Gallery/Studio Program Art Classes

General Information

Join us at the Brooklyn Museum’s Gallery/Studio Program this spring for fun and challenging studio art courses for Gallery/Studio Program students ages six to adult. Teaching artists will guide you to explore our renowned collections, discover new art materials, Art Classes and create your own works of art inspired by objects in the galleries. Our courses in drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, performance, and mixed media are designed to connect to our permanent collection and special exhibitions. All levels of experience are welcome.

SCHEDULE

Saturday classes: March 3–May 12 (no class March 31) Sunday classes: March 4–May 13 (no class April 1) All classes are two hours long.

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Back: Scene from Lights! Character! Action!, 2016. Photo by Brittney Najar. 0 6 - 8

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AGES 6–7 AGES 8–10 AGES 11–13 AGES 14–17 ADULTS

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Online: bit.ly/gallerystudio Fees are per course, supplies included. Applications for full or Teens attend a course free partial scholarships are due of charge in exchange for In person: by appointment, Monday–Friday Members Non-Members between January 3 and assisting a teaching artist. Under 18: $265; adults: $285 Under 18: $285; adults: $305 January 21. Forms and Work with students on a one- The deadline to register is February 18. Cancellation refunds will be considered on an individual requirements are available to-one basis, prep supplies, Registration via credit card is available online, or register basis and subject to a $15 nonrefundable registration fee. at bit.ly/gallerystudio and in and support a great learning in person and pay by check or money order. All fees must be For a Museum Member’s discount, email membership@ our Con Edison Education environment. Application paid in full at time of registration. For appointments, questions, brooklynmuseum.org or call 718.501.6326. Gallery, first floor. deadline: Sunday, January 21. or concerns, call 718.501.6226 or email gallery-studio@ Application available at brooklynmuseum.org bit.ly/gallerystudio.