Art School

Class Highlights for Children

Fall 2018

The Art School offers over 100 classes and workshops in each session.

Children & Family Events

Glass

Glassblowing Demonstrations

Saturday, February 23

11:00am

Location: Art School Hot Shop

Join us every Saturday for free glassblowing demonstrations thanks to McLaren Health Care.

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Glassblowing Demonstrations

Saturday, March 2

11:00am

Location: Art School Hot Shop

Join us every Saturday for free glassblowing demonstrations thanks to McLaren Health Care.

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Glass

Glassblowing Demonstrations

Saturday, March 9

11:00am

Location: Art School Hot Shop

Join us every Saturday for free glassblowing demonstrations thanks to McLaren Health Care.

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Glass

Glassblowing Demonstrations

Saturday, March 16

11:00am

Location: Art School Hot Shop

Join us every Saturday for free glassblowing demonstrations thanks to McLaren Health Care.

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Glass

Glassblowing Demonstrations

Saturday, March 23

11:00am

Location: Art School Hot Shop

Join us every Saturday for free glassblowing demonstrations thanks to McLaren Health Care.

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Baby Tours

Baby Tour

Sunday, March 24

1:00pm

Location: Art Galleries

See how your child responds to art and find out how to help develop visual literacy skills. Parents and caregivers with infants up to 18 months of age are welcome to join these FREE 30-minute Baby Tours.

Family programs enable adults and children to explore the visual arts at the...

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Glass

Glassblowing Demonstrations

Saturday, March 30

11:00am

Location: Art School Hot Shop

Join us every Saturday for free glassblowing demonstrations thanks to McLaren Health Care.

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Glassblowing Demonstrations

Saturday, April 6

11:00am

Location: Art School Hot Shop

Join us every Saturday for free glassblowing demonstrations thanks to McLaren Health Care.

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Glassblowing Demonstrations

Saturday, April 13

11:00am

Location: Art School Hot Shop

Join us every Saturday for free glassblowing demonstrations thanks to McLaren Health Care.

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Baby Tours

Baby Tour

Thursday, April 18

1:00pm

Location: Art Galleries

See how your child responds to art and find out how to help develop visual literacy skills. Parents and caregivers with infants up to 18 months of age are welcome to join these FREE 30-minute Baby Tours.

Family programs enable adults and children to explore the visual arts at the...

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Glass

Glassblowing Demonstrations

Saturday, April 20

11:00am

Location: Art School Hot Shop

Join us every Saturday for free glassblowing demonstrations thanks to McLaren Health Care.

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Glass

Glassblowing Demonstrations

Saturday, April 27

11:00am

Location: Art School Hot Shop

Join us every Saturday for free glassblowing demonstrations thanks to McLaren Health Care.

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Glass

Glassblowing Demonstrations

Saturday, May 4

11:00am

Location: Art School Hot Shop

Join us every Saturday for free glassblowing demonstrations thanks to McLaren Health Care.

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Baby Tours

Baby Tour

Sunday, May 5

1:00pm

Location: Art Galleries

See how your child responds to art and find out how to help develop visual literacy skills. Parents and caregivers with infants up to 18 months of age are welcome to join these FREE 30-minute Baby Tours.

Family programs enable adults and children to explore the visual arts at the...

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Glass

Glassblowing Demonstrations

Saturday, May 11

11:00am

Location: Art School Hot Shop

Join us every Saturday for free glassblowing demonstrations thanks to McLaren Health Care.

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Glass

Glassblowing Demonstrations

Saturday, May 18

11:00am

Location: Art School Hot Shop

Join us every Saturday for free glassblowing demonstrations thanks to McLaren Health Care.

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Free Family Programs

Family Programs

Download our brochure and discover some of the free family programs the FIA has to offer throughout the school year.

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Featured Program

Art for Scouts

Customized programs that fit needs of your troop

Our museum educators will work with troop leaders to design customized programs that fit the interests and needs of your troop. Each visit lasts 90 to 120 minutes and combines gallery exploration with an art making activity.

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Family Programs

Baby Tours

See how your child responds to art and find out how to help develop visual literacy skills. Parents and caregivers with infants up to 18 months of age are welcome to join these free 30-minute Baby Tours.

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Engaging Children and Families

Homeschool Programs

Ages 6-18

Give your child the best in art education with our classes designed especially for homeschoolers. Choose from monthly and three-part programs for ages 6-18. Weekly programs are offered for ages 3-5. 

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Art Explorers

Recommended for children ages 18-36 months with a caregiver, but all ages are welcome.

Bring your toddler to explore the FIA! Explore the galleries to find the artwork of the day. Explore the words and illustrations of a story and explore a variety of materials in the art studio.

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Storytime with Art

Ages 3-5

Explore literature and art through gallery visits and art making experiences.

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Scout Programs

Ages 6-18

Our museum educators will work with troop leaders to design customized programs that fit the interests and needs of your troop and fulfill badge requirements. 

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Preschool Playdates

Recommended for children ages 3 to 5 with a caregiver, but all ages are welcome.

Family programs enable adults and children to explore the visual arts at the FIA. They are designed for children and accompanying caregivers, and are offered free of charge. Groups of six or more, please contact the Education Department to make a reservation.

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Baby Tours

Up to 18 months

See the museum galleries through the eyes of your baby! Discover their visual preferences and learn skills to develop their visual and language centers of the brain. 

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