Homeschooler Classes
at the Florence Griswold Museum
Thursdays, 1pm-3pm
Special Homeschooler Price: $5
Thursdays, 1pm-3pm
Special Homeschooler Price: $5
This was a wonderful art class taught by the Florence Griswold Museum. They are flexible on the age ranges (kids are painting & looking at exhibits for 2 hours, "school-ready" age). They are willing to work with us depending on the ages they receive (i.e. break them up into more specific age groups). The kids usually take a tour of an art exhibit for the first 20-30 min, learning about a style & do an art project the remainder of time. The staff is very kid-friendly & knowledgable. Contact the museum if you are interested in being on their mail list. They are willing to mail out monthly mailers to let you know the upcoming topic/date/time, etc. Perfect price!!! You can sign up for as many or as few classes as you like. You can take 1 class and decide then to sign up for more. The museum grounds are beautiful!!
P.S. to moms- outlets (Clinton & Westbrook) are 15 min away and there are some great coffee shops in Old Lyme.
Homeschooler Schedule for 2010 – 2011
(suggested dates and topics)
(suggested dates and topics)
September 16, 2010, 1-3pm
Contemporary Masters: The Art of Sol LeWitt
A tour of the “Connecticut Treasures” exhibition and a hands-on art project in the style of former Chester resident and global artist Sol LeWitt.
October 14, 2010, 1-3pm
Scarecrows at the Museum
October 14, 2010, 1-3pm
Scarecrows at the Museum
A tour of the grounds featuring scarecrow creations based on famous art or artist and a hands-on scarecrow based project.
November 11, 2010, 1-3pm
Thankful Ways A tour of the exhibition “With Needle and Brush: Schoolgirl Needlework of the Connecticut River Valley” and a hands-on Thanksgiving-based colonial project.
December 9, 2010, 1-3pm
The Magic of Christmas: Fantasy Trees and Miss Florence’s Palette Tree
November 11, 2010, 1-3pm
Thankful Ways A tour of the exhibition “With Needle and Brush: Schoolgirl Needlework of the Connecticut River Valley” and a hands-on Thanksgiving-based colonial project.
December 9, 2010, 1-3pm
The Magic of Christmas: Fantasy Trees and Miss Florence’s Palette Tree
A tour of the new decorations on the trees based on the art on view and a hands-on seasonal craft project.
January, 2011 Winter Break
February, 2011 Winter Break
March 17, 2011, 1-3pm
Circa 1910: Daily Life in a Boardinghouse for Artists A tour of the Griswold House and a hands-on painted panel type art project.
April 21, 2011, 1-3pm
Making Impressionism American
January, 2011 Winter Break
February, 2011 Winter Break
March 17, 2011, 1-3pm
Circa 1910: Daily Life in a Boardinghouse for Artists A tour of the Griswold House and a hands-on painted panel type art project.
April 21, 2011, 1-3pm
Making Impressionism American
A tour of the new teaching wall in the education center based on American Impressionism and a hands-on painting project.
May 19, 2011, 1-3pm
Painting “En Plein Air” vs. the Studio
May 19, 2011, 1-3pm
Painting “En Plein Air” vs. the Studio
A tour of the Chadwick Studio and discussion of the tools and techniques of the Lyme Art Colony followed by an outdoors painting activity.
Contact the museum if you are interested in signing up for any of the classes.
Florence Griswold Museum
96 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT 06371
(860) 434-5542, ext. 111
96 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT 06371
(860) 434-5542, ext. 111
