Art a la Carte: Water is Life

Thurs, February 27th
4:00 PM – 4:50 PM

Ages 10-14
Cost: $10 Members, $15 Guests
Materials included
Instructor: Hana Velde

Inspired by the museum’s Flow: Journey through the Mississippi River Watershed exhibit, students will use water to create droplet-themed artwork. Students will have a chance to play with watercolors, watercolor pencils, and blowing, misting, and splatter-painting techniques.

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Art a la Carte: PU! Smelly Art

Friday, February 21st
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Ages 6-9
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM | Ages 10-14

Cost: $10 Members, $15 Guests
Materials included
Instructor: Caitlin Donald

Art can involve all of the senses. Explore how different artists use the sense of smell in their work, then create your own smelly masterpiece.

Art a la Carte: Art Talk Tool Kit

Thursday, February 13th
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Ages 6-9
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM | Ages 10-14

Cost: $10 Members, $15 Guests
Materials included
Instructor: Caitlin Donald

Using the current exhibitions for inspiration, students will learn the basics of looking at and how to speak to
others about the amazing world of art. Students will be invited to share their knowledge as docents during the Museum’s community Day in April!

Art a la Carte: Old School Selfies

Friday, February 7th
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM | Ages 6-9
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM | Ages 10-14

Cost: $10 Members, $15 Guests
Materials included
Instructor: Caitlin Donald

Students will examine the history of self-portraits and compare them to the “selfies” of today. A self-portrait will be created using a “selfie” students have taken.

Art a la Carte: Drawing Basics II – Portraits

Thurs, January 30th
4:00 PM – 4:50 PM

Ages 10-14
Cost: $10 Members, $15 Guests
Materials included
Instructor: Hana Velde

Students will try out the techniques and tricks of portrait drawing, including the study of facial proportions and learn about the subtle shading needed to bring their portraits to life! Students have the option to create a self-portrait, study a classmate, or use a photograph as a portrait subject.