January 2010

Art Quilts Opening Night Preview Reception

 Wednesday Jan. 13, 6:30 p.m.

$10 members; $20 non-members

Join collector John Walsh for an exclusive introduction to the art quilt movement and a private preview of the exhibition Art Quilts: Contemporary Expressions from the Collection of John M. Walsh III. Light refreshments will be served. For tickets, please call 973.971.3713.

Workshops and Programs for Children and Families

Pre-registration is not required unless noted. Adults must accompany children.

For more information, please call 973.971.3718

Open Art Workshops
Thursdays 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
All ages - adults must accompany children
$4/child for members; $5/child for non-members
Create art at your own speed! Join museum educators to create your own craft. Drop-in anytime during the session to participate.

Jan. 7 Mixed Media Train

Jan. 21 Design a 3-D Train

Super Science Saturdays

Saturday, Noon - 2:00 p.m.

Ages 4+

Free for members; non-members: $3/child plus museum admission

Families are invited to drop-in and participate in exciting workshops that combine science themes with art activities.

Jan. 9 Cosmic Collisions: Creating Craters

Jan. 23 Make a Pocket Solar System

Tot Tours

Fridays, 10:00 a.m.

Free with museum admission

This program is for very young children and their caregivers. Activities include: mini gallery tours, story reading in the galleries and arts and crafts.

Jan. 15, Art Quilts

Explore colors, shapes and materials in the exhibition Art Quilts.

Art Sampler Series
Wednesdays, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

Grades 4 - 8

Registration: $10/members; $12/non-members

Join museum educators to create artworks based on what you see and learn in the galleries.

Jan. 20 Global Patterns

Learn about patterns and design while examining Dan Nadler's architectural photographs in the current exhibition Global Patterns. Then create your own architectural design out of clay.

Space is limited; pre-registration is required. Please call 973.971.3718.

School Holiday Workshop

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Monday, Jan 18

Noon - 3 p.m.

$4/child members and $5/child non-members

Create a peaceful dove ornament to hang in your window. Books and information on Martin Luther King, Jr. will also be available.

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