Give a creative experience to your children...
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Give a creative experience to your children... | |
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| June Derby Series 2011 -- primarily for Derby Academy students | |
| • In and Out of the Garden (June 13 to 17) | |
| • Nature's Gifts (June 13 to 17) | |
| June Series 2011 | |
| • The Young Artist Sees Nature (June 27 to July 1) | |
| • Acrylic Painting for Beginners (June 27 to July 1) | |
| • Artists in the Garden (June 27 to July 1) | |
| July Series 2011 | |
| • The Young Artist Sees Nature (July 5 to 8) | |
| • Artists in the Garden (July 5 to 8) | |
| August Series 2011 | |
| • The Young Artist Sees Nature (July 25 to August 23) | |
| • Nature's Gifts (July 25 to August 22) | |
| • Artists in the Garden (July 26 to August 23) | |
| • Folk Art 1: Celebrating Diverse Cultures (July 27 to August 24) | |
| • Folk Art 2: The Marketplace (July 28 to August 25) | |
| • Folk Art 3: Global Traditions (July 28 to August 25) |
Each new year, the Summer Program information and schedule is generally announced sometime by early spring. This page is updated at that time.
If you have questions or wish to discuss the particular artistic needs of your child, please feel free to contact us.
For all workshops, a prepaid tuition is required. Early registration is recommended to assure placement of your child.
June Derby Series 2011
Primarily for Derby Academy students (other children may be able to attend)
In and Out of The Garden June 13 to 17, 2011 -- primarily for Derby Academy students
Students will be introduced to the basic elements of drawing through careful observation of the environment in the Magic Garden. In each session the young artists' drawings are compiled in a sketch book to help them to document their progress. Learning to identify and visually translate flowers, vegetables, trees, birds and insects is a key part of this workshop's nature theme. Students will gain a deeper appreciation of the natural world around them, while also having an opportunity to experience varied art materials to express themselves both realistically and imaginatively.
Please note: These workshops are held at Children's Creativity Workshops location in Hingham, MA -- not at Derby Academy.
Derby Academy students primarily -- Children from other schools may be able to attend. Workshop meets daily during these five consecutive days and students may register for one (1) of the following time periods:
Ages Time 5 to 6 years 9:00 to 10:30 am 7 to 8 years 11:00 am to 12:30 pm To view art created in these workshops, tour the galleries.
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Nature's Gifts June 13 to 17, 2011 -- primarily for Derby Academy students
Using the Magic Garden's colorful bounty to inspire young artists, we will use natural materials to create collages, textile prints, sculptures and vibrant paintings. A variety of media will be explored including fabric, pressed flowers and clays.
Please note: These workshops are held at Children's Creativity Workshops location in Hingham, MA -- not at Derby Academy.
Derby Academy students primarily -- Children from other schools may be able to attend. Workshop meets daily during these five consecutive days and students may register for the following time period:
Ages Time 9 to 12 years 1:30 to 3:00 pm
To view art created in these workshops, tour the galleries.
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The Young Artist Sees Nature June 27 to July 1, 2011 Students will be introduced to the basic elements of drawing through careful observation of the environment in the Magic Garden. In each session the young artists' drawings are compiled in a sketch book to help them to document their progress. Learning to identify and visually translate flowers, trees, vegetables, birds and insects is a key part of this series' nature theme. Students will gain a deeper appreciation of the natural world around them, while also having an opportunity to experience varied art materials to express themselves both realistically and imaginatively.
Workshop meets daily during these five consecutive days and students may register for one (1) the following time periods:
Ages Time 5 to 6 years 9:00 to 10:30 am 7 to 8 years 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
To view art created in these workshops, tour the galleries.
June 27 to July 1, 2011 Learn the basics of acrylic painting while working in the Magic Garden. The main emphasis of this workshop will be understanding the color wheel, color
mixing, translating values, light and shadow towards learning the basic skills to begin a painting. A list of required supplies will be provided upon registration.
Workshop meets daily during these five consecutive days and students may register for one (1) the following time periods:
Ages Time 9 to 12 years 1:30 to 3:00 pm
To view art created in these workshops, tour the galleries.
Artists in the Garden June 27 to July 1, 2011 Working within the Magic Garden to inspire their visual vocabulary, the young artists will create paintings, while acquiring new creative skills. Students will have an opportunity to develop their original ideas using still life and landscape themes within this stimulating country environment. Influential artists who have used gardens as a subject will be discussed.
Prerequisite: Acrylic Painting for Beginners
Workshop meets daily during these five consecutive days and students may register for one (1) the following time periods:
Ages Time 9 to 14 years 5:00 to 6:30 pm
To view art created in these workshops, tour the galleries.
