ancient coin

ancient coins

The Kids Series: World of Art classes at the University of Missouri (MU) Museum of Art and Archaeology (MAA) start this Thursday! The classes are held weekly on Thursdays (except July 2), and go through August 6; the start time is 3:30 pm, and goes until 5:30 pm, or ends earlier if the kids are done with the activity. These are excellent and fun opportunities for kids of ages corresponding to grades K-8. Kids should have accompanying adult(s); limit two children per adult.

Register by calling 573-882-3591. If you get voice mail, leave your name (the adult) with contact number, and the names and ages of the kids to be registered.

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artistic, handmade books

Classes are held at the new MAA location: Mizzou North, 115 West Business Loop 70. Meet inside the front door and/or in the Cast Gallery, which is by the front entrance. Free visitor parking is in the farthest row of the parking lot from the front door, and the spaces closest to Garth Ave. Alternately, transportation is available from the MU campus: People can reach the MAA via the Renew Mizzou Shuttle (PDF route map).

Schedule (Thursdays, 3:30-5:30 pm)

June 18: Money, Money, Money
We will discuss coinage and money, using ancient and modern examples. Participants will have the opportunity to learn how to identify and decipher ancient coins, and go home with a replica of an ancient coin.

June 25: Artistic Books
Look at and learn about books that are true works of art.  Try your hand at making an altered and/or personal assembled art book, using old brochures, magazines, recyclables, and found items.

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masks in the museum

July 9: Masks in the Museum
Explore the world of masks in the Museum, from different cultures and times. Learn about the function of masks in general and why people all over the globe use them. Decorate your own Ibis mask.

July 16: Pyramid Power
Learn about Egyptian burial practices from the artifacts on view in the Museum. Then create an Egyptian artifact to take home.

July 23: Heroes and Gods
Mythology is everywhere in the Museum. Let’s find stories in art together and create a portrait of the hero from your favorite myth.

July 30: The Way Things Go
View the art film about a kinetic sculpture. Inspired, create your own mobile with parts that move in response to other parts.

August 6: Henri Matisse & the Fauves
Painting with Scissors Known for different types of art, Matisse’s cutouts are especially noteworthy. As a group we will assemble a combined, large art work based on these.

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