LEONARDTOWN, MD – Join art instructor, Ms. Ellen Duke Wilson, in exploring fine arts at St. Clement’s Island Museum Art Kids classes this summer. Young artists will expand their understanding of art and history while learning to sketch, paint and sculpt. Students will also reflect on how making art can impact society in a positive way for future generations.
“We’re very grateful to have the very talented Elle Duke Wilson back for a third year to teach these popular classes,” says Christina Barbour, Site Manager of St. Clement’s Island Museum. “The children have loved coming to each class here at the museum and learning something new in a fun, creative way.”
At the end of each session, all participants will create an individualized work of art to share with their family and community. These classes are geared towards children ages 7 to 17. Preregistration is required and the price is $3 per child. All materials are provided and participants are asked to bring a light snack. Parents are encouraged to sign up soon as slots fill up quickly.
The following classes are scheduled for the summer: Putting Things in Perspective: Introduction to Drawing - June 22, 23, 24; Get to Know Me: Painting a Self-Portrait - July 6, 7, 8; Fashion Designer Then and Now: Concepts in Sculpting - July 20, 21, 22; August 10, 11, 12; Collage: A New Dimension in Self-Portrait.
For more information regarding St. Clement’s Island Museum Art Kids, or to sign up your child, please call Christina Barbour at 301-769-4723. For more information or other events, visit www.facebook.com/SCIMuseum
About the St. Mary’s County Museum Division
The St. Mary’s County Museum Division was established by the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County to collect, preserve, research and interpret the historic sites and artifacts which illustrate the natural and cultural histories of St. Mary’s County and the Potomac River. With this as its charter, the Museum Division serves as a resource, liaison and community advocate for all St. Mary’s County public and private cultural assets.
“We’re very grateful to have the very talented Elle Duke Wilson back for a third year to teach these popular classes,” says Christina Barbour, Site Manager of St. Clement’s Island Museum. “The children have loved coming to each class here at the museum and learning something new in a fun, creative way.”
At the end of each session, all participants will create an individualized work of art to share with their family and community. These classes are geared towards children ages 7 to 17. Preregistration is required and the price is $3 per child. All materials are provided and participants are asked to bring a light snack. Parents are encouraged to sign up soon as slots fill up quickly.
The following classes are scheduled for the summer: Putting Things in Perspective: Introduction to Drawing - June 22, 23, 24; Get to Know Me: Painting a Self-Portrait - July 6, 7, 8; Fashion Designer Then and Now: Concepts in Sculpting - July 20, 21, 22; August 10, 11, 12; Collage: A New Dimension in Self-Portrait.
For more information regarding St. Clement’s Island Museum Art Kids, or to sign up your child, please call Christina Barbour at 301-769-4723. For more information or other events, visit www.facebook.com/SCIMuseum
About the St. Mary’s County Museum Division
The St. Mary’s County Museum Division was established by the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County to collect, preserve, research and interpret the historic sites and artifacts which illustrate the natural and cultural histories of St. Mary’s County and the Potomac River. With this as its charter, the Museum Division serves as a resource, liaison and community advocate for all St. Mary’s County public and private cultural assets.