homeschool program
Homeschool programs meet on Mondays from 9:30a–11:30a and include a series of monthly programs focusing on the elements of art and 3-part extended workshops celebrating the Year of the Bray. Separate classes are offered for ages 4–6, 7–9, and 10–18.
Registration deadline for each program is one week before the start of the program.
Refunds are not given after the first class meeting. A 50% charge will be withheld for cancellations made within four days prior to the start of program.
Registration deadline for each program is one week before the start of the program.
Refunds are not given after the first class meeting. A 50% charge will be withheld for cancellations made within four days prior to the start of program.
the elements of art » monthly programs
Experience a multi-faceted program that provides in-depth visual arts learning experiences for homeschool families. Gallery and studio lessons are linked with eight themed units utilizing artwork from the FIA’s outstanding permanent collection and temporary exhibitions. In addition to programs at the FIA, each unit is accompanied by follow-up activities to complete at home and online resources, vocabulary, and interesting facts that provide a context for learning.
Designed especially for homeschool families, these programs offer developmentally appropriate gallery and studio activities for children ages four and up. Parents are encouraged to learn with their children.
$7.50 per person per program
$60 per person for the entire series
The registration deadline is one week before each program.
Designed especially for homeschool families, these programs offer developmentally appropriate gallery and studio activities for children ages four and up. Parents are encouraged to learn with their children.
$7.50 per person per program
$60 per person for the entire series
The registration deadline is one week before each program.
the year of the Bray » 3-part extended workshops
Viola E. Bray (1873–1961) was one of the Flint Institute of Arts' most ardent patrons. The namesake of the Bray Renaissance Gallery, Mrs. Bray brought to the city of Flint a magnificent collection of 15th–17th century tapestries, furniture, sculpture, and ceramics. Officially opened on November 7, 1961, the Bray Gallery is an elegant marble hall with coffered ceiling, modeled on the stately rooms of Renaissance Italy and France. Beginning in November 2011, the Flint Institute of Arts will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the gallery with a yearlong series of programs focusing on the fine and decorative arts in the Bray Renaissance Gallery.
$20 per person per 3-part workshop
$105 per person for the entire series
entire series
$20 per person per 3-part workshop
$105 per person for the entire series
entire series
home school in june
We’re offering three-week extended programs for ages 4-6, 7-9, and 10 & up in June. Each program will have two sections, one meeting on Monday & Wednesday and the other on Tuesday & Thursday, from June 4 through June 21.
NOTE: Clay pieces will be available for pick-up in the education office after July 9.
To register or for more information including class outlines and links to online resources and activities, please visit http://artreachhomeschool.weebly.com
SECTION 1
SECTION 2
SECTION 2
Monday & Wednesday
Tuesday & Thursday
Tuesday & Thursday
9:30-11:30a
9:30-11:30a
9:30-11:30a
$40
$40
$40
NOTE: Clay pieces will be available for pick-up in the education office after July 9.
To register or for more information including class outlines and links to online resources and activities, please visit http://artreachhomeschool.weebly.com
Storytime with Art - Ages 4-6
Children will enjoy a different story each day and a different theme each week. Related art activities will be included to introduce a variety of art materials - including clay - and lots of fun!
Children will enjoy a different story each day and a different theme each week. Related art activities will be included to introduce a variety of art materials - including clay - and lots of fun!
Week 1 - Flowers
Planting A Rainbow, by Lois Ehlert
Children use chromatography (the separation of a mixture of colors) to explore the properties of water-soluble ink and make beautiful flower-like designs in the process.
The Tiny Seed, by Eric Carle
Children use the technique of scoring and applying slip (watered-down clay) to attach clay pieces while making a flower wall hanging.
Week 2 - Dinosaurs
If the Dinosaurs Came Back, by Bernard Most
Children use newspaper and textured papers to practice cutting skills and create a dinosaur collage.
Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs, by Byron Barton
Children use clay to model a dinosaur sculpture and add surface textures with a variety of tools.
Week 3 - Nature
Jump, Frog, Jump, by Robert Kalan
Children use construction paper and oil pastel to create a fuzzy caterpillar and glaze their clay pieces.
In the Tall, Tall Grass, by Denise Fleming
Children create a fuzzy caterpillar by felting wool fiber and glaze their clay pieces.
Planting A Rainbow, by Lois Ehlert
Children use chromatography (the separation of a mixture of colors) to explore the properties of water-soluble ink and make beautiful flower-like designs in the process.
The Tiny Seed, by Eric Carle
Children use the technique of scoring and applying slip (watered-down clay) to attach clay pieces while making a flower wall hanging.
