Summer Vacation Art Break 2

Summer Art Workshops
At "Thursday's Children" programs children will work within the museum setting to experience the many ways artists work and are inspired. Emphasis is on fine art techniques, materials and vocabulary. Classes incorporate gallery visits to instill both content and context to lessons. Workshops are held Thursdays throughout July and August. Morning sessions from 9:00am-Noon for ages 6-8; afternoon sessions from 1:00-4:00pm for ages 9-13. "Summer in the City" Art Workshops are designed for ages 13-15 and held on Wednesday afternoons from 1:00-4:00pm Registration is required. [registration information]

July 24
Incredible Mobile
Fun foam at its finest! Layer, cut, bead and balance your way to a three dimensional INCREDIBLE mobile.

July 31
Metallic Vessel
Learn about vessels by visiting the galleries. In the studio use metallic paints to highlight each part and portion of a vessel.

August 7
Paste Paper
Experience one of the earliest methods used to decorate paper. The sheer versatility of this media will surprise and delight!

August 14
Book Arts
Experiment with different papers and binding techniques to create a small journal sketchbook. Take a walk through the galleries to find interesting and exciting objects to draw and write about.

August 21
Animal sculpture (morning)
Discover the animals in works of art in the galleries to use as inspiration to mold and form an animal from clay.

August 21
Sumi-E Painting (afternoon)
Learn the traditional style of sumi-e painting and brush stokes. In the studio create paintings inspired by nature.

August 28 Both Classes are Sold Out!
Impressionism Painting
Discover the style of Impressionism painting by visiting our newest exhibition, Impressionist Giverny and learn about the style and techniques of the Impressionists. In the studio create works of art in the style of Impressionism.



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Summer Art Workshops At "Thursday's Children" programs children will work within the museum setting to experience the many ways artists work and are inspired. Emphasis is on fine art techniques, materials and vocabulary. Classes incorporate gallery visits to instill both content and context to lessons. Workshops are held Thursdays throughout July and August. Morning sessions from 9:00am-Noon for ages 6-8; afternoon sessions from 1:00-4:00pm for ages 9-13. "Summer in the City" Art Workshops are designed for ages 13-15 and held on Wednesday afternoons from 1:00-4:00pm Registration is required. [registration information] July 24 Incredible Mobile Fun foam at its finest! Layer, cut, bead and balance your way to a three dimensional INCREDIBLE mobile. July 31 Metallic Vessel Learn about vessels by visiting the galleries. In the studio use metallic paints to highlight each part and portion of a vessel. August 7 Paste Paper Experience one of the earliest methods used to decorate paper. The sheer versatility of this media will surprise and delight! August 14 Book Arts Experiment with different papers and binding techniques to create a small journal sketchbook. Take a walk through the galleries to find interesting and exciting objects to draw and write about. August 21 Animal sculpture (morning) Discover the animals in works of art in the galleries to use as inspiration to mold and form an animal from clay. August 21 Sumi-E Painting (afternoon) Learn the traditional style of sumi-e painting and brush stokes. In the studio create paintings inspired by nature. August 28 Both Classes are Sold Out! Impressionism Painting Discover the style of Impressionism painting by visiting our newest exhibition, Impressionist Giverny and learn about the style and techniques of the Impressionists. In the studio create works of art in the style of Impressionism.		To register for AIHA Family Programs, for more information, or to sign-up for our Family Programs e-mail list, please contact: Kristen Schweigard Public & Family Programs Coordinator Tel: 518.463.4478 x435 Email: schweigardk@albanyinstitute.org Current Schedule of Family Programs [PDF format]



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