In The Reading Library
Simmons College at The Carle
Information Session
January 7, 2010
12:30 - 2:30 pm
Simmons College and The Carle are delighted to announce the expansion of our partnership offering graduate programs in children's literature at The Carle to include: the continuation of the MFA in Writing for Children program, a new MA in Children's Literature, and a new joint degree combining the MFA/MA degree programs. Attend an informational session at the Museum to learn about the programs, how to apply, and meet representatives from Simmons and the Museum.

To register, click here. For more information please contact Megan Lambert, Instructor at The Center for the Study of Children's Literature, Simmons College at megan.lambert@simmons.edu.

To visit the Simmons College Web site about the program, click here.

In The Auditorium
The Mouse Bride
A Tale from Finland
January 9, 2010
11:30 am and 1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Performed by The Hartsbrook School Faculty and Friends from The Cottage Garden
Be charmed by the surprises in store as a farmer’s three sons meet his demand that each of their sweethearts perform a designated task. Discover how Jukka, the youngest son, chooses a little mouse as his sweetheart and learn how she meets the father’s incredible challenge. This marionette show is recommended for children 3 and older.

In The Art Studio
Making Art Together: Spaces and Places
January 12, 2010
9:00 am - 10:30 am
$100 (Members $90)
January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 9
Ages 3 – 4 (Class size 4-5 children, each with a caregiver)
Through picture books and original art we’ll explore spaces and places, both imaginary and real. To help build a relationship that nurtures creativity at home, a variety of materials will provide the opportunity for play, artistic experimentation, and shared learning. After class you are welcome to join us for the 10:30 storytime in the Reading Library.
Instructor: Diana MacKenzie

Registration is required. Please click here for information on how to register by Mail, Phone, or Fax.

In The Art Studio
Spaces and Places
January 12, 2010
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
$85 (Members $75)
Tuesdays, January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 9
Ages 5 – 7
Students will explore materials, techniques, and their own creativity as they work with others in creating places and spaces, both imaginary and real. Picture books and original art in the galleries will be used to inspire conversation and one’s own imagination.
Instructor: Meghan Burch

Registration is required. Please click here for information on how to register by Mail, Phone, or Fax.

At The Museum
The Wonder of Words, The Power of Pictures
January 17, 2010
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
2 PDPs. Join us as we anticipate the announcement of the American Library Association Book Awards and welcome visitors from the ALA’s Mid-Winter meeting. Don’t miss this day filled with activities and the opportunity to browse the Museum’s Galleries, Shop, Art Studio, and Reading Library, including the Barbara Elleman Research Library.

1:00 – 2:00 Golden Book presentation by Leonard S. Marcus, author of Golden Legacy, followed by a book signing
1:00 – 4:00 Studio Activity
3:00 – 4:00 Presentation by Norton Juster, award-winning author of The Phantom Toll Booth, followed by a book signing
4:00 – Film The Snowy Day and Other Caldecott Classics in anticipation of the award announcements

Click here for information on the bus trip to this event from the ALA Midwinter Meeting in Boston.

Support for this event provided by Random House Children's Books.

In The Auditorium
Explore Graphic Design and Digital Art with award-winning Artist Bob Staake
January 23, 2010
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
From the Golden Books of his childhood to creating the Golden Books of today, Bob will share how words and pictures entertain and inspire thought and the imagination. For more information about Bob Staake visit www.bobstaake.com.

In The Great Hall
English Sword Dance Performances
January 30, 2010
1:00 pm and 3:45pm
Free to the public. Does not include Museum Admission
Long Tall Sword and Swift River Sword will perform traditional English Sword Dances.

In The Auditorium
Hampshire Young People’s Chorus
January 30, 2010
2:00 pm and 3:00 pm
Free to the public. Does not include Museum Admission
The Hampshire Young People’s Chorus will present two kid-friendly concerts of songs from around the world. Based in Amherst, this children’s choir has performed widely including appearances with Pioneer Valley Symphony, Commonwealth Opera, and Amherst Ballet. For more information about the choir please email kcconlan@comcast.net.

In The Art Studio
Special Sundays
January 31, 2010
1:00 to 4:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Join us one Sunday of each month for an additional art activity in the back of the Art Studio. Always a surprise and sometimes messy, so bring a smock!

In The Museum Cafe
Valentine-Making Party
February 6, 2010
9:30 am - 11:00 am, please arrive before 10:00 am
$7 per person; does not include Museum Admission
SOLD OUT
Dreading the stress and mess of helping your child make those classroom Valentines? Grab a friend and come for some creative fun. The Carle will provide ideas, materials to make up to 25 valentines, and even a sweet treat. Small objects and use of scissors make this program appropriate for ages 4 and older. Please note that this is not a drop-off program and all areas of the Museum are closed until 10:00am. Space is limited to 25.

