Homeschool Programs at the Delaware Art Museum!

Register Now For These Upcoming Sessions:

Women in Art
This session will focus on women both as artists and subjects in the Museum’s collections and in the exhibition Illustrating Her World: Ellen B. T. Pyle.
Wednesdays - (4 weeks)
Sept. 23 – Oct. 14
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Cost per child:
$14 Members/$16 Non-Members
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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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About the Homeschool Progams at the Delaware Art Museum
The Delaware Art Museum’s Homeschool Programs offer Homeschool families a wonderful art education experience! Kids will build a foundation for visual arts as well as hone their observation skills through discussions of works in the Museum’s collection and special exhibitions. Additionally, art activities, writing exercises, and take-home assignments extend the student's learning experience beyond the galleries. Homeschool Programs are designed for different age groups and are offered as four-week sessions. Homeschool families can choose to sign up for one or more session. Children will be automatically enrolled into the appropriate program based on their age.

Homeschool Programs Information

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

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Nine Museums ~ One Ticket! Extended Dates!

Extended through September 7th!

Start Your Homeschool Year by Touring Nine of Our Area's Wonderful Musuems and Gardens!

Brandywine Treasure Trail
July 6 through August 31

Visit nine area museums for one low price!

$35 Individual "passport"
or
$75 Family passport
(2 adults and up to 3 children)

Participating museums
Brandywine River Museum,
Delaware Art Museum,
Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts,
Delaware Museum of Natural History,
Delaware Historical Society & Read House,
Hagley Museum and Library,
Longwood Gardens,
Rockwood Museum,
Winterthur Museum & Country Estate.

PRIZES!
If you visit all nine sites, you can submit your fully validated passport to receive a $50 restaurant gift certificate compliments of the Hilton Wilmington/Christiana and the Hotel du Pont!
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*Enter to win by dropping your ticket stub into a fishbowl located in the visitor center at each attraction.


Where to Purchase Passport
Available at all nine museum locations!
also
Tickets can also be purchased at:
The Hotel du Pont,
The Hilton Wilmington/Christiana,
The Greater Wilmington Convention & Visitors Bureau,
The Brandywine Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau,
The Chester County Convention & Visitors Bureau,
The Independence Visitor Center in Philadelphia.

For More Information
Email: info@brandywinetreasures.org
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Teen Initiative at the Delaware Art Museum

Going into its third year!
Currently recruiting new members!

Teen initiative members volunteer at the museum, go on field trips, meet once a month at the museum to work and have fun with other teens interested in art, art history, and the museum. They mount exhibits, create podcasts, learn, and have fun!

Members must be high school aged - that means entering 9th grade this fall or older. To become a member you must complete a volunteer application form and write a letter of interest.

It you would like to learn more
or
Attend an upcoming meeting:

Please contact Saralyn.

Saralyn Rosenfield
Family Programs Manager
302.351.8504
srosenfield@delart.org
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Studio Art Class for Homeschoolers at the Delaware Art Museum!

Artist Studio for Homeschoolers

(Ages 9 – 14)
Students will learn the fundamentals of art in the Museum’s studio. Basic drawing and painting will be explored, focusing on processes and techniques. The class will visit the Museum’s galleries to draw inspiration. Students will learn creative techniques and develop an appreciation for art.
Teacher: Sam Mylin
Wednesdays, September 16 – November 18
(10 weeks)
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
$125 Members/$145 Non-Members

Homeschool Programs Information

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

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Fall Art Classes at the Newark Arts Alliance!

KIDS' CLASSES!

