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Fall 2017 Family Art Studio Sessions

Join UMMA in September and October for Free Family Art Classes

Families with children ages six and up are invited to look, learn, and create together during UMMA's Family Art Studio sessions. One Saturday each month. Parents must accompany children.

Pick your session and register today.

Family Art Studio: LED / 3D

Saturday, Sept. 30 – UMMA Multipurpose Room
Two sessions: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 2–4 p.m.

Create your own project inspired by Random International’s LED-light and motion-sensing dynamic sculpture, Swarm Study / II, featured in UMMA's exhibition Victors for Art: Michigan's Alumni Collectors—Part II: Abstraction. UMMA docents will lead a tour of the installation in the Irving Stenn, Jr. Family Gallery followed by a hands-on workshop led by local artist Adrian Deva. Designed for families with children ages six and up to experience art together. Parents must accompany children.

Free! Registration is required: email umma-program-registration@umich.edu.

Please include date and title of program in the subject line of your email. Indicate if you would like to register for the 11 a.m. session or the 2 p.m. session and how many adults and children are in your group.

Family Art Studio: Window Tattoos

Saturday, Oct. 14 – UMMA Multipurpose Room
Two sessions: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 2–4 p.m.

Create your own project inspired by Jim Cogswell's dynamic window installation in UMMA's exhibition Cosmogonic Tattoos. Enjoy a gallery tour with UMMA docents followed by a hands-on workshop led by local artist Susan Clinthorne. Designed for families with children ages six and up to experience art together. Parents must accompany children.

Free! Registration is required: email umma-program-registration@umich.edu.

Please include date and title of program in the subject line of your email. Indicate if you would like to register for the 11 a.m. session or the 2 p.m. session and how many adults and children are in your group.

Read about Terri Conley and Erica Melnykowycz's experience with our Family Art Studios.

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Family Art Studio is generously supported by the University of Michigan Credit Union Arts Adventures Program, UMMA's Lead Sponsor for Student and Family Engagement.  

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