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November 2009

Last Chance to See the Exhibition

Invitations to a Wedding: Bridal Gowns from the 1820s to the Present

through November 15, 2009

Workshops and Programs for Children and Families

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 Morristown High School art Honor Society students to create your own craft.

Pre-registration is not required.
Thurs Nov 19, American Indian Dreamcatchers

 

Art Sampler Series - Africa
Wednesday, November 18, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.

Grades 4 - 8

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

Explore the art and music of Africa. Create an African drum and clay sculpture inspired by African figurative art seen in the Morris Museum collection.

Space is limited; pre-registration is required.

Tot ToursBuildings and Photos                                                                     

Friday, November 20, 10:00 a.m.

Pre-school age children and their caregivers

Free with museum admission
Learn about the museum's new exhibition, Global Patterns. Then take your own photos around the museum. Activities include: mini gallery tours, story reading in the galleries, and arts and crafts.

Pre-registration is not required.

Super Science Saturdays

Saturdays, Noon - 2:00 p.m.

Ages 4+

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

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

Sat. Nov 21, Create your own Dino!

After School Art - American Indians

Wednesday, November 25, 3:30 - 4:30

All ages - adults must accompany children

Free with museum admission

Join museum educators in the galleries to explore a different exhibition each month. Create a simple craft inspired by the art and objects you see. Drop-in anytime during the session to participate.

Program for Adults

Workshop: The Nuts and Bolts of Film and Digital Photography
Saturdays, Nov 7 and 21 (2-part workshop) 9.30a.m. – 12.30 pm

$80/members; $90/non-members

Want to learn more about how your camera works? Nancy Ori, professional photographer, wil cover basic use of available light, camera controls, composition, and camera accessories for digital and film cameras. Other topics include: action photography, portraits, close ups and landscapes. This workshop is designed for the beginning level photographer. Bring a camera and its instruction booklet, notebook and photo project ideas to the first session. Light morning refreshments will be served.

For more information, or to pre-register, please call 973.971.3720.

Senior Fridays

Global Patterns: Architectural Photographs by Daniel Nadler
Friday, November 20, 1:00 p.m.
Free with museum admission
Visit the Morris Museum for an early afternoon of art and conversation with the museum's curators..  The program will include a highlights tour of the exhibition, engaging discussion in the galleries, and light refreshments.

Pre-registration is not required.

 

 

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