April School Vacation Art Workshops at The Benton
Looking for something new to do over school vacation? The Museum’s Art Workshops are the perfect opportunity for students ages 6-10 to tour special exhibitions and explore hands-on art making techniques. Space is limited for each session; for reservations please contact Mollie Sixsmith, Curator of Education, at 860-486-1711 or mollie.sixsmith@uconn.edu.
Tuesday, April 19, 10:30am-12pm
Elephants in Art
After exploring the many creatures in the Tradition and Transformation: Mithila Art of India exhibition, participants will use mixed media to create their own elephant collage project. This workshop, designed for children ages 6-10, includes a guided tour, all materials, and step-by-step instruction. Registration is required and the cost is $12 per child.
Thursday, April 21, 10:30am-12pm
Sand Art Mandalas
Participants will become art detectives as they discover artwork with unique patterns and symmetry in the galleries. Afterwards, participants will use a rainbow of colored sand to design and create their own mandala to take home. This workshop, designed for children ages 6-10, includes a guided tour, all materials, and step-by-step instruction. Registration is required and the cost is $12 per child.
Friday, April 22, 10:30am-12pm
Tremendous Treehouse Sculptures
Celebrate Earth Day at the Benton! After exploring the Encounters with the Collection: WOOD exhibition, participants will stretch their imaginations while designing and building their own miniature tree house sculptures. This workshop, designed for children ages 6-10, includes a guided tour, all materials, and step-by-step instruction. Registration is required and the cost is $12 per child.
THE WILLIAM BENTON MUSEUM OF ART
University of Connecticut
School of Fine Arts
245 Glenbrook Road
Storrs, CT
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