Margaret Harwell Art Museum

Children's Art Classes
taught by Lisa Tuttle

Childrens Classes

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Margaret Harwell Art Museum Children's Art Class July 2009

UPCOMING ART CLASS OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN, ADULTS AND FAMILIES

Location: MHAM Annex (415 North Main Street; Poplar Bluff, MO)

September 11th (10 a.m. – noon)	“PATRIOT DAY – RED, WHITE AND BLUE” Ages 7-12 SPONSORED BY THE MARGARET HARWELL ART MUSEUM Students will learn design and basic printmaking techniques, such as the monoprint and collagraph, while exploring patriotic themes. $10.00 fee includes materials.
September 11th & 18th (1 p.m. – 3 p.m.)	“FAMILY BOOKMAKING WORKSHOP” All ages; all skill levels OFFERED BY LISA JOELE TUTTLE STUDIO ** In this two-session workshop, families will work together to create a fine art accordion book commemorating their family or a special event. Participants will learn basic design and printmaking/mixed media techniques. $50.00 fee includes materials for up to 3 family members; an additional $5.00 materials fee is required for each additional participant. Class size is limited to 10 families.
September 14th (9 a.m. – 11 a.m.)	“MESSY MASKS” Ages 3 – 4 (with adult accompaniment) OFFERED BY LISA JOELE TUTTLE STUDIO ** Students will explore the use of basic art materials, such as paint, markers, glue/collage techniques as they create a fun mask. DRESS FOR A MESS. $10.00 fee includes materials.
September 18th (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.)	“BUILD IT UP” Ages 5 – 6 OFFERED BY LISA JOELE TUTTLE STUDIO ** Students will learn three-dimensional composition as they create assemblage sculptures using basic art materials such as paint, wooden shapes and repurposed materials. Snacks provided. DRESS FOR A MESS. $15.00 fee includes materials.
October 7th, 15th, 21st and 28th (Teen Fridays, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.)	“SOMETHING FROM NOTHING” Ages 13 + OFFERED BY LISA JOELE TUTTLE STUDIO ** In this 4-session workshop, participants will create monochromatic assemblage sculptures from found objects, learning 3-D composition, shape and spatial relationships. $60.00 fee includes basic materials; some found objects may be required, as determined by individual projects. Class size is limited to 12 students.
October 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th (6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.)	“BASIC DRAWING” Adult First-Timers and Advanced Beginners OFFERED BY LISA JOELE TUTTLE STUDIO ** In this 4-session workshop, participants will learn the basics of line, value and proportion using charcoal. $50.00 fee includes materials. Class size is limited to 12 students.
October 9th AND 16th (9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.)	“PLEIN-AIR BOOT CAMP” Ages 7-12 OFFERED BY LISA JOELE TUTTLE STUDIO ** Students will learn to draw and paint from nature on museum grounds while improving their observation skills. Students should bring a sack lunch; beverages will be provided. DRESS FOR A MESS. $60.00 fee includes materials. Class size is limited to 12 students.
October 23rd (10 a.m. – noon)	“AUTUMNAL ART” Ages 7-12 SPONSORED BY THE MARGARET HARWELL ART MUSEUM ** Students will learn basic drawing skills, including composition, line and value. Students will draw a still life from natural objects collected on museum grounds. $10.00 fee includes materials.
November 20th (10 a.m. – noon)	“ABSTRACT DISCOVERIES” Ages 7-12 SPONSORED BY THE MARGARET HARWELL ART MUSEUM ** Students will use examples of abstract paintings from the 20th century to inspire paintings of their own. Students will learn beginning acrylic painting techniques. $10.00 fee includes materials.
December 18th (10 a.m. – noon)	“SCULPTURES IN WINTER WHITE” Ages 7-12 SPONSORED BY THE MARGARET HARWELL ART MUSEUM ** Students will learn three-dimensional spatial concepts and elements of design by creating a sculpture inspired by snowflakes. $10.00 fee includes materials.

Margaret Harwell art musuem childrens classes June 2009

Children's Classe MhAM

The ages for these classes are for children from 7 through 12 years (unless otherwise noted). Class sizes are limited so reserve early.

To guarantee your class, we require payment at the time of registration.

For information call (573) 686-8002

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