“DIVA 3”: African mask-making in celebration of Black History Month is among the upcoming workshops at the Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion in Cadwalader Park, Trenton. (Art by Janis Purcell)

Kids and adults alike are invited to get creative with workshops at Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion. The February and March lineup features African mask-making in celebration of Black History Month, a fun way to make a chunky blanket without knitting needles, and a four-part series in which iPhone users will take their iPhone photography and editing skills to the next level. Participants will find plenty of parking adjacent to the museum’s building.

African Mask-Making: A Workshop for Kids and Families — Celebrate Black History Month at Trenton City Museum with a hands-on workshop to make your own traditional-style African mask on Saturday, February 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free admission; materials and snacks provided. Supported in part by a grant from the Trenton Arts Fund of Princeton Area Community Foundation.

Finger Looping Workshop: Knit Your Own Chunky Blanket, Without Knitting Needles — Artist and instructor Janis Purcell will lead this fun and creative workshop. Bring your lunch, bring your suggested supplies (we’ll send you the list when you register) on Sunday, February 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. $25 for members of Trenton Museum Society; $35 for non-members.

iPhonography at Ellarslie: Four-Part Series — Take your iPhone photo skills to the next level with award-winning photographer and instructor Cheryl Bomba on Saturday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.; February 25 and March 4, 11, and 8. $75 for members of Trenton Museum Society; $100 for non-members.

Learn more and reserve in advance for all workshops at ellarslie.org or call (609) 989-1191.

The Trenton City Museum, housed in historic Ellarslie Mansion in Cadwalader Park, showcases contemporary works by area artists, ongoing and changing displays that explore Trenton’s history, varied performances, and family-friendly programming. The museum and its museum shop are open Fridays and Saturdays, 12 to 4 p.m., and Sundays, 1 to 4 p.m. While there is no admission fee, donations to support the museum’s programs are welcomed.