Bright Horizons: Jackson Pollock Art Experience

Bright Horizons "ABSTRACT ART"  Jackson Pollock Art Experience for Toddlers and

Join Bright Horizons at Beverly Cummings Center in their new Art Studio as Art Teacher, Miss Jennifer, leads your child in creating their very own piece of abstract art inspired by artist Jackson Pollock. This hands-on activity offers children experience with color blending, creative process and expression and a lesson in art history.  Using a “blow painting” technique, children will blow water color paint onto canvas through straws to create their very own unique piece of abstract art.

RSVP to 978-922-4252 by Monday June 25, 2012. Limit of 10 children, ages 2 -6. Class is FREE and open to the community. Pizza and refreshments will be served at 5:30 p.m. with art to follow at 5:45 p.m.
Jackson Pollock was an influential American painter and a major figure in the abstract expressionist movement. He was well known for his uniquely defined style of drip painting.

“Every good artist paints what he is.” ~Jackson Pollock

The newly renovated Early Education and Preschool Center at Bright Horizons at Beverly Cummings Center has new program spaces, curriculum and enrichment programs!

• Check out the new Movement Matters Zone with climbing wall
• Get creative in the new Art Studio
• Interact with the latest in early education technology, including the new SmartBoard
• Comprehensive curriculum, The World at Their Fingertips, enhanced with these features: Handwriting Without Tears, Everyday Math, and Weekly Reader
• Experienced and caring teachers and administrative staff

Location:

Bright Horizons Early Education and Preschool
Cummings Center, Beverly Ma

When: 
Wednesday, June 27, 2012 - 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Phone: 
978-922-4252
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