Archive for the ‘Arts and Crafts’ Category
More Mosaic Madness at NMWA!
Posted by: Broad Strokes on: June 29, 2010
Since 1988, NMWA’s Role Model Workshops have brought area middle- and high-school students together with women who have achieved success in the visual, literary, and performing arts. These workshops strive to motivate and inform aspiring young artists. On Saturday, June 26, professional mosaic artist Valerie Theberge facilitated her first Role Model Workshop. Valerie spoke about her career [...]
Mosaic Workshop at NMWA
Posted by: Broad Strokes on: June 8, 2010
On Sunday, June 6, families joined NMWA staff and artist Valerie Theberge to create mosaics inspired by the Niki de Saint Phalle sculptures on New York Avenue. Participants spent time looking at mosaics and learning about color choice and how to cut the glass tiles to create shapes. Many thanks to all who participated and if you’d [...]
Mosaic Madness with Valerie Theberge!
Posted by: Broad Strokes on: May 26, 2010
For more than a decade Valerie Theberge has been working as a professional artist focusing on mosaic installations. Her work involves creating large and small scale public works that enable energetic shifts through the use of color and form. After graduating from the San Francisco Art Institute, where she majored in painting and drawing, Valerie [...]
Cut! Print it!
Posted by: Broad Strokes on: May 5, 2010
On April 24, students gathered at NMWA to learn about intaglio printmaking techniques. They were inspired by Antoinette Bouzonnet Stella’s prints. Come see Stella’s Entrance of the Emperor Sigismond into Mantua, 1675, in the exhibition galleries and get inspired to create some prints!
Supporting Women Artisans Around the World
Posted by: Broad Strokes on: March 16, 2010
Yesterday, Rebecca Lolosoli came to NMWA’s Museum Shop for the International Women Artisans Initiative Trunk Show and Sale and discussed her important work. Rebecca was recognized by Vital Voices at the 2010 Global Leaderships Awards on March 10th for her creation of the Umoja Uaso Women’s Organization in Kenya. Women in the Umoja Organization support [...]
Looking for things to do with the little darlings ;) indoors?
Posted by: Broad Strokes on: December 29, 2009
The kids have been home for more than a week. The snow has melted and holiday toys have lost their luster. With just a few art supplies that you probably have on hand, your kids can explore their creativity while sharpening their language art skills. Check out NMWA’s artists’ book curriculum for instructions on how to create [...]
