To register for a class, call the Evansville Museum at (812) 425-2406. Please make checks payable to The Evansville Museum. Payment must be received on or before the registration deadline. Registration is guaranteed when payment is received.
If a class is cancelled by the Museum, registration fees will be refunded. In the event a student must cancel the registration, he/she must do so before the registration deadline in order to receive a refund.
Fun Fridays Summer Day Camps
Fridays at the Museum are going to be fun this summer! Children ages 6 – 12 are encouraged to attend our weekly “Fun Friday” sessions, beginning on June 7th. These day long camps will run from 9am – 4pm, and extended care is available for an extra fee. We will explore a different art, history, or science theme each week. Pre-registration is required. Participants should bring a sack lunch. Call the Curator of Education at 812-425-2406 ext 226 to register, space is limited to 15 per day!
Dates: Each Friday, from June 7 – August 9
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Ages: 6 -12 years old
Cost: $30 Members, $45 Not-Yet-Members per Friday Session
(Extended care available at 7:30 a.m. and ending at 5:00 p.m. for an additional $5 per child)
Rollin’ on the River – June 7
The Ohio River is pretty important to Evansville, but why? We’ll discuss the role the Ohio River played in the founding of Evansville, paint using the River as inspiration, and learn how water from the Ohio River is treated to be used in our homes.
So You Wanna Be an Artist – June 14
Participants will cover a wide range of artistic mediums in a short amount of time! We’ll learn about acrylic paints, oil paints, watercolors, collage, clay, and sculpture. A trip to the Museum’s permanent collection will provide inspiration for creating our own Masterpiece. The day will end with a reception and our own art exhibit!
Let’s Build a Bridge! – June 21
By designing, building, and testing the weight capacity of the components of bridges by using straws and paper clips, children will grasp a key engineering concept: the truss. We will learn about and experiment with different truss designs and test each design to its breaking point. The class concludes with the construction of a scale model of a bridge. Pattern recognition and motor skills will also be developed as students construct their bridge.
Scientist for a Day – June 28
Campers will enjoy a day designed to give students a taste of life as a scientist. Everyone will learn about the Scientific Method through experiments and hands-on activities.
Stars and Stripes – July 5
In this fun, patriotic themed day participants will learn the history behind the 4th of July. We’ll make our own flags, learn the science behind fireworks, and learn some fun facts about America. Snacks will be a fun look at food created in America.
Unlocking the Secrets of Ancient Egypt – July 12
Walk like an Egyptian! Participants will explore the myths and truths about mummification through the Museum’s own teaching mummy – EMASHOTEP, an Egyptian Royal. We will plan a traditional Egyptian funeral, make our own Egyptian cuffs and sleeves, and sample Egyptian snacks.
Space Traveler – July 19
Train to be an Astronaut! Learn about living and working in space, the forces of flight, and explore the galaxy in the Koch Planetarium.
Symphony of the Five Senses – July 26
Quick name the five senses! Sure we all know them, but do we know why they are important to our everyday lives? In this workshop we’ll explore the fascinating science behind seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, and touching.
Who Needs a Paintbrush? – August 2
Things are about to get squishy! In this workshop we will explore the many ways to paint without using a paintbrush. We’ll use our fingers, feet, cars, household objects, and maybe even worms!
Inventor’s Workshop – August 9
Ever wanted to make your own arcade game? Each participant will put their thinking cap on as we design, sketch, and brainstorm the components of the world’s coolest (homemade) arcade game. We’ll use refrigerator boxes and other supplies to bring these plans to life!
Classes for Adults
SUMMER PAINTING WORKSHOP
Let’s “cut loose” with local artist and art instructor Connie Bell! Connie encourages students to experiment during this casual painting class with both subject matter and media. Students are welcome to use oil or acrylic paints to create 3-5 paintings over the course of eight weeks. The workshop focuses on Ms. Bell’s personal belief that artists should remember to “paint what you feel, and don’t be afraid.” While drawing skills are helpful, above-average skills are not required.
Dates: Eight Thursdays: June 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8
Times: 9:30–11:30 a.m.
Ages: Adult
Supplies: 3-5 Canvas; Paint (favorite colors): oil or acrylic; Brushes: student preference, students may contact Connie at 812-473-0475 with questions
Fees: $185 Member / $200 Non-Member
Register by: Friday, June 7
SILK SCARF PAINTING WITH EVI SLABY
Silk painting is a massage for the soul, it is therapeutic and healing. In our hectic, fast paced, stressful world we can all use a little bit of time to let go, relax and create something beautiful. Join local artist Evi Slaby for a two hour workshop where participants will paint two scarves – one for themselves, and one for a cancer patient.
