Storytime Studio: I Am Thankful
Storytime Studio: I Am Thankful is a drop-in program for children from birth through age 6 and their caregivers, combining open-ended play, an educator-led read-aloud, hands-on artmaking, and a gallery visit. This session explores gratitude and the people who matter to us through Raven Halfmoon’s sculpture *Dancing at Dusk* (2024), located in the Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden. Halfmoon, a member of the Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, often uses a traditional Caddo coiling technique to honor women in her family. Participants will use clay to create their own coiled sculptures celebrating someone special.
The featured book is *We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga* by Traci Sorell, illustrated by Frané Lessac.
When: November 25, 2026
Showtimes: Two one-hour sessions, with entry at 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM. The 10:00 AM session runs from 10:00 to 11:00 AM; the 11:00 AM session follows the same one-hour format.
Schedule: The first session includes open play at 10:00 AM, a read-aloud at 10:15 AM, artmaking at 10:30 AM, and a gallery tour at 10:45 AM. The second session includes open play at 11:00 AM, a read-aloud at 11:15 AM, artmaking at 11:30 AM, and a gallery tour at 11:45 AM.
Ages: Designed for children from birth through age 6 and their caregivers.
Tickets: Price not available
Registration: No advance registration is required. Admission is first-come, first-served, and capacity is limited. If the 10:00 AM session fills, visitors may be offered the opportunity to return for the 11:00 AM session. Entry may be paused once both sessions reach capacity.
Venue: Hirshhorn Art School, on the museum’s Lower Level at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Independence Avenue SW and 7th Street SW, Washington, DC 20560.
Accessibility: Everyone is welcome, including nursing caregivers. Visitors seeking services or accommodations such as ASL interpretation or live captioning should contact HMSGEducation@si.edu, preferably one to two weeks in advance.
Groups: Schools, youth organizations, and other groups of eight or more adults and children are encouraged to arrange a separate group program through HMSGEducation@si.edu.
Strollers: Stroller parking is available in the Hirshhorn Lobby and on the Lower Level.
Contact: Hirshhorn Education, HMSGEducation@si.edu, 202-633-1000.