Kid's Art History Project- Kehinde Wiley

 Beth will teach your youngsters about a famous artist in history and their story, philosophy and aesthetic style will be the inspiration for the day's craft project. This class will be offered once every month (1st Sat of the month) featured artists change each month.

MAY 1st:

Kehinde Wiley- Mixed Media Portraits Project: Learn about the Contemporary Painter, Kehinde Wiley, and his process used to create larger than life portraits Materials: mixed media white paper, Ink any color, Flower stamps, markers, pencils We’ll use the stamps to create a background of colorful similar shaped floral/ leaf filigree, and then we’ll draw self portraits in the middle, and use markers to color it in. (If you happen to have any stamps or ink pads at home that you would be willing to send along with your youngster that would be apprecaited) 

ages 8-14

8 students max

spend a hour and half  kid free to run your errands or just relax but If you would rather stay for the class to help your child that's cool too.. 

Rest assured that the Makerspace staff are doing their best to keep this a safe environment with extra cleaning and safety protocols. High traffic surfaces are wiped down with disinfectant, but please help us out by following these protocols:

If you have been feeling sick please communicate with the instructor to postpone or reschedule. Open communication is Key!

Sanitize your hands and Sign in when you arrive, Wear your masks, Have A Blast During Class, Wash your hands periodically, Sign out before you leave.

a little bit about your instructor 

Beth Hamilton

beth.hamilton@mnsu.edu

5074817348

Beth has a Bachelors of Fine Arts and Masters of Arts, She was awarded a Teaching Assistantship at MNSU during her grad program to teach her own section of Art100 at the college for 4 semesters. Her teaching experience also extends to teaching kids art classes in Austin MN at their Art Center from 2010 to present.

" Beth is sweet, bubbly and exellent with kids! Her classes have a great balance between fun, learning and creativity. allowing the kids to express themselves as well as demonstrate what they have learned from the focused topic of that lesson. I would highly recomend signing up your kids or homeschool group for her classes."