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ADULT PROGRAMS
Lunchtime Lecture Series - Landscape of Slavery
Select Fridays May through July at 1pm
Local scholars, cultural critics, and conservationists will explore the exhibition from varying perspectives. Free with museum admission.
- May 30 - Stephen G. Hoffius, Co-editor of Landscape of Slavery publication
- June 6 - Dr. Simon Lewis, Associate Professor, Department of English, College of Charleston
- June 20 - Dr. Bernard Powers, Professor of History and Director of African American
- Studies, College of Charleston
- July 11 - Dr. Steve Gavel, Independent scholar
A Historian’s Perspective on Grass Roots: African Origins of an American Art
Wednesday, September 3, 6pm
Free for members, $10 non-members
- Join Dr. Peter Wood, Professor of History at Duke University, as he explores the cultural and historical significance of sweetgrass baskets in the South and their West African roots.
Art Discovery Walking Tours (ongoing)
Saturdays at 10:30
$20 paid to The Original Charleston Walks tour company
- View artistic treasures at the Gibbes and then walk in the footsteps of the artists who created them. This 90-minute tour highlights the many historic sites that have inspired artists for centuries. Reservations should be made through The Original Charleston Walks at http://www.charlestonwalks.com or call 800-729-3420.
ART-MAKING CLASSES FOR ADULTS
Figure Drawing Marathon
Saturdays, July 12, September 13, October 11 and November 15 10am – 5pm
Per marathon fee: $20 members/ $25 non members/ $15 students
- Come out and participate in this all-day drawing marathon. Choose your studio and work from the figure (nude and costumed) in gradual movement, 10-minute, 30-minute and 1-hour poses. This is a great opportunity to connect with your fellow artists and hone your figure drawing skills. Painters and sculptors welcome. This class is for adult artists of all levels.
- To register or for more information call 843-722-2706 ext. 23 or e-mail artacademy@gibbesmuseum.org.
Adult Drawing Workshop at Shelmore Village (in Mount Pleasant)
Saturdays, Sept. 13, 20, 27, and Oct. 4 10am-1pm
$125 members/$150 non-members
- The perfect class for the adult interested in learning the basics of drawing – a fun yet intensive course to help students push their drawing to new levels. The course will be taught by practicing artists and will include pencil, charcoal, pen and ink, working from the figure and experimental methods of drawing.
- To register or for more information call 843-722-2706 ext. 23 or e-mail artacademy@gibbesmuseum.org.
EDUCATOR WORKSHOPS
Educators Workshop on Grass Roots: African Origins of an American Art
Mondays, October 13 and 20, 4-6pm
$40 per educator (4 non-CEU credits earned)
- The perfect complement to the South Carolina Social Studies curriculum, this workshop will explore the Grass Roots: African Origins of an American Art exhibition. Educators will work with art historians, basket makers and fellow educators as we look at the cultural and historical importance of the sweetgrass basket tradition in the Lowcountry and trace its roots to West Africa. We will examine the baskets’ connection to local flora and will discuss contemporary interests in preserving this important part of our cultural heritage. Participating teachers will receive 4 non-CEU credits and a per-student discount for a gallery tour of the Grass Roots exhibition.
- To register or for more information call 843-722-2706 ext. 23 or e-mail artacademy@gibbesmuseum.org.
FAMILY PROGRAMS
Jr. League of Charleston Community Day: Grass Roots
Saturday, Sept. 6, 10am – 3pm
FREE admission and free activities
- Join us as we celebrate our current exhibition and the artistry and cultural history of sweetgrass baskets. Activities will include sweetgrass basket workshops for adults and children (advanced registration required), hands-on workshops, performances and culinary presentations by students in the Art Institute of Charleston’s culinary program. Complimentary coffee is provided Starbucks.
Jr. League of Charleston Community Day: Holiday Celebrations
Sunday, December 21, 1-4pm
FREE admission and free activities
- Ring in the holiday season with our holidays-inspired Community Day program. The day will include hands-on workshops for families, museum tours and musical performances for all ages. Sample holiday treats inspired by works from the permanent collection created by students in the Art Institute of Charleston’s culinary program. Complimentary coffee is provided Starbucks.
YOUTH PROGRAMS
Summer Art Camp
One week sessions June 9 - August 8
$160/museum members, $175 non-members per week (9am - 12noon or 1pm-4pm) plus $25 for supervised lunch
- Week-Long Sessions for Children 4-6 and 7-12
- Themed sessions include Fanciful Folk Art, Super Sculptors!, Painting My Image and Uncovering Plantations.
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- To register or for more information call 843-722-2706 ext. 23 or e-mail artacademy@gibbesmuseum.org.
Teen Arts Drawing Intensive Workshop at Shelmore Village
Sess. I: June 16-20, 10am – 1pm Sess. 2: July 7-11, 4p-7p Sess. 3: Aug. 4-8, 10a-1p
$125 members/$150 non-members
OPEN TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY
- The perfect class for the serious teen artist. This week-long intensive workshop will help students push their drawing to new levels. The course will be taught by practicing artists and will include pencil, charcoal, pen and ink, working from the figure, and experimental methods of drawing.
- To register or for more information call 843-722-2706 ext. 23 or e-mail artacademy@gibbesmuseum.org.
Portfolio Prep! for Grades 6-8 and 11-12
Saturdays, October 4-25 10am – 12pm
Cost: $100 members/ $125 non members
- Are you applying to art school? Sign up for this course to ensure that your portfolio is ready! Work with professional artists at the Gibbes and get feedback about your artwork, create new work, learn art-making techniques, diversify your portfolio and learn how to write that all-important artist statement!
- To register or for more information call 843-722-2706 ext. 23 or e-mail artacademy@gibbesmuseum.org.
- Scholarships are available.
Sketch it! Drawing for 7-12 year olds at Shelmore Village (in Mount Pleasant)
Mondays, October 6 – 27, 4-6pm
$100 members/ $125 non-members
- Experiment with contour drawing, rendering, and pen and ink in this four week class that is perfect for the developing artist.
- To register or for more information call 843-722-2706 ext. 23 or e-mail artacademy@gibbesmuseum.org.