LEGOS, Robot Building, Art Rocks, Sculpture, and Fashion Design are just a few creative learning experiences provided by Monterey Museum of Art
The Monterey Museum of Art offers seven summer art camps for kids June 19 through August 2, 2013. Register online or call 831.372.5477 x 109. Early registration recommended.
Art Rocks
June 19, 20 and 21
10:30 am-12:30 pm, Ages 6-12 years
$75 MMA member, $105 non-member
MMA Pacific Street
Instructor: Ellen Maupin
Review rocks in art and literature, and create a “pet rock”, rock sculpture and mosaic.
Using recyclable materials and craft items, students will make a colorful, three-dimensional new “buddy.”
Pre-engineering with LEGO encourages students to let their imaginations go wild with over 100,000 pieces of LEGO. They will design projects such as boats, bridges, mazes, and motorized cars while exploring endless creative possibilities.
Engineering Fundamentals with LEGO will inform students of real-world concepts presented in physics, engineering, and architecture through the building of arch bridges, catapults, motorized machines, and other projects of the imagination.
Learn Plein Aire techniques in this beginning class by first sketching a favorite scene from the La Mirada landscape. The class will then move inside for instruction on watercolor techniques. The class provides a non-judgmental, supportive learning environment for tapping every creative talent.
Make a Mini-room
July 10, 11, 12
10:30 am -12:30 pm, Ages 6-12 years
$75 MMA member, $105 non-member
MMA Pacific Street
Instructor: Laurie Lindley Muender
Using their imaginations to create a dream room from craft items and recyclables, students will be guided through a fun-filled adventure while learning about interior design.
Explore the use of various materials while learning the art of sculpture. From surrealism to minimalism, students will by guided by examples of works by Tony Smith and Alberto Giacometti to create freestanding three-dimensional art.
Create various styles of altered art books, journals and paper crafts while learning about papermaking, book binding, and bookmaking.
Design a wardrobe using material and craft items then sketch and paint the results. A popular class last summer, new and returning students are invited to come explore their ideas for fashion design.
Pre-engineering with LEGO encourages students to let their imaginations go wild with over 100,000 pieces of LEGO. They will design projects such as boats, bridges, mazes and motorized cars while exploring endless creative possibilities.
Engineering Fundamentals with LEGO will inform students of real-world concepts presented in physics, engineering and architecture through the building of arch bridges, catapults, motorized machines and other projects of the imagination.
Circus Posters
July 31, August 1, 2
10:30 am-12:30 pm, Ages 6-12 years
$75 MMA member, $105 non-member
MMA Pacific Street
Instructor: Laurie Lindley Muender
Design a circus poster after learning painting styles from works by Marc Chagall, Toulouse Lautrec, and today’s modern sculptor, Richard McDonald who uses Cirque du Soleil for inspiration.
Continuing the morning’s circus theme, students will get wired up in Alexander Calder’s style. Relying on recycled materials, students will build their own circus while exploring kinetic art and creating freestanding stabiles.
Instructors
Alon Keller is a Play-Well TEKnologies instructor. Alon has conducted countless LEGO workshops providing individual assistance and instruction while helping participants enhance their problem-solving and critical thinking skills in addition to building a vocabulary of engineering, architecture and physics. Alon is committed to ensuring a great time with a terrific building toy.
Laurie Lindley Muender holds a MA degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. Her experience includes teaching children’s art classes for more than twenty years. She continues to pursue her life-long passion for working in watercolor, acrylic, pen and ink, and drawing and has created her own line of greeting cards.
Michelle Kaskovich holds a BA in English Literature. She created and facilitated a K-6 after-school art enrichment program and has more than twenty years experience working with children in classrooms and leading private, small group art classes. Michelle is a self-taught artist with a list of gallery exhibitions to her name.
Ellen Maupin is the education program coordinator on staff at the Monterey Museum of Art. She holds a BA in English and art history and a master of library science. She has experience in classroom teaching and as an elementary librarian to children of all ages.
The Monterey Museum of Art-Pacific Street is located at 559 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA
The Monterey Museum of Art-La Mirada is located at 720 Via Mirada, Monterey, CA.
Educational camps, workshops, and classes are part of the Monterey Museum of Art’s ongoing commitment to reaching children and families, and to inspire artists throughout Monterey County with affordable, cultural learning experiences.
The Monterey Museum of Art is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.