Thursday, October 8, 2009

Delaware Art Museum ~ Upcoming Programs for Homeschoolers!

The Art of the Print
Inspired by the Museum’s exhibition Fantasies & Fairy-Tales: Maxfield Parrish and the Art of the Print, students will learn about the history of illustration as well as printing techniques.
Wednesdays - (4 weeks, no class Nov. 25)
Nov. 11 – Dec. 9
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Cost per child:
$14 Members/$16 Non-Members
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Fact and Fantasy
In conjunction with the Museum’s exhibition Dinotopia: The Fantastical Art of James Gurney, this session will combine art, fantasy, and natural history. Included with the program is a special presentation on dinosaurs by the Delaware Museum of Natural History.
Wednesdays - (4 weeks)
Feb. 10 – March 3
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Cost per child:
$14 Members/$16 Non-Members
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The Elements of Art
Learn how the basic elements of design (line, color, shape, and texture) work together as a visual language by exploring the Museum’s collections
Wednesdays - (4 weeks)
March 31 – April 21
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Cost per child:
$14 Members/$16 Non-Members

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Age Groupings:
For programs listed above;
Your child’s experience will match the following age-based categories:

Ages 3 – 6
Students and parents/guardians participate in a story-reading which leads to a viewing of relevant works of art, followed by a hands-on art project. Parents/guardians are required to stay with their child during the story and tour portion of the program and may be asked to assist during the art activity.

Ages 7 – 9
Students take a guided theme tour for 30 minutes followed by a 30-minute art activity inspired by their tour.

Ages 10 – 13 and 14 – 18
Students take a guided theme tour for 60 minutes which includes writing exercises, sketching in the galleries, and take-home assignments.
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Homeschool Programs Information

Contact:
Saralyn Rosenfield
Family Programs Manager
302.351.8504
srosenfield@delart.org

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