Dates & times
All times are local to the venue · America/Chicago
- 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
These are the previously published dates. Check the organizer for a new edition.
Check the organizer’s latest schedule ↗Free First Friday: November at RAM Downtown, Nov. 6, 2026
At RAM’s Nov. 6 Free First Friday, basket-making appears in two different forms: visitors can weave a small basket from yarn and natural fibers, then watch Liandra Skenandore demonstrate Black Ash Basket techniques. The listed materials for the hands-on project are distinct from the subject of the demonstration.
Two projects take different cues
RAM Education Staff will lead both make-and-take activities during the event. One is a colorful paper dress-up animal inspired by John Nieto’s imaginative work; the other is a small basket woven from yarn and natural fibers, inspired by Skenandore’s work.
That materials distinction is useful when choosing what to try: the event listing names yarn and natural fibers for the hands-on basket project, while Black Ash Basket techniques are part of Skenandore’s separate demonstration.
Further reading: Free First Friday: November – Racine Art Museum ↗
A demonstration with a specific tradition in view
Skenandore’s half-hour presentation covers Black Ash Basket techniques, the history of basket-making within the Oneida community and how she continues that tradition. The museum places the event during Native American Heritage Month, connecting this focused program with the month’s broader cultural context without making the hands-on basket project a Black Ash workshop.
Further reading: Free First Friday: November – Racine Art Museum ↗ · Free Art Experiences – Racine Art Museum ↗
Leave room for the galleries
DJ Julian is listed as providing music while visitors explore the exhibitions, though no specific DJ time is posted. RAM’s Downtown exhibition listing for this period includes Amanda Browder, Exploring the Legacy of African Jewelry and The Toshiko Takaezu Archive Debuts at RAM. The listed closing dates are Nov. 22, 2026, Jan. 10, 2027, and Jan. 31, 2027, respectively.
Further reading: Free First Friday: November – Racine Art Museum ↗ · Current Exhibitions at Racine Art Museum (RAM) ↗
A four-hour making window and one timed demonstration
Both make-and-take activities are scheduled across the 4–8 p.m. event. Skenandore’s Black Ash Basket demonstration has a set 6–6:30 p.m. time; DJ Julian is listed alongside gallery exploration without a specific start time.
Friday, November 6, 2026 · RAM Downtown galleries
- Two make-and-take projects: colorful paper dress-up animals inspired by John Nieto’s work, and small baskets woven from yarn and natural fibers inspired by Liandra Skenandore’s work.
- DJ Julian provides music as visitors explore the exhibitions.
Friday, November 6, 2026 · RAM Downtown
- Black Ash Basket demonstration by Liandra Skenandore, including her techniques and basket-making history in the Oneida community.
Plan the evening
Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at RAM Downtown
The event runs from 4–8 p.m. at RAM Downtown, Racine Art Museum, 441 Main Street, Racine, WI 53403. This is the museum’s downtown location, not RAM Wustum.
Free First Friday: November – Racine Art Museum ↗ · Free Art Experiences – Racine Art Museum ↗
Free during the event
Admission is free while the hands-on activity is taking place. Visit Racine County says regular museum admission is charged outside that free activity period.
For a regular visit outside the free period, RAM Downtown lists admission as $15 for adults and $10 for students, seniors age 62 and older, and veterans with valid ID. Admission is free for children 12 and under, Racine County residents with valid ID, RAM members, NARM/ROAM/AAM members, and active-duty military.
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All ages and skill levels
RAM describes its free art experiences as designed for all ages and skill levels. Its visitor guidelines require children under 12 to be accompanied by an adult at all times.
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Mobility access and advance planning
RAM Downtown welcomes wheelchairs, electric mobility scooters and other mobility devices. Manual wheelchairs are available to borrow at reception on a first-come, first-served basis. The museum also lists accessible elevators connecting the galleries and public spaces, automatic door openers, accessible restrooms, gallery seating, Braille signage and wheelchair access.
Getting to RAM Downtown
Address and directions
The event is at RAM Downtown, Racine Art Museum, 441 Main Street, Racine, WI 53403. The official event information does not identify a particular entrance or list transit routes; use the map link to calculate directions from your starting point.
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Parking
Paid street parking and nearby public lots are available near RAM Downtown. Check local signs for parking restrictions.
Before you make a plan
Do I need to register ahead?
The event listing does not say whether advance registration is required. Call RAM Downtown at 262-638-8300 to check.
Free First Friday: November – Racine Art Museum ↗ · Free Art Experiences – Racine Art Museum ↗
Can children under 12 attend without an adult?
No. RAM’s visitor guidelines require children under 12 to be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Can I bring a water bottle into the galleries?
No. Food and drinks, including water bottles, are not allowed in the galleries. Reception staff can help store items.
Location & Google Maps
RAM Downtown (Racine Art Museum)
441 Main Street, Racine, WI 53403
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