Family Art

Posted on: August 1st, 2022

Thursdays, January 26, February 23, March 30, April 27 & May 25
1 – 3 pm
$5 members per child per session | $10 non-members per child per session

This class is for families to create together. Each month will feature a different art medium with a project tied to the MMofA collection. Parents are encouraged to stay and create with their families. Suitable for homeschool families.

January: Painting
February: Clay
March: Weaving
April: Drawing
May: Batik

 

ALL SESSIONS OF FAMILY ART ARE NOW CLOSED FOR PRE-REGISTRATION.
Some seats will be open for walk-ins, but those are available on a first come, first serve basis.

This class was originally promoted as Homeschool Art.

Kids Pottery

Posted on: July 18th, 2022

Tuesdays, March 7, 14, 21, & 28 
4 – 6 p.m.
K5-5th Grade — Ages 5-11
$85/$65 members

Welcome spring with fun projects in clay! Kids will create a hand-built planter, colorful garden stake, and more in this four week course.

REGISTRATION FOR KIDS POTTERY IS NOW CLOSED.
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Summer Art Camps

Posted on: March 8th, 2023

MMofA’s art camps offer in-depth art knowledge with fun hands-on art activities for ages 5 – 16. Taught by trained art professionals, each class is customized by age group to explore concepts relating to the elements and principles of art, famous artists, and the MMofA museum collection. Tours in the galleries — including FOR CHILDREN: The Elements of Art & Design and Fantastical Forest — enhance students’ understanding and allow for fun interactive experiences.

All camps will run Monday through Friday with the exception of June 20-23, which falls on Juneteenth. To fit into your busy summer schedule, campers can register for the morning session (9 a.m. – noon), the afternoon session (1 – 4 p.m.), or the full-day session (9 a.m. – 4 p.m.).

Details for all classes are not confirmed, but as soon as schedules are finalized, we’ll update the following list.

Ages 5 – 7
WEEK 1: June 5 – 9
AM session:
Asian Art with Terri Baker
PM session:
TBA

WEEK 2: July 10 – 14
AM session:
TBA
PM session:
TBA

Ages 8 – 11
WEEK 1: June 12 – 16
AM session:
Led by Chloe Crosby
PM session:
TBA

WEEK 2: July 17 – 21
AM session:
Led by Carren Quin
PM session:
Led by Chloe Crosby

Ages 12+
WEEK 1: June 20 – 23*
AM session:
Led by Chloe Crosby
PM session:
Batik + Encaustic with Angie King and Kaitlyn Amanor

WEEK 2: July 24 – 28
AM session:
Sumi-e: Asian Brush Painting with Carol Wiggins
PM session:
Fun in Clay and Mixed Media with Anne Carr

MMofA MEMBERS: $125 half-day   |   $250 full-day
NON-MEMBERS: $175 half-day   |   $350 full-day

* – Due to the shortened schedule of this week’s camp, this class will have a reduced rate of
MMofA MEMBERS: $100 half-day   |   $200 full-day
NON-MEMBERS: $140 half-day   |   $280 full-day

 


While we welcome the opportunity to accommodate students with special needs, we reserve the right to make decisions on whether or not we can reasonably accommodate any student’s needs. For more information about our rules, please consult our handbook.

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Teen Painting

Posted on: February 7th, 2023

Tuesdays, March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11  (6-week course) 

$100 members | $115 non-members
4-6 p.m.
Ages 12+

This class introduces students to watercolor painting, acrylic painting and oil painting basics. We will dive into color theory, portraiture, landscape art and still life with a variety of painting materials. Students will explore grisaille painting, glazing, and resist techniques as well as different approaches to painting, such as Alla Prima and en Plein Air. Students will learn how to build a canvas frame, and stretch and prime their own canvases for their artwork.

Students should bring a photo reference of something they would like to paint. In this course, students will learn to paint from life, from a reference, and explore conceptual versus perceptual art.

*All supplies are included

 

Teen Pottery

Posted on: December 15th, 2022

Wednesdays, February 1, 8, 15, & 22

$75 members | $90 non-members
4-6 p.m.
Ages 12+

Teens will have fun working in clay while learning basic hand-building techniques and experiencing the potter’s wheel. This class will also explore creative decorating techniques such as sgraffito and underglaze transfers.

 

 

Toddler Time

Posted on: August 1st, 2022

Thursdays, February 9, March 9, April 13, May 11 — 10 – 11:30 a.m.

$5 members per child per session | $10 non-members per child per session

Join us for single sessions of sensory-based art projects designed especially for toddlers and preschool children. Toddler time is open to children ages 1 through 5.