Family

Art for Families: Solstice Vessels

Oblong sphere-shaped ceramic vessel with small neck and opening at top.

Toshiko Takaezu, Sunrise Egg, ca. 2003–4, refired 2006. Princeton University Art Museum. Gift of the artist. © Toshiko Takaezu. Photo: Bruce M. White

Kathleen Compton Sherrerd Creativity Lab and Laporte Family Creativity Lab
March 21, 2026 10 a.m.–1 p.m.

Saturdays are for young makers in the Creativity Labs! Celebrate the spring solstice by creating your own solstice vessel.

Drop in anytime between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. to explore a work of art, play with different materials, and exercise your imagination. Come for fifteen minutes or two hours—whatever your schedule allows. All ages are welcome; no tickets or reservations required.


Artist Toshiko Takaezu had a deeply rooted respect for the wonders of the natural world and often found inspiration in nature. Celebrate the spring solstice by exploring the work of Takaezu and creating your own solstice vessel. We provide the materials, you bring the creativity!