Spring Break Art Workshops
For Kids & Teens

Keep your young artist engaged during Spring Break with BMoA’s Spring Break Art Workshops.

Inspired by objects in our current exhibitions, each session focuses on a particular theme. Students work with various mediums such as paint, clay, and more to create their own works of art to take home.

Each individual day offers a unique art lesson. Prices listed are per session.

To register more than three students, please call Visitor Services at (661) 323-7219.

 

Monday, April 14

3D Landscapes

Members $35 | Non-Members $50

Kids: Ages 6-11
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Teens: Ages 12-17
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM

In this class, students will use mixed media to create a 3-D landscape, inspired by Luciana Abait's use of three-dimensional materials in her exhibition Luciana Abait: Fractured Geographies.

Tuesday, April 15

Monochromatic Painting

Members $35 | Non-Members $50

Kids: Ages 6-11
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Teens: Ages 12-17
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Inspired by Kelly Berg's use of monochromatic under paintings inKelly Berg: Illuminated Earth, students will create their own monochromatic paintings.

Wednesday, April 16

Figures & Shapes

Members $35 | Non-Members $50

Kids: Ages 6-11
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Teens: Ages 12-17
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM

In this class, students will add color to air dry clay before molding it into figures and shapes, inspired by Kieu Tran's ceramic figures in the BMoA exhibition Modern Moments: Abstract Works from BMoA's Collection

Thursday, April 17

Abstractions and Colors

Members $35 | Non-Members $50

Kids: Ages 6-11
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Teens: Ages 12-17
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Inspired by Luciana Abait's mixed media photographs, students will interpret a photograph of nature using paint and collage to create an abstract version of the photograph.

 
 

The Museum welcomes children ages 2-5 and their parent/guardian for an explorative, 60-minute-long workshop. A BMoA instructor presents a variety of theme-based art projects that promote creativity and fine motor skills using mediums such as painting, drawing, collage, and printmaking.

 

Friday, April 18

Figures & Shapes

Members $15 | Non-Members $22

Pre-K & K
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

In this side by side class, students and their adults will work together to add color to air dry clay before molding it into figures and shapes. Student will draw inspiration from Kieu Tran's ceramic figures in the BMoA exhibition Modern Moments: Abstract Works from BMoA's Collection.

 

About the Class:
No experience is required. Students may be dropped off no earlier than 15 minutes before the start of class and must be picked up within 10 minutes of the end of class. With the exception of Side by Side / Pre-K & K Camps, parents are not allowed to remain in the classroom during sessions, as it distracts students from the teacher and the project. All supplies are included in class fees unless stated otherwise. Space is limited. If a class is full, please call Visitor Services at (661) 323-7219 to be placed on a waiting list. For more information regarding our classroom policies, please visit bmoa.org/class-policies or contact our Education Coordinator.

Museum Rules: 
To ensure the safety of our collections, exhibitions, and guests, all guests must follow the rules below.

  • Keep hands at least one arms-length away from artwork and the walls

  • Use "walking feet;" horesplay or running are not allowed in any areas of the museum

  • Students must use their "inside voices;" no yelling or screaming of any kind

  • It is expected that chaperones will intervene to prevent any misbehavior in the galleries

  • Absolutely no food or drink is allowed inside the Museum

  • Though photography is permitted, flash photography is not allowed 


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