Date: Saturday, June 15, Saturday, July 13th, and Saturday, August 10
Time: 10:00 a.m. – Noon
Age: All ages
Supplies: Provided in workshop
Fees: $60 Members / $75 Not-Yet Members
Register by: Friday, May 31st, Friday, June 28th, and Friday, July 26th
UPTOWN GIRL – FASHION ARTS SERIES BY EMILY GARTNER
Evansville native, Emily Gartner, brings her New York design savvy to the museum. She is known in the area for her funky Album Cover Handbags, but now she’s dabbling in making custom fabrics and wants to share that knowledge with you, along with a few other fashion tricks. Sign up for this five week series and learn how to design modern fabrics from your favorite photo, painting, or image. Fabrics range from cottons, silks, knits and linens.
Start off the first class by making your own journal for class out of original album covers and movie posters. In the second class we’ll study color and design trends to get ready to select our image for our fabric design in the third class. We’ll go behind-the-scenes and take a look at the museum’s Halston collection for inspiration for our painted wooden bangles in the fourth class and in the fifth class we’ll discuss possible projects for your custom made fabric. You don’t have to rely on Project Runway anymore for your design ideas; it’s waiting for you here at the Evansville Museum! For more information on Emily’s work visit www.houzz.com/pro/matlgirl and www.etsy.com/shop/albumcoverart.
Dates: Series I: June 18, 20, 25, 27, July 2
Series II: July 15, 17, 22, 24, 29
*Each series covers the same topics.
Times: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Ages: Adult
Supplies: $48 (includes one yard of custom made fabric, wooden bangle and paint, grommets and paper for journal)
Fees: $150 Members / $175 Not-Yet Members
Register by: Monday, June 10
How to Use a Telescope
Wondering how to use that shiny new telescope you received over the Holidays? Having trouble finding things in the night sky? This course in everything astronomical. Participants will see a planetarium show, learn how to find things in the night sky, receive tips on the best places to watch the stars and receive expert instruction on how to use that new telescope. Participants are urged to bring their telescopes--new or old-- with them to the class. Families are encouraged to enroll. Children may accompany adults at no extra charge.
Date: TBD
Time: 10:00 a.m. – Noon
Ages: 12 and up
Fee: $8 Members/ $12 Not Yet Members
Register by: TBD
Minimum four Students, Maximum eight students
COLLAGE/MIXED MEDIA WORKSHOP
Join mixed media artist Julie Struck for four weeks of exploring the possibilities of collage, a medium that blurs the boundaries of possibilities! Through a series of demonstrations and guided exercises focusing on building backgrounds, paper lamination, altered imagery, luscious layering and terrific typographic techniques, beginning through advanced participants will delve into the intuitive, experimental process associated with the fine art of collage. The end result will be a visual journal that illustrates a personal theme chosen by individual participants early in the exploration process.
Participants are asked to bring an assortment of personal images and other appropriate items for use in their collages, as well as an approximately 8.5 x 11" spiral bound sketchbook within which to assemble them. A list of suggested as well as required additional supplies will be provided on Julie's website, listed below.
Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays: July 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30, and August 1
Thursdays: October 17, 24, 31, November 7, 14, 21, December 5, 12
Times: Summer series: 9:30–11:30 a.m.
Fall series: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Ages: Junior high - adult
Supplies: See Julie's website: http://warriorwoman-productions.com for a downloadable list
Fees: $200 Members / $225 Not Yet Members
Register by: Summer series: Monday, July 1
Fall series: Friday, October 11
ZENTANGLE WORKSHOP
What is a zentangle?! “Zentangle” describes a technique that uses repetitive patterns to create beautiful images; it increases artistic focus and can be very meditative. Anyone can do it! In this workshop we will go over some basic zentangle techniques to get our creative juices flowing, spend some time letting our pens hit the paper, and see what happens! After this workshop, participants will be able to use to Zentangle process at home to redirect their artistic intention and enter a relaxed state.
Date: Saturday, July 27
Time: 10:00 a.m. – Noon
Age: All ages
Supplies: Provided in workshop
Fees: $20 Members / $25 Not-Yet Members
Register by: Friday, July 19
2013 Martha and Merritt Dejong Artist-in-Residence
Artist Peg Fierke is known for …. See complete biography on page x. Join Peg for a three day workshop in July, where the element of space will be the focus. The other elements of design are the means by which the space is articulated. We will discuss and investigate many of the strategies and devices the painter can use to control and manipulate space in a painting.
Students can work in the painting medium of their choice on canvas, panel, paper, etc. Subject matter will be up to each student. It is advisable to bring any objects or other references to work from if needed. Drawings or paint-sketches might be useful for some.
Dates: July 29, 30, and 31
Times: MORNING SESSION: 9:00 – 12:00 a.m.
