Classes for Adults and Children

Adult Classes and Seminars
Classes and one day seminars focus on both the permanent collection and special exhibitions.

Young People's Programs
Classes combine studio activities in a variety of media and study of the Institute's collection and special exhibitions. Programs are offered for children four to sixteen years old.

For a complete schedule of classes and tours offered each season, or for more information, call (612) 870– 3131. Visitors may register at The Visitor and Member Center or by mail. Send registration forms to VMC, 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55404.

Adult Classes

To register or to receive more information, please call 612/870– 3131, or 1 – 888 – MIA – ARTS, during regular museum hours.

In the Palace of the Sun King

This class will explore the baroque splendor of the Bourbon palace and trace the transformation of the chateau and garden complex at Versailles from the simple hunting lodge to the capital of France, and finally to the playground of Marie Antoinette.

Instructor: Judith Akehurst
Section F103
Saturday, November 11
10:30 A.M.–3:30 P.M.
Fee: $28 members and seniors; $32 nonmembers.

Period Restoration: Rights and Wrongs

How to preserve the integrity and value of your investment in wooden furniture through "Old World" techniques and new technology in restoration and preservation.

Instructors: Randy Bohn and Mitch Kohanek
Section F104
Saturday, November 11
10:30 A.M.–12:30 P.M.
Fee: $28 members and seniors; $32 nonmembers.

Section F105
Saturday, November 11
2–4 P.M.
Fee: $28 members and seniors; $32 nonmembers.

Transforming the Body: Photography and the Nude

Part personal expression, part artistic invention, part social comment, and endlessly suspended between the erotic and the aesthetic, the nude has always been photography’s least understood genre. Expanding on the exhibition "Body Work: Photographs of Nudes," this class will examine the ways photographers have transformed the bodies in front of their cameras into powerful visual statements. In addition, participants will trace the relationship between the photographic nude and changing social conventions. Instructor: Vince Leo

Section F106
Saturday, December 16
10:30 A.M.–3:30 P.M.
Fee: $28 members and seniors; $32 nonmembers.

Registration

To register, or to receive more information, please call 612/870– 3131, or 1– 888– MIA– ARTS, during regular museum hours.

Young People's Programs

To register or to receive more information, please call 612/870– 3131, or 1 – 888 – MIA – ARTS, during regular museum hours.

Painting Studio: French Baroque (Ages 7– 14)

Students discover objects created by French artists working during the seventeenth century.
Saturdays in Classroom 112/113.
Sections limited to 20.
Instructor: Maribea Barnes

Saturdays, October 21, 28, November 4, 11, and 18
Sec. F13: 10 a.m.– noon (Ages 7 & 8) THIS SECTION IS FULL
Sec. F14: 1 – 3 p.m. (Ages 9 – 11)
Sec. F15: 3 – 5 p.m. (Ages 12 – 14)
Fee for each section: $60 members; $70 nonmembers.

Little House on the Prairie
Exploring Art I & II: Little House on the Prairie
(Ages 4–7)

Classes will focus on works of art in the permanent collection created by renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright and those who worked with him. Saturdays in Classroom 111. Sections are limited to 14. Instructor: Joan Geyer

November 4, 11 & 18

Exploring Art I: Little House on the Prairie (Ages 4–6)
Sec. F7: 10–11:30 A.M.
Sec. F8: 1–2:30 P.M.
Tuition for each section: $27 members; $32 nonmembers.

Exploring Art II: Little House on the Prairie (Ages 6 & 7)
Sec. F9: 3–5 P.M.
Fee for each section: $36 members; $42 nonmembers.

Exploring Art I & II:
Artful Objects (Ages 4-7)

Classes will focus on works of art in the Judaica gallery, African gallery, and the Period Rooms. Learn about art objects used in various celebrations around the world. Saturdays in Classroom 111. Sections are limited to 14. Instructor: Joan Geyer

December 2, 9 & 16

Exploring Art I: Artful Objects (Ages 4-6)
Sec. H1: 10–11:30 A.M.
Sec. H2: 1–2:30 P.M.
Tuition for each section: $27 members; $32 nonmembers

Exploring Art II: Artful Objects (Ages 6 & 7)
Sec. H3: 3–5 P.M.
Fee for each section: $36 members; $42 nonmembers.

POPular Prints Workshop (Ages 7–10)

Delve into the exciting world of Pop art and printmaking. Learn through exploring the exhibition "Pop on Paper" how Pop artists of the 1950s and 1960s incorporated images from mass media into their artworks, and investigate how their prints were made. Then return to the studio to make your own prints, using current images from pop culture. Saturdays in Classroom 111. Sections are limited to 14. Instructor: Todd Peterson

Wednesday, December 27

Sec. H4: Ages 7 & 8, 9 A.M.–noon
Sec. H5: Ages 9 & 10, 1–4 P.M.

or Thursday, December 28

Sec. H6: Ages 9 & 10, 9 A.M.–noon
Sec. H7: Ages 7 & 8, 1–4 P.M.

or Friday, December 29

Sec. H8: Ages 7 & 8, 9 A.M.–noon
Sec. H9: Ages 9 & 10, 1–4 P.M.

Tuition for each section: $18 members; $21 nonmembers.

Amazing Miniatures Workshop (Ages 7–14)

Discover vibrant and colorful miniatures from the Far East. Explore the Islamic, Indian, and Himalayan galleries to learn about the history, materials and techniques used in making miniatures. Create your own miniatures. Saturdays in Classroom 112/113. Sections are limited to 20. Instructor: Maribea Barnes

Saturdays, December 2, 9 & 16
Sec. H10: Ages 7 & 8, 10 A.M.–noon
Sec. H11: Ages 9–11, 1–3 P.M.
Sec. H12: Ages 12–14, 3–5 P.M.
Tuition for each section: $36 members, $42 nonmembers.

Calligraphy Sampler Workshop (Ages 10-14)

Visit the special exhibition "The Art of 20th-Century Zen: Paintings and Calligraphy by Japanese Masters" and discover the rich tradition of Japanese calligraphy. In the studio, learn about tools and materials used in calligraphy, and explore some basic brushstrokes. Classes meet in Classroom 112/113. Sections limited to 20. Instructor: Yali Peng

Wednesday, December 27

Sec. H13: Ages 10–12, 10 A.M.–1 P.M.
Sec. H14: Ages 12–14, 2–5 P.M.

or Thursday, December 28

Sec. H15: Ages 10–12, 10 A.M.–1 P.M.
Sec. H16: Ages 12–14, 2–5 P.M.

or Friday, December 29

Sec. H17: Ages 10–12, 10 A.M.–1 P.M.
Sec. H18: Ages 12 & 14, 2–5 P.M.

Tuition for each section: $18 members, $21 nonmembers.

Teatime Workshop (Ages 4-10 with an adult)

Discover the varied collections of tea sets from around the world and the rituals and traditions of "taking tea." Explore the museum galleries to learn how different cultures use different materials to make and decorate in many shapes and forms, teapots and teacups. Design your own tea set in the studio. Classes meet in Classroom 111. Sections limited to 14 individuals. Instructor: Joan Geyer.

Tuesday, January 2

Sec. H19: 12:30–2 P.M.
Sec. H20: 2:30–4 P.M.

or Thursday, January 4

Sec. H21: 12:30–2 P.M.
Sec. H22: 2:30–4 P.M.

Tuition for each section: first participant, $12 for members; $14 nonmembers. Each additional person, $10 members; $12 nonmembers.

Registration

To register by phone or to receive further information, please call 612 – 870 – 3131 or 1 – 888 – MIA – ARTS, during regular museum hours.