Education
Children's Programs

Big Hands, Little Hands: All Wound Up!
May 10, 2008
10:30 a.m. - noon

Looking for a fun and rewarding activity to do with your children, grandchildren or a young friend of the family? This Saturday program series is ... [more]

Discover Egypt Saturday
May 24, 2008
10:00 a.m. - noon

Presented in partnership with the Art Education Program Arm of the Department of Art at USC.
Free studio art program for families that features exciting ... [more]

One Room Schoolhouse: Pulp Fiction
May 09, 2008
10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Designed especially for home-school parents and their children, this program combines an exploration of the galleries with a creative activity in the studio. Papermaking and ... [more]

One Room Schoolhouse: Pulp Fiction
May 16, 2008
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Designed especially for home-school parents and their children, this program combines an exploration of the galleries with a creative activity in the studio. Papermaking and ... [more]

Art Express: In the Footsteps of Pharaohs (ages 4-6)
June 02, 2008
9:00 a.m. - noon

What better way to spend a summer day! The Art Express series introduces children to the Museum’s collection through the exploration of different art terms ... [more]

Heroes and Villains: Comic Book Camp (ages 7-10)
June 02, 2008
9:00 a.m. - noon

This five-day camp takes students through the basics of comic book making as they create heroes and villains through drawings, storyline development and other activities. ... [more]

Excavating a Poem (ages 8-13)
June 02, 2008
9:30 am. - 12:30 p.m.

Canopic jars, coffins, a gold mummy mask, and papyrus texts from the Book of the Dead, these are just some of the artifacts that will ... [more]

Glass Fusion 101 (ages 11-14)
June 02, 2008
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

The exciting and unique medium of glass promises a dynamic art experience for young artists as they create abstract compositions after touring the Museum’s collection ... [more]

Art Express: Art Through the Ages (ages 4-6)
June 09, 2008
9:00 a.m. - noon

What better way to spend a summer day! The Art Express series introduces children to the Museum’s collection through the exploration of different art terms ... [more]

Sew Simple (ages 7-10)
June 09, 2008
9:00 a.m. - noon

The art of sewing is becoming popular again. People who sew can create clothing and accessories that reflect their own personal style. Participants in this ... [more]

Heroes and Villains: Comic Book Camp (ages 7-10)
June 09, 2008
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

This five-day camp takes students through the basics of comic book making as they create heroes and villains through drawings, storyline development and other activities. ... [more]

Guerrilla Graphics (ages 11-14)
June 16, 2008
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Explore graphic arts, cartooning and illustration from the street perspective. Students will use stencils, printmaking, painting and more to create a portfolio of graffiti-inspired artwork. ... [more]

Works on Paper (ages 11 – 14)
June 16, 2008
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Students learn to use India ink with tree sticks, watercolor and monotype paints on a variety of watercolor and Japanese papers. Each class includes gallery ... [more]

Pulp Friction (ages 7-10)
June 23, 2008
9:00 a.m. - noon

Paper making in all it's gushy glory. Work with museum staff to make hand-made paper using found materials and unusual colors. Be ready to make ... [more]

Ceramics 101 (ages 11-14)
June 23, 2008
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Ceramics 101 provides a good introduction to the medium of clay. In this five-day camp students explore various beginning techniques in the art of ceramics ... [more]

Digital Film Making (ages 11-14)
June 23, 2008
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

This workshop is a must for the aspiring filmmaker. Students experience all steps in the film making process, from screenwriting to post production and editing. ... [more]

Art Express: My Museum (ages 4-6)
July 07, 2008
9:00 a.m. - noon

What better way to spend a summer day! The Art Express series introduces children to the Museum’s collection through the exploration of different art terms ... [more]

Ceramics 101 (ages 7-10)
July 07, 2008
9:00 a.m. - noon

Ceramics 101 provides a good introduction to the medium of clay. In this five-day camp students explore various beginning techniques in the art of ceramics ... [more]

Heroes and Villains: Comic Book Camp (ages 11-14)
July 07, 2008
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

This five-day camp takes students through the basics of comic book making as they create heroes and villains through drawings, storyline development and other activities. ... [more]

Sew Much More (ages 11-14)
July 07, 2008
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Do you have all the clothes in the world and Nothing to Wear? Well creating fashions that express and complement your own personal style can ... [more]

Make Room for Art (ages 7-10)
July 14, 2008
9:00 a.m. - noon

Based on the work in the temporary exhibition, Carolina Collects, and the Museum’s own collection of Decorative Arts, students are exposed to the art of ... [more]

Room of Your Own (ages 7-10)
July 14, 2008
9:00 a.m. - noon

Our rooms reflect who we are. This five-day workshop inspires participants to create objects for their room that show-off their artistic and design sensibility. Create ... [more]

Project Funway (ages 9-12)
July 16, 2008
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

This three-day workshop was inspired by Bravo channel’s hit show Project Runway and was a smash hit last summer! Participants focus on the exhibition Carolina ... [more]

Art Express: My Museum (ages 4-6)
July 21, 2008
9:00 a.m. - noon

What better way to spend a summer day! The Art Express series introduces children to the Museum’s collection through the exploration of different art terms ... [more]

Mobiles & Stabiles: Exploring Sculpture (ages 7 – 10)
July 21, 2008
9:00 a.m. - noon

This workshop is inspired by the sculpture of Alexander Calder. Students will watch a short video of Calder’s Universe, take a tour of sculpture ... [more]

Room of Your Own (ages 11 - 14)
July 21, 2008
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Our rooms reflect who we are. This five-day workshop inspires participants to create objects for their room that show-off their artistic and design sensibility. Create ... [more]

Art Express: Art Through the Ages (ages 4-6)
July 28, 2008
9:00 a.m. - noon

What better way to spend a summer day! The Art Express series introduces children to the Museum’s collection through the exploration of different art terms ... [more]

Family Fun Night
June 06, 2008
5:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Create Art, explore the galleries, and enjoy exciting, interactive performances! The Kid’s Café provides dinner and snacks for purchase. Featured Performers include Lunch Money, ... [more]

Family Fun Night
July 11, 2008
5:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Create Art, explore the galleries, and enjoy exciting, interactive performances! The Kid’s Café provides dinner and snacks for purchase. Featured Performers include Lunch Money, ... [more]

Family Fun Night
August 08, 2008
5:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Create Art, explore the galleries, and enjoy exciting, interactive performances! The Kid’s Café provides dinner and snacks for purchase. Featured Performers include Lunch Money, ... [more]