Painting on the Terrace: Arches Starry Night | Saturday August 21st | 11:00AM & 3:00PM

Channeling our inner Van Gogh, children will be led through a painting experience where we connect Starry Night with Utah’s National Arches for a fun day out painting on the museum rooftop Terrace. There will be two class times at 11:00AM and 3:00PM. Sign up here: https://53888.blackbaudhosting.com/53888/Painting-on-the-Terrace-Arches-Starry-Night *Wear paint friendly clothing

STEAM Learning Lab – Painting with Nature

Posted on March 3, 2021March 4, 2021 by Elizabeth Caudle

Painting with Nature Ages 3 and up Impressionist art is named for its ability to capture the artist’s impressions of a scene. In the 19th century, photography was becoming more common and so artists no longer felt the need to create art that captured a scene in accurate detail. Instead, they wanted to show what […]

Spring Break Camps

Posted on January 20, 2021January 25, 2021 by Elizabeth Caudle

Spring Break Camps March 29 – April 2 Colors of Spring – Ages 4-6 10am – 11am From mountains blanketed in green to the brilliant reds and yellows of blooming tulips, the outside world is alight with colors every spring. Join Discovery Gateway as we explore the many properties of colors with crafts, experiments, […]

STEAM Learning Lab – Buildin’ Muscles

Posted on January 19, 2021January 23, 2021 by Elizabeth Caudle

Buildin’ Muscles Ages 3 and up In this activity students will learn what types of foods will keep their muscles strong, as well as make their own healthy recipe! Each of these ingredients can help keep our body strong! Fruit has vitamins that we need to stay healthy, and yogurt can be a good source […]

STEAM Learning Lab – Q-tip Skeleton

Posted on January 16, 2021January 22, 2021 by Elizabeth Caudle

Q-tip Skeleton Ages 3 and up Skeletons aren’t just for Halloween! They are also a fun way to think about how our body moves. By making this fun Q-tip skeleton kids can think about the different bones that are in their bodies, and the way that those bones move. Let’s grab some simple supplies and […]

STEAM Learning Lab – A Snow Day Celebration

Posted on January 14, 2021January 23, 2021 by Elizabeth Caudle

A Snow Day Celebration Winter can be a great time to stay inside curled up with a good book, but it can also be a great chance to experience Utah’s famous snow! A Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats seems to perfectly capture the fun that can be had playing in the snow. It can […]

STEAM Learning Lab – Tortilla Painting

Posted on January 12, 2021January 12, 2021 by Jason Perkins

Paper Bag Lungs Sensory Activity – Fun for Everyone! This time of the year we are all thinking about how to eat a little healthier. This activity is a great way to get kids to play with their food! By using veggies as a paintbrush and offering a variety of dipping sauces kids can be […]

STEAM Learning Lab – No-Mess Masterpiece

Posted on August 24, 2020January 28, 2021 by Michael Stringham

Paint is amazing but can be messy. This activity uses plastic wrap to create a clean version of fingerpainting. This activity is also sensory friendly and can allow children to feel the sensation of wet paint while staying clean.

STEAM Learning Lab – Bird Migration Hopscotch

Posted on May 1, 2020January 29, 2021 by Michael Stringham

Why are wetlands so important? We’ll explore this concept through a fun game of hopscotch.

STEAM Learning Lab – Earth Balloon Painting

Posted on April 29, 2020January 29, 2021 by Michael Stringham

Let’s paint a picture of our planet, as seen from space! This activity is a great way to try painting with some different materials. The half-filled balloons present a fun challenge and lets your child play with the shapes that the balloon makes on the paper. The round shape of the Earth works well with the circular “brush strokes” of the balloon.

Cancelled Silk Painting Class with Debbi Sigg

Have you ever wanted to create a silk painting? Learn how with professional local artist Debbi Sigg. Paint a beautiful piece of art and enjoy a 2-hour introduction to this unique and challenging artform!

Painting with Natural Colors

Join us in the STEAM Lab for science-focused experiences!

Pumpkin Painting Workshop

Create your very own pumpkin design with our Pumpkin Painting workshop!

Cave Painting “In the Dark”

In the STEAM Studio Discovery Gateway’s STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) programs offer a wide variety of real world, inquiry-based, participant-focused, and engaging experiences. Programs may vary from short 10-15 minute introductory activities to more in-depth family learning experiences that can last 30 to 60 minutes.