The Museum’s hands-on workshops provide a wonderful opportunity for students to explore the collection, learn innovative art techniques and make new friends.
Participants will enhance their critical thinking, communication, and visual literacy skills as they explore the galleries and complete a hands-on art project each month. This program is designed specifically for aspiring homeschool artists ages 5-12.
Registration must be made at least one week in advance to ensure supply availability.
Spring 2025
Programs take place on the second Tuesday of the month, 1 – 3:30 pm. Participants may register for any number of classes.
- February 11- Flowers, Memory, and Kintsugi
- Take inspiration from Thuan Vu’s dynamic paintings of flowers and personal reflections on beauty, discovery, and growth. Learn some of the traditional symbolism of flowers and make a vibrant painting that explores those different meanings.
- March 11- Inuit Animals
- Explore the prints and drawings in the Inuit Art from the James Houston Collection Learn about the artmaking traditions of Inuit artists and create a representation of a cold-weather animal that lives in the North American Arctic.
- April 8- Handweaving
- Learn about the artistry of handweaving with the Handweavers’ Guild of Connecticut exhibition Woven Journeys. Experiment with different fibers to start a woven piece for yourself.
- May 13- Pollinators and Art
- Make connections between the environment, bees, and art with the outdoor sculpture installation The Bee Project. Create two bee sculptures, one to add to the sculpture and one to take home, using recycled materials.
Price Per Workshop
- Individual Classes: Members $20 / Non-members $22
Are you interested in coordinating a private program for your homeschool group? Learn more about onsite group visits here.
Questions?
Please email Sophia Gipstein Scirico, Learning and Engagement Coordinator, at [email protected].