In cooperation with Montclair Art Museum, we are thrilled to present a series of free Art & Literature Workshops for Children that explore the synergy between literature and art. All materials provided, so roll up your sleeves and get creative!
- Please register in advance via the Register buttons below - maximum 3 children per registration.
- If you register but cannot attend, please cancel so others can participate.
- Workshops will start promptly and latecomers will not be admitted.
- Walk-ins will be permitted only if there is space.
- Children aged 9 and under require an adult caregiver to be present.
- Children aged 10 and above may be dropped off for the 3:00 - 4:30 pm workshop.
Please register in advance for these events as spaces are limited. The Montclair Art Museum is at 3 South Mountain Ave, Montclair, 07042.
11:00 am-12:00 pm
Perfect with Max Amato.
What is perfect for you? For a finicky eraser, “perfect” is making sure the book pages stay stark white. For a fun-loving pencil, “perfect” is making a squiggly mess. By doing what they each do best, can this imperfect pair become perfect pals? With each turn of the page comes a new mistake… and a new opportunity to turn it into something wondrous. In this drawing workshop, Max Amato shows young artists and readers, “when we embrace imperfection, we embrace the unknown, opening ourselves up to the world.”
Ages 3 to 6 with an adult caregiver. Maximum 15 participants.
Venue: Montclair Art Museum, Geyer Studio
1:00-2:30 pm
Pop-Up Book Making Workshop with Gwen Charles.
Inspired by colorful pop-up books, families will be guided to create their own paper pop-up book combining bold imagery and the written word. Explore various techniques for a cut-paper three-dimensional pop-up, incorporating silhouettes and collage to bring your own creative story to life in this fun workshop. Families may also bring photographs to tell a personal story of a shared adventure or fond memory.
Ages 7 to 9 with an adult caregiver. Maximum 15 participants.
Venue: Montclair Art Museum, Geyer Studio
3:00-4:30 pm
Introduction to Comics and Graphic Novels with Kristen Gudsnuk.
When 7th grader Danny needs a new best friend, she draws Madison, the most amazing, perfect, and awesome best friend ever. Graphic novelist Kristen Gudsnuk, author of Making Friends, uses Danny’s story to introduce the basic visual storytelling tools of comics and graphic novels. Students will learn to use word balloons and complex facial emotions in comics, as well as how to draw basic anatomy and design their own characters.
Ages 10 to 13. Maximum 20 participants.
Venue: Montclair Art Museum, Geyer Studio