2006 SATURDAY SCULPTURE WORKSHOPS EXTENDED THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30TH!
In 1990, Socrates Sculpture Park founded the Education Program, offering a variety of innovative classes and activities for children. The goal of the Park's Education Program is to provide an exciting and stimulating curriculum that teaches practical skills for building confidence and a sense of personal achievement. The unique setting of Socrates Sculpture Park provides children with the opportunity to explore their creative talents in an outdoor setting.
Summer Outdoor Artmaking Workshops (July 5 - August 18, 2006)
Saturday Sculpture Workshops (May 20 - August 26, 2006)
Tai Chi Classes (Sundays, May 21 - October 1, 2006)
Yoga Classes (Saturdays, May 20 - September 30, 2006)
For more information about these programs, please contact Tara Sansone, Director of Education and Community Relations at 718-956-1819, ext. 10.
Summer
Outdoor Artmaking Workshops July 5 – August 18, 2006
Now in the 16th year, the free Summer Outdoor Artmaking Workshops offer
diverse groups of children from neighborhood youth agencies, community
groups, and summer schools the opportunity to participate in hands-on
activities inspired by the exhibitions at the Park. Taught in the Park
by past and current exhibiting artists, the children learn fundamental
and contemporary art-making techniques. Projects include: sculpture, drawing,
painting, photography, printmaking, performance, and installation.
Two sessions daily: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm.
Programs are reserved for education and community groups, registration
on a first call basis.
For more information about the workshops or to make a reservation, please
contact Tara Sansone, Director of Education and Community Relations at
718-956-1819, ext. 10.
FREE
Saturday Sculpture Workshops - Extended through September!
August 19, 2006 through September 30th, Noon - 3 PM
Socrates Sculpture Park hosts FREE Sculpture Workshops
on Saturdays from 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm on a drop-in basis for children
ages 5 and up and their parents. The Saturday Sculpture Workshops feature
a different artist-led workshop each week offering participants the opportunity
to explore innovative three-dimensional artmaking techniques using various
materials and objects.
August 19
Boats Afloat! with Anna Craycroft
Tug boat, sailboat or Catamaran? Using a variety of fun materials, children
design and construct their own boats and then test their boat building
skills in pools of water.
August 26
Zoo Ceremony with Free Style Arts Association
Using found objects and recycled materials, families build life-size sculptures
of exotic animals and then find homes for them in the Park.
September 2
Hats for Sale! with Catarina Leitao
Children test their Millinery skills by creating two-dimensional hat sculptures
and wearing them in the Park.
September 9
Rock, Paper, Scissors with McKendree Key
Using recycled and natural materials, participants learn the basics of
papermaking to create beautiful handmade paper.
September 16
Socrates Sculpture Park 20th Anniversary
Party
12 pm - 6 pm Saturday, September 16th 2006 (rain date September 17th)
2006 Marks the 20th Anniversary of Socrates Sculpture Park! To Celebrate,
We Are Hosting a Special Day of:
-Free artmaking workshops with Socrates Sculpture Park artists Chakaia
Booker, Rachael Champion, Jon Conner, McKendree Key, Catarina Leitao and
Halsey Rodman
-Live Music by Citigrass, Coko Sukali and Indofunk
-Performances by Sunnyside Drum Corps, Brazileirando Dance Group, Circus
Amok, Miss Saturn and DJ Luz Mob
-Free Transformation! FacePainting by Agostino Arts
-Food available from Five Star Punjabi Restaurant and Opa! Souvlaki and
Kids' fare from Bel-Aire Diner
-Flat rate shuttle service to and from the N subway line with Manhattan
Rickshaw Company
-Special thanks to the Astoria/ Long Island City Waterfront Parks Alliance
-Remarks by Honored Guests
-Socrates Sculpture Park’s 20th anniversary book will be available!
September 23
Fort Extravaganza with Rachael Champion
Using a variety of materials, participants will collaborate to make a
giant fort.
September 30
Found-o-Grams with Michael Cataldi
Using plants, found natural objects and the skyline as inspiration, children
create one of a kind sun prints.
Tai
Chi Classes Sundays, May 21– October 1, 2006 11:00 am – 12:00
pm
For the fifth year, Socrates hosts free Tai Chi classes in the Park led
by Aaron Kirtz, a member of the Taoist Tai Chi Society. Participants will
have the chance to relax and exercise among changing exhibitions of contemporary
outdoor sculpture. Classes are designed for all experience levels. Participants
should wear comfortable clothing.
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Yoga
Classes Saturdays, May 20– September 30, 2006 11:00 am – 12:00
pm
For the fourth year, Socrates offers free Kripalu Yoga, a system of Hatha
Yoga that integrates body postures, breathing techniques, relaxation and
meditation. Classes are designed especially for Socrates Sculpture Park.
Led by Monique Schubert, participants are encouraged to integrate their
Yoga practices with this very special environment. Suitable for all experience
levels. Participants should wear loose clothing and bring a mat or towel.
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Tours
Artist-led tours of Socrates focus on the accessibility
of contemporary sculpture while contextualizing the ideas behind viewing
art in an outdoor setting. The artists conduct the tours through open
discussions with the group. Topics include: the history of the Park, past
and present exhibiting artists, and the current exhibitions, and creating
artworks in a public space. Available year round (pre-registration required).
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Private
Workshops
Conducted in the Park or in schools, these workshops are customized to
meet the needs and interests of groups ranging from special needs to younger
children and young adults. Subject matter includes a basic introduction
to sculpture making, horticultural and environmental issues in art making,
and long-term workshop projects inspired by the changing exhibitions in
the Park
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