Week 2 - Dinosaurs
If the Dinosaurs Came Back, by Bernard Most
Children use newspaper and textured papers to practice cutting skills and create a dinosaur collage.
Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs, by Byron Barton
Children use clay to model a dinosaur sculpture and add surface textures with a variety of tools.
Week 3 - Nature
Jump, Frog, Jump, by Robert Kalan
Children use construction paper and oil pastel to create a fuzzy caterpillar and glaze their clay pieces.
In the Tall, Tall Grass, by Denise Fleming
Children create a fuzzy caterpillar by felting wool fiber and glaze their clay pieces.
The Pot That Juan Built - Ages 7-9
Children read the book The Pot That Juan Built by Nancy Andrews-Goebel and learn about Juan Quezada, one of Mexico’s most famous potters. Then they use some of the same techniques Juan used to create bowls using coils and slabs of clay. The children then burnish (polish) their bowls and paint them with red and black glaze. Additional projects include clay storyteller figures inspired by Helen Cordero and pinch pots with Pueblo Indian designs.
Children read the book The Pot That Juan Built by Nancy Andrews-Goebel and learn about Juan Quezada, one of Mexico’s most famous potters. Then they use some of the same techniques Juan used to create bowls using coils and slabs of clay. The children then burnish (polish) their bowls and paint them with red and black glaze. Additional projects include clay storyteller figures inspired by Helen Cordero and pinch pots with Pueblo Indian designs.
Week 1 - Juan Quezada
Children create bowls using a 'tortilla' and large coil of clay. As the bowls dry, they learn how to burnish (polish) the clay. In preparation for glazing their bowls, children practice painting skills as they create geometric patterns and nature-inspired designs.
Week 2 - Helen Cordero
Children use coils and balls of clay to model a large storyteller figure and several smaller ones and use the technique of scoring and applying slip (watered down clay) to attach the small figures to the larger one. Then they use colored slip and underglazes to paint their sculptures.
Week 3 - Pueblo Pottery
Children create pinch pots with Paperclay and decorate the pots with geometric designs. There will also be time to glaze the bowls they created during the first week.
Children create bowls using a 'tortilla' and large coil of clay. As the bowls dry, they learn how to burnish (polish) the clay. In preparation for glazing their bowls, children practice painting skills as they create geometric patterns and nature-inspired designs.
Week 2 - Helen Cordero
Children use coils and balls of clay to model a large storyteller figure and several smaller ones and use the technique of scoring and applying slip (watered down clay) to attach the small figures to the larger one. Then they use colored slip and underglazes to paint their sculptures.
Week 3 - Pueblo Pottery
Children create pinch pots with Paperclay and decorate the pots with geometric designs. There will also be time to glaze the bowls they created during the first week.
A Single Shard - Ages 10 & Up
This program combines reading and ceramics. Focusing on the book A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park, students will explore some of the Korean pottery techniques mentioned in the Newbery Award-winning book about Tree-ear, an orphan boy in a 12th-century Korean potter’s village. Handbuilding projects will include pinch pots, tiles, and lidded boxes. Projects will be completed using a variety of glazes and glazing techniques including blue and green celadon and inlaid colored slip.
This program combines reading and ceramics. Focusing on the book A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park, students will explore some of the Korean pottery techniques mentioned in the Newbery Award-winning book about Tree-ear, an orphan boy in a 12th-century Korean potter’s village. Handbuilding projects will include pinch pots, tiles, and lidded boxes. Projects will be completed using a variety of glazes and glazing techniques including blue and green celadon and inlaid colored slip.
Week 1 - Pinch Pots
Students create pinch pots. As the pots dry, they learn how to create inlaid designs in the clay. They also learn about celadon glazes.
Week 2 - Tiles
Students practice bamboo brush painting techniques on rice paper. Then they create clay tiles and decorate them using colored slip applied with a bamboo brush.
Week 3 - Lidded Boxes
Students create slabs of clay and assemble them into a box using the technique of scoring and applying slip (watered down clay) to hold the slabs together. Then they create lids to fit their boxes and decorate them using inlaid and/or brush-applied slip.
Students create pinch pots. As the pots dry, they learn how to create inlaid designs in the clay. They also learn about celadon glazes.
Week 2 - Tiles
Students practice bamboo brush painting techniques on rice paper. Then they create clay tiles and decorate them using colored slip applied with a bamboo brush.
Week 3 - Lidded Boxes
Students create slabs of clay and assemble them into a box using the technique of scoring and applying slip (watered down clay) to hold the slabs together. Then they create lids to fit their boxes and decorate them using inlaid and/or brush-applied slip.
