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Summer Programs
Museum Explorer Mornings
Program for children ages 3 to 10 accompanied by an adult; includes a tour and art project.
Note new starting times:
Session A: 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Session B: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 2 - Red, White and Blue:
Search for the colors of the American flag in works of art, then design patriotic pictures using red, white and blue art materials.
Thursday, July 9 - Looking at Lines:
Discover different types of lines - straight, curved, diagonal and horizontal - in drawings and paintings from the museum's collection. Following a tour, design linear compositions using "scratch art" paper.
Thursday, July 16 - Apples and Oranges:
Learn the secrets of still-life painting, including artists' use of shading, scale and perspective to create realistic images. After the gallery tour, experiment with these techniques by drawing, cutting and pasting still-life pictures.
Thursday, July 23 - Museum Safari:
Be on the lookout for painted and sculpted animals of all sorts and sizes on a museum safari! Next, make animal sculptures using Crayola's Model Magic©.
Thursday, July 30 - Who Am I? (Peering at Portraits):
Become a detective and uncover hidden clues in painted portraits. After the gallery mysteries are solved, make colorful cut-out portraits with some unexpected materials.
Advanced Explorer Workshops
In-depth program for children ages 10 to 14; includes a tour and art project. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 7 - Scenes of Summer:
Explore the art of landscape in the museum, then sketch the details of the natural landscape along the riverbank using colorful oil pastels.
Tuesday, July 14 - Focus on Fruits:
Learn artists' techniques for making painted objects look real through an in-depth look at the "Fruits of Summer" exhibition. Next, apply concepts of scale, color, shading and perspective in still-life compositions using pencil and watercolor.
Tuesday, July 21 - In Black and White:
Investigate artists' use of line, pattern, and spacial design on a museum tour. Then, experiment with lines, contrasting shapes, and interesting patterns using charcoal pencils or pen & ink. Finally, translate your favorite drawing into a black and white print.
Reservations are required and space is limited. Workshops are free with museum admission of $10 per adult; $6 children six and over and seniors; children under six and museum members are free.
To register, contact the education office at 610-388-8382 or education@brandywine.org. Include program date(s) and session(s); your name, phone number, and children's names and ages. For more information send email to: inquiries@brandywine.org
Brandywine River Museum, U.S. Route 1, P.O. Box 141
Chadds Ford, PA 19317 • Phone: 610-388-2700
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