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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wednesday, April 9 • 10:30–11 a.m. or 11–11:30 a.m.
During this story time in the Glen Burnie House, youth services staff from Handley Regional Library will present stories about all the things to see and do in the garden.
Thursday, April 10 • 4:30–6 p.m.
During this free monthly gathering for teens ages 13–19 who are interested in art, participants will have some crafting fun using pink and green materials in preparation for Winchester’s annual Apple Blossom Festival.
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.