Year of the Frog event at the Brandywine Zoo!

Special Event at the Brandywine Zoo!

“Leap Frog!”
(For Toddlers – Fifth Grade)
Friday, February 29, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Parents and Teachers of toddlers through fifth grade, make like a frog and leap to this fun event celebrating the kickoff of “2008 - The Year of the Frog.” Enjoy with amphibian-related games, crafts, activities and more! This event is outdoors so dress for the weather.

Fee:
$1.00 per person includes admission AND event!

To register:
visit www.brandywinezoo.org and go to Family Programs.

Nicole Goodsell
Zoo Naturalist
Brandywine Zoo
1001 North Park Drive
Wilmington, DE 19802
phone: 302-571-7850 x224
fax: 302-577-7480


The Brandywine Zoo is accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA). Look for the logo whenever you visit a zoo or aquarium as your assurance you are supporting a facility dedicated to providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for you, and a better future for all living things. With its more than 200 accredited members, AZA is a leader in global wildlife conservation, and your link to helping animals in their native habitats.

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Chinese New Year at the Delaware Art Museum!

Sunday, Jan 27, 2008
12:00 - 3:330

Come celebrate Chinese New Year at the Delaware Art Museum!

This free program includes hands-on art activities, demonstrations, and traditional lion and folk dances.

More Information

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Art History Class and Writing Workshop at the Wayne Art Center!

Wayne Art Center is now offering a new lineup of semester-long classes specially designed to meet the needs of homeschool students. The Wayne Art Center is offering the following classes to homeschool students:

Art History and Exploration
Tuesdays, 1:00 – 3:00 pm, beginning January 22nd
10 weeks $100
Ages 7 and up. This semester begins with the Medieval period, and will continue through
Modern time. Each class will focus on a different period of art and will include a
discussion of the history of the time, famous artists, their materials and their artwork.
Homeschoolers will complete an art project each class in the style of the period covered.
Instruction in drawing, painting and ceramics will be included.

Writers Workshop:
Writing and Illustrating My Own Poetry
Kathy Hubbard
1:00 – 3:00 pm, beginning January 24th
10 weeks $100
Ages 8 and up. Creative writing is fun and teaches children the importance of spelling,
grammar and sentence construction. Each class will begin with the reading of exemplary
children's poetry to allow the students to hear good writing while opening up their
imaginations. Using this literature as a guide, students will learn about the mechanics of
writing through the creation, development and revision of his or her own poems. We will
focus on several different forms of poetry: rhyming, haiku and open verse. For a final
project the children will choose, revise and illustrate his or her best work to be part of our
class "literary journal".

Space is limited. Early registration recommended.
Call the Wayne Art Center at 610-688-3553, x200.
www.wayneart.org

Located in the Main Line suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Wayne Art Center offers instruction for all ages in the visual arts, crafts, music and drama. Our gallery presents several exhibits each year, highlighting local, regional and national artists.

Jewelry Making Class for Teens at the Delaware Art Museum

Beginning Jewelry for Teens

Debi Parisi
Saturdays, January 12 – April 5 (no class Jan. 19, Feb. 16, Mar. 22)
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
$200 Members/$240 Non-Members (price includes lab fee and supplies)
Register Online

(Ages 14 and up)—This course will follow the process of jewelry-making from concept-on-paper to wearable 3D art. Students will learn the basic jewelry-making techniques such as sawing, filing, drilling, and joining metal in order to create a ring or pendant of their own design. Soldering will also be touched upon, and students will also be introduced to chain making techniques in order to incorporate movement in their pieces.

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Homeschool Programs at the Media-Upper Providence Library

HOMESCHOOLERS WELCOME!

The people at Media-Upper Providence Library believe that it is important that your local library be of service to those who choose to homeschool their children. In addition to providing a wealth of materials, they wish to invite you to join some other local homeschoolers in their newest programs.

Please register by phone or email.

Homeschooler’s Story Time
Come listen to a folktale, non-fiction, or factual/biographical picture book then do a related activity/craft.
Ages 5-8
Thurs. Feb 7, 14, 28 (no class Feb 21st)
March 13, 20, 27 (no class March 6)
2:00pm

Homeschooler Young Adult Book Group
Join other homeschooled t(w)eens in a lively discussion of selected books.
Books are ordered by request or on-your-own for each meeting since participants are from all over Delaware County.
Usually the 2nd and 4th Monday of the Month
10:30am*- 12:00pm

Book selections for January are as follows:

January 14th
An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793
by Jim Murphy

January 28th
Fever, 1793
by Laurie Halse Anderson

*Start time is flexible, participants can arrive late if necessary.

Media-Upper Providence Library
1 E. Front St., Media, PA 19063
610-566-1918 / mecsd@delco.lib.pa.us

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Homeschool ZOO Days at The Brandywine Zoo!

GEOGRAPHY!
Pre-K thru High School
Tuesday, February 12, 9:30 am -12 pm
Rain/Snowdate: Thursday, February 14, 9:30 am -12 pm
Learn about continents, ecosystems and habitats from our wonderful, wild world. Map your way across the globe to find out from where our zoo animals hail!

ART!
For pre-K thru High School
Tuesday, March 11, 9:30 am -12 pm
Rain/Snowdate: Thursday, March 13, 9:30 am -12 pm
Patterns, Structures and Designs are all around you at a zoo! Create, experience and learn about zoos and art with WILD Life!

*Each Program will begin in the Education Building and include an inside teaching portion about the topic. Then, tour the zoo on your own, stopping at stations which incorporate activities, games, crafts, etc. about the program.

*No refunds for no shows. Call in case of inclement weather.

