Browsing Tag Arts Education Center
Morning Madness!
By Jason Alfonso at April 20, 2011 | 12:43 pm | 0 Comment
Come enjoy an extra-special morning of fun at NCM as we offer special hands-on projects for visitors all morning long, 10am–noon. Activities will take place in the AEC and in our outdoor patio spaces. Free with paid admission. Recommended for all ages. Sponsored by Cresa Partners and Volunteer San Diego.
more...Cardboard Creatures Camp!
By Lauren Popp at April 28, 2010 | 3:50 pm | 0 Comment
Does your child love nothing more than a cardboard box that they can transform to a fort, boat, airplane, or animal? Then NCM’s Cardboard Creatures is the camp for them! Campers in Grades 4-6 will work with artist Albert Songalia to create a virtual zoo from recycled cardboard. Check out this sample cardboard monster robot with [...]
more...we love letters
By Visitor Services at November 19, 2009 | 5:02 pm | 0 Comment
A few weeks ago, a group of 2nd graders from a local school toured NCM through our School Visits program. Following their visit, the class sent us a huge stack of letters—one from each student. According to Chase E., NCM is “the awesomest museum ever made,” while Matthew C. thinks it’s “the best museum in [...]
more...Baby Sign Language is back!
By Lauren Popp at October 20, 2009 | 11:40 pm | 0 Comment
Is your baby trying to tell you something? Don’t wait to communicate! Sign up today for Baby Sign Language Basics with best-selling author and instructor Monta Briant. Two unique six-week series of 45-minute classes for babies 6-24 months. This super-fun class teaches signs with music, games, and other fun activities. Sign, Sing, and Play Fridays, October 30-December 11 [...]
more...Baby Sign Language is Back!
By Lauren Popp at October 14, 2009 | 4:49 pm | 0 Comment
Is your baby trying to tell you something? Don’t wait to communicate! Sign up today for Baby Sign Language Basics with best-selling author and instructor Monta Briant. Two unique six-week series of 45-minute classes for babies 6-24 months. This super-fun class teaches signs with music, games, and other fun activities. Sign, Sing, and Play Fridays, September 18-October 23 [...]
more...Spanish Language Class & Demo
By Lauren Popp at October 14, 2009 | 4:47 pm | 0 Comment
Did you know that early exposure to a foreign language helps develop math, analytical, verbal and listening skills? On top of that, learning a new language is fun for families to do together! Don’t miss the exciting new Spanish Language Class at NCM, taught by the language experts at Yak Academy. This interactive, immersion-based class offers lessons [...]
more...The Valise Project Comes to NCM, Saturday, May 16
By Lauren Popp at May 15, 2009 | 1:57 pm | 0 Comment
NCM families can experience Lux Art Institute’s Valise Project this Saturday! The Valise Project is inspired by artist Marcel Duchamp, who carried miniatures of his work inside a suitcase. Lux commissions portable works of art that double as powerful interdisciplinary teaching tools. Lux will present Kim Abeles’s Run-off Dolphin Project this Saturday in the Arts Education Center at 11am or [...]
more...Music & Movement: Age 3-5
By Lauren Popp at February 25, 2009 | 2:47 pm | 1 Comments
Looking for an educational, interactive, and really fun way to spend Thursday morning with your pre-schooler? Join us for our brand-new Music & Movement class for ages 3-5 with professional children’s music recording artist Lorelei Riturban (Miss Lori). Participants dance and sing to original music, and even create some of their own in this one [...]
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