The Eric Carle Museum is committed to providing the community with quality programming in the arts. Our small classes are taught by professional instructors and are designed to encourage students to make, appreciate, and think about art. Through connections with a range of materials and techniques we hope to promote a greater understanding of the visual arts.
NEW! Schedule your own classroom program
Grades K – 4
Bookmaking in Your Classroom
Designed to help your students explore the artistic possibilities, geographic history, and cultural significance of book making, this program can consist of one, two, or three 75-minute sessions. Each hands-on session will feature an introduction to a unique book form and an opportunity for students to use their imagination to make their own artist’s book.
$175 for each 75-minute program for each 10 – 25 student class.
Includes Non-refundable Registration and Materials Fee
Contact Meghan Burch at meghanb@picturebookart.org or Diana MacKenzie at dianam@picturebookart.org or call (413) 658-1133 for details or to schedule your group’s visit.
Please click here for information on how to register by Mail, Phone, or Fax.
For more information, email programs@picturebookart.org.
In The Art Studio
Monster Mix-Ups with Artist Jeff Mack
May 10, 2008
9:00 to 11:30 am
$35 (Members $30) includes Non-refundable Registration and Materials Fee
Ages 7 – 11. What do you get when you cross a bunny with a vampire? Illustrator Jeff Mack will share original artwork and help you invent your own creepy monster. (Class size 6 – 10) Instructor: Illustrator Jeff Mack
Registration is required. Please click here to register for this class.
In The Art Studio
Drawing From Art & Nature
July 7 - July 10, 2008
9:30 to 11:00 am
$70 (Members $60)
Session I: Ages 5-7
Together we‘ll experiment with painting, printmaking and journaling inspired by explorations in the art galleries and our beautiful apple orchard. (Class size 4 - 8) Instructor: Diana MacKenzie
Registration is required. Please click here to register for these classes.
In The Art Studio
Please Touch!
July 15 - July 18, 2008
9:30 to 10:30 am
$75 (Members $65)
Session I: Ages 3-4 with a caregiver
Join as we construct low-relief and sculptural work with a medley of materials to tickle the senses. (Class size 4 - 5 children, each with a caregiver) Instructor: Meghan Burch
Registration is required. Please click here to register for these classes.
In The Art Studio
Puppets and Performance
July 21 - July 24, 2008
9:30 to 11:00 am
$70 (Members $60)
Ages 8-12 . In this exciting workshop you’ll see some great examples of puppets used in professional performances, create your own shadow puppet, learn how to use your puppet and work together to rehearse and perform short skits. (Class size 7-10) Instructor: Megan Regan
Registration is required. Please click here to register for this class.
In The Art Studio
Drawing From Art & Nature
July 28 - July 31, 2008
9:30 to 10:30 am
$75 (Members $65)
Session II: Ages 3-4 with a caregiver
Together we‘ll experiment with painting, printmaking and journaling inspired by explorations in the art galleries and our beautiful apple orchard. (class size 4 - 5 children, each with a caregiver) Instructor: Diana MacKenzie
Registration is required. Please click here to register for these classes.
In The Art Studio
Zines and Mini Comics
August 4 - August 7, 2008
9:30 to 11:30 am
$90 (Members $80)
Ages 8-12. Do you want to be an illustrator or writer when you grow up? Start now! Author/Illustrator David Costello will help you create your own zine or mini-comic to swap with your classmates. (Class size 7-10) Instructor: David Costello
Registration is required. Please click here to register for this class.
Click here for more information about author/illustrator David Costello.
In The Art Studio
Please Touch!
August 12 - August 15, 2008
9:30 to 11:00 am
$70 (Members $60)
Session II: Ages 5-7
Join as we construct low-relief and sculptural work with a medley of materials to tickle the senses. (Class size 4 - 8) Instructor: Meghan Burch
Registration is required. Please click here to register for these classes.
At The Museum
Animals, Art, and the Imagination — 2008 Program
August 18 - August 21, 2008
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
$260 (Members $235) includes Non-refundable Registration and Materials Fee
SOLD OUT (Ages 6 – 10). A full-day summer program in collaboration with the Hampshire College School-To-Farm Program. (Class size 8 – 12)
If you’d like to be placed on the waiting list, please click here. We cannot accept wait list requests via phone or fax. Thank you!