Marine Museum Sets “Art For Kids” Workshops

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The H. Lee White Marine Museum has set the summer 2008 dates for their “Art for Kids” Workshops, for
August. Each session will feature a local guest artist working in a variety of media and are geared for ages 5-12.

The upcoming sessions will feature professional art instructors Bill DeMott, Roey Bannon Pimentel,  and Robin Snyder.  “It’s certainly a wonderful way to enjoy the summer, creating art with the scenic Oswego waterfront as your backdrop,” remarked Carol, Salladin, AmeriCorps member and program coordinator.

Each session is $6 per child ($4 for museum members) and will run approximately two hours with supplies and a snack provided. Participants must pre-register at least one day in advance and can sign up for just one or as many sessions as they wish. A minimum of six students is required for each class.  Kids who attend three workshops, may attend a fourth workshop for half price.

The following sessions are still available:

Friday, August 1st, 1– 3 PM, “YOU BY THE LAKE” with Robin Snyder

Learn basic techniques for drawing your self-portrait against a fun lakeside backdrop.

Monday, August 4th, 10 – Noon, “CAPTAIN’S LOG” with Roey Bannon Pimentel

Kids will design and make a journal including the cover design and assembly of the book. Recommended for older children.

Wednesday, August 6th, 1- 3 PM, “PRINTING ON THE PIER” with Robin Snyder

Learn basic printing techniques and make colorful prints of shapes, designs, and lakeside pictures.

Tuesday, August 12th, 10 – Noon, “LAKE MONSTER SCRATCH ART” with Robin Snyder

Learn how to prepare scratch paper that you will use to etch a fabulous Lake Ontario monster.

Friday, August 15th, 10-Noon, “TREASURE CHEST” with Roey Bannon Pimentel
Kids will make and decorate their own treasure chest.

Tuesday, August 26th, 1-3 PM, “TREASURE MAP” with Roey Bannon Pimentel

After a brief discussion of maps and treasure, the kids will design and make their own treasure map.

Thursday, August 28th, 1– 3 PM, “MAKING TREASURE” with Roey Bannon Pimentel

During this workshop the kids will make “treasure” for a treasure chest. Some items that can be made include necklaces, earrings, pins, and gemstones.

To register or to obtain more information, contact the Marine Museum at (315) 342-0480 or [email protected].  Also visit the website at: www.hleewhitemarinemuseum.com.

This program is sponsored by the Oswego County Charitable Foundation of Alliance Bank.

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