We are fortunate to have the Spencer Museum here. Not only does it offer a place to visit when the weather does not cooperate and we need an indoor activity but it offers so many children activities that have long lasting benefits for the kids. It offers art appreciation classes, and hands on activities where children put into practice what they learned in the appreciation segment.
It Starts With Art A series of such classes is coming up soon.
Location: Spencer Museum of Art
Click here to register or to contact the museum.
Ages 5-8 years old meet 10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. and ages 9-14 years old meet 1:30-3:30 p.m. Classes are $12*/$10 for Friends of the Art Museum children
January 31: The Great Outdoors
Why do artists create landscapes and what do they tell us about nature in these works? Explore ways to create a landscape that communicates ideas about nature.
February 7: How’s the Weather?
How is the weather changing? How do artists show weather changes? Explore the exhibition Climate Change at the Poles and discover how you can create a “weather report” of the future.
February 21: Drawing with Personality
Why do artists create portraits? Discover how you can develop a picture of a special person in your life.
March 7: Painting Words and Pictures
Explore the exhibition of contemporary Chinese ink painting and learn how to use Chinese ink to create special writing and landscapes.
March 28: Stories in Art
How do artists tell stories in paintings without using words? Create a special story in a painting using only images.
April 11: Monsters & Mythology
Learn about Greek and Roman mythology in art and create a clay monster of your own.
April 18: Tree Personalities
How do artists make trees unique? Explore the exhibition of Trees and learn how to depict their special “personality”.
May 9: Make it Modern!
Learn about contemporary art and create a collage and/or sculpture.
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I I would like o enroll my five year old daughter in an art class. she loves art and creating with her hands. I want to start her in classes while shes young so she can learn to appreciate the art world. please contact with a calendar of events.