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Spencer Art Museum Classes |
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Written by Cathy Barfield
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Tuesday, 23 August 2005 |
There are interesting workshops at the Spencer Art Museum on campus. You may want to take advantage of these. Many will enhance a time period you may be covering in your homeschool. The classes are two hours long and the students take home a special art/craft project. The museum is located at 1301 Mississippi Street. (which is behind the union and stadium is next door). If you have any questions or want to sign up your children (ask for a registration form), call Karen Gerety in their education department 864-0137 or
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Classes are $12 unless you are Friends of the Art Museum and then the classes are $10. Enroll in four or more classes and receive the FAM price. The classes are designed for two age groups: 5-8 years old (10:30 -12:30) and 9-14 years old (1:30-3:30). Listed below are the classes and times for each:
Ancient Sculpture (August 27)
Learn about Egyptian and Asian sculpture and create a clay jar.
Pattern Patches (September 24)
Learn about quilts in the Spencer's collection and create a patterned hanging sculpture.
Medieval Times (October 1)
Learn about Medieval art and create a faux stained glass window.
9 to 5 (October 8)
Look at photographs of people at work and create a newspaper feature story collage about your imaginary job.
Lewis & Clark- Westward Bound (October 15)
Learn how signs helped explorers find their way and create a printed sign of your own.
Symbols in Sculpture ( November 12)
Learn about symbols in Asian sculpture and create a clay figure.
Art in the Dark (November 19)
Learn how artists use light and shadow and create a pastel drawing.
All About Color (December 3)
Learn how artists use different color schemes and create your own monochromatic collage.
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