Tuesday, July 21, 2020
With fine examples by artists such as Howard Pyle, Frank Schoonover, Violet Oakley, Rose O’Neill and N. C. Wyeth, the Brandywine River Museum of Art’s collection vividly captures what is referred to as the “Golden Age of American Illustration.” A...
Read MoreTuesday, June 23, 2020
By: Rebecca Bucci, Private Events Coordinator
Celebrate International Fairy Day on June 24 by creating your very own fairy house using materials you can gather from your own backyard and neighborhood.Since we spent the spring tidying up our gardens, it’s now time to attract and welcome the fairies to our yards. Although the...
Continue ReadingTuesday, June 16, 2020
By: Liesl Mahoney, Associate Educator for School & Family Programs
Create your own DIY I-Spy Bottle using dyed rice and a few small toys and trinkets. This fun project is perfect for families with kids who love a good “Seek and Find” challenge!
Continue ReadingSunday, June 7, 2020
By: Liesl Mahoney, Associate Educator for School & Family Programs
In the below activity, the Brandywine's Liesl Mahoney, Associate Educator for School & Family Programs, discusses a fun and creative activity the whole family can participate in to thank the many frontline workers in our communities. I really wanted to create signs to...
Continue ReadingSunday, June 7, 2020
By: Laura Westmoreland, Associate Educator for Adult & Community Programs
You’ve probably made a paper chain before, but have you realized how many fun ways you can design them? This activity is perfect for the whole family because it’s simple enough for young children but also can be adapted with a few creative twists to inspire artists of all ages.
Continue ReadingTuesday, May 26, 2020
By: Laura Westmoreland, Associate Educator for Adult & Community Programs
Paint pouring is an easy and high-impact technique for artists of any age or skill level. There are many professional-quality materials available for paint pouring, but this family-friendly introduction to the technique uses inexpensive and washable materials that you may have on-hand.
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