Children's Programs
Completely Free Programs for Families
The Museum’s completely free programs focus on providing a direction for creativity, often using Museum exhibits as a starting point. The programs are for participants ages 7-14. Pre-registration is required. To register, just call the Museum, at (618) 453-5388.Note: Programs without adequate registration will be cancelled two days prior to the program and registrants will be notified.
Fall 2009 Saturday Programs begin at 1:30 p.m. Programs end at 3:30 pm
Partnership group programs already have groups scheduled to participate. Additional registration for these programs is limited to 7.
September 26
Look, Ma - No Camera!
Partnership Group: Carbondale Girl Scouts
This workshop introduces participants to the possibilities of camerless photography. Images will be created by placing objects on top of light-sensitive paper.
October 17
Me Two!
Partnership Group: Carbondale Girl Scouts
Each participant will take photo portrait of themselves, combine the portrait with a xerox portrait of historical figure, comic book hero, fictional character, etc., and write about the new person that is created as a result. If time allows, students will create combined portraits for group portraits well.
November 14
Abstract Express Yourself - Photocollage
Partnership Group: Carbondale Girl Scouts
Participants will photograph objects for texture, line, and shape. We'll use these photos (xeroxed) to create abstract expressionist photocollages.