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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