*Pre-registration is required! Fee: $8/person, $6/person for DE Zoological Society members. (One Adult is Free per family)

To Register, or For More Information:
Call 302-571-7850 x224 OR
Visit www.brandywinezoo.org

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Oak Meadow - Winter Sale!

Seasons greetings from Oak Meadow!

For the first time ever Oak Meadow is offering a Winter Sale! 10% off their entire curriculum, craft kits, and school enrollments for all grades Kindergarten through 12th.

This sale runs from January 2nd through January 18th. Take advantage of this brief sale by either using their online bookstore (click here), or you may place your order with them directly at 802-251-7250. Please feel free to phone them with any questions you may have; they are happy to speak with you anytime!

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Homeschool Tour Progam at the Delaware Art Museum!

Artists & Art Movements
Tuesdays, January 15 – March 4, 2008 (8 weeks)
10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

Ages 10 and up
$30 per student / Parents & Guardians are free

Registration Form (Download PDF file)

Especially designed for homeschool students ages 10 and up, the Delaware Art Museum’s homeschool tour program offers students a wonderful art education experience! Students will explore various artists and art movements and develop an understanding of the Museum’s collection and special exhibitions. Select tour dates will include 30-minute art projects in the Museum’s Bank of America Studio Wing.

Registration begins Monday, December 17th. Program limited to 25 students. Registration is first-come, first-served. Participants must register and pre-pay by mail. No refunds. For more information, contact Courtney Waring, Director of Education, at
302-351-8509 or cwaring@delart.org.

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JANUARY

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15th - John Sloan and the “Ashcan” Group

22nd - Women Artists

29th* - British Pre-Raphaelite Artists

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FEBRUARY

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5th - Nineteenth Century American Art

12th - Howard Pyle and his Students

19th* - Art of American Illustration

26th - Now and Then: A Study in Sculpture

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MARCH

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4th* - Contemporary Realism and Abstraction

*Studio Art Component

Glory of Stories for Homeschoolers at the Delaware Art Museum!

The Artist’s Expression
Tuesdays, January 15 – March 4, 2008
10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. OR
Fridays, January 18 – March 7, 2008
9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Age groups: 4-6 years & 7-9 years
$30 per child / Parents and Guardians are free

Registration Form (Download PDF file)

The Delaware Art Museum’s Homeschool program offers Homeschool families a wonderful art education experience! Every Tuesday and Friday for 8 weeks, Museum Staff and Docents will present story readings related to the Museum’s collection. A discussion of related works of art and a hands-on art project will follow the reading. Kids will build a foundation for visual arts, as well as hone their observation skills through storytelling and art.

The Artist’s Expression will highlight various artists and art movements in the Museum’s collection and special exhibitions. Kids will learn about a different artist and genre of art each week. Topics will also include information about the artists’ cultural backgrounds and inspirations. Following the session, there will be an art show and reception. Registration begins Monday, December 17th. Space is limited. Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first served basis. Participants must register and prepay by mail. No refunds. Parents are required to stay for the entire program.

For more information, contact Courtney Waring, Director of Education, at 302-351-8509 or cwaring@delart.org.

SCHEDULE

Week 1 - John Sloan

Week 2 - Contemporary Chinese Artists

Week 3 - Faith Ringgold

Week 4 - Dante Gabriel Rossetti

Week 5 - Benjamin West

Week 6 - Frida Kahlo/Nickolas Muray

Week 7 - Howard Pyle

Week 8 - Gene Davis

Friday, March 14, 2008 | 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Art Show & Reception

Studio Art Classes at Delaware Art Museum

New!

Winter 2008

Studio Art Classes

Saturday Teens - Ages 13 and up

These classes are designed for high school students with a passion for art. What better place to learn how to become an artist than surrounded by a renowned art museum collection? By signing up for both classes, students are receive a well rounded art foundation preparing them for college, advance them in school, or propel their individual artistic pursuits. Students can begin to build or expand their portfolio for their continuing growth as young artists.

Both classes are taught by actual artists and art instructors.

For those staying for both classes, lunch may be purchased from the Museum Cafe or brought from home. Saturday Teens students will also receive an ID card which may be used for themselves and a guest to visit the Museum galleries throughout the semester.

Sculpture and 3D Design

Instructor: Veronique Cote

This is an introductory course on the basic principles of three-dimensional art. The class will concentrate on design elements and principles, compositional techniques, craftsmanship, and design vocabulary all within a conceptual framework. Students will create small-scale sculptural projects. Class will also consist of short lectures, slide presentations and walks through the Museum and group discussions.

Drawing and 2D Design

Instructor: Amanda Kamen

The aim of this course is to introduce a variety of drawing techniques, vocabulary, and media. Students will come away form this course with an introduction to drawing as an exciting and limitless process. Classes Will consist of drawing exercises as well as participating in demonstrations and critiques. Demonstrations will concentrate on the use of a material or the visual explanation of a concept. Critiques are a respectful forum where students can share their work and ides with the rest of the class. Along with generating further discussion and ideas, critiques can supply helpful advice to artists on how to improve his/her work.

Dates:
Saturday January 12 - April 15th
(no classes January 19, February 16th, March 22nd)

Times:
Sculpture & 3D Design: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm*
Drawing & 2D Design: 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm*
* If taking both classes, students can bring a bag lunch and visit the museum exhibits and sculpture gardens during the break.

Cost:
$220 for members
$250 for non-members

If enrolling in both classes there is a price break:
$375 for members
$455 for non-members

For more information or to register:
Contact:
Brett John Johnson, Studio Programs Manager
Phone: 302-571-9590 ext. 551
Email: bjohnson@delart.orf

Museum Membership Information