November 16 or 19 • 10:30 a.m.–noon OR December 17 or 21 • 10:30 a.m.–noon
Kids ages 5–10 will tour the galleries to explore fiber and textile arts, learning the history of textile production, then make their own cross-stitch projects.
Thursday, January 9 • 4:30–6 p.m.
During this gathering, artists ages 13–19 will explore Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS), a method of art interpretation that builds observation skills through group discussion.
Thursday, January 16 • 10 – 11 a.m Designed especially for individual visitors with memory loss and their care partners, this is an opportunity to socialize, enjoy history and art, and create together.
Saturday, February 15 or Tuesday, February 18 • 10:30 a.m.–noon
Kids ages 5–10 will explore Shenandoah Valley pottery in the galleries, learn about its creation, and craft their own clay marbles and a pouch to take home.
Thursday, January 23 • 6 – 8 p.m.
Sip hot chocolate while creating a handmade mug! Professional potter Heather Scott will guide participants through the basics of hand-building a simple ceramic mug.
Friday, January 24 • 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Create a hostess basket with master weaver Anne Bowers using natural and dyed reed.
Saturday, January 25 • 10 a.m.–noon
Youth ages 10–15 will learn how to work with clay in the MSV Makerspace Studio then use their new skills to create a clay birdhouse of their own using slab and hand-building techniques.
Saturday, February 1 • 2–4 p.m.
Spend an afternoon in the MSV Makerspace Studio exploring the basics of wet felting.
Wednesday, February 5 • 10 a.m.–noon
Homeschool students ages 10–15 will learn the basics of printmaking in this fun workshop inspired by the new exhibition Jacob Lawrence: 3 Series of Prints.
Friday, February 7 • 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Discover the basics of printmaking in this workshop inspired by the newly opened exhibition Jacob Lawrence: 3 Series of Prints.
Friday, March 7 or 14 • 2–3 p.m.
Take a closer look at works by Jacob Lawrence (1917–2000) on view in the special MSV exhibition Jacob Lawrence: 3 Series of Prints during this guided gallery talk.
Saturday, February 15 • 2–4 p.m.
Combine painting and guided meditation in this workshop led by Bee Symone, artist and founder of Detox Art.
Thursday, February 20 • 10 – 11 a.m. Designed especially for individual visitors with memory loss and their care partners, this is an opportunity to socialize, enjoy history and art, and create together.
Sundays, March 2–30 • noon–6 p.m. Tuesdays, March 4–25 • 4–7 p.m. Thursdays, March 6–27 • 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Visit the MSV Makerspace in March during open studio hours to design and make a leather bookmark for the bookworms in your life.
Wednesday, March 5 • 10 a.m.–noon
Inspired by designs and techniques found in artwork in the MSV galleries, homeschool students ages 10–15 will create original works while learning how to control watercolors.
Friday, March 7 or 14 • 2–3 p.m.
Take a closer look at works by Jacob Lawrence (1917–2000) on view in the special MSV exhibition Jacob Lawrence: 3 Series of Prints during this guided gallery talk.
Thursday, March 13 • 4:30–6 p.m.
Head to the galleries to see Curated Chaos during this session of Teen Art Club, a free monthly gathering for teens ages 13–19 who are interested in art.
Saturday, March 15 or Tuesday, March 18 • 10:30 a.m.–noon
Inspired by the vibrant art of Jacob Lawrence on view in the MSV, kids ages 5–10 will use a variety of paper and cutting techniques to create their own colorful collage to take home.
Thursday, March 20 • 10–11 a.m. Designed especially for individual visitors with memory loss and their care partners, this is an opportunity to socialize, enjoy history and art, and create together.
Saturday, March 22 • 10:30 a.m.–noon
Explore Winchester’s legacy of furniture making with MSV Curator of Collections Nick Powers and historic woodworker Carl Maples.
Saturday, April 12 • 10 a.m.–noon
Celebrate National Poetry Month with this engaging guided exercise in descriptive (ekphrastic) poetry inspired by the outdoor exhibition Scraposaurs.
Thursday, April 17 • 10–11 a.m. Designed especially for individual visitors with memory loss and their care partners, this is an opportunity to socialize, enjoy history and art, and create together.
Thursday, April 24 • 4:30–5:30 p.m.
Designed for teens and adults with developmental and sensory disabilities, this session of Art Ability includes a guided walk through the exhibition Scraposaurs and a hands-on art activity.
Friday, April 25 • 2–3 p.m.
Explore rarely seen Dutch and Flemish paintings in the Julian Wood Glass Jr. Collection and featured in the exhibition Curated Chaos during this interactive gallery talk.
Wednesday, January 8 • 10 a.m.–noon
Homeschool students ages 10–15 will explore handicrafts throughout the galleries, then make their own leather-bound journals using traditional techniques.