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Fall 2009 Schedule
All classes are two hours long. Each course is ten classes.
Saturday Classes: October 3–December 12
Sunday Classes: October 4–December 13
No Classes: November 28 and 29
Saturday Classes: October 3–December 12
Sunday Classes: October 4–December 13
No Classes: November 28 and 29
Registration
Members
August 25 to September 25
General
September 5 to September 25
Scholarship Application Deadline
September 8
Work-Study Application Deadline
September 15
August 25 to September 25
General
September 5 to September 25
Scholarship Application Deadline
September 8
Work-Study Application Deadline
September 15
Course Fees
All supplies are included.
Members
$205 tuition ($190course fee + $15 registration fee)
General
$225 tuition ($210 course fee + $15 registration fee)
Payment in full (credit card, check, or money order) is due with registration forms. Cash payments can be made in person at the Museum. Cancellation refunds will be considered on an individual basis. Membership discounts and priority registration apply to Members at the Family and Friends level ($85) and above for all classes, and Members at the Individual level ($55) and above for all adult classes.
Members
$205 tuition ($190course fee + $15 registration fee)
General
$225 tuition ($210 course fee + $15 registration fee)
Payment in full (credit card, check, or money order) is due with registration forms. Cash payments can be made in person at the Museum. Cancellation refunds will be considered on an individual basis. Membership discounts and priority registration apply to Members at the Family and Friends level ($85) and above for all classes, and Members at the Individual level ($55) and above for all adult classes.
Weekend Courses
Ages 6–7
Creation Station
Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
This class explores the Museum from top to bottom. In the studio, students learn how to use new and different materials—including watercolor, crayon resists, chalk, and glue—to draw and paint.
Art Explorers
Sundays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30
By studying the Museum’s Asian, African, and Egyptian collections, students in this course learn how different cultures represent animals, people, and community. Using a variety of materials, they develop their skills at creating their own two- and three-dimensional artworks.
Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
This class explores the Museum from top to bottom. In the studio, students learn how to use new and different materials—including watercolor, crayon resists, chalk, and glue—to draw and paint.
Art Explorers
Sundays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30
By studying the Museum’s Asian, African, and Egyptian collections, students in this course learn how different cultures represent animals, people, and community. Using a variety of materials, they develop their skills at creating their own two- and three-dimensional artworks.
Ages 8–10
Introduction to Sculpture
Saturdays, 1–3 p.m.
Students in this class learn how to work with clay, plaster, and other media to create sculpted, freestanding works of art that go beyond paper or canvas to the third dimension.Saturdays, 1–3 p.m.
Masks, Amulets, and Myths
Sundays, 1–3 p.m.
Inspired by myths and other stories associated with masks and amulets in the Museum’s collection and in the special exhibition Body Parts: Ancient Egyptian Fragments and Amulets, students in this course will create their own masks and amulets.
Ages 11–13
Comics and Cartooning
Saturdays, 1–3 p.m.
This course in how to draw, write, and compose comics looks at works in the Egyptian, African, and Asian galleries to see how artists throughout history have used traditional comic book themes such as good and evil.
Mixed-Up Media
Sundays, 1–3 p.m.
Students in this class work with materials such as paper, graphite, charcoal, found objects, fabric, and paint to create works of art that incorporate a variety of concepts.
Saturdays, 1–3 p.m.
This course in how to draw, write, and compose comics looks at works in the Egyptian, African, and Asian galleries to see how artists throughout history have used traditional comic book themes such as good and evil.
Mixed-Up Media
Sundays, 1–3 p.m.
Students in this class work with materials such as paper, graphite, charcoal, found objects, fabric, and paint to create works of art that incorporate a variety of concepts.
Ages 12–14
Sketching in the Galleries
Saturdays, 3:30–5:30 p.m.
This course includes instruction in perspective drawing, drawing from a still life, and working with color. The class examines various paintings and sculptures from Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
Investigating Sculpture
Sundays, 3:30–5:30 p.m.
While creating pots, figurines, and other unique three-dimensional objects, students in this class examine the varying capabilities of different types of clay and wire. Objects in the Egyptian, Asian, Islamic, and European collections serve as inspiration.
Saturdays, 3:30–5:30 p.m.
This course includes instruction in perspective drawing, drawing from a still life, and working with color. The class examines various paintings and sculptures from Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
Investigating Sculpture
Sundays, 3:30–5:30 p.m.
While creating pots, figurines, and other unique three-dimensional objects, students in this class examine the varying capabilities of different types of clay and wire. Objects in the Egyptian, Asian, Islamic, and European collections serve as inspiration.
Ages 15–17
Drawing and Painting
Saturdays, 3:30–5:30 p.m.
Students in this course sketch in the galleries using a variety of materials and approaches. The course uses demonstration, discussion, and experimentation to build students’ confidence in their drawing and painting abilities.
Graphic Design
Sundays, 3:30–5:30 p.m.
This class, which will explore the special exhibition Who Shot Rock & Roll: A Photographic History, 1955 to the Present, examines the ways in which artists capture moments in time to convey an idea or to sell a product. Students will attempt to create works—from album cover art to product advertisements—that demonstrate their vision as it relates to these topics. The class will focus on the use of typography, drawn and photographed images, layout, and the use of digital media.
Saturdays, 3:30–5:30 p.m.
Students in this course sketch in the galleries using a variety of materials and approaches. The course uses demonstration, discussion, and experimentation to build students’ confidence in their drawing and painting abilities.
Graphic Design
Sundays, 3:30–5:30 p.m.
This class, which will explore the special exhibition Who Shot Rock & Roll: A Photographic History, 1955 to the Present, examines the ways in which artists capture moments in time to convey an idea or to sell a product. Students will attempt to create works—from album cover art to product advertisements—that demonstrate their vision as it relates to these topics. The class will focus on the use of typography, drawn and photographed images, layout, and the use of digital media.
Adults
Drawing Studio
Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Designed for both the beginner and the practiced artist, this class focuses on the fundamentals of drawing. Students will develop observational skills while visiting the Museum’s various collections, then return to the studio for demonstrations and individual projects. Pastels, ink, charcoal, and chalk will all be used, along with a variety of surfaces.
Painting and Photography
Sundays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
After visiting the special exhibitions James Tissot: “The Life of Christ” and Who Shot Rock & Roll: A Photographic History, 1955 to the Present, students in this course will return to the studios to explore composition, subject matter, and cross-media strategies.
Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Designed for both the beginner and the practiced artist, this class focuses on the fundamentals of drawing. Students will develop observational skills while visiting the Museum’s various collections, then return to the studio for demonstrations and individual projects. Pastels, ink, charcoal, and chalk will all be used, along with a variety of surfaces.
Painting and Photography
Sundays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
After visiting the special exhibitions James Tissot: “The Life of Christ” and Who Shot Rock & Roll: A Photographic History, 1955 to the Present, students in this course will return to the studios to explore composition, subject matter, and cross-media strategies.
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