Several times a year, workshops are offered to groups of people from various mental and physical health communities, including those who have developmental disabilities, people living with HIV/AIDS, and women in transition. A total of 10 to 12 participants from different groups share the same class. Each workshop includes a one-hour tour in the Museum's galleries and a two-hour studio class.

Recent projects have included multicolor block prints (using ball point pens to "carve into" balsa wood blocks), self-portraits in acrylic paint on 10 x 14–inch canvas board, and chairs designed and constructed from two pieces of 8 x 10–inch card stock. Each project is designed to be successful for the wide range of the participants' abilities. Everyone can take their artwork home with them when they leave.

Program

Education Studios
Schedule either a 10:00–11:00 a.m. tour and an 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. studio class OR an 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. tour and a 12:00–2:00 p.m. studio class. Experience is not required. If you wish, there can be a half-hour break for lunch. Food is available in the Museum Café, or may be brought.

Registration

All programs require registration. To reserve your space, call (215) 684-7602 at least three weeks prior to your preferred date.

Sponsors

This program is generously supported by the Independence Foundation.

For more information, please contact Accessible Programs by phone at (215) 684-7602 or TTY (215) 684-7600, or by fax at (215) 684-7395.