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OIL PAINTING: EXPLORATIONS IN STILL LIFE
Open to all levels of experience, this workshop with instructor Sarah Paolucci offers an in-depth exploration of oil painting techniques and traditional still life. Develop foundational painting skills, including glazing and layering oil paints to create luminosity and depth.
Isamu Noguchi: Metal the Mirror
“Here is where finally opposites come together, I see a surprising purity. Stone is the depth, metal the mirror. They do not conflict…” —Isamu Noguchi While the renowned sculptor Isamu Noguchi (1904–1988) is best known for his work in stone, he consistently explored new materials and methods during his wide-ranging career. He first experimented with […]
Bruce Beginnings, Junior: Art in 3-D, All about Sculpture
Learn about sculpture through song, movement and a hands-on sensory activity. Explore the Museum and its collection with a fun and interactive experience. This program is specifically designed for children ages 12-30 months old and their caregivers and is free with general admission. Space is limited; please see the Visitor Services desk upon arrival.
Exhibition: An Gorta Mór: Selections from Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum
Exhibition organized by Quinnipiac University and the Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum of Fairfield This exhibition presents highlights from the collection of Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum, which explores the impact of the Irish Famine of 1845-1852 through artwork produced by eminent Irish and Irish-American artists of the past 170 years. The works on view in the […]
Home Away From Homeschool
Each week, homeschoolers will focus on a different artist, art movement, or art medium. They will take a tour of the galleries and then creating original artwork. Students of all ages will enjoy being artistic, social, and learning new skills! Cost: $15 per participant Register Here
Teen Time
$5 Per Person, Waterbury public school, magnet school, and charter school students get in FREE Hang out with your friends, try a relaxing craft, get creative with graphic design, or chill on a beanbag! All teens aged 13-18 are welcome, with supplies and snacks provided. To pre-register please call (203) 753-0381, extension 130 Register Here […]
Bruce Beginnings: Art in 3-D, All about Sculpture
Learn about sculpture through a story, a gallery tour through our sculpture exhibitions, and a hands-on craft. Children (ages 2.5-5) and their caregivers are encouraged to explore the Bruce’s collections and exhibitions through picture books and hands-on activities. This program is free with general admission. Space is limited; reservations are required. Please see the Visitor […]
Insights into the Mattatuck Collection
Gain an inside look from the people who spend the most time in the Mattatuck Museum- our staff! Hear from Mattatuck Museum’s Art Fellow, Julie Francois, about her favorite works on display. Non-Member: $10 Member: $5 Register Here Interested in discounts, free admission, and more? Become a member today! Sponsored by Christine and Eugene Shugrue
After School: Kids, Lambs & Ducklings (Wednesdays)
Session 2: Wednesdays, May 28 – June 11 Our signature spring afterschool is back! Join us for a three-week farm adventure spent with our newest arrivals on the Farm and some of our older friends, too! Since each session features the same curriculum, children may only register for one. Limited to 10 children per session. […]