Here is more information from the director regarding the Florence Griswold Museum classes being offered this school year. There has been some confusion with those trying to enroll in the classes for this fall.
If the parents are staying and participating, we’d like them to pay as well ($5/adult and $5/child)
If the parents are going to drop children off, that’s okay, but we’d like an cell phone number in case of emergency.
They would like people to pay in advance to hold the spots (there is a maximum of 25 per class). You can enroll in any number of classes you would like.
They can mail out or send a list of the programs. A more detailed description of each session will be available at the session prior.
Please call the Griswold Museum to enroll or ask more questions. (860) 434-5542, ext. 111
Again, here is the list of classes being offered.
Homeschooler Classes at the Florence Griswold Museum
Thursdays, 1pm-3pm
Special Homeschooler Price: $5
Homeschooler Schedule for 2010 – 2011
(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
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
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
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
A tour of the Chadwick Studio and discussion of the tools and techniques of
the Lyme Art Colony followed by an outdoors painting activity.
Florence Griswold Museum
96 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT 06371
(860) 434-5542, ext. 111
http://www.florencegriswoldmuseum.org/
