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Holiday Gift Guide 2020: Hammer Staff Picks

December 1, 2020

Looking for the perfect gift? We asked the Hammer staff to share their favorite items from the Hammer Store this holiday season. Dig through their selections and get shopping!

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Make in L.A. 2020: Monsters Masquerade Ball

October 22, 2020

Sculpt a monster that will protect us from the scary forces in the world with artist Umar Rashid.

Make in L.A. 2020: You, Inside Out

October 22, 2020

For Family Day: Make in L.A. 2020 join artist Ann Greene Kelly in a drawing project that brings all of your insides out!

Black Voices, Black Joy: Rainmaker Tutorial

September 15, 2020

Inspired by the musical adventure of Timbaland's "Nighttime Symphony", make your own music with your very own rainmaker.

Black Voices, Black Joy: Flipbook Tutorial

September 1, 2020

In "How to Find a Fox" by Nilah Magruder a young girl sets out to find a mysterious furry friend. You can do the same by creating your very own flipbook!