5-day workshop for students 6 - 11 (Monday through Friday)

This workshop for kids is designed to be both fun and hands-on. Through this course, students have the opportunity to expand their knowledge of art, make new friends, and create in a positive and supportive community.

In “Exploring Modern Art for Kids,” students learn the basics of drawing and painting and have the chance to experiment with a variety of art techniques.

By building on their current skill level through hands-on practice, students will learn about color, shape, texture, space, value, line, composition, and perspective.

Projects to be completed:

- Project 1:  Surrealist Drawing: Artist, Rene Magritte

- Project 2:  Self-Portrait: Artist, Frida Kahlo

- Project 3:  Pop Art 1: Artists, Andy Warhol and Victor Vasarely

- Project 4:  Pop Art 2: Artist, Roy Lichtenstein

- Project 5:  Street Art and Murals: Artists, Banksy and Keith Haring

Instructor: Lauren received her MFA from Otis College of Art and Design, Los Angeles.She has taught at Art Center College of Design, Pasadena; Otis College of Art and Design, Los Angeles; Palo Alto Art Center; and Vita Art Center, Ventura.

             Fee:  $275;  Plus $30 materials fee (paid directly to instructor           

Where:  Marin Museum of Contemporary Art; 781 Hamilton Parkway, Novato (building behind Beso Café)