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Events on November 17, 2012
ADULT CLASS Sketching in the Galleries—Exploring Format Saturday, November 17, 201210:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Studio 114 and museum galleries Instructor: Ken Wenzel
To register, call (612) 870-6323 or register online » YOUTH PROGRAM F5 Play with Clay (ages 4 & 5) Saturdays, November 3, 10 & 1710:30 a.m. – Noon Studio 111 Dig in and get your hands dirty! Clay is the order of the day on visits to "China's Terracotta Warriors: The First Emperor's Legacy" and in the studio.
IN THE GALLERIES See super-sized clay sculptures on visits to "China's Terracotta Warriors." Discover dozens of ways clay is used for eating and drinking, in sculpture, and much more. Explore the MIA's Chinese galleries for a glimpse into the world of the First Emperor.
IN THE STUDIO Dig in and experiment as we pinch and coil clay. Refine and decorate your clay creation to make a one-of-a-kind work of art. Work together to build a monumental masterpiece inspired by this ancient army.
$54; $44 for MIA members. Section limited to 14.
See the online course catalog at www.artsmia.org for details. To register, call (612) 870-6323 or register online »
DAILY PUBLIC TOUR China's Terracotta Warriors: The First Emperor's Legacy Saturday, November 17, 201211:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 2 – 3 p.m. YOUTH PROGRAM F6 Terracotta Timeline (ages 6-8) Saturdays, November 3, 10 & 1712:30 – 2 p.m. Studio 111 Terracotta isn't just for flowerpots! Discover its long history around the world as a material to create objects for daily use, special occasions, and more.
IN THE GALLERIES Immerse yourself in the special exhibition, "China's Terracotta Warriors: The First Emperor's Legacy," to study the complex construction and attention to detail. Explore the use of terracotta around the world from the ancient past to present day. Sketch ideas for your own creative clay work back in the studio.
IN THE STUDIO Create preparatory sketches and a scale model for a finished work. Try the tools and materials of a ceramist, using both additive and subtractive methods. Collaborate with classmates to create a work of art that leaves a lasting impression.
$54; $44 for MIA members. Section limited to 14.
See the online course catalog at www.artsmia.org for details. To register, call (612) 870-6323 or register online »
YOUTH PROGRAM F7 Terracotta Timeline (ages 9-12) Saturdays, November 3, 10 & 1712:30 – 2:30 p.m. Studio 112 Terracotta isn't just for flowerpots! Discover its long history around the world as a material to create objects for daily use, special occasions, and more.
IN THE GALLERIES Immerse yourself in the special exhibition, "China's Terracotta Warriors: The Emperor's First Legacy," to study the complex construction and attention to detail. Explore the use of terracotta around the world from the ancient past to present day. Sketch ideas for your own creative clay work back in the studio.
IN THE STUDIO Create preparatory sketches and a scale model for a finished work. Try the tools and materials of a ceramist, using both additive and subtractive methods. Collaborate with classmates to create a work of art that leaves a lasting impression.
$72; $58 for MIA members. Section limited to 20.
See the online course catalog at www.artsmia.org for details. To register, call (612) 870-6323 or register online »
DAILY PUBLIC TOUR Day of the Dead: Honoring Ancestors around the World Saturday, November 17, 20121 – 2 p.m. DAILY PUBLIC TOUR Dancing with the Divine: Arts of India, Tibet and South East Asia Saturday, November 17, 20122 – 3 p.m. Discover why Shiva dances, the Buddha meditates, and Mahavira gives away all his possessions. Examine how Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain artists create art in the service of worship and devotion to their gods.
YOUTH PROGRAM F8 Terracotta Timeline (ages 13-17) Saturdays, November 3, 10 & 173 – 5 p.m. Studio 112 Terracotta isn't just for flowerpots! Discover its long history around the world as a material to create objects for daily use, special occasions, and more.
IN THE GALLERIES Immerse yourself in the special exhibition, "China's Terracotta Warriors: The First Emperor's Legacy," to study the complex construction and attention to detail. Explore the use of terracotta around the world from the ancient past to present day. Sketch ideas for your own creative clay work back in the studio.
IN THE STUDIO Create preparatory sketches and a scale model for a finished work. Try the tools and materials of a ceramist, using both additive and subtractive methods. Collaborate with classmates to create a work of art that leaves a lasting impression.
$72; $58 for MIA members. Section limited to 20.
See the online course catalog at www.artsmia.org for details. To register, call (612) 870-6323 or register online »
DAILY PUBLIC TOUR Anishinabe to Zapotec: Native Arts of the Americas Saturday, November 17, 20123 – 4 p.m. See beautifully decorated garments, feast bowls, and moccasins from North America; sculptures from the ancient ball game of Mexico; and huge gold ear spools from Peru. Explore the art of the indigenous peoples of North, Central, and South America, from ancient times to the present. |
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