Adult art classes currently enrolling for:
-Using Art and an Art Museum in Early Childhood Curriculum: A Professional Development Workshop
-Art Camp for Grown-Ups
This summer, we are offering an art camp for grown-ups designed as a relaxed, fun retreat. We are also holding a two-day workshop for early childhood educators which provides 10 PDPs. See below for more information.
Adults will also have opportunities to draw in the museum. Stay tuned for more information coming soon!
To learn more about our class offerings and to register, please click on the button to the right.
Using art as a tool for learning has been an established practice across many educational sectors. Many early childhood educators, while aware of the value of art and artmaking, may not have the basic understanding of how to use art when teaching; both as an activity by itself as well as an activity with which to experience/teach multiple disciplines.
Using an art museum to expand learning through experiencing primary resources is another valuable tool for early childhood educators.
This two-module workshop will cover methods and activities for use with early childhood programs during visits to an art museum. It will also provide an overview of artistic terms and techniques, along with tips for integrating art modalities in the curriculum. Art making activities, exercises in the museum, short readings and a useful resource guide will provide participants with practical tools to implement in their programs.
Qualifies for 10 PDP’s upon successful completion of course
Register For ClassesThis creativity retreat is designed for people who like to think, learn and make. Our lovely museum and art studios provide the perfect setting for experimenting with fun materials, spending time with incredible artwork, and learning from exceptional artist educators. Each day will start with a short activity in the museum followed by a three hour morning session and a three hour afternoon session. Lunch period provides an opportunity to share and relax outside under the trees with an optional collaborative art-making activity. All supplies included, no experience needed. Please dress for a mess and bring lunch and a water bottle. Delicious boxed lunches are available for a fee.
Studio A Experiences:
AM: Collage Bowls. Using a balloon as armature, glue strips of magazine pages to create a unique patterned decorative bowl.
PM: Building with Stuff. Inspired by contemporary art, use found objects to create a one of a kind sculpture that expresses you.
Register For ClassesThis creativity retreat is designed for people who like to think, learn and make. Our lovely museum and art studios provide the perfect setting for experimenting with fun materials, spending time with incredible artwork, and learning from exceptional artist educators. Each day will start with a short activity in the museum followed by a three hour morning session and a three hour afternoon session. Lunch period provides an opportunity to share and relax outside under the trees with an optional collaborative art-making activity. All supplies included, no experience needed. Please dress for a mess and bring lunch and a water bottle. Delicious boxed lunches are available for a fee.
Studio B Experiences:
AM: Meditation & Doodling. Enjoy peaceful guided meditation with mindful doodling. Enjoy the unexpected results.
PM: Sun Prints & More. Have fun printing interesting textures on photosensitive paper, or experiment with gelli plates and ink. Printmaking is addictive.
Register For ClassesThis creativity retreat is designed for people who like to think, learn and make. Our lovely museum and art studios provide the perfect setting for experimenting with fun materials, spending time with incredible artwork, and learning from exceptional artist educators. Each day will start with a short activity in the museum followed by a three hour morning session and a three hour afternoon session. Lunch period provides an opportunity to share and relax outside under the trees with an optional collaborative art-making activity. All supplies included, no experience needed. Please dress for a mess and bring lunch and a water bottle. Delicious boxed lunches are available for a fee.
Studio C Experiences:
AM: Building with Stuff. Inspired by contemporary art, use found objects to create a one of a kind sculpture that expresses you.
PM: Meditation & Doodling. Enjoy peaceful guided meditation with mindful doodling. Enjoy the unexpected results.
Register For ClassesThis creativity retreat is designed for people who like to think, learn and make. Our lovely museum and art studios provide the perfect setting for experimenting with fun materials, spending time with incredible artwork, and learning from exceptional artist educators. Each day will start with a short activity in the museum followed by a three hour morning session and a three hour afternoon session. Lunch period provides an opportunity to share and relax outside under the trees with an optional collaborative art-making activity. All supplies included, no experience needed. Please dress for a mess and bring lunch and a water bottle. Delicious boxed lunches are available for a fee.
Studio D Experiences:
AM: Sun Prints & More. Have fun printing interesting textures on photosensitive paper, or experiment with gelli plates and ink. Printmaking is addictive.
PM: Collage Bowls. Using a balloon as armature, glue strips of magazine pages to create a unique patterned decorative bowl.
Register For ClassesThis creativity retreat is designed for people who like to think, learn and make. Our lovely museum and art studios provide the perfect setting for experimenting with fun materials, spending time with incredible artwork, and learning from exceptional artist educators. Each day will start with a short activity in the museum followed by a three hour morning session and a three hour afternoon session. Lunch period provides an opportunity to share and relax outside under the trees with an optional collaborative art-making activity. All supplies included, no experience needed. Please dress for a mess and bring lunch and a water bottle. Delicious boxed lunches are available for a fee.
Studio A Experiences:
AM: Drawing & Coloring. Use good old fashioned crayons, pencils and pens as you just draw for the fun of it.
PM: Altered Books. Cut, paint, and glue the pages of old books to make an interesting conversation piece.