Registration is required. Please click here for information on how to register by Mail, Phone, or Fax.

In The Auditorium
Kids’ Music Series featuring
Elizabeth Mitchell & Friends
February 6, 2010
1:00 pm
$6 at the door (CASH ONLY)
Ticket price does not include Museum Admission
Join us for this series of family-friendly concerts at The Carle.

Sponsored by the Northampton Community Music Center, 93.9 The River, and The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art. Proceeds benefit the Northampton Community Music Center Scholarship Fund

Professional Development Workshop
Possibilities in Print
February 7, 2010
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
$50 (Members $45) includes Registration and Materials Fee
(4 PDPs) Teachers, librarians and parents, join us as we explore the tools and techniques of printmaking and their connections to book production. Bring a brown bag lunch for an 11:30 slide show presentation on the history of printmaking and some ideas for using printmaking to support verbal and visual literacy.
Instructor: Diana MacKenzie

Registration is required. Please click here for information on how to register by Mail, Phone, or Fax.

In The Reading Library
Simmons College at The Carle
Information Session
February 14, 2010
12:30 - 2:30 pm
Simmons College and The Carle are delighted to announce the expansion of our partnership offering graduate programs in children's literature at The Carle to include: the continuation of the MFA in Writing for Children program, a new MA in Children's Literature, and a new joint degree combining the MFA/MA degree programs. Attend an informational session at the Museum to learn about the programs, how to apply, and meet representatives from Simmons and the Museum.

To register, click here. For more information please contact Megan Lambert, Instructor at The Center for the Study of Children's Literature, Simmons College at megan.lambert@simmons.edu.

To visit the Simmons College Web site about the program, click here.

On The Road
The Carle is Going to KidsBestFest2010
February 16, 2010
2:00 pm
$3 at the door (cash only)
At the Academy of Music, Northampton, MA
Enjoy James Marshall's Favorite Fairy Tales and a big screen storytime and special visit with The Poky Little Puppy to celebrate The Carle’s exhibition Golden Legacy: Original Art from 65 Years of Golden Books. Doors open at 1:30 pm.

James Marshall's Favorite Fairy Tales includes Goldilocks and The Three Bears (28 minutes), Red Riding Hood (28 minutes), The Three Little Pigs (28 minutes), The Ugly Duckling (20 minutes), Hansel and Gretel (14 minutes), and Cinderella (animated/12 minutes).

Click here for more information about KidsBestFest2010.
Presented by the Northampton Arts Council and the Academy of Music Theatre

In The Auditorium
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Presents
Charlotte's Web
February 16 - February 19, 2010
1:00 pm and 3:00 pm
$6 (Members $5)
Enjoy the Pioneer Valley Performing Arts School’s adaptation of this classic tale. For audiences of all ages.

Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling 413.658.1126. Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.

In The Great Hall
Live Interview and Podcast
with Dan Yaccarino
February 20, 2010
10:00 am
Free with Museum Admission
Join us as Golden Books artist Dan Yaccarino is interviewed live by The Carle's Book Shop Manager Andy Laties

In The Auditorium
Golden Books: Then and Now
February 20, 2010
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
(1 PDP) Join Diane Muldrow, editorial director at Golden Books, and Golden Book artist Dan Yaccarino as they share their “Golden Memories” and the role these “Little Books” now play in their lives.

At The Museum Shop
Meet The Poky Little Puppy
February 17 - February 21, 2010
2:30 pm
Free; does not include Museum Admission
Join us at the Museum Shop and meet these picture book characters! Don’t forget to bring your camera.

Please note that these are life-size costumed characters and may be scary for young children.

In The Art Studio
Special Sundays
February 21, 2010
1:00 to 4:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Join us one Sunday of each month for an additional art activity in the back of the Art Studio. Always a surprise and sometimes messy, so bring a smock!

In The Art Studio
Materials on the Move!
January 6 - February 23, 2010
Free with Museum Admission
We’ve rounded up a batch of found materials for you to explore. Discover ways to make your masterpiece roll, wiggle, shake or turn! Special collaborative activity during February school vacation week.

Professional Development Workshop
Picturing Stories
March 4, 2010
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$50 (Members $45) includes Registration and Materials Fee
(4 PDPs) This workshop centers on the book of award-winning illustrator, Molly Bang, Picture This: How Pictures Work. Participants will be introduced to Bang’s core visual literacy principles, use The Carle’s exhibitions to explore approaches to “reading pictures”, and apply this information to create a visual story using cut-paper collage.
Instructors: Rosemary Agoglia and Meghan Burch

Registration is required. Please click here for information on how to register by Mail, Phone, or Fax.