EVENING SESSION: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Fees: $125 Members / $150 Non-Members
Ages: Adult
Supplies: See above.
Register by: Wednesday, July 24
FINE ART CLASS
Join local artist Cynthia Watson for some art, friendship, and fun! Learn how to create your own masterpieces in a relaxed yet stimulating environment. Watson focuses on individualization while teaching core principles including perspective, value and composition, as well as color mixing and shading. Each student will choose his or her medium and subject matter. Please bring your own supplies! Beginner and intermediate students are encouraged to let creative juices flow in this inspiring atmosphere.
Dates: TBD
Times: 10:00 a.m. – Noon
Ages: Adult (18 and older)
Supplies: Please contact Cynthia Watson at 812-479-5759 for details
Fees: $185 Members / $200 Not-Yet Members
Register by: TBD
OIL PAINTING INTENSIVE
Join local realist painter, Michael Bartholomew, for a ten day oil painting workshop beginning September 16. In the first week, Bartholomew will teach students how to prepare their painting surface and learn to draw their subject matter using the grid method onto their canvas, plus complete an underpainting. In the second week, students will set-up a limited color palette, learn how value plays and important part in applying color, and move to completion of their painting. Visit his website www.bartholomewart.com for a complete class materials list.
Dates: Two weeks in September: September 16 – 20 and September 23 – 27
Times: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Ages: Adult
Supplies: Please visit www.bartholomewfineart.com for a complete list of materials.
Fees: $350 Members / $375 Not-Yet Members, register by August 30th and save $25
Register by: Monday, September 9
SILK SCARF PAINTING INTENSIVE
Join local artist Evi Salby for a twelve week course on silk painting. Students will work on small squares to learn each new technique, and then will be able to choose what size scarf they would like to paint. Depending on the student, several scarves will be painted during Session I. In Session II, students will add on to their knowledge from Session I by learning more complex techniques and working with different ways to embellish their scarves. The following subjects will be covered:
Session I
Week One – Students will learn to stretch silk, get acquainted with dyes, and see the difference between painting on dry silk and wet silk.
Week Two – Students will learn to control the flow of the dye and manipulation of the dye without control mediums.
Week Three – Students will learn to work with the control medium called resist.
Week Four – Students will learn to use other control mediums, such as dye sticks and a blow dryer.
Week Five – Students will learn to layer dyes.
Session II
Week Six – Students will enjoy using any of the techniques, or all of them, while painting a scarf.
Week Seven – Students will explore the shibori technique.
Week Eight – Students will spend more time exploring the shibori technique.
Week Nine – Students will work with stamps.
Week Ten – Students will work with salt on silk.
Week Eleven – Students will work on their own designs.
Week Twelve – Students will work on their own designs.
Dates: Session I: September 4, 11, 18, 25, October 2, 9
Session II: October 16, 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20
Times: 10:00 a.m. – noon
Ages: Adult
Supplies: Included in series.
Fees: Session I: $225 Member / $250 Non-Member
Session II: $250 Member / $275 Non-Member
Register by: Friday, August 23
Classes for Children
FINE ARTS MINI-CAMP
Join local artist Cynthia Watson to learn and explore in this cool art camp. This exciting camp will promote a life-long interest in producing art and showing it off to friends and family! The curriculum introduces students to beginner and intermediate techniques in drawing and painting. Students will use a variety of mediums including acrylics, watercolors, and pastels among many others. At the end of each camp, families will be invited to an “art exhibit” to see the masterpieces that students have created.
Dates: Monday – Friday: June 3rd – 7th
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 a.m.
Ages: 6 – 12 years old
Supplies: Provided by instructor
Fees: $200 Member / $225 Not-Yet Member, (includes supplies)
Register by: Monday, May 27
Edible Science
Yummy! In this workshop we’ll learn how you can make your own delicious treats, beverages and personal care products, while at the same time, learn some incredible science in the process. Students in this class will make their own lip balm and chewing gum.
Date: Friday, July 5
Time: 10:30 a.m. – Noon
Ages: 9 - 11 years old
Fees: $15 members, $20 not yet members
Supplies: Provided in workshop
Register by: Wednesday, June 28
Bridgebuilding
By designing, building and testing the weight capacity of the components of bridges using straws and paper clips, children will grasp a key engineering concept: the truss. We will learn about and experiment with different truss designs and test each design to its breaking point. The class concludes the construction of a scale model of a bridge. Pattern recognition and motor skills will also be developed as students construct their bridge.
Date: Saturday, August 31
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Ages: 10 - 12 years old
Fees: $10 Members, $15 not yet members
Supplies: Provided in workshop
Register by: Wednesday, August 22
