Art WorkshopsMiddle and high school students are invited to explore

the Museum’s extensive art collection and create their

own works of art in a series of hands-on workshops.

Workshops are FREE, but registration is required.

Register at www.whalingmuseum.org.

Join us this February school vacation week and express yourself during the New Bedford Whaling Museum’s ART WEEK!

ArtmakingThroughout the week, visitors of all ages can explore

a variety of art forms at Art Stations in the Museum’s

Jacobs Family Gallery. Artmaking activities are

completely free and open to the public!

See reverse for schedule and details

ART WEEK programs are

supported in part by a grant

from the New Bedford Cultural

Council, a local agency which is

supported by the Mass Cultural

Council, a state agency.

18 Johnny Cake Hill | New Bedford, MA | 508-997-0046

www.whalingmuseum.org

ART WEEK FEBRUARY 17–21NEW BEDFORD WHALING MUSEUM

FREE

Artmaking &

Workshops

NEW BEDFORD WHALING MUSEUM ART WEEK FEBRUARY 17–21

Art Workshops for middle and high schoolers Registration required for all workshops.

Register at www.whalingmuseum.org.

Monday | 10 am – 12 pm OR 1 pm – 3 pm

Lighting the Way Hands-On Art Workshop

With arts educator Tobey Eugenio

Create your own artwork celebrating women’s history

and the 100th anniversary of Women’s Suffrage. You can

even enter your artwork into IGNITE: A Youth Showcase

of Art Inspired by Historic Women of the SouthCoast, to

be held on March 12. (Submission deadline February 23.)

IGNITE is presented in partnership with the YWCA and

is supported by Mass Humanities through a grant made

possible by Mass Cultural Council.

Tuesday | 10:30 am – 12 pm OR 1 pm – 2:30 pm

Conservation Jewelry

With jewelry maker Louisa Medeiros

Learn about the importance of whale conservation and

ocean health while making your own bracelet from

recycled materials. Easy and fun!

Thursday | 10 am – 11:30 am OR 1 pm – 2:30 pm

Drawing Skeletons

With artist Brandon Strathmann, Lesley University

Progressing from simple shapes and lines to realistic con-

tour drawing methods, learn to draw the giant

whale bones on display in the Whaling Museum.

Friday | 10:30 am – 12 pm OR 1 pm – 2:30 pm

Ship Building 101

With Merchant Navy Captain (retired) Michael Taylor

Explore the Lagoda, the world’s largest ship model,

and the science behind why ships float, then create

your own ship model.

Artmaking Activities for the Whole FamilyThroughout the week, visitors of all ages can explore a

variety of art forms at Art Stations in the Museum’s Jacobs

Family Gallery. Artmaking activities are completely free

and open to the public!

Tuesday – Thursday | 9:30am – 12:30pm

Kid-friendly crafts

Monday – Friday | 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Art Stations

Museum ExtrasDuring the week, visitors can climb inside a life-size inflat-

able humpback whale to learn about whale anatomy;

go “All Aboard the Lagoda,” to travel the seas, interact

with new cultures, learn the ropes of a whaleship, and

go a-whaling; or take a Highlights Tour. These activities

are free for Whaling Museum members and with

regular paid admission.

ART WEEK programs are supported in part by a grant from the New Bedford Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

18 Johnny Cake Hill | New Bedford, MA | 508-997-0046 | www.whalingmuseum.org