Workshops
The Museum offers hands-on activities with varying themes for children and families on a periodic basis. These workshops are a chance for children to experience the decorative arts hands-on and to create their own unique work to take home and treasure. Appropriate age and skill levels of participants vary with each workshop and are outlined in the description of individual events.
Please remember to wear “play” clothes as the workshop activities often involve the use of paint, glue, and other materials that may stain clothing.
Workshops are open to the public, with no charge for parents or chaperones. Reservations are usually required for workshops. Groups of fifteen or more children may schedule a private event at a mutually determined date.
Please contact Amanda Harris, Education Curator, at education@headley-whitney.org for more information.
Outreach
For those groups unable to visit the Museum, our education staff will bring its show on the road! Our staff will provide a short presentation about one type of decorative art; afterwards, your group will have the opportunity to make a craft with supplies brought by the Museum. Art That Travels is offered only on a limited basis and must be reserved at least 6 weeks in advance. Please contact Amanda Harris, Education Curator, at education@headley-whitney.org for more information.
Field Trips
School tours are tailored according to the grade of each visiting group. Teachers may also choose to call ahead to discuss specific learning objectives for their students’ visit. In addition to learning about museums and their function in society, students will also learn the meaning of “decorative art” and see many examples first hand.
The museum also offers age appropriate craft activities to further entertain and engage students. Students will leave the museum with a handmade souvenir to commemorate their trip and to reinforce the lessons learned.
Upon request space may be made available for students to eat sack lunches. Neither lunch nor refrigeration space are provided by the Museum.
Please contact Amanda Harris, Education Curator, at education@headley-whitney.org for more information.
Supplemental Activities
At the Headley-Whitney, we feel that additional activities are an important supplement to any field trip. We strive to tailor each activity to the needs of your specific group. Please review the possible activities listed below and help us cater to you! Please contact Amanda Harris, Education Curator, by phone at 859-255-6653 or e-mail at education@headley-whitney.org to schedule your field trip.
Decorative Arts/Workshop Activities
Print-Making: Students learn the art of print-making by creating their own monoprints. Staff members will assist the students with the Speed ball Press, a light-weight and quick printing press, which will imprint the images they painted onto a piece of paper. Students will gain an understanding of print-making techniques and have examples of their work to keep.
All ages, $3 per student in addition to the price of admission
Classroom Mosaic: After learning “what is a mosaic?” and exploring the Headley-Whitney Museum, students will create mosaic blocks to be combined to create one large classroom mural. This activity demonstrates to students how the use of varying materials creates a different look and feeling in the final product.
K-5, $3.00 per student in addition to the price of admission
Library Activities
Art Discussion: The Library holds over 1500 volumes about the decorative and fine arts. You pick an artist or an art movement and we will provide the background and information. Call ahead and have your lesson plan coincide with the art discussion. Visual aids, formal analysis of particular pieces can also be integrated into the discussion, led by our Curator or Education Curator.
Grades 6-12, $3 per student in addition to the price ofadmission
Endangered Animals Discussion: The Library contains many natural objects, many of which are from endangered animals. Our education staff will discuss endangered animals, extinction, and preventative measures.
Grades 1-8, $3 per student in addition to the price of admission
Jewel Room Activities
Jewelry Design: sketch pads and colored pencils provided.
K-12, $1 per student in addition to the price of admission
Jewel Medallion: Having viewed jewelry and designs by George Headley, students will then sketch and execute their own design creating medallion shaped necklaces using mixed media.
K-5, $3.00 per student in addition to the price of admission
Shell Grotto Activities
Trace the Shell Grotto Floor: students are provided with crayons/colored pencils and paper and can make an imprint of their favorite image to take home.
K-5, Free with admission (you must request this activity BEFORE your visit)
Story Time in the Grotto: After exploring the Grotto, children settle in for story time. Please call and specify if you have a particular book that you would like to read out loud.
K-5, $5 per group, in addition to the price of admission
Teacher’s Resources
When you bring your class to the Headley-Whitney Museum, our education staff will work with you to personalize your visit. However, we also offer several resources for you to use in your classroom, both before and after your tour.
