Rockport Art Association Summer Programs for Kids 2010

Rockport Art Association Summer Programs for Kids

During the summer Rockport Art Association presents a wide range of exciting educational programs for children in the RAA’s studio. Programs include painting, clay modeling, paper making, crafts and more!

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The 2010 Summer Schedule includes:

  • Painted Furniture - Pam Jones
    • July 5 - 9 ~ 10:00 - 12:00
    • Learn the brush strokes, color wheel & decorative techniques of folk art.  Students should bring in one (or two small) pieces of furniture such as chairs, stools, tables, etc. that they wish to paint.  Let your imagination go wild in making your selection . . . Yard Sales are a great source!
  • Aboriginal Art - Pam Jones
    • July 12 - 16 ~ 10:00 - 12:00
    • Walk on the wild side as we discover Australia's Aboriginal Culture.  This workshop will explore a wide range of art materials used to create Aboriginal dot paintings and rain sticks.  Dreamtime storytelling will serve as inspiration for the art.
  • Fiber Arts: The Art & Craft of Felting - Kathy Hilliard
    • July19 - 23 ~ 10:00 - 12:00
    • Wool never felt better!  Using these simple materials: wool, soap & water, students will create bright and beautiful felt projects . . . balls that bounce, beads, finger puppets and much, much more.  This is an eco-friendly class.  Warning: participants will get clean hands!  Fun for all ages!
  • Garden Sculpture - Kathy Hilliard
    • July 26 - 30 ~ 10:00 - 12:00
    • Design your own sundial, birdbath, garden stepping stones and more!  Use concrete, beach glass, pottery shards and personal collectibles.  Learn a variety of sculpting and decorating techniques - from casting to mosaics.  Dress for a mess!
  • Sculpture - Erin O'Sullivan
    • August 2 - 6 ~ 10:00 - 12:00
    • Assume the role of artist as dreamer, observer & storyteller . . . and have fun while creating 3-D sculpture.  Young artists learn how to work with plaster, armatures, wire & found objects while working on diverse projects such as animal masks, figurative sculpture, mobiles, casting & abstracts constructions. Discover the thrill of creation while building self-confidence as an artist.
  • Drawing & Painting Session I - Becky Merry
    • August 9 - 13 ~ 10:00 - 12:00
    • Have fun while learning to develop your drawing & painting skills.  Become familiar with the elements of basic drawing, observation, perspective & composition, as well as color mixing & watercolor techniques. Plein air drawing & painting methods will be used with beautiful Rockport as your outdoor studio.
  • Drawing & Painting Session II - Becky Merry
    • August 16 - 20 ~ 10:00 - 12:00
    • Because of the popularity of this workshop, students will be given two opportunities to hone their creative skills while learning the foundation of the classically trained artist! Enjoy one or both sessions.
  • Clay Works - Erin O'Sullivan
    • August 23 - 27 ~ 10:00 - 12:00
    • Explore the fascinating medium of clay - making vessels to sculpture.  Discover how to see and use the elements of art: line, shape, form, texture & color while learning the basic techniques of working with clay and finishing work with glazes, stains & paints.  Students should wear old clothes and bring a large paint shirt.
All Classes are $80 per student and are multi-age. Call today to register! 978.546.6604 

Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point

Kids will enjoy this tour of the Halibut Point State Park and Quarry with a focus on its stone-cutting history!
Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!
7:00 am to 6:00 pm

Tuesday, May 19

Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point

Kids will enjoy this tour of the Halibut Point State Park and Quarry with a focus on its stone-cutting history!
Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!
7:00 am to 6:00 pm

Barnyard Story Hour at Appleton Farms

Kids can meet the barnyard animals and hear a story at Appleton Farms in Ipswich Massachusetts.
Bring your little ones to Appleton Farms for our farm-fresh story hour. We will read books about animals and nature, maybe sing a song or two, then head up to the carriage barn to visit our Nubian goats, Angora rabbits and see what other animals are out and about on the farm. We will engage in...
10:30 am to 11:30 am

Wednesday, May 20

Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point

Kids will enjoy this tour of the Halibut Point State Park and Quarry with a focus on its stone-cutting history!
Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!
7:00 am to 6:00 pm

Stargazing at Mendel Observatory

Mendel Observatory, with the support of volunteers from the North Shore Amateur Astronomy Club, hosts public stargazing every Wednesday night
The Observatory, with the support of volunteers from the North Shore Amateur Astronomy Club, hosts public stargazing every Wednesday night (weather permitting) starting at dusk or 7:30 pm, whichever is later.  When special astronomical events of interest occur (total lunar eclipses, etc.) the Obs
7:00 pm

Thursday, May 21

Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point

Kids will enjoy this tour of the Halibut Point State Park and Quarry with a focus on its stone-cutting history!
Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!
7:00 am to 6:00 pm

Friday, May 22

Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point

Kids will enjoy this tour of the Halibut Point State Park and Quarry with a focus on its stone-cutting history!
Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!
7:00 am to 6:00 pm

Saturday, May 23

Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point

Kids will enjoy this tour of the Halibut Point State Park and Quarry with a focus on its stone-cutting history!
Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!
7:00 am to 6:00 pm

Family Day at the Bird Banding Station

Kids will learn about local and migrating birds at Joppa Flats Education Center in Newburyport Massachusetts
There's nothing like a visit to Parker River National Wildlife Refuge for wonderful family nature experiences, and seeing the bird banding station in operation is at the top of the list. See Mass Audubon scientists evaluate, examine, and release migrating songbirds while you learn about migration...
9:00 am to 11:30 am

Turtle Time at IRWS

Kids and families will explore IRWS wetland in search of painted and snapping turtles.
Explore our wetlands in search of these fascinating reptiles. Walk about a half mile to visit areas where turtles like to nest and bask in the sun, look at and touch real turtle shells, and, with a little luck, get an up-close look at a painted turtle. Conclude with a trip to the Rockery to see if...
10:00 am to 2:30 pm

CraneOutdoors: The Castle Hill Hike

CraneOutdoors: The Castle Hill Hike at the Crane Estate in Ipswich Massachusetts
Come explore the lesser-visited corners of Castle Hill and its surroundings with us this season. This hike is a CraneOutdoors guide favorite because it’s got a little bit of all the things that make the Crane Estate such a special place…
10:00 am to 12:00 pm