February 18 or 21 10:30 a.m.–noon
Ages 5 and older will visit the galleries to examine the miniature houses and buildings in the MSV galleries, then make their own miniature models.
Wednesday, February 1 • 10 a.m.–noon
Participants ages 10 and older will learn basic hand-building techniques, try the potter's wheel, and then create something with clay.
Saturday, February 4 • noon–5 p.m.
Marbled papers grace the covers of books and are used in many other crafts including box making, matting and framing, and greeting cards.
Saturdays February 11 • 1–4 p.m.
Ages 13 and older will hone their portrait painting skills during this workshop led by artist and instructor Megan Caldwell.
Homeschool students ages 10 and older will discuss the work of acclaimed regional painter John Chumley during a gallery tour, then learn some techniques for improving their watercolor skills during a hands-on activity in the Makerspace Studio.
Participants will visit the exhibition With Lyric Brush: John Chumley’s Valley, then create “portraits” of their homes or important buildings in their lives.
Wednesday, March 15 • 4–6 p.m.
Youth ages 10 and older will discuss the work of acclaimed regional painter John Chumley during a gallery tour, then learn some techniques for improving their watercolor skills.
Saturday, March 18 or Tuesday, March 21 or Saturday, April 15 or Tuesday, April 18
Ages 5 and older will explore the painted works of John Chumley on display in the galleries, then head to the Learning Center.
Wednesday & Thursday, March 29–30 • 6–8 p.m.
Learn to paint a still life during this two-session, oil-painting workshop.
Wednesdays and Thursdays, April 12–27 • 6–8 p.m.
Explore the art of pottery during this three-week, six-session program that focuses on hand-building and wheel-throwing inside the MSV Makerspace Studio.
Wednesday, April 26 • 6–8 p.m.
Get ready for the Bloom at the MSV! Design and create and your own Apple Blossom tabletop centerpiece.