Ages 10-14
Cost: $10 Members, $15 Guests
Materials included
Instructor: Hana Velde
Students will get a chance to study composition, brush use, color mixing, and color theory as we create simple, bold, and fun artwork using tempera paints.
As they say in New Orleans “Laissez les bon temps rouler – or let the good times roll!”
Join The Driftless chef Justin McComas and owner Kyla McComas as they walk you through the flavors of the French Quarter and have you experiencing a Fat Tuesday feast a little early this year.
You will enjoy a multi-course tasting menu at Dubuque’s newest special event space, The Driftless, located in the Historic Millwork District. Enjoy great company and food, all for a great cause.
Reservations and seating are limited. For more information, or to purchase your tickets by phone, contact Director of Advancement Barb Barton at 563-557-1851 ext. 110.
Cost: $10 Members, $15 Guests
Materials included
Instructor: Caitlin Donald
Art can involve all of the senses. Explore how different artists use the sense of smell in their work, then create your own smelly masterpiece.
Cost: $10 Members, $15 Guests
Materials included
Instructor: Caitlin Donald
Using the current exhibitions for inspiration, students will learn the basics of looking at and how to speak to
others about the amazing world of art. Students will be invited to share their knowledge as docents during the Museum’s community Day in April!
Cost: $10 Members, $15 Guests
Materials included
Instructor: Caitlin Donald
Students will examine the history of self-portraits and compare them to the “selfies” of today. A self-portrait will be created using a “selfie” students have taken.
Ages 10-14
Cost: $10 Members, $15 Guests
Materials included
Instructor: Hana Velde
Students will try out the techniques and tricks of portrait drawing, including the study of facial proportions and learn about the subtle shading needed to bring their portraits to life! Students have the option to create a self-portrait, study a classmate, or use a photograph as a portrait subject.
Ages 10-14
Cost: $10 Members, $15 Guests
Materials included
Instructor: Caitlin Donald
Students will explore the connections between art and science. After a tour of the Flow: Journey through the Mississippi River Watershed exhibition, students will make their own artistic contribution to science by creating a science illustration using mixed media.
Iconic artist of the Southwest, Georgia O’Keeffe, played by Lenore Howard and American photographer and modern art promoter, Alfred Stieglitz, played by Doug Donald, will be the first couple in the 30th Famous Dead Artist program.
One of the Museum’s most anticipated annual events, the Famous Dead Artist series brings legendary artists to life through portrayals by local actors. Featured artists span the visual, performing, literary, and culinary worlds and have included Pablo Picasso, Charlie Chaplin, Julia Child, and Leonard Bernstein, among many others.
The Famous Dead Artist program is generously sponsored by Ed and Susie Ritts.
Due to the popularity of the Famous Dead Artist program there will be two performances - Saturday, December 7 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, December 8 at 1:00 p.m Guests will need to make reservations to attend a performance.
Use the ticket URL to make your reservation or call 563-588-1851 x 115.