“Family Series – Art at the Library”
Funded by FLOW (Friends of the Library of Windham)
The Nesmith Library invites Windham families to come to the library together to participate in art projects this winter. This series will be offered on three Saturdays during the month of January. Families may sign up for one program or all three depending on the age(s) of your children. Pre-registration is required. Sign-ups begin on Tuesday, December 27th.
Traditional Russian artist and lecturer, Marina Forbes, will offer a unique workshop on the rich Russian folk tradition of Matryoshka (wooden nested doll) painting. The workshop is open to families with children ages 7 and up. It will be a great opportunity for families to work together and learn about Russian crafts and culture. Families will hear the story of the Matryoshka doll and will learn about her traditional Russian dress and customs. Traditional Russian painting techniques and floral and berry designs are also introduced. The goal is to produce a finished piece of Russian folk art on wood. Families can work on 5-piece, 3-piece or 1-piece matryoshka sets, which must be purchased that day. Throughout the workshop, families will be listening to traditional Russian music, and, during a brief break from the painting, there will be a demonstration of a few steps from a traditional Russian "matryoshka dance."
5-piece, 3-piece and one-piece pre-designed matryoshka sets
will be available for purchasing at the workshop. You MUST purchase a set
in order to work. Family teams can work on 3 and 5 pieces matryoshka dolls.
Children must be accompanied by an adult who will work with them. The following
options of pre-designed dolls are available:
1-piece
pre-designed doll $10 and $15
3-piece pre-designed doll $16, $25 and $30
5-piece pre-designed doll $35 and $45
Saturday, January 21st Susan Gaylord presents a Bookmaking workshop for families from 10:30am to 12:00pm (for families with children under 6) and from 1:00pm to 2:30pm (for families with children ages 6-12).
Making books with your children is a wonderful way to preserve memories, mark special occasions, promote literacy, and just have fun together. Susan Kapuscinski Gaylord, the author of Hands-On History: Middle Ages, Super Pop-up Reports for American History, and Multicultural Books to Make and Share, has taught bookmaking workshops to over 10,000 students and 2,000 teachers. Her workshops consistently get the highest ratings for combining creativity and enthusiasm with clear, precise directions. As a book artist, she has exhibited her one of a kind and limited edition books nationally. Her artists’ books are in numerous collections, including the Museum of Modern Art Library, Yale University Library, and Wellesley College Library. They have been featured in several books about bookmaking including Cover to Cover and Handmade Books and Cards.
Saturday, January 28th Diane Kordas presents a Puppet making workshop for families from 10:30am to 11:30am (for families with children ages 2-7) and from 1:00pm to 3:00pm (for families with children ages 8 and up).
Talented award
winning musician and puppeteer Diane Kordas weaves stories
and life lessons into programs designed for children and families.
During the
Puppet
Making Workshop, participants will learn to make simple puppets according
to age and ability. The workshop will also include the puppet basics such as
movement, expression, and creative drama, as time allows.
PLEASE NOTE: Registration for these programs begins Tuesday, December 27th
If you have any questions, please call 432-7154 and ask for Lori Morse
WHAT: Art series for families: “Russian nested doll painting with Marina Forbes”; “Bookmaking with Susan Gaylord”; “Puppet making with Diane Kordas”
WHERE: Nesmith Library 8 Fellows Rd., Windham, NH 03087
WHEN: Russian nested doll painting on Saturday, January 14th from 10:00am to 1:00pm
Bookmaking workshop on Saturday, January 21st from 10:30am to 12:00pm and
from 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Puppet Making workshop on Saturday, January 28th from 10:30am to 11:30am
and from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Many thanks to FLOW for sponsorship of these events!!
Updated 12/14/05