YOUTH ART

Gift-a-palooza!
Chrissy Valento
Saturday, Dec. 10
9am-12pm
$30 ($35 non-members)
Explore a variety of mixed media art techniques including marbling paper, bookmaking, photography manipulation on the computer AND bracelet weaving!  It sounds like a lot, but it all ends up being a creative pile of artwork that makes a great gift, for someone you love or keep it for yourself!  Ages 7-12.

 

Family Day at the Lincoln Center
Saturday, February 4
AND
Saturday, April 28
11am-2pm
FREE!  Sponsored by Northland Foundation and Llyod K. Johnson Foundation
We provide the art supplies, you bring your imagination!  Make and take art projects for all ages including painting, drawing, collage, clay, and so much more.  Don’t miss out on all the messy fun!

 

Wacky Wire Jewelry
Chrissy Valento
Saturday, February 11
9am-12pm
$30 ($35 non-members)
Twist, bend, loop, and braid wire into funky, fabulous jewelry.  Make bracelets, rings and necklaces using wire, beads and whatever else your imagination wants.  Ages 7-12.  

 

Darkroom Day
Shannon Cousino
Saturday, March 3
10am-3pm
$40 ($48 non-members)
Experiment in the darkroom with “making” pictures…not taking pictures.  Create photographic art without a camera and experiment with the chemicals for different painterly effects.  Perfect for beginners and those with past darkroom experience.  Ages 10-14.

 

Mystery Masterpiece
Chrissy Valento
Saturday, March 24
9am-12pm
$30 ($35 non-members)
Learn about the masterpieces of a famous mystery artist (who could it be?), and then make your own!  Build your own stretched canvas from scratch, get inspired by art history, and then paint, it’s as simple as that.  Ages 7-12.     

 

Family Gallery Fun!
Saturday, April 14
11am-12pm
FREE!
Experience the DAI’s galleries like you never have before.  Take a tour with our Education Director while you interact with the art using our newly published Family Gallery Guide to help you learn how to look and imagine in a museum setting.  Parents and children (geared towards ages 5-11, however everyone is welcome) are encouraged to attend together.  This is fun for the whole family and it’s FREE!  Call 218-723-1310 to RSVP.