Program Calendar

Meet the artists featured in the special exhibition. Open to the public.

This class has been canceled. Train your eye to see and foster the ability to represent the 3-dimensional world on a flat surface. Learn how to create the illusion of spatial depth and develop techniques to create a portfolio of beautiful drawings. Supply list provided.  Instructor: Nicholas McNally Seven classes - January 25; February 1,…

Registration for this class has closed. This introductory course is designed to offer beginners the skills needed to explore personal expression in both drawing and painting. Students will practice basic skills in perspective, composition, color theory and step-by-step techniques in either acrylic or oil paint. Supply list provided. Instructor: Doug Gillette Six classes - January…

Registration for this class has closed. For students with previous oil painting experience. Instruction will build on painting composition, brush handling and color mixing skills. Subject matter includes still life, drapery, flowers and landscape. Supply list provided. Instructor: Doug Gillette Six classes - January 19, 26; February 2, 9, 23; March 1

This class has been canceled. Train your eye to see and foster the ability to represent the 3-dimensional world on a flat surface. Learn how to create the illusion of spatial depth and develop techniques to create a portfolio of beautiful drawings. Supply list provided.  Instructor: Nicholas McNally Seven classes - January 25; February 1,…

This class has been canceled. Train your eye to see and foster the ability to represent the 3-dimensional world on a flat surface. Learn how to create the illusion of spatial depth and develop techniques to create a portfolio of beautiful drawings. Supply list provided.  Instructor: Nicholas McNally Seven classes - January 25; February 1,…

This course has been canceled. Have you started a novel, collection of some kind, memoir, or family history you'd like to see in a nicely designed book? Find out your choices in either self-publishing or sending your manuscript out to publishers. This workshop will be hands-on, with feedback on your work, encouragement to complete it,…

Registration for this class has closed. Develop the skill to draw from observation and translating the three dimensional to the two dimensional. We will be exploring/ challenging the very nature of how we see in order to develop a fuller visual awareness. By practicing a variety of methods and materials we will develop a more…

John Gibson of Chicopee (a recent immigrant from Ireland) set out for the Klondike in February, 1898, leaving behind his wife and four children, one of them barely a month old.  Gibson was devoted to his family and wrote many letters to his wife, for instance:  “Dear Mag – If it is a good day…

Registration for this class has closed. This series will explore the challenges and opportunities of rendering the world around us in pencil and other drawing media. We’ll tackle subjects including trees and foliage, water and reflections, windows, doors and other architectural details, atmospheric effects like fog and clouds, among others. Some drawing experience is recommended.…

Following the Museums a la Carte lecture with Robert H. Romer, join docent Pat McCarthy for further discussion in Blake Court in the D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts. Museum members only.

Join us for a tour of this special exhibition as well as experience the hands-on activities and games that your students will encounter on their visit to this exciting exhibit. Review pre- and post-visit activities and receive a teacher’s guide. Teachers can also meet with staff to discuss field trips. PDP opportunities will also be…

This class has been canceled. Train your eye to see and foster the ability to represent the 3-dimensional world on a flat surface. Learn how to create the illusion of spatial depth and develop techniques to create a portfolio of beautiful drawings. Supply list provided.  Instructor: Nicholas McNally Seven classes - January 25; February 1,…

This class had been canceled. With a parent or guardian, toddlers will learn how to look, interact, behave and discover new places as they explore a special exhibit or particular gallery in the museums each week. Hands-on activities, crafts, games and stories will stimulate young imaginations. Dress for mess and bring a snack. Instructor: Joey…

This class has been canceled. Train your eye to see and foster the ability to represent the 3-dimensional world on a flat surface. Learn how to create the illusion of spatial depth and develop techniques to create a portfolio of beautiful drawings. Supply list provided.  Instructor: Nicholas McNally Seven classes - January 25; February 1,…

Examine the uniquely human body, complete with all of the gross, crazy and amazing things your body does every day! We will map your tongue, trick your nose and your other senses as we make slime, fake vomit, and fake boogies! Please dress for mess! Instructor: Debbie Naglieri-Prescod Ages 7-10Register Now

10:30 am-2:30 pm Create an “animal adaptation” collage 11:30 am-3:30 pm Identify animal skulls, scat and pelts at a hands-on station Noon-4 pm Make a canine valentine in the Art Discovery Center 3-4 pm Explore Dr. Seuss’ dog characters and his influence on Early Readers Free with museum admission! Part of the Wolf to Woof…

A totally unique entertainment experience featuring magic, comedy, audience participation and one hilarious dog. You will fall in love with Axel performs tricks with Greg the Magician-- and maybe causes a little bit of trouble! Learn more about Team Magic. Free with museum admission! Part of the Wolf to Woof Opening Celebration, supported by the…

In this live animal demonstration by Teaching Creatures, meet some mammals and learn about what makes them unique among the Animal Kingdom and compare them to some other amazing creatures as well. Learn more about Teaching Creatures. Free with museum admission! Part of the Wolf to Woof Opening Celebration, supported by the TD Charitable Foundation.

Learn about our extended excursions planned for 2016 in this FREE information session! National Parks & Lodges of the Old West Expert guided expeditions to national and state parks including Badlands National Park, Custer State Park, Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park. (July 13-22) France: the Rhone Valley, Provence & The Riviera Experience…

Explore wolf behavior in the wild and in captivity, their eating habits and pack structure. Includes a display of furs, skulls and more. Presented by Michael LeBlanc of Wolf Talk Educational Programs. Note: No live wolf; seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Free with museum admission! Part of the Wolf to…

This class has been canceled. Train your eye to see and foster the ability to represent the 3-dimensional world on a flat surface. Learn how to create the illusion of spatial depth and develop techniques to create a portfolio of beautiful drawings. Supply list provided.  Instructor: Nicholas McNally Seven classes - January 25; February 1,…