WORKSHOP // Family Studio
February 22, 2025 | 10 am - 12:30 pm
Presented in the classroom located in the admin building.
Limited capacity. Advance registration required.
TICKETS: $20 for Members/$10 for youth Members (ages 8-17) | $40 for the general public/$20 for youth (ages 8-17)
Join artist educator Mary Strawn from Walter Hive for a hands-on workshop inspired by Dutch painting techniques and the expressive art of blind contour drawing. Participants will explore how Dutch artists captured light, shadow, and detail in their work, while embracing the spontaneity of blind contour drawing to create their own unique masterpieces. This workshop emphasizes that everyone is an artist and encourages creative freedom and self-expression.
Family Studio is a collaborative workshop designed for children ages eight and up, along with their parents or caregivers, to experience and create art together. You’ll be guided through the art-making activity, gaining insights into its artistic value and unique characteristics. Each session includes a conversation in the galleries about the workshop’s inspired artwork on display, followed by a hands-on studio art activity. Whether you’re an art enthusiast or simply looking for a memorable family experience, this event offers enjoyment for all ages. The workshop includes all art-making materials, instruction, and general admission to the museum. All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
About the Teaching Artist
Mary Strawn is a retired physician of pediatrics and a long-standing member of the local art community. She has shown work with several national and international watercolor organizations, specializing in portraiture. Strawn established The Walter Hive in 2016 as a non-profit that provides expressive arts programs to people of all ages and backgrounds. Workshops include a wide range of creative modalities, such as drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, collage, welding and woodworking. She leads with a knowledgeable understanding and believes that art is about the process rather than the product. Every one of us has the ability to create something unique our own way.
WORKSHOP // Family Studio is made possible by Jane A. Lehman and Alan G. Lehman Foundation.