Victorian Tea Party Sunday, February 10, 2019. You have chosen the 1:00 pm start time. Please arrive promptly. All activities are planned and strictly scheduled. Planned activities will last two hours. This is a family affair! Inspired by the exhibition Victorian Radicals: From the Pre-Raphaelites to the Arts & Crafts Movement. Join us for an afternoon tea with […]
Victorian Tea Party Sunday, February 10, 2019. You have chosen the 2:00 pm start time. Please arrive promptly. All activities are planned and strictly scheduled. Planned activities will last two hours. This is a family affair! Inspired by the exhibition Victorian Radicals: From the Pre-Raphaelites to the Arts & Crafts Movement. Join us for an afternoon tea with […]
Victorian Tea Party Sunday, February 10, 2019. You have chosen the 3:00 pm start time. Please arrive promptly. All activities are planned and strictly scheduled. Planned activities will last two hours. This is a family affair! Inspired by the exhibition Victorian Radicals: From the Pre-Raphaelites to the Arts & Crafts Movement. Join us for an afternoon tea with […]
YOGA AT THE MUSEUM Himalaya Parker All levels Be creative, aware, and renewed. This course emphasizes combining the flow of your breath with movement as we bring health to our whole body, and will include some specific therapeutic movements for each of the joints as well. A guided relaxation completes each session. Students who enjoy […]
Tamar March, Ph.D. What is the essence of humor, of wit, of irony? What is the mental faculty of discovering, expressing, or appreciating the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous in human behavior? Is the ability to be funny or to be amused by things that are funny definable? We will explore these questions by discussing examples […]
Marlene Evans Putnam Beginner level This course for beginner students will ensure that students learn to see shapes, understand shadows, and use line in powerful or delicate ways. In five weeks students will learn to use their drawing tools properly and confidently. Students will be amazed at their steady progress as they learn to design […]
QIGONG AND GUIDED MEDITATION Hester Denniston All levels Each class will consist of a 40-minute Qigong practice followed by a 25-minute guided meditation. The ancient practice of Qigong includes gentle movement, self-massage, visualization, breath work, and balance. Using these elements we work on cultivating life energy, or qi, in our bodies, bringing vitality and health […]
DRAWING: LEARNING TO SEE II Gloria Clifford Beginner and intermediate levels Drawing well requires learning to see as an artist sees. Guided by the Betty Edward’s bestselling book, Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, the instructor shares principles and techniques that are immensely successful in teaching adults how to draw. Each lesson covers […]
THE JOY OF WATERCOLOR Marlene Evans Putnam Beginner level One of the most fun media to work in, this course will help students to use the water properly and be more confident with paper and color. We will experiment with washes – wet into wet, dry brush, and other techniques. This course will incorporate still […]
ACRYLIC PAINTING – THE BASICS AND MORE Christine Thomas Beginner and intermediate levels Learn how to master the medium of acrylic in this class for beginner and intermediate students. Get comfortable with the fundamentals of color, mixing color, under painting, layering, and brush handling. Students will learn how to easily transfer their images and designs […]
February 12 through March 12, 2019, 1:30 pm Food, AND the movies: two of our favorite things, yes? Come join us as we watch some unique stories in which food is the eye-catching centerpiece. One of the films (“Une Affaire de Goût”) was nominated for France’s César Awards, for Best Actor, Best Film and Best […]
ACRYLIC PAINTING – THE BASICS AND MORE Christine Thomas Beginner and intermediate levels Learn how to master the medium of acrylic in this class for beginner and intermediate students. Get comfortable with the fundamentals of color, mixing color, under painting, layering, and brush handling. Students will learn how to easily transfer their images and designs […]
February 12 through March 12, 2019, 7:00 pm Food, AND the movies: two of our favorite things, yes? Come join us as we watch some unique stories in which food is the eye-catching centerpiece. One of the films (“Une Affaire de Goût”) was nominated for France’s César Awards, for Best Actor, Best Film and Best […]
ACRYLIC PAINTING – THE BASICS AND MORE Christine Thomas Beginner and intermediate levels Learn how to master the medium of acrylic in this class for beginner and intermediate students. Get comfortable with the fundamentals of color, mixing color, under painting, layering, and brush handling. Students will learn how to easily transfer their images and designs […]
A participatory program for toddlers and their caregivers, that includes reading themed books, dancing, and creating art together. *Capacity is limited; preregistration required. $5 per family or free with VBMA membership Every Wednesday / 9:30-10:30am (0-24 months)
A participatory program for toddlers and their caregivers, that includes reading themed books, dancing, and creating art together. *Capacity is limited; preregistration required. $5 per family or free with VBMA membership Every Wednesday / 10:30-11:30am (2-4 years old)
