For Families
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Vacation Art Break
Vacation Art Break
Cost is $20 for non-members; $15 for members (fee for one class). Registration is required.
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here to register online for
6 to 8 age group.
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here to register online for
9 to 13 age group.
For registration or information about any family programs, please contact Barbara Collins, Education Coordinator, at (518) 463-4478, ext. 405, collinsb@albanyinstitute.org.
Current Schedule
of Family Programs
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Children will learn how colors
interact when mixed or applied side by side. The elements of composition
and painting will be discussed, while
children’s technical and creative skills are
developed through integration of both
color and shape. Programs are held
from 9:00 am to noon
for children 6–8 years old; and from 1:00–4:00 pm for children 9–13
years old. Registration is required: $20 for
non-members, $15 for members (fee for one class). ASL interpretation is
provided.
December
22
Large
Paintings:
Explore large-scale
paintings in the exhibition,
Impressionist
Giverny: American Painters in France, 1885-1915.
In our studio, create large-scale drawings and paintings from charcoal
and tempera paints.
December 23
Mixed Paints: A variety of painting materials are combined in
this fun-filled class. Gain inspiration from paintings in the
exhibition, Impressionist Giverny:
American Painters in France, 1885-1915.
Experiment with texture, color, and shape
while using finger paints, puffy paints, and construction paper.
December 29
Digital Portraits and Color:
This class blends new and
old style by using digital photography to help create an Impressionist
portrait. Students will be introduced to Impressionism, use of color,
technique, and mixing methods to create a self-portrait.
December 30
Pastels:
Learn about perspective, viewpoint, and color balancing by using oil and
chalk pastels to add extra details to drawings and sketches.
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