Professional Development Workshop
A Book in Hand: Leading Multiple Copy Storytimes with Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
March 5, 2010
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
$40 (Members $35) includes Registration and Materials Fee
(3 PDP's) Learn about The Carle’s newest storytime model grounded in The Whole Book Approach, and how using multiple copies of a single picture book during storytime programs and classroom circle-times can benefit babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and adults alike. Explore the picture book as a visual art form and a physical object and examine connections between verbal and visual literacy through this innovative approach to looking, listening, learning and communicating.
Instructor: Megan Lambert

Registration is required. Please click here for information on how to register by Mail, Phone, or Fax.

My Biggest Writing/Illustrating Challenge and How I Solved It
March 13, 2010
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Panelists: Elise Broach, Lita Judge, Grace Lin, Sara Pennypacker
The New England Society for Children’s Books Writers and Illustration will present this panel discussion exploring the process and challenges of writing poetry and fiction. The “BIG READ for Young Readers” event this year looks at the process as it relates to children’s books.
Listen in as four veteran authors and author-illustrators discuss how they struggled with and overcame challenges as they created the children’s books we know and love. Their stories will inform and inspire writers, writing teachers, and children’s book enthusiasts. Book sale and signing to follow.
 
Elise Broach is the author of six picture books and three novels. Both When Dinosaurs Came with Everything and Masterpiece won the E. B. White Read Aloud Award.
 
Lita Judge combines her love of history and nature to write and illustrate children’s books. Her first picture book, One Thousand Tracings, won the 2008 IRA Children's Book Award and was a Jane Addams Award Honoree.

Grace Lin is the author/illustrator of more than a dozen picture books. Also an author of middle grade fiction, Grace’s most recent novel Where the Mountain Meets the Moon was the 2009 Parents’ Choice Gold Winner.

Sara Pennypacker is the author of the New York Times Best-Selling Clementine series, two other chapter book series, and two picture books, one of which won the 2007 Golden Kite Award.

This is also a "Big Read" event, in collaboration with the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association and Memorial Hall Museum's 2010 BIG READ: "Old School." Free Reader's Guides and bookmarks will be available. The Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and Arts Midwest."

In The Art Studio
Making Art Together: Painting
March 19, 2010
9:00 - 10:30 am
$82 (Members $72)
Fridays, March 19, 26, April 2, 9
Ages 3-4 each with a caregiver (Class size 4-5 children)
Enjoy time exploring color with your young artist while you learn about ways to nurture visual expression at home. Paint, oil pastels, and found objects will be among the materials we will use to explore color relationships present in art and nature. After class you are invited to join us for the 10:30 storytime in the Reading Library.
Instructor: Meghan Burch

Registration is required. Please click here for information on how to register by Mail, Phone, or Fax.

At The Museum Shop
3-day Museum Shop Sale!
March 19 - March 21, 2010
15% - 75% off all toys and books!
Members receive an additional 15% off!
Shop in “the very best bookstore for picture books in the entire world” --Parents’ Choice. Stock up on birthday and baby gifts!

Sale applies to in-store purchases only. Museum Admission is not required.

At The Museum
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Day
March 20, 2010
Museum Admission is Free today!
(Additional charge for NCMC concert)
Join us for this annual celebration of the Caterpillar! From special collage activities in the Art Studio to story time in the Reading Library, The Carle will celebrate this day with special activities. There will be Eric Carle films in the Auditorium and a visit from The Very Hungry Caterpillar himself! Plus - a Museum Shop sale!

Join or renew your membership and receive a FREE Very Hungry Caterpillar tote bag!

Schedule
11:00 Film – The Very Hungry Caterpillar
11:30 Storytime
12:00 Meet The Very Hungry Caterpillar
1:00 Debbie and Friends Concert (additional charge)
2:00 Storytime
2:30 Meet The Very Hungry Caterpillar
3:00 Film - Mr. Rogers and Eric Carle
4:00 Film - The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Schedule is subject to change without notice.
This event is sponsored by The Bank of Western Massachusetts.

In The Auditorium
Kids’ Music Series featuring
Debbie & Friends
March 20, 2010
1:00 pm
$6 at the door (cash only)
Museum Admission is free today!
Get ready for some sing-along, dance-along, laugh-along family fun in this rockin’ musical journey through classic kids’ tales and original songs! This interactive “variety show” includes rock, pop, country, reggae, and Broadway-esque tunes.