WOULD YOU LIKE TO RE-PURPOSE YOUR OUTDATED JEWELRY? Gina Johnson Intermediate levels Do you own beads that are broken or matched a dress you no longer wear? Do you have pearls that need restringing? Would you like to create a modern design with your grandmother’s crystals? Have fun learning to make fashionable jewelry using your […]
PAINTING STUDIO AND MORE Christine Thomas All levels Come join a friendly group of artists who work independently while sharing with each other. The instructor provides suggestions and demonstrations as needed or requested. This studio class is open to 2D media, including oil, mixed media, watercolors, and drawing. This is a ‘no pressure’ class during […]
PASTELS SECRETS OF CREATING A SOFT PASTEL DRAWING Carol Siegel Berman Beginner and intermediate levels Learn the secrets of creating a pastel drawing using soft, not oil, pastels. Students will learn steps to create a successful pastel painting. This course will explore and have fun with this exciting medium. Pastel is easily correctable and workable […]
PAINTING WHAT YOU WANT IN OILS Marlene Evans Putnam Intermediate and advanced levels This course is for students who aspire to go to the next level in oil painting. An intensive study of tones and values, design, and composition will be done in every class. Students will learn unique color combinations as well as paint […]
BASIC PHOTOGRAPHIC LIGHTING - A BALANCING ACT J. Scott Kelly Intermediate and advanced levels This course will cover the basic principles of light and combining photographic strobe with natural lighting. We will cover the use of one strobe mixed with natural lighting, quality of light, bare lighting, reflected lighting, and diffused lighting for still life […]
The Art of Mosaic Design Barbara Weiner This is a beginners workshop and will teach the basic skills of creating, cutting, and placing picassiette pieces on a base. Students will have the opportunity to create their own mosaic using the techniques introduced during the workshop. Just bring your creativity and go home with your work of art. Students […]
PAINTING COLOR & LIGHT Pamela Pike Gordinier Why do some paintings “GLOW” and make your heart beat faster? Learn how to demystify color by looking at these artists who mastered color: Pierre Bonnard, Joaquin Sorolla, and Joseph Albers. Apply that knowledge to your own art choosing the right color scheme to best express yourself. Work […]
Simulcast Presentation in Leonhardt Auditorium - Award-winning stage director and choreographer A Life of Opening Nights Rob Ashford is an award-winning American stage director and choreographer. He is a Tony Award© , Olivier Award, Emmy Award, Drama Desk Award, and Outer Critics Circle Award winner. He has worked extensively on Broadway productions, on television and […]
A participatory program for toddlers and their caregivers, that includes reading themed books, dancing, and creating art together. *Capacity is limited; preregistration required. $5 per family or free with VBMA membership Every Wednesday / 9:30-10:30am (0-24 months)
A participatory program for toddlers and their caregivers, that includes reading themed books, dancing, and creating art together. *Capacity is limited; preregistration required. $5 per family or free with VBMA membership Every Wednesday / 10:30-11:30am (2-4 years old)
FLORAL PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOGRAPHY J. Scott Kelly This three-hour studio workshop will cover the basic principles of floral lighting, composition, and design. We will include the use of one strobe (hand-held flash) or incandescent light mixed with the natural light available. This workshop will also include learning to recognize the quality of light with the use […]
CORK, CANVAS & COMPANY Explore your creative side with new friends in the studios. Whether your idea of art is drawing doodles or you are an experienced artist, Cork, Canvas & Company is a fun night out for everyone. A professional artist will guide and assist in creating your masterpiece. Bring your own wine and […]
The High and Low of It This afternoon’s performance will include a delightful collection of Trios and Sonatas for this colorful combination, including works by Camille Saint-Saëns, Francis Poulenc, Ludwig van Beethoven and others and will feature the Soprano and Bass voice of the wind section of the Atlantic Classical Orchestra. Flute: Tina Apelgren Bassoon: […]
A participatory program for toddlers and their caregivers, that includes reading themed books, dancing, and creating art together. *Capacity is limited; preregistration required. $5 per family or free with VBMA membership Every Wednesday / 9:30-10:30am (0-24 months)
A participatory program for toddlers and their caregivers, that includes reading themed books, dancing, and creating art together. *Capacity is limited; preregistration required. $5 per family or free with VBMA membership Every Wednesday / 10:30-11:30am (2-4 years old)
CORK, CANVAS & COMPANY Explore your creative side with new friends in the studios. Whether your idea of art is drawing doodles or you are an experienced artist, Cork, Canvas & Company is a fun night out for everyone. A professional artist will guide and assist in creating your masterpiece. Bring your own wine and […]
SEASCAPES IN OIL Capture the atmosphere and the wave March 1-3, 2019 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Returning to high demand! This amazing studio seascape painting workshop will yield several waves and exciting seascapes over a 3 day period. Class will cover the basic principles of oil painting with regard to seascape painting. Discussions and […]
