 2025 at 11:30am & 1pm
Haskell Center
Family Workshop: Spring Has Sprung
Kids acting out a scene

Family Workshop: Spring Has Sprung

Experience Shakespeare's words and their connection to nature and, weather permitting, take Shakespeare's words outdoors to the Folger's gardens! Choose from two free workshops for ages 5-7 and ages 8-11.
Sat, Apr 5, 2025 at 11:30am & 1pm
Learning Lab
Shakespeare's Birthday Celebration 2025
a large crowd of people on the Folger front lawn watching a sword-fighting demonstration

Shakespeare's Birthday Celebration

Celebrate Shakespeare’s birthday at the Folger with fun, family-friendly activities and birthday cake for all! Make an Elizabethan ruff, watch sword-fighting and printing press demonstrations, write sonnets, and more.
Sat, Apr 19, 2025, 11am
Folger Library
DIY at the Folger: Miniatures
A miniature portrait of a woman

DIY at the Folger: Miniatures

Make your own self-portrait, fit for the Tudor court! This free activity is inspired by the miniatures on display in the temporary exhibition, “How to Be a Power Player: Tudor Edition."
Wed, Apr 23, 2025, 11:30am
Learning Lab
Family Workshop: A Power Player Spectacle
Four children standing next to each other yelling

Family Workshop: A Power Player Spectacle

Join the Folger as we use our how-to guide to power playing and the words of Shakespeare to create our own spectacular production! Choose from two free workshops for ages 5-7 and ages 8-11.
Sat, May 3, 2025 at 11:30am & 1pm
Learning Lab
DIY at the Folger: The Tudor Ruff

DIY at the Folger: The Tudor Ruff

Create and model the fashionable accessory that is the ruff! Join us for this free activity inspired by our temporary exhibition, “How to Be a Power Player: Tudor Edition."
Wed, Jun 18, 2025, 11:30am
Learning Lab