Register For ClassesThis creativity retreat is designed for people who like to think, learn and make. Our lovely museum and art studios provide the perfect setting for experimenting with fun materials, spending time with incredible artwork, and learning from exceptional artist educators. Each day will start with a short activity in the museum followed by a three hour morning session and a three hour afternoon session. Lunch period provides an opportunity to share and relax outside under the trees with an optional collaborative art-making activity. All supplies included, no experience needed. Please dress for a mess and bring lunch and a water bottle. Delicious boxed lunches are available for a fee.
Studio B Experiences:
AM: Upcycled baskets. Use scraps of fabric or other fibers to weave a simple fun basket.
PM: Drawing & Coloring. Use good old fashioned crayons, pencils and pens as you just draw for the fun of it.
Register For ClassesThis creativity retreat is designed for people who like to think, learn and make. Our lovely museum and art studios provide the perfect setting for experimenting with fun materials, spending time with incredible artwork, and learning from exceptional artist educators. Each day will start with a short activity in the museum followed by a three hour morning session and a three hour afternoon session. Lunch period provides an opportunity to share and relax outside under the trees with an optional collaborative art-making activity. All supplies included, no experience needed. Please dress for a mess and bring lunch and a water bottle. Delicious boxed lunches are available for a fee.
Studio C Experiences:
AM: Fimo/Model Magic. Mold, roll and build your own beads or sculpture with these fun materials.
PM: Upcycled baskets. Use scraps of fabric or other fibers to weave a simple fun basket.
Register For ClassesThis creativity retreat is designed for people who like to think, learn and make. Our lovely museum and art studios provide the perfect setting for experimenting with fun materials, spending time with incredible artwork, and learning from exceptional artist educators. Each day will start with a short activity in the museum followed by a three hour morning session and a three hour afternoon session. Lunch period provides an opportunity to share and relax outside under the trees with an optional collaborative art-making activity. All supplies included, no experience needed. Please dress for a mess and bring lunch and a water bottle. Delicious boxed lunches are available for a fee.
Studio D Experiences:
AM: Altered Books. Cut, paint, and glue the pages of old books to make an interesting conversation piece.
PM: Fimo/Model Magic. Mold, roll and build your own beads or sculpture with these fun materials.
Register For ClassesThis creativity retreat is designed for people who like to think, learn and make. Our lovely museum and art studios provide the perfect setting for experimenting with fun materials, spending time with incredible artwork, and learning from exceptional artist educators. Each day will start with a short activity in the museum followed by a three hour morning session and a three hour afternoon session. Lunch period provides an opportunity to share and relax outside under the trees with an optional collaborative art-making activity. All supplies included, no experience needed. Please dress for a mess and bring lunch and a water bottle. Delicious boxed lunches are available for a fee.
Studio A Experiences:
AM: Messing with Paint. The point is to play with paint, in creative unexpected ways.
PM:Cool Hanging Things. Create something beautiful out of found things to decorate your space.
Register For ClassesThis creativity retreat is designed for people who like to think, learn and make. Our lovely museum and art studios provide the perfect setting for experimenting with fun materials, spending time with incredible artwork, and learning from exceptional artist educators. Each day will start with a short activity in the museum followed by a three hour morning session and a three hour afternoon session. Lunch period provides an opportunity to share and relax outside under the trees with an optional collaborative art-making activity. All supplies included, no experience needed. Please dress for a mess and bring lunch and a water bottle. Delicious boxed lunches are available for a fee.
Studio B Experiences:
AM: Slow Stitching & Fabric Art. Find out how relaxing it is to simply stitch on beautiful fabric.
PM: Dance/Movement and Art. Enjoy how the rhythm of music inspires us to paint/draw and create.
Register For ClassesThis creativity retreat is designed for people who like to think, learn and make. Our lovely museum and art studios provide the perfect setting for experimenting with fun materials, spending time with incredible artwork, and learning from exceptional artist educators. Each day will start with a short activity in the museum followed by a three hour morning session and a three hour afternoon session. Lunch period provides an opportunity to share and relax outside under the trees with an optional collaborative art-making activity. All supplies included, no experience needed. Please dress for a mess and bring lunch and a water bottle. Delicious boxed lunches are available for a fee.
Studio C Experiences:
AM: Cool Hanging Things. Create something beautiful out of found things to decorate your space.
PM: Slow Stitching & Fabric Art. Find out how relaxing it is to simply stitch on beautiful fabric.
Register For ClassesThis creativity retreat is designed for people who like to think, learn and make. Our lovely museum and art studios provide the perfect setting for experimenting with fun materials, spending time with incredible artwork, and learning from exceptional artist educators. Each day will start with a short activity in the museum followed by a three hour morning session and a three hour afternoon session. Lunch period provides an opportunity to share and relax outside under the trees with an optional collaborative art-making activity. All supplies included, no experience needed. Please dress for a mess and bring lunch and a water bottle. Delicious boxed lunches are available for a fee.
Studio D Experiences:
AM: Dance/Movement and Art. Enjoy how the rhythm of music inspires us to paint/draw and create.
PM: Messing with Paint. The point is to play with paint, in creative unexpected ways.
Register For Classes
I have really enjoyed studying with you this year. You are so focused on teaching specific skills and supporting every student's work! To be a part of a class where everybody is eagerly working and learning in a supportive environment this year has been fantastic ” student talking to instructor Paula DeSimone—READ MORE ABOUT PAULA HERE
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