Tim Barringer, Chair and Paul Mellon Professor in the Department of the History of Art at Yale University Space is limited; pre-registration is required. This talk explores the radical response of British artists, designers and theorists to the rapid changes around them. Orthodox Victorian thinking welcomed industrialization and the new cities as a manifestation of […]
Simulcast Presentation in Leonhardt Auditorium - Renowned English novelist and television producer Victoria’s Secrets Queen Victoria is most often memorialized as a stern, black-clad matriarch, but the reality, as Daisy Goodwin, the novelist and creator of the PBS series Victoria, reveals could not be more different. From her close reading of Victoria’s diaries, all 62 […]
A participatory program for toddlers and their caregivers, that includes reading themed books, dancing, and creating art together. *Capacity is limited; preregistration required. $5 per family or free with VBMA membership Every Wednesday / 9:30-10:30am (0-24 months)
A participatory program for toddlers and their caregivers, that includes reading themed books, dancing, and creating art together. *Capacity is limited; preregistration required. $5 per family or free with VBMA membership Every Wednesday / 10:30-11:30am (2-4 years old)
A participatory program for toddlers and their caregivers, that includes reading themed books, dancing, and creating art together. *Capacity is limited; preregistration required. $5 per family or free with VBMA membership Every Wednesday / 9:30-10:30am (0-24 months)
A participatory program for toddlers and their caregivers, that includes reading themed books, dancing, and creating art together. *Capacity is limited; preregistration required. $5 per family or free with VBMA membership Every Wednesday / 10:30-11:30am (2-4 years old)
CORK, CANVAS & COMPANY Explore your creative side with new friends in the studios. Whether your idea of art is drawing doodles or you are an experienced artist, Cork, Canvas & Company is a fun night out for everyone. A professional artist will guide and assist in creating your masterpiece. Bring your own wine and […]
AM I DONE YET? Pamela Pike Gordinier “Am I done yet?” is the question that most artists face. It is the little voice that we hear that stops us from moving forward. Have you always wanted that little voice to tell you what your options are? This course is designed to help you develop your […]
YOGA AT THE MUSEUM Himalaya Parker All levels Be creative, aware, and renewed. This course emphasizes combining the flow of your breath with movement as we bring health to our whole body, and will include some specific therapeutic movements for each of the joints as well. A guided relaxation completes each session. Students who enjoy […]
CHINESE ART HISTORY Chris Fasolino A journey through the history of Chinese art, beginning with the amazing terra cotta army of ancient Xi’an. Chinese landscape painting, with its vast and mysterious mountain vistas, will be explored, along with the complementary tradition of bird-and-flower painting, which focuses on the close observation of the beauty of nature […]
Cullen Drawing materials list BASIC DRAWING John Cullen Beginner and intermediate levels This course offers new and exciting ways to use colored pencils and other mixed media. Important color theory and other techniques will be taught. The main emphasis in this course will be task/project completion with group and individual instruction along with demonstrations by […]
YOU CAN DRAW Marlene Evans Putnam Beginner level This course for beginner students will ensure that students learn to see shapes, understand shadows, and use line in powerful or delicate ways. In five weeks students will learn to use their drawing tools properly and confidently. Students will be amazed at their steady progress as they […]
PORTRAIT PAINTING IN ACRYLICS Judy Burgarella All levels Students will learn a variety of techniques for handling this fast-drying, very forgiving medium, from color mixing and layering to handling brushes. The instructor will guide you through the step-by-step process of creating a portrait in acrylic, then transferring subjects to canvas either freehand or by other […]
BEGINNING OILS IN LANDSCAPE Laura Howell Beginner level A simple, warm friendly approach to this gorgeous Florida landscape! Start by learning color mixtures that will enable you to paint clouds, land, sea, riverscapes, and more! Students will paint from a photograph that the instructor will provide. The students will transfer the photo to the canvas […]
ADVANCED POTTER’S WHEEL Kent Johnson Intermediate and Advanced levels This course is perfect for those students that have mastered basic skills on the potter’s wheel and wish to deepen their understandings of ceramic design while exploring new methods of forming and decorating ceramic vessels. This course will include weekly demonstrations and discussions that relate to […]
PHOTOGRAPHY 101 Aric Attas All levels Learn how to get the most out of your camera in this fun and interactive class designed to teach you the fundamentals of photography. Discover f-stops and shutter speeds and how to use them to take better photographs. We’ll also discuss composition, color, line, perspective and imaginative approaches to […]
QIGONG AND GUIDED MEDITATION Hester Denniston All levels Each class will consist of a 40-minute Qigong practice followed by a 25-minute guided meditation. The ancient practice of Qigong includes gentle movement, self-massage, visualization, breath work, and balance. Using these elements we work on cultivating life energy, or qi, in our bodies, bringing vitality and health […]
