Beyond Glitter and Glue: 12 Days of Christmas, Day 1

2024-12-01

Welcome to the first episode of the “12 Days of Christmas Museum Education Edition!” Let’s dive into a vital topic: moving beyond “crafting for craft’s sake” in museum programming. Key Quotes “To craft for craft's sake is your mother's museum education. And I said what I said.” “Every crafting activity that we design should be more than just a fun distraction. It should be a powerful storytelling tool that aligns seamlessly with our mission, and it should transform simple projects into impactful educational experi...

Welcome to the first episode of the “12 Days of Christmas Museum Education Edition!”

Let’s dive into a vital topic: moving beyond “crafting for craft’s sake” in museum programming.

Key Quotes

“To craft for craft's sake is your mother's museum education. And I said what I said.”

“Every crafting activity that we design should be more than just a fun distraction. It should be a powerful storytelling tool that aligns seamlessly with our mission, and it should transform simple projects into impactful educational experiences.”

For more detailed show notes and a transcript, visit www.modernmuseumeducation.com/podcast/009.

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