Thursday, August 4, 2011

Delaware Art Museumt ~ Programs for Homeschoolers!


Story Club for Homeschoolers
Wednesdays
September 28, November 2, and December 7

10:00 a.m. – noon
$20 per session/$45 full (Discount does not apply.)

(Ages 9 – 14)

This exclusive new program for homeschoolers combines and connects literature with viewing and making art. During each session, homeschoolers will read and have lively discussions about a pre-assigned story related to artwork in the Museum’s collection, view and discuss related works of art, and express their creativity with a corresponding art project in the Museum’s studios.

September 28: Selected chapters from Long Live the King by Mary Roberts Rinehart
November 2: The Sleeping Beauty (Grimm’s Fairy Tales) and Saint George and the Dragon by Margaret Hodges;
December 7: Tales from King Arthur - The Drawing of the Sword by Andrew Lang.

Space is limited.
Supplies provided in class.
Selected readings will be provided via email.


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Story Stretchers & Art
Wednesdays
September 14 – November 30
(10 weeks; no class September 28 & November 23)

11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
$150 Members/$175 Non-Members

(Ages 5 – 8)

Each week, children will hear an exciting story and create a related work of art in the Children’s Studio. This is a wonderful opportunity for creative play and exploration with studio instruction for young homeschooled students.
Supplies provided in class.


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Artist Studio for Homeschoolers
Wednesdays
September 14 – November 30
(10 weeks; no class September 28 & November 23)

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
$190 Members/$215 Non-Members

(Ages 9 – 14)

Students will learn the fundamentals of art in the Museum’s studio. Basic drawing, painting, and sculpting will be explored with a focus on processes and techniques. Art history discussions, which will include visits to the Museum’s galleries, will focus on artists in the collection. Students will learn creative techniques and develop an appreciation for art.
Supplies provided in class.

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For More Information:

website

Saralyn Rosenfield
Studio & Family Programs Manager
srosenfield@delart.org
302.351.8504

Delaware Art Museum
2301 Kentmere Parkway
Wilmington, DE 19806
www.delart.org

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