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Events on November 10, 2012
DAILY PUBLIC TOUR Saturday, November 10, 201210 – 11 a.m. 11 a.m. – Noon Noon – 1 p.m. 1 – 2 p.m. ADULT CLASS Sketching in the Galleries: Representing Three-Dimensional Form through Chinese Objects Saturday, November 10, 201210:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Studio 114 and museum galleries Instructor, Ken Wenzel.
Chinese objects from the MIA's permanent collection present a great opportunity for the translation of three-dimensional form to the two-dimensional flat sheet of paper. This class will discuss the value scale and explore its application in the process of creating implied volume and mass in a drawing. The classroom presentation will include viewing a selection of the museum's Chinese objects.
Fees per session: $30; $22 for MIA members. 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 10, 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 10, 20121 – 2 p.m. DAILY PUBLIC TOUR Saturday, November 10, 20122 – 3 p.m. Discover objects for daily use and regalia fit for a king from the diverse continent of Africa. Learn about masquerade and divination, as well as customs for settling disputes and initiating young men and women into the community. 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 Dancing with the Divine: Arts of India, Tibet and South East Asia Saturday, November 10, 20123 – 4 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.
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