The Young Artist Sees Nature July 5 to 8, 2011 Students will be introduced to the basic elements of drawing through careful observation of the environment in the Magic Garden.
In each session the young artists' drawings are compiled in a sketch book to help them to document their progress. Learning to identify and visually translate flowers, trees, vegetables, birds and insects is a key part of this series' nature theme. Students will gain a deeper appreciation of the natural world around them, while also having an opportunity to experience varied art materials to express themselves both realistically and imaginatively.
Workshop meets daily during these four consecutive days and students may register for one (1) of the following time periods:
Ages Time 5 to 6 years 9:00 to 10:30 am 7 to 8 years 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
To view art created in these workshops, tour the galleries.
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Artists in the Garden July 5 to 8, 2011
Working within the Magic Garden to inspire their visual vocabulary, the young artists will create paintings, while acquiring new creative skills. Students will have an opportunity to develop their original ideas using still life and landscape themes within this stimulating country environment. Influential artists who have used gardens as a subject will be discussed.
Prerequisite: Acrylic Painting for Beginners
Workshop meets daily during these four consecutive days and students may register for the following time period:
Ages Time 9 to 14 years 5:00 to 6:30 pm
To view art created in these workshops, tour the galleries.
The Young Artist Sees Nature July 25 to August 23, 2011
Students will be introduced to the basic elements of drawing through careful observation of the environment in the Magic Garden. In each session the young artists' drawings are compiled in a sketch book to help them to document their progress. Learning to identify and
visually translate flowers, trees vegetables, birds, and insects is a key part of this series' nature theme. Students will gain a deeper appreciation of the natural world around them. Students will have an opportunity to experience varied art materials to express themselves both realistically and imaginatively.
A five-week series, which meets once each week during this time period, and students may register for one (1) of the following time periods:
Ages Day Time 5 to 6 years Mondays 9:00 to 10:30 am 5 to 6 years Mondays 11:00 am to 12:30 pm 7 to 8 years Tuesdays 9:00 to 10:30 am 7 to 8 years Tuesdays 11:00 am to 12:30 pm To view art created in these workshops, tour the galleries.
Nature's Gifts July 25 to August 22, 2011 Using the Magic Garden's colorful, summer bounty to inspire young artists, we will use natural materials to create collages, textile prints, sculptures and vibrant paintings. A variety of media will be explored including fabric, pressed flowers and clays.
Ages Day Time 9 to 14 years Mondays 5:00 to 6:30 pm
To view art created in these workshops, tour the galleries.
Artists in the Garden July 26 to August 23, 2011
Working within the Magic Garden to inspire their visual vocabulary, the young artists will create paintings, while acquiring new creative skills. Students will have an opportunity to develop their original ideas using still life and landscape themes within this stimulating country environment. Influential artists who have used gardens as a subject will be discussed.
Prerequisite: Acrylic Painting for Beginners
A five-week series, which meets once every Tuesday during this time period, and students may register for the following time period:
Ages Day Time 9 to 14 years Tuesdays 5:00 to 6:30 pm
To view art created in these workshops, tour the galleries.
To view art created in these workshops, tour the galleries.
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Folk Art 2: The Marketplace July 28 to August 25, 2011
Miniature-sized everyday objects are prevalent in many cultures. By sculpting and painting a tiny marketplace we will explore the daily life of a small village. We use creativity as a catalyst to explore the arts and customs of particular cultures. A wide spectrum of artistic materials are used to portray the foods, crafts, textiles and other rich subject matter.
Prerequisite: Folk Art 1: Celebrating Diverse Cultures
A five-week series, which meets once every Thursday during this time period, and students may register for one (1) of the following time periods:
Ages Day Time 9 to 11 years Thursdays 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
To view art created in these workshops, tour the galleries.
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Folk Art 3: Global Traditions July 28 to August 25, 2011 In a continuing celebration of the vibrant traditions of folk art, students will nurture their creative spirit by designing their own art. Clay, paint, and natural materials are used. Girls and boys will be inspired by Native American, Mexican and East Asian cultures. Students will be encouraged in designing their creations by viewing examples of global artistic traditions.
Prerequisite: Folk Art 2: The Marketplace
A five-week series, which meets once every Thursday during this time period, and students may register for one (1) of the following time periods:
Ages Day Time 9 to 11 years Thursdays 5:00 to 6:30 pm 
To view art created in these workshops, tour the galleries.
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Celebrate cultures from around the world, taking a visual and imaginative journey. Understand the origins of native crafts through a hands-on process, creating folk art while developing a curiosity about our world. Experience designing several of the following: spirit mask, tree of life, folk toys, animal miniatures, hand weaving and pottery. We follow a map to discover the geographic origins of these crafts.