Hunterdon Art Museum
Dear Parent or Troop Leader,
Thank you for your interest in scouting programs at the Hunterdon Art Museum. We offer workshops that meet Girl Scouts’ requirements for Badge and Patch programs – and also just for fun! Workshops can be scheduled on any available Saturday or Sunday, or during the week if preferred. We have three dedicated art studios and can certainly work with your schedule.
Please note the following about Scouting Programs at the Hunterdon Art Museum:
*All programs are led by a professional art instructor.
* All materials are included; all are high quality art materials.
* Troop Leaders are expected to be present at all times during workshops to assist instructor as needed.
* Badges and patches are not provided. Leaders, please make arrangements to obtain these.
* Please “dress for a mess.” This includes shoes.
* Please bring a flat cardboard box per student for transporting projects home.
* Payment is due the day of your workshop, provided to your instructor, based on headcount.
* These programs can be tailored to meet your troop’s needs, so please feel free to inquire.
* To book a workshop, please contact the Museum at least three weeks in advance. Please note that your workshop is not fully booked until you have received a confirmation email with details of the program.
If you have a small troop, we suggest possibly scheduling a workshop with another troop or inviting friends and siblings to join in the fun. If you have more than 20 scouts, please let me know and we can make arrangements for a large group as well. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions.
Kind Regards,
Joan Gavornik
Education Coordinator
Hunterdon Art Museum
908-735-8415 ext. 119
7 Lower Center Street Clinton, New Jersey, 08809-1303 • 908.735.8415 • fax 8416 • www.hunterdonartmuseum.org
Programs and Descriptions:
All American Girls Tea Party
The past comes alive when you explore the arts and crafts of women and girls throughout American history. Crafts influenced by various time periods will be included along with a tea party. Bring a favorite tea cup; tea party refreshments are provided. Dolls welcome, but not required. Appropriate for Daisies and up.
Approx. time: 2 hours
Price: $170 (studio rental, set up, and teacher fee); plus $8.50 materials per girl
Maximum attendees: 20
Painting
Visit the Hunterdon Art Museum and get inspired! This painting workshop is perfect for the beginning artist or someone developing their skills. Learn about famous artists, different painting styles, murals and more. Create paintings of your own and experiment with different techniques for using tempera, watercolor, and acrylic paints. Explore color, composition, and mood while you earn your Painting Badge. Please bring a smock, a nut free snack, and a flat box to carry home projects. Appropriate for Brownies and up. Approx. time: 2 hours
Price: $150 (studio rental, set up, and teacher fee); plus $6.50 materials per girl
Maximum attendees: 20
Drawing
Have fun learning the fundamental concepts of color, line, light, shape, perspective and shading. Use your imagination and a variety of drawing materials such as pencil, pastels, and charcoal. Exciting and challenging projects in still-life, landscape, and graphic arts will encourage your creativity and help develop your drawing skills to earn your Drawing Badge. Please bring a smock, a nut free lunch and a flat box to carry home projects. Appropriate for Juniors and up. Approx. time: 3 hours
Price: $180 (studio rental, set up, and teacher fee); plus $5.50 materials per girl
Maximum attendees: 20
The Art of Glass Fusing
Come explore the fascinating world of glass fusing! Learn the fundamentals of glass fusing by using a variety of safe forms of glass, to create one-of-a of a kind masterpieces. You will also learn important techniques of color and design. All materials and supplies will be provided. Glass projects require kiln-firing to complete the fusing process. Projects will be available for pick up at the Museum after firing is complete. Appropriate for Juniors and up.