Painting Without Brushes!
Ages 7-9
September 9-30,
4 Wednesdays
4-6pm.
Teacher - Jen Mrozek
This is such a crazy time of year - why not come and unwind with some crazy painting projects?! We will make paintings using toothbrushes, sponges, water guns, spray bottles, tape, ink droppers, marbles, and all sorts of other fun tools. We will also learn about some famous artists who liked to paint in creative ways. This class is for anyone who likes to get creative!
Fee:
$63 members
$69 non-members.
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The Art of Fashion for Teens
Ages 14-17
September 9-30
4 Wednesdays
6:30-8:00pm
Teacher - Jen Mrozek
This class will look to fashion as a source of inspiration. Students will learn how to render a female form from different views, create a fashion design, make a mood board, work with fabrics, and even put on a fashion show! This class is a great introduction to fashion design, no sewing skills needed. Come join us for a fashionable and creative class!
Fee:
$63 members
$69 non-members
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Just Mom and Me
Session One - 4 Wednesdays - Sept. 23-Oct. 14
Session Two - 4 Wednesdays - Oct. 21-Nov. 11
Session Three - 4 Wednesdays - Nov. 18-Dec 9
Times for all of the above sessions: 10am-11am
Ages: Parent and children ages 3+4
Teacher - Malissa Reese.
Parent and preschooler will have a blast exploring a variety of art materials while honing fine motor skills. We will paint, cut, glue, hand mold, and more. Projects will include family portraits, puppets, collages, and 3-D creations. Have all the fun and no need to scrape the paint off your kitchen walls!
Fee:
$56 members
$61 non-members per session.
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Fairy Arts Workshop
Ages 6-9
2 Saturdays
October 3-10
9 am-12 pm.
Teacher - Jen Mrozek
Is your inner fairy bursting to express itself? Come create beautiful wings, headpieces, costumes, and fine art inspired by the beautiful enchanted worlds of fairies. We will conclude the class by doing a photo shoot that captures the beauty of your child. Parents will get a digital print to take home.
Fee
$63 members
$69 non-members
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After School Art Camp
Ages 7-11
Session One: Oct. 7-28, 4 Wednesdays
Session Two: Nov. 4-25, 4 Wednesdays
Session Three: Dec. 2-23, 4 Wednesdays
Time: 4pm-6pm
Teacher - Malissa Reese
Why have all the fun just during the summer? Produce quality art all year round! Studies show that creative children are successful children. Students will work on a different, innovative project each week. We will create acrylic paintings on canvas, clay sculpture, papier mache, watercolor, pastels, collages, work with wood, make jewelry and more.
Fee
$88 members
$96 non-members
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Painting in the Twilight Zone!
Ages 12-15
4 Wednesdays
October 7-28
6:30-8:30pm.
Teacher - Jen Mrozek
Are you a fan of the Twilight books and movie? This class will create artwork inspired by books and films. We will paint beautiful landscapes inspired by the Seattle setting of Twilight, paint moonscapes and character portraits. This class will teach you how to paint with oil paints, charcoal, and India ink. This is a great class for anyone who loves the Twilight books and is inspired to create beautiful, dramatic works of art
Fee
$84members
$92 non-members
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Fancy Feet Art Date Night
Ages 8 and up
Friday
October 16
6-8:30pm
Teacher - Nicole Thomas
Bring your own canvas or denim shoes and we will embellish them with beads, fabric, ribbon and paint. We can finish off the shoes with a protective coating to keep shoes beautiful. We’ll also take a break for a pizza dinner.
Fee
$30 members
$33 non-members
(Includes food)
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Halloween Costume Workshop
Ages 7-14
Saturday
October 17th
10 am – 2 pm
Teacher Jen Mrozek
This workshop will be a chance to create very cool Halloween costumes. We will use altered clothing techniques to make open-ended costumes such as a rock star, a hippie, the corpse bride, fairies, animals, monsters, and many other possibilities! No sewing required. Bring a basic clothing item to work on and we’ll take care of the rest (i.e. white dress for corpse bride, old pants/shirt for monster, etc.). Come be prepared to be creative!
Fee
$47 members
$51 non-members
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Sweet Dreams Art Date Night
Ages 8 and up
Friday
November 6
6-8:30pm
Teacher - Nicole Thomas
Make a date with art! Create your very own no-sew fleece pillow, then design a unique night light. Come to create soothing crafts for bedtime and stay for a pizza dinner.
Fee
$30 members
$33 non-members
(Includes food)
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Recycled Arts Workshop for Teens
Saturday
November 7
10 am–3pm
Teache - Jen Mrozek
Ages 14-17
This workshop will be a chance to really explore unusual materials. Students will be exposed to the work of outsider artists and contemporary folk art as a source of inspiration for their own project. Students will be encouraged to choose an important social issue and respond through their project. This is a chance to create a meaningful work of art and let your voice be heard!
Fee
$55 members
$60 non-members
(Bring a bag lunch)
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Girly Crafts
Ages 8 and up
4 Saturdays
Nov. 14 & 21, Dec. 5 & 12
11am-12pm.
Teacher - Nicole Thomas
Back again with even more creative girly fun. This time we will make funky decoupage bracelets along with beautiful hand crafted journals. Other projects may include fancy decorations for a girly bedroom and one-of-a-kind hair barrettes.
Fee
$42 members
$46 non-members.
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Jazzy Jeans Art Date Night
Ages 8 and up
Friday
November 20
6-8:30pm
Teacher - Nicole Thomas
Make a date with art! Jazz up your old jeans with jewel patches and paint. Turn an ordinary pair of jeans into a work of art. Come spend the evening creating your very own designer jeans and we will take a break and have pizza dinner too!
Fee
$32 members
$35 non-members
(Includes food)
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Vacation Art Camp: “Life’s a Beach!”
Ages 7-11
Mon.-Wed.
Dec. 28-30
9am-12pm
Teacher - Malissa Reese
Presents are all unwrapped and the kids are bored already? Come join us for this three-day camp with a tropical theme. It may be cold outside, but we’ll be warm inside wearing leis, listening to summertime tunes and creating 3-D seaside scenes, painting beach totes, and crafting a unique “fishy” sculpture. Aloha!
Fee
$90 members
$99 non-members
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REGISTRATION INFORMATION
* All classes are held at the Newark Arts Alliance.
* All class fees include art materials needed for the class.
* For enrollment form and/or to join visit the NAA website
* To enroll in classes less than 3 days before the start date, call or e-mail the NAA to inquire about availability of space.
* Limited scholarships available for children ages 18 and under based on financial need. Inquire about an application.
* Visit their website for adult classes and other programs!

