Mahjong: December - January
Mondays: 12/22, 1/5, 1/12, 1/26; Thursdays: 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29
10 a.m. at Crisp Museum / free and open to individuals

Each Monday and Thursday, individuals will meet at the Crisp Museum to socialize and play. Mahjong is a tile-based game, where players draw and discard to create groupings to complete a specific hand of 14 tiles.
Beginner lessons start by learning tile names and groupings. A Mahjong card lists the hands that you choose from. Learn to read the card hands and the specific league rules. Etiquette is also explained, because some groups use different table rules than others. 
Chairs will be available, but game sets and card tables will need to be arranged. A National Mah Jongg League card is not required for beginners.

Questions: Ellen Flentge (573) 651-2260. Crisp Museum is located inside the Cultural Arts Center at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus at 518 S. Fountain St., Cape Girardeau, MO 63703.

Art for Adults
Tuesdays or Wednesdays (Not available June 24 - July 4)
9 a.m. - Noon or 2 - 5 p.m.  
Fee $5 / Pre-register online and click "Enroll in Class" and follow the prompts.
This is a small group. Beginners will learn to mix the colors that they need and how to arrange a palette, use the brushes, and clean them correctly. You may use the museum’s supplies or bring your acrylics, oils, soft pastels, or watercolors. Color theory works for all media, and once you learn it, you can try them all.  Paint from pictures you take or find to make works to keep or gift—mini lessons taught by Ellen Flentge.
Questions: (573) 651-2660.

Portrait Painting
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. First and third Thursdays January-June 
Fee $5 / Pre-register online and click "Enroll in Class" and follow the prompts.
Learn the most important steps related to facial features to make a successful likeness of someone.
Paint from pictures you take or use examples to practice color mixing skintones and clothing in light and shadow. Use various values and intensities of colors to create the convex and concave forms that represent a person's image. Participants may share tips and tricks with others. Mini lessons are taught by Ellen Flentge. 
Questions: (573) 651-2660.

Snow Day Applique Coasters
January 9 / 2 - 5 p.m. / Fee $5 
 Pre-register online and click "Enroll in Class" and follow the prompts.
Use the materials we have on hand and create some winter season coasters for your space or as gifts for others. Start with a base fabric and we'll show you how to easely attach parts together for your design. A blanket stitch always looks nice on these attractive, hand-made coasters.
Questions: (573) 651-2260.

Basket Making with Laura Klaus
January 13 / 8:30am - 3:30pm
Fee $80 - Preregister by January 9, 2026.
Pre-register online and click "Enroll in Class" and follow the prompts.

Make a woven reed basket 14" x 10" x 9" with canvas handles. Several colors are available on first come basis. Laura Klaus will guide participants from start to finish in this one day activity.The basket designs are originals made by Klaus. Space is limited. 
Additional Classes will be held for different baskets on March 10, May 12, July 14, September 9, and November 10. 

Crisp Museum is located inside the Cultural Arts Center at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus at 518 S. Fountain St., Cape Girardeau, MO
Questions: (573) 651-2260

LEGO Family Day
January 24 /10 a.m. - 4 p.m. / free
This event is open to the public.

You are invited to enjoy a day of LEGO themed stories, games, and activities. Try our our new LEGO scavenger hunt. Bricks will be provided.

Build the tallest tower you can. Use your phone with the Brickit app to find what can be built from a pile of bricks. A micro challenge will have you thinking small to make fast fun things. LEGO displays will be shown and coloring sheets will be available. But best of all, we have door pizes being awarded eacy hour. Fun for all ages!

Crisp Museum is located inside the Cultural Arts Center at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus at 518 S. Fountain St., Cape Girardeau, MO
Questions: (573) 651-2260