ART WORKSHOPS
Arts In Focus Programs for PreK – Grade 5 Classrooms
Through the Arts In Focus program, Museum educators bring the arts into classrooms around the region. The goal of the program is to support educators so they are comfortable using a variety of art media to enrich the learning experiences of their students.
All art programs are available in the Museum on Tuesdays or at your site Monday – Friday.
Preschool & Kindergarten Programs: The Play Series
Ages 2-5; 60 minutes for up to 24 children (minimum 10) at PCM. Up to 30 children at your school. Call 503.471.9911.
Clay & Play $4.50 per child at PCM, or at your school $200
Pulling, pinching, painting and prodding are just some of the ways to experiment with the many wonders of clay.
Paint & Play $4.50 per child at PCM, or at your school $175
Children discover a new and creative world through mixing colors, painting on unconventional surfaces, and trying out a wide variety of brush strokes.
Paper Play $4.50 per child at PCM, or at your school $175
Rip, roll, cut and crunch colorful paper into three dimensional sculptures and collages.
Draw & Play $4.50 per child at PCM, or at your school $175
Straight, twisty, bumpy and curly. Children will learn the elements of line through an exploration of different drawing tools. Working with pens, markers, shapes and observations, children love this class!
Multiple programs using the same art medium are available at a reduced price. Email aif@portlandcm.org for information.
School Aged Programs: The Art Workshops
Grades K-5 and after-school programs
At PCM:
Capacity per session up to 24 children (minimum 15). For groups/classes with more than 24 children, multiple sessions are possible. Call 503.471.9911.
At your school:
Capacity per session up to 30 children. For groups/classes with more than 30 children, multiple sessions are possible
Clay Sculptors 75min. $4.50 per child at PCM, or at your school $225.
Transform classroom themes into three-dimensional clay sculptures. Children’s will learn the basics of hand-building and create one kiln-fired piece available to pick up in two weeks.
Paper Sculptors 75min. $4.50 per child at PCM, or at your school $200.
Cut, crumple, rip and roll. Form three dimensional, textured and colorful collages and mosaics. Imagine illustrating a passage from a beloved book with only paper, scissors and glue, or developing math skills while building a cardboard tower.
Junk Deli 60min. $4.50 per child at PCM, or at your school $175.
Transform trash into treasure while working either in our Garage studio or off-site. Construct and deconstruct recycled material to build a new masterpiece.
Observational Drawing 75 min. $4.50 per child at PCM, your school $200.
With a pen and paper, children will learn to slow down and notice detail. Drawing from observation encourages very fine motor-skill development and student confidence.
Drawing & Watercolor Painting 75 min. $4.50 per child at PCM, school $200.
Children combine blackline drawings and watercolor techniques. These creations make a beautiful collection for your classroom and provide a wonderful way to document and display student learning.
Arts In Focus Residency Programs
A series of customized classes, offered both on and off-site, our Arts In Focus curriculum is centered on building strong connections between your program and the National Arts Standards. Teachers and Museum educators work collaboratively to identify appropriate themes and art media, often incorporating observational drawing, watercolor painting and clay sculpture over the course of two to four visits.
Ages 5-12; 60-90min for up to 24 children (minimum 15). For groups/classes with more than 24 children, multiple sessions are possible.
For additional information or to sign up for a series call 503.471.9918 or email aif@portlandcm.org