Sponsored by the Northampton Community Music Center, 93.9 The River, and The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art. Proceeds benefit the Northampton Community Music Center Scholarship Fund

At The Museum
Librarians' Open House with Anita Silvey
March 25, 2010
3:00 - 5:30 pm
Free (Reservations required; call 413.658.1126 by March 22)
(2 PDPs) This afternoon specifically for librarians will include a presentation on the fine art of the picture book in the Auditorium, an opportunity to learn about and visit the Barbara Elleman Research Library, time to browse the Museum, and free materials for your libraries. Afternoon refreshments will be followed by a program by Anita Silvey.

10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Come early and browse the Museum. Admission Fee waived for librarians for the entire day.
3:00 – 4:00 pm
Presentation by Nick Clark, Chief Curator at The Carle
4:00 – 4:30 pm
Visit the Museum’s Barbara Elleman Research Library and enjoy light refreshments in the Café.
4:30 – 5:30 pm
Presentation by Anita Silvey, Children’s and Young Adult book expert and editor of Everything I Needed to Know I Learned From a Children’s Book.

In The Auditorium
PaintBox Theatre Presents
Mother Goose
March 27, 2010
1:00 pm
$7 (Members $6) Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling 413.658.1126.

Kelsey Flynn IS Mother Goose. Join her and her merry minstrels as we sing, rhyme and even dance our way through these beloved tales, songs and poems. We'll meet Jack and Jill, Little Miss Muffet and, if she can get some time away from all of those kids, The Little Old Lady Who Lives in a Shoe.

This show features art work of the children from our audience. Arrive early, paint a picture and see it used in the production. Be prepared to join right in. There's lots of audience participation, even for the adults. Conceived and directed by Tom McCabe.

After purchasing tickets, the first 20 children who sign up may come to the art studio between 10:00 and 11:30 to create an image for use in the show and temporary display in the Auditorium Hall.

Members Only Event
Into the Wood: Antonio Frasconi's Art for Children
Exhibition Opening Reception
March 27, 2010
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us for an intimate Members' evening to celebrate the opening of our newest exhibition Into The Wood: Antonio Frasconi's Art for Children. The event includes complimentary appetizers and drink ticket, a presentation by curator Jane Bayard Curley, and the chance to win exhibition-related items in our free drawing. Members RSVP by Monday, March 22 to Jennifer Darling at (413) 658-1104 or membership@carlemuseum.org.
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In The Art Studio
Draw On! Day at The Carle
March 28, 2010
12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Free with Museum Admission
What inspires you to draw? Celebrate drawing, experiment with a variety of tools on familiar and unusual surfaces, make your own drawings or contribute to a collaborative display in the Art Studio’s windows.

In The Reading Library
Simmons College at The Carle
Information Session
March 28, 2010
12:30 - 2:30 pm
Simmons College and The Carle are delighted to announce the expansion of our partnership offering graduate programs in children's literature at The Carle to include: the continuation of the MFA in Writing for Children program, a new MA in Children's Literature, and a new joint degree combining the MFA/MA degree programs. Attend an informational session at the Museum to learn about the programs, how to apply, and meet representatives from Simmons and the Museum.

To register, click here. For more information please contact Megan Lambert, Instructor at The Center for the Study of Children's Literature, Simmons College at megan.lambert@simmons.edu.

To visit the Simmons College Web site about the program, click here.

In The Auditorium
Putumayo Kids Presents Jazz Playground featuring Lewis Franco
March 28, 2010
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Join Putumayo Kids in celebrating the release of Jazz Playground, a new collection of international jazz songs for children. Featured artist Lewis Franco will perform a family-friendly set including the popular Stomp, Stomp. Afterwards, join us in the Art Studio for some jazz-inspired drawing!

For more information about Putumayo Kids visit www.putumayokids.com.

In The Art Studio
Printmaking
April 3, 2010
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
$40 (Members $30)
Ages 8-10 (Class size 4-10 children)
The perfect opportunity to explore the processes and possibilities of printmaking. Participants will explore linoleum and woodblock prints created by Eric Carle and Antonio Frasconi, design and print their own images, experiment with color and exchange prints with each other.
Instructor: Meghan Burch

Registration is required. Please click here for information on how to register by Mail, Phone, or Fax.

In The West Gallery
West Gallery Closed
March 30 - April 4, 2010
The West Gallery, containing the art of Eric Carle, will be closed March 30 - April 4. A new exhibition entitled Eric Carle: Prints and Papers will open on Tuesday, April 6. We apologize for any inconvenience.

