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Classes & WorkshopsClick on the links below to learn more about classes and workshops here at the Museum: Arturo’s Art & MeSelected Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; select one class day per month.
For a 3–5 year old and a favorite grown-up! Adults and young children will work together to look at works of art, read a related story in the galleries, and do an art-making activity in the studio. Taught by Museum education staff. Class size limited to fifteen pairs. DMA members FREE/nonmembers $10 (per pair). All supplies provided. To register for the class, click here to go to the ticketing website and then select "Family Programs" from the sidebar on the left. If you have any difficulties with the on-line system, call 214-922-1818 or 214-922-1822. When classes are filled, call 214-922-1822 or e-mail familyexperiences@DallasMuseumofArt.org to be placed on a waiting list. journey to japan Wednesday, February 8, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (FULL) Thursday, February 9, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (FULL) Saturday, February 11, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (FULL) window to the world Saturday, March 3, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (FULL) Wednesday, March 7, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (FULL) Thursday, March 8, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (FULL) Toddler ArtSelected Tuesdays and Fridays, 11:00 a.m.–noon; select one class day per month
For 2 and 3 year olds and a favorite grown-up. We will look at a work of art in the Museum galleries and then play with our new friends in Arturo’s Nest, the Museum’s kid-friendly space. Taught by Museum education staff. Class size is limited to fifteen pairs. me & my family rainy day Homeschool ClassRegistration for fall homeschool classes will begin on September 6, 2011. We now offer online registration! Fourth Tuesday of the month with some exceptions, 1:00-2:30 p.m. Fourth Thursday of the month with some exceptions, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.    The Dallas Museum of Art’s homeschool classes offer an interactive Museum experience for families with children ages 6 and above. Parents and children learn about works of art together in the galleries, participate in hands-on activities as a family, and create a work of art together in the studio. During the program, parents learn techniques and skills for creating their own educational experiences in the gallery. DMA members $5 per participating child/nonmembers $7 per participating child (ages 6 and up). To register for the class, click here to go to the ticketing website and then select "Family Programs" from the sidebar on the left and follow the instructions to add the number of tickets you need for the class (one ticket per child). Participating adults do not require a ticket. If you have any difficulties with the new system, call 214-922-1270 or 214-922-1822. When classes are filled, call 214-922-1270 or e-mail familyexperiences@DallasMuseumofArt.org to be placed on a waiting list. Sculptural Constructions: Mark Manders: Parallel Occurrences/Documented Assignments Thursday, February 23, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or Tuesday, February 28, 1:00-2:30 p.m. Learn about the installations of Mark Manders and the unexpected materials that he uses before creating a sculpture using unique materials of your own in the studio. Creative Creatures Thursday, March 22, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or Tuesday, March 27, 1:00-2:30 p.m. Discover surreal shapes and abstract figures in the Museum's collection and then use your imagination to create an entire scene out of a mysterious form. Urban Armor: Just for Tweens and Teens!Meet. Relate. Investigate. Join us for a tweens and teens only workshop where we take a closer look at works of art from the Museum's collection and then have the chance to create original works of art using advanced techniques. Urban Armor is included in general admission to the Museum but registration is required. To register for workshops, e-mail Shelagh Jessop at sjessop@DallasMuseumofArt.org or call 214-922-1311. Urban Armor: Future Wear Friday, January 20, 9:30-11:00 p.m. C3 Studio Explore the imagination of fashion designer extraordinaire Jean Paul Gaultier through the exhibition The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk. The workshop will highlight his sci-fi inspired works, ranging from sketches to costume design. Participants will then have the chance to create their own piece of future-forward fashion from recycled and unconventional materials. Urban Armor is free with general admission but registration is encouraged. Drop-in participants are welcome for the January 20th workshop, but the class size will be limited to the first 30 people. To register for the workshop, email Shelagh Jessop at sjessop@DallasMuseumofArt.org or call (214) 922-1311. All supplies are provided. (Exhibition contains mature themes.) Urban Armor: Body Building with artist Jill Downen Saturday, February 25, 1:00-4:00 p.m. C3 Tech Lab $35 per family; $25 for members Experience new awareness of the body’s relationship to architecture and space in this Urban Armor workshop for families with tweens and teens. Join sculptor Jill Downen (represented by the Bruno David Gallery in St. Louis) to learn about her art, then join her for an urban walk exploring sensory contact with the built environment followed by a sculpture project using plaster. Class size is limited and registration is required. To register, call 214-922-1818 or visit www.tickets.DallasMuseumofArt.org. Family WorkshopsCreative Spaces Parent Workshop Saturday, February 25, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. This workshop is now full. To be placed on a waiting list, please email lhanson@DallasMuseumofArt.org or call 214-922-1312. Have you ever left the DMA wishing you could have an art studio of your own? Whether it’s a bucket of art supplies or a corner of your dining room, you too can make your own creative space at home! Parents will work with guest teacher Kayte Ghaffar and look at a variety of art-at-home spaces for inspiration, experiment with materials that work well for different ages, and create an Inspiration Jar to get started at home. While parents learn from Kayte (who has been featured on The Artful Parent blog), children can enjoy a supervised art-making experience in the studio. Everyone will go home with their creativity in high gear! DMA members FREE/nonmembers $10 per adult; children under 12 free Registration is required and the workshop is limited to twenty families. Workshops fill quickly, so be sure to register early! Children must be at least 4 years old to attend. To register, call Leah Hanson, Manager of Early Learning Programs, at 214-922-1312 or e-mail lhanson@DallasMuseumofArt.org. Center for Creative Connections Tech LabWhat do you get when you cross art objects with technology? The Tech Lab is a space in the Center for Creative Connections where you can blog about, tag, and research objects in the Dallas Museum of Art’s collections. It is also a space to experiment with current technologies and create original work during special classes, workshops, and programs. Find the Center for Creative Connections and the Dallas Museum of Art on Flickr
Family initiatives are funded by Catherine and Will Rose. New family learning experiences are supported by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Annual support for family and community programs is provided by the Dallas Museum of Art Professional Members League and the Junior League of Dallas. Promotional support provided by Radio Disney. The Museum’s Gateway Gallery Endowment Fund provides a permanent source of support for family and community programs. |
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The Dallas Museum of Art is supported in part by the generosity of Museum members and donors and by the citizens of Dallas through the City of Dallas/Office of Cultural Affairs and the Texas Commission on the Arts. |
