For more information or to register for classes call Mollie Clarke at 443-2545, ext. 110 or email clarke@lymanallyn.org.
Children's Art Classes
2012 Homeschool Art Workshops
The museum’s hands-on workshops, designed specifically for aspiring homeschool artists ages 5-13, provide a wonderful opportunity for children and teens to learn new artistic techniques, explore the museum’s collections and make new friends.
When: Classes meet on the third Tuesday of each month and run for 90 minutes. The morning session runs from 10:30-12:00 and is designed for students ages 5-9, while the afternoon session runs from 1:30-3:00 and is geared for students ages 10-13.
Where: Lyman Allyn Art museum, 625 Williams Street, New London, CT
Tuition: Tuition for the upcoming session (includes 4 workshops) is $30 for museum members and $40 for non-members.
Registration: Full payment is required at time of registration; please call 860-443-2545 x110 for more information or to make a reservation. Each class is limited to 15 students.
Monthly schedule & topics:
January 17: Exploring Portraits
February 21: Looking at Landscapes
March 20: Survey of Sculpture
April 17: Decorative Arts Extravaganza
Studio Sampler: Art Workshop for Toddlers
Fun with Watercolors
Saturday, January 28; 10:30-11:45am
$5 per child members/$8 non-members
Reservations required, please call: 860-443-2545 x110
Designed for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers, this
program features a story in the museum galleries, a look
at a special work of art from the collection and a hands-
on art project. Participants will have the opportunity to
design and create their own watercolor ponds filled with
water lilies, turtles and fish.
Come to the Lyman Allyn Art Museum for a hands-on art class!
Adult Art Classes
Art Workshops with Gigi Liverant
Designed for adult artists of all levels-from beginners to experienced-these
immersive workshops cover a variety of painting techniques and topics. Students
may work with pastels, oils, or acrylics. Newcomers are welcome!
oClasses meet on select Wednesdays from 10:15am-3:45pm and include a 30-minute
lunch break (students should bring a bag lunch). Tea, coffee and light snacks
will be provided.
• Tuition for each workshop is $50 for museum members/$59 non-members
•Advanced registration is required: please call 860-443-2545 x110 or email
clarke@lymanallyn.org
•Schedule & Monthly Topics:
Wednesday, March 21: Working From Simple to Complex
• Use broad strokes to initiate the painting's main message
• Develop the "big picture" in your painting
• Refine your concept into a comprehensive painting
Wednesday, April 18: Composition
• Work with value, line and shape to develop your "big idea"
• Refine the design of your painting's elements
• Finalize composition for balance and movement
Wednesday, May 16: Dynamics of Color
• Learn how to use a color wheel and apply it to your painting
• How and why to use warm and cool color in painting
• Explore pigment colors needed for maximum color mixing capacity
Wednesday, June 20: The Value of Studies
• Use small quick studies to explore various solutions to your inspired image
• Develop value and color studies for a more comprehensive outcome
• Learn how to use studies as a way to take "risks" with your artwork
*Students should bring their own art supplies. Easels and drawing boards
will be provided by the LAAM studio
For more information or to register for classes call Mollie Clarke at 443-2545, ext. 110 or email clarke@lymanallyn.org.
Partial funding for this program is generously provided by Pfizer, Inc., the Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism, & the Community Foundation of Southeastern Connecticut