Approx. time: 2 hours
Price: $175 (studio rental, set up, teacher, and firing fee); plus $10.00 materials per girl
Maximum attendees: 20
Pottery and Clay
Earn your Potter badge at the Hunterdon Art Museum. Visit a ceramics exhibition and learn classic clay techniques of coil, slab, and pinch from professional artists. Each girl will create, sculpt and paint several clay creations. Please bring a smock, a nut-free snack, and a flat box to carry home projects. Appropriate for Brownies and up. Approx. time: 2 hours
Price: $150 (studio rental, set up, and teacher fee); plus $7.50 materials per girl
Maximum attendees: 20
Ceramics & Clay
With instructions in the classic hand-building techniques from professional artists, girls will earn the Ceramics & Clay badge. Visit a gallery exhibition and become acquainted with the art museum. Please bring a smock, a nut free lunch and a flat box to carry home projects. Appropriate for Juniors and up. Approx. time: 3 hours
Price: $180 (studio rental, set up, and teacher fee); plus $7.50 materials per girl
Maximum attendees: 20
Girls Go Green
Celebrate Earth Day and Go Green! Talk about the planet, its resources, and how to preserve them. Then use your imagination, plus mixed media, recycled and re-purposed materials to turn unexpected objects into extraordinary, eco-friendly art. Experiment with color, texture, and composition. The possibilities are endless. Earn your Girls Go Green patch. Please bring a smock and a flat box to carry home projects, and a nut free snack if desired. Appropriate for Brownies and up.
Approx. time: 2 hours
Price: $150 (studio rental, set up, and teacher fee); plus $6.50 materials per girl
Maximum attendees: 20
Jeweler
Learn the skills of jewelry making taught by professional artists. Learn about findings, stones and gems while you earn your Jeweler Badge. Create several pieces to take home. Please bring a smock, a nut free lunch and a flat box to carry home projects. Appropriate for Juniors and up.
Approx. time: 2 hours
Price: $150 (studio rental, set up, and teacher fee); plus $7.50 materials per girl
Maximum attendees: 20
Craft Sampler
Are you crafty? Come to the Hunterdon Art Museum and experiment with different kinds of crafts. Learn color theory and different tie dying techniques; try hand-building with clay, make your own beads and more. Girls will have fun experimenting with a variety of materials and exploring color, texture, composition and design. Please bring a smock and a flat box to carry home projects. Earn your Craft Sampler patch. Appropriate for Brownies and up.
Approx. time: 2 hours
Price: $150 (studio rental, set up, and teacher fee); plus $6.50 materials per girl
Maximum attendees: 20
LEGO® Robotics
Imagination and innovation come together in this fun workshop. Learn how to build, customize, and control a unique LEGO® NXT robot. Discover how to program a robot to perform different operations. Work individually and in teams to design and create a functioning robot and watch it come to life. Appropriate for Brownies and up. Meets requirements for Robotics Badge, Complements It's Your Story - Tell It! Journey. Approx. time: 3 hours
Price: $180 (studio rental, set up, and teacher fee); plus $5.00 materials per girl
Maximum attendees: 12
Me & My Gal Art Party: Tie Dye and Jewelry
Come with the Gal in your life (mother, grandma, aunt, etc.) to create art together. You will take home beautiful, one-of-a-kind keepsakes along with great memories! Experiment with tie-dying and jewelry making. Each mother and daughter should bring 1 white 100% cotton t-shirt or other item to tie dye such as a pair of socks or a pillow case (please no sweatshirts or bed linens). Please bring a smock, a flat box to carry home projects and a tie-dying item. Appropriate for Brownies and up. Approx. time: 3 hours
- For up to 10 pairs or 20 people: $180 (studio rental, set up, and teacher fee); plus $9.50 materials per person (kids and adults)
- For more than 10 pairs or 20 people: $300 (studio rental, set up, and teacher fee); plus $9.50 materials per person (kids and adults). More than 20 people requires two instructors.
Me & My Gal Art Party: Clay and Jewelry – Holiday Gift Projects
Come with the Gal in your life (mother, grandma, aunt, etc.) to create art together. You will take home beautiful, one-of-a-kind keepsakes along with great memories! Experiment with clay modeling techniques and jewelry making. All materials provided. Please bring a smock and a flat box to carry home projects. Appropriate for Brownies and up. Approx. time: 3 hours
- For up to 10 pairs or 20 people: $180 (studio rental, set up, and teacher fee); plus $10.00 materials per person (kids and adults)
- For more than 10 pairs or 20 people: $300 (studio rental, set up, and teacher fee); plus $10.00 materials per person (kids and adults). More than 20 people requires two instructors.