Newark Arts Alliance
"developing community through the arts"
website
info@newarkartsalliance.org
302-266-7266
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Visit NAA in the Market East Plaza
276 E. Main St., Suite 102,
Newark, DE 19711


SUMMER HOURS!
Tues., Wed., Fri. 11am-3pm,
Thurs. 11am-7pm,
Sat. & Sun. 10am-2pm

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Science Programs for Homeschoolers at White Clay Creek State Park!

White Clay Creek State Park offers programs for homeschoolers.
Running from September-May at their Chamber’s House Nature Center, these programs are science based and are offered on alternating Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Storybook Explorers
ages 5 and under
1-1:45pm

Earth Explorers Juniors
ages 6-9
1-2pm

Earth Explorers Seniors
ages 6-15
2:30-4pm

Teachers' Workshop
They also have a teacher workshop in October that homeschool teachers may be interested in.
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The Chambers House Nature Center
White Clay Creek State Park
1475 Creek Road, north of Hopkins Road
Chambers House Nature Center
Newark, Delaware 19711

Park Office:
(302) 368-6900

Chambers House Nature Center
(302)368-6560

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Flint Wood Nature Preserve - Fall 2009 Programs!

Programs at Flint Woods Nature Preserve

Flint Woods Nature Preserve is a satellite area of Brandywine Creek State Park composed of a mature stand of hardwood trees and rolling terrain. The Preserve remains uncrowded, making a visit to this area a special occasion for the regular park visitor. Programs at Flint Woods require transportation from the Nature Center in the park’s van, limiting participation to 12 people. All programs cost $2 per person unless otherwise noted.

Salamander Sleuths

Sunday, August 30^th, 1-3 p.m.

Search for salamanders, arthropods, and other living things in the dirt. Participants will learn about ongoing research on salamander populations at Flint Woods. Transportation provided.

National Public Lands Day Volunteer Trail Maintenance

Saturday, September 26^th, 10-noon

Join a naturalist and get to work during the nation’s largest volunteer day for public lands. Learn how you can help keep our trails looking beautiful! Transportation provided. No Fee.

Fall Photography and Tree Hike

Sunday, October 11

1-3 p.m.

Come out for a scenic hike in beautiful Flint Woods Nature Preserve.

Catch the best time of year for fall color and tree identification.

Wilderness Survival Series

Sundays, November 1 and 22

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Saturday November 14

1-3 p.m.

Earn your Flint Woods Wilderness Survival certificate in these fun and challenging classes on survival skills.

November 1: Preparing for your Adventure

November 14: Navigating your Way

November 22: All the Comforts of Home

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Brandywine Creek State Park is open 8 a.m. to sunset, year round.
Park entrance fees are charged daily from March 1 through November 30.
Delaware State Parks, Annual Park Passes are available.

Contact the Nature Center:
(302) 655-5740

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Homeschool Day at Winterthur!

Faces of a New Nation

Thursday, September 24th
11 am - 3 pm

* Discover some of the tools and materials used to create paintings in the 1700s.

* Express yourself through a variety of hands-on interdisciplinary activities

* Try your hand at some creative writing in the Galleries.

* Lear how the portraits in Faces of a New Nation exhibition reflect the sitters' cultural backgrounds and senses of self.

* Children age 8 and up and their parents are welcome to take the one-hour Faces of Winterthur tour for an additional fee.

Most appropriate for children age 5 and older.

FEE
$10 per person
Free to members and children under 2

For more information:
800.448.3883
302.888.4600

Winterthur Museum & Country Estate
Nestled in Delaware's beautiful Brandywine Valley
Route 52 between I95 and Route 1

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A multi-disciplinary group for homeschooled children

CHILDREN LEARN BY DOING

This weekly two-hour group for 5 and 6 year olds will embrace the natural curiosity of the young child in both group and individual work. Children will pursue the worlds of mathematics, science, reading & writing using hands on and a multi-disciplinary approach. Program led by veteran teacher Debby Rosan.

When:
6 Mondays from 9:30-11:30
Session I: September 14, 21, October 5, 12, 19, 26
Session II: November 2, 9,16,23,30, December 7
Where:
Ardmore, Pa

Fee per session:
$55

About the facilitator, Debby Rosan:
"I have had the great pleasure of working in the world of progressive education for three decades now, including schools in New York City, Cleveland, Ohio and Rose Valley, Pa. Several years ago I began work with the local home school community. I would be delighted to talk to you about your child’s fit in Children Learn by Doing."

Contact:
rosandb@earthlink.net

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Luminaria Labyrinth Walks at the Delaware Art Museum!

September 11 and October 2

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Free

Donations will be accepted to help maintain the Labyrinth.

Come to the Museum’s Copeland Sculpture Garden on first Fridays for an evening of relaxation and education! Volunteers will be in the Labyrinth in the Fusco Reservoir to provide guests with a historical overview of labyrinths and an introduction to walking them.

Illuminated by tea lights, the Museum’s Labyrinth offers a perfect way to wind
down from a hectic week or just enjoy some quiet contemplation.

2301 Kentmere Parkway
Wilmington, Delaware 19806
302.571.9590

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