Explore a different artist, artifact, art element or art movement one Saturday a month this fall at the University of Michigan's Museum of Art (UMMA).  Each workshop you will explore a different work, or group of works from either the permanent collection or temporary exhibits.  In response, you'l create your own masterpiece and learn a variety of art making techniques, including mixed media and collage.  Along the way expect gallery games, scavenger hunts, and fun!  Come with an open mind and a sense of adventure. (Take one workshop or all four.  All levels welcome!)

Each of these fun and informative hands-on workshops focus on the techniques from different art movements represented in the museum's collection.  Learn about important artists and movements while getting your hands dirty and exploring different pastel and /or acrylic painting techniques!

OCTOBER 2nd: Create a landscape pastel that captures the fresh colors and spontaneity of the Impressionist.

OCTOBER 9th: Disregard the traditional subject and explore the possibilities of the persona expression through creating a study inspired by the German ans America Expressionist movements and artist such as Jackson Pollock and Max Beckman.

OCTOBER 16th:  Delve into Minimalist Art and learn how artists in this movement focused on stripping objects down to their elemental and geometric forms.

(Take one workshop or all three; all levels welcome!)

* Workshop sessions will be held at the U of M Museum of Art in the multipurpose room.

Learn about one of the 20th century's most ingenious and influential artists, Alexander Calder, in this fun hands-on family workshop.  You and your child work to create your own movable 3-D sculptures inspired by everyday materials that Calder used to make extraordinary art.  Children must be accompanied  by an adult. 

All materials included.

 * This workshop will be held at the U of M Museum of Art in the multipurpose room.

Please Note: This is an excellent workshop for educators & interested adults.

Please Note: Age 9-17 are welcome!

Explore how cartoonists use illustration and storytelling principles such as pose and viewing angle make their characters leap off of the page! Join cartoonist Jerzy Drozd in a hands-on workshop where you’ll create action scenes that will set your readers aquiver!

Please Note: Ages 9-17 are welcome!

Creative fun for all, even if you think you are artistically challenged! Unleash your inner arteest and creative your very own unique piece of art. We supply everything you need from instructions and supplies, to a fun relaxing environment in which to create. All ages and levels are welcome. 

Session A:  Decorate a Thanksgiving Platter (Parent & Child)
You and your child will decorate your very own special holiday platter.

Session B: Mommy & Me Tea (Parent & Child)
You and your child will decorate your very own children’s seven piece tea set. 

Please Note: Session A: Price includes up to two parents, two children and one platter. Session B: Price includes one parent, one child and one tea set.

Learn basic dyeing techniques using pre-mixed Procion H dyes. Patterns and color depth are explored by using various folding and tying methods prior to applying dye. You transform blank white scarves into one-of-a-kind wearables. Using vinegar as the chemical activator and a microwave, scarves are heat-set and ready-to-wear at the end of class! Each student will dye two scarves. (No experience necessary; All levels welcome)

You learn the shibori pole wrapping technique "arashi" by using wine bottles. Blank white scarves are wrapped and tied around bottles prior to dyeing. You explore pattern layering and color depth by wrapping and dyeing the scarf multiple times. Pre-mixed Procion H dyes are used with vinegar as the chemical activator and heat-set in a microwave. You dye one 22" x 72" - great as a shawl, belt or twisted neck scarf. (No experience necessary; All levels welcome)