A course of four sessions will introduce both the young artists and the adult care giver (mother, father, grandparent, or friend) to the imaginative use of different art materials. In this session children will create their own books using paint, collage, and print techniques. These books will be on display in the Learning Center this Summer. Reservations required.
June 1, 8, 15, 22
$50 for four sessions for members
$60 for four sessions for non-members

Art Adventures Workshop
For children in grades 1 thru 6
Wednesdays in June, from 4:00 - 5:15 pm

Inspired by the extraordinary hand-made books on view in the Learning Center, students will learn various bookmaking techniques - from a secretive origami book to a fold-out museum book - and will create artwork to fill the pages of their unique constructions. One book from each student will be on display in the Learning Center this summer. Reservations required.
$40 for four sessions for members
$50 for four sessions for non-members
 

IN THE LEARNING CENTER

The Learning Center has been designed to encourage children to explore their creativity. It is a rich visual and interactive environment where materials of all kinds are available. Families are invited to drop in during regular Museum hours. (Please note: During special Museum events, the Learning Center may not be available.)

DROP-IN ACTIVITIES

Story Hour
Saturdays, 10:30 am
Children of all ages and family members welcome. Free with Museum admission.

“See and Do” Art Activities
Saturdays, 1:00 pm; Sundays, 1:30 pm
View and discuss the art on exhibition, then participate in a related hands-on art activity. For children ages 4 and up accompanied by an adult.
No charge.

Exhibit:  What’s in a Book?
May 29 – October 3

This exhibition explores some of the ways that artists use books as an expression of their art and as a medium for their personal visions. As an art form book arts aim to preserve the traditional crafts of bookmaking, to advance the book as a vital contemporary art form, and to interpret the book in its aesthetic, historic, and cultural contexts. On the occasion of the Museum’s 50th anniversary curator Tracy Strong, a book artist and founding Director of the Garrison Art Center, has brought together a group of book artists each of who has chosen different ways to explore the book as an art object. These beautiful, rare volumes, produced in editions of 10, will be for sale with the proceeds going towards the Museum’s education programs. The book artists whose work will be exhibited are Brian Hannon, Ed Hutchins, Roberta Lavadour, Barbara Mauriello, Richard Minsky and Tracy Strong.