Museum of Nebraska Art

Classes:

Inspired by the art at the Museum of Nebraska Art, MONA offers classes throughout the year for the young and young at heart.

for Kids:

Crazy Cow Collages

Learn about color, texture, and shape while you express your creativity! Have fun exploring various mediums and assemble the craziest cow you can imagine!
Dates: Wednesday: May 29
Time: 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Age: 6-8 years
Taught by: Kelley Dachtler, MONA Director of Educational Programming
Cost: $30 members, $33 non-members (per student)
Register by: Wednesday, May 22.
Fees are non-refundable after the class begins.

Painting Pochades

Nebraska’s most famous artist, Robert Henri, enjoyed creating plein aire paintings on small, wooden panels called pochades. Step back in time and create your own mini masterpiece while enjoying the outdoors and birthday cupcakes in honor of Robert Henri’s birthday.
Dates: Tuesday: June 25
Time: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
Age: 8-12 years
Taught by: Susan Hart, art specialist
Cost: $35 members, $40 non-members
Register by: Tuesday, June 18.
Fees are non-refundable after the class begins.

for Teens:

Fundamentals of Drawing

If you are an aspiring artist interested in improving your drawing skills, this class is for you! Chris Dolan gives instruction on composition and how to successfully incorporate value, texture, and depth into your drawings. This class will help you gain the techniques that are necessary to create great art.
Dates: Thursday: June 13
Time: 1:00-4:00 p.m
Age: 13-18 years
Taught by: Chris Dolan, certified art teacher
Cost: $30 MONA members, $35 non-members
Register by: Tuesday, July 2
Fees are non-refundable after the class begins.

Free-Form Sculptures

Put your imagination into high gear to create an abstract sculpture inspired by glass artist, Dale Chihuly. Use heated, transparent, polyester film to cut and manipulate into your own unique creation. You will be amazed at the finished project.
Dates: Tuesday & Wednesday: July 9 & July 10 Time: 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Age: 12-15 years
Taught by: Chris Dolan, certified art teacher
Cost: $45 members, $50 non-members
Register by: Tuesday, July 2
Fees are non-refundable after class begins.

for Adults:

For Adults: Docent Training

BE A PART OF THE DOCENT TEAM MONA’s Docent team is an essential part of the Museum’s education program, and performs an important and far-reaching function: introducing and deepening the experience of the exhibitions for tour groups of all ages. As a Docent, you also benefit through special trainings and lectures by artists, art professionals, and community leaders; opportunities to be involved with special educational projects; and expanding your understanding of art. Being a Docent increases involvement with the University and the community, and promotes academic excellence through the arts.
Dates: Mondays: September 2 – December 2
Time: 9:30 a.m.-12:00 noon
Please call Director of Educational Programming Kelley Dachtler to learn more about becoming a MONA Docent: (308) 865-8975

For Adults: Tiny Treasure Boxes

Use your big imagination to create small, unique boxes from mat board and beautiful papers. These miniature works of art have a little drawer to store your favorite trinkets and an accordion-style top for added visual interest. These tiny treasures are so tremendous you may want two!

Dates: Saturday: July 13
Time: 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Taught by: Taught by: Susan Hart, art specialist
Cost: Cost: $30 MONA members, $35 non-members
Register by: Friday, July 5
Fees are non-refundable after class begins.

For Adults: Collages and Coffee

Explore color theory and shape while creating a one-of-a-kind abstract collage. Assemble a unique work of art by using copies of images from MONA’s permanent collection and hand-made, dyed papers. Fuel your creativity with coffee and cookies.

Dates: August 3
Time: 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Taught by: Susan Hart, art specialist
Cost: $40 MONA members, $45 non-members
Register by: Friday, July 26
Fees are non-refundable after class begins.

For Adults: Perfecting Pastels

Learn the secrets to creating beautiful landscapes using soft pastel chalks. Artist Virginia Wattles shares her knowledge on value, color, composition, and editing to help you create a masterful work of art. Don't miss the unique opportunity to experience this versatile, fun, and forgiving medium! All skill levels are welcome. A supply list will be provided.

Dates: August 6, 13, 20
Time: 2:00-4:00 p.m
Taught by: Virginia Wattles, artist
Cost: Cost: $70 members, $79 non-members
Register by: Wednesday, July 31
Fees are non-refundable after class begins.

MONA’S Not Just A Book, Club

Avid readers whose interests lie in authors from Nebraska or about Nebraska or about art are welcome to these once-a-month sessions, and may join at any time. There is no cost. Please call MONA at (308) 865-8559 to register. Participants purchase or borrow their own books.

1st Tuesdays • 10:30 a.m.

May 7 • The Immense Journey by Loren Eiseley
June 4 • The Art Forger by B. A. Shapiro
July 2 • Haven’s Wake by Ladette Randolph
August 6 • Attachments by Rainbow Rowell
There is no cost. Call (308) 865-8559 to register.

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