Black Matriarch, c. 1970s. Clementine HunterBecoming an Artist
Wednesdays, April 15 – May 6,
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (4 weeks)
Cost per child: $14 Members / $16 Non-Members
Students will discover the many ways artists become artists and define what art can be through exploring the Museum’s permanent collection and the special exhibition Ancestry and Innovation: African American Art from the American Folk Art Museum. Each week will include activities and discussions focused on looking at, thinking about, and responding to works of art.
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The Artist’s Language
Wednesdays, May 20 – June 17
10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. (4 weeks, no class May 3)
Cost per child: $14 Members / $16 Non-Members
Learn how the basic elements of design (line, color, shape, and texture) work together as a visual language through exploring the Museum’s permanent collection and the special exhibition Ancestry and Innovation: African American Art from the American Folk Art Museum. Each week will include activities and discussions focused on looking at, thinking about, and responding to works of art.
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The above classes will break into groups based upon age and will engage in age appropriate activities as follows:
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.
For more information & to register:
Saralyn Rosenfield
Family Programs Manager
302.351.8504
srosenfield@delart.org
