Springfield Museums

Exploring Color: Color Theory
2017-04-26 10:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Springfield Museums, 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA, 01103, United States
Working in a variety of materials, learn to mix color, identify the crucial aspects which affect color and explore the interaction between colors and how they change according to their surroundings.

Creative Writing and Memoir
2017-04-26 10:00 - 13:00
Both the novice and serious writer will find a comfortable spot in this group. Participants work with memoir, personal essay, poetry, short stories, novels, or just a creative exploration with words.

Family Science Adventures
2017-04-26 11:00 - 14:00, 2017-04-27 11:00 - 14:00, 2017-04-28 11:00 - 14:00, 2017-04-29 11:00 - 14:00, 2017-04-30 11:00 - 14:00, 2017-05-01 11:00 - 14:00, 2017-05-02 11:00 - 14:00, 2017-05-03 11:00 - 14:00 and 5 more dates

Intro to Oil/Acrylic Painting
2017-04-26 13:00 - 16:00
Work in the medium of your choice, oil or acrylic, as you learn the basic skills of painting.

Beyond Beginner Drawing
2017-04-27 10:00 - 12:30
Recent beginners and slightly experienced students can take the next step towards improving fundamentals and developing an expressive and personal style. Explore and challenge the way we see in order to become more responsive to our surroundings.

Family Legacy: Preserving Memories in Print and Video
2017-04-27 10:00 - 13:00
Why preserve our family stories and life experiences? How do we capture and preserve our legacies to share with others?

Silk Scarf Painting
2017-04-27 10:00 - 13:00
Paint a beautiful silk scarf. Methods explored include color washes, resist painting and stamping. Silk for practice and one silk scarf blank are included.

West Africa: Voodoo & Villages
2017-04-27 12:15 - 13:00
Visit four West African Countries - Ghana, Togo, Benin and Ivory Coast – to learn about some African indigenous beliefs.

Continuing Conversation: West Africa
2017-04-27 13:30 - 14:00
Following the Museums a la Carte lecture with photographer Amy S. Dane, join docent Dan Moraski for further discussion in R.E. Phelon African Hall in the Springfield Science Museum. Museum members only.

Abstraction: Color & Design
2017-04-28 13:00 - 16:00
Use a variety of techniques to access to your own limitless creativity and means of expressing it. Develop your abstract vocabulary as you strengthen your artwork by learning and incorporating principles of design.

Astronomy Day 2017
2017-04-29 11:00 - 15:00
Cosmic activities including rooftop observatory tour, sunspot viewing, and a special display of meteorites with comments by the collector, Jack Megas. Free with museum admission!

Professor Knows A. Lot
2017-05-02 10:30 - 12:00

Pulling the Person out of the Paper Work: More than Dates & Names
2017-05-02 18:00 - 20:00
Learn how to research your ancestry using the extensive resources available including genealogical websites. You’ll learn a great deal about researching, but keep in mind - it’s not all on the Internet!

Stars Over Springfield
2017-05-02 19:30 - 21:30

Silk Painting 2: Beyond the Basics
2017-05-04 10:00 - 15:00
Create four small painted silk pieces, using four different techniques: sun printing, resist painting on stretched silk, brush painting on prepared silk, and marbling using shaving cream.

The Hidden Treasures of Korean Art & Modern Korea
2017-05-04 12:15 - 13:00
In this class, the presenter will show two documentary films about Korea: one on the artistic and cultural achievements and another on Korea’s industrial achievements since the Korean War.

Lessons in Looking: Painting, Sculpture and Architecture
2017-05-05 10:00 - 11:30
Learn to observe the art of painting, sculpture and architecture in this dynamic, interactive lecture series. We’ll look at digital images of masterworks and explore the museum galleries to examine art up close.

Kids Art Festival
2017-05-06 11:00 - 15:00
Check out art work and musical performances by local students, plus hands-on art in a variety of mediums for all.