In The Art Studio
Book Arts for Beginners
April 5, 2010
3:30 - 5:00 pm
$85 (Members $75)
Mondays, April 5, 12, 26, May 3, 10
Ages 5-7 (Class size 4-8 children)
Experiment with paper and printing to create one-of-a kind books. Inspiration drawn from the artist’s books and wood block prints of Antonio Frasconi on view at The Carle, and our own collaboration will result in a mini-library of artfully made books to take home.
Instructor: Diana MacKenzie

Registration is required. Please click here for information on how to register by Mail, Phone, or Fax.

In The Art Studio
Dabble in Design
February 24 - April 6, 2010
Free with Museum Admission
Design a book cover for your very own story using materials inspired by the Victorian era. Tools and materials will vary during this project in conjunction with DrawOn!, a celebration of drawing throughout the community, March 27 – April 3.

At The Museum
Draw On! at The Carle
March 27 - April 10, 2010
For the second year The Carle will participate in this community program started by The Aldrich Museum in Ridgefield, CT five years ago. With the goal of bringing together people of all ages through something as simple as drawing, join us for a series of events designed to celebrate drawing and foster new and imaginative ways to draw. Click on the following links for more information.

• Be a Set Designer
  Paint Box Theatre Presents Mother Goose
• Let Music Be Your Inspiration
  Putumayo Kids Presents Jazz Playground featuring Lewis Franco
• Participate in Draw On! Day at The Carle
• Participate in the Carle's Public Art Program
• Submit your art to be displayed in the Art Studio at The Carle during Draw On! 2010
  Make Your Own Mark

To find out more about other regional Draw On! events visit www.drawon.org.
Draw On! is sponsored in part by The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, AT&T, HSBC, Weston Woods Studios, and by Brand Flakes For Breakfast brought to you by the greatest agency in the land .

In The Auditorium
PaintBox Theatre Presents
Mother Goose
April 10, 2010
1:00 pm
$7 (Members $6) Ticket price does not include Museum Admission
Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling 413.658.1126.

Kelsey Flynn IS Mother Goose. Join her and her merry minstrels as we sing, rhyme and even dance our way through these beloved tales, songs and poems. We'll meet Jack and Jill, Little Miss Muffet and, if she can get some time away from all of those kids, The Little Old Lady Who Lives in a Shoe.

This show features art work of the children from our audience. Arrive early, paint a picture and see it used in the production. Be prepared to join right in. There's lots of audience participation, even for the adults. Conceived and directed by Tom McCabe.

After purchasing tickets, the first 20 children who sign up may come to the art studio between 10:00 and 11:30 to create an image for use in the show and temporary display in the Auditorium Hall.

In The Art Studio
Special Sundays
April 11, 2010
1:00 to 4:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Join us one Sunday of each month for an additional art activity in the back of the Art Studio. Always a surprise and sometimes messy, so bring a smock!

In The Auditorium
Hampshire College Theatre's Seedling Productions presents
Of Bears and Bunnies
April 11, 2010
1:00 pm and 3:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Of Bears and Bunnies is an original children’s play featuring a family of Bears and a family of Bunnies, who encounter each other while camping. At first the two families do not get along, but when the youngest member of each family goes missing in the woods, the Bears and Bunnies must find a way to work together to reunite their families.

In The Reading Library
Simmons College at The Carle
Information Session
April 13, 2010
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Simmons College and The Carle are delighted to announce the expansion of our partnership offering graduate programs in children's literature at The Carle to include: the continuation of the MFA in Writing for Children program; a new MA in Children's Literature; and a new joint degree combining the MFA/MA degree programs. Attend an informational session at the Museum to learn about the programs, how to apply, and meet representatives from Simmons and the Museum.

For more information click here or contact Megan Lambert, Instructor of Children's Literature Programs at (413) 658-1123 or email meganl@carlemuseum.org.

To visit the Simmons College Web site about the program, click here.

In The Auditorium
Meet Will Moses and
Jay O’Callahan
April 17, 2010
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
(1 PDP) Join folk artist Will Moses and internationally-renowned storyteller Jay O’Callahan as they share words and pictures from their most recent book, Raspberries.

In The Auditorium
Hampshire College Theatre Program's Seedling Productions presents The Saggy Baggy Elephant and Friends
April 20, 2010
1:00 pm and 3:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Join us as each 30-minute performance brings to life different Golden Book favorites. Featuring more than a dozen Hampshire College storytellers!

In The Auditorium
Hampshire College Theatre Program's Seedling Productions presents Trains, Boats, and Car Tales
April 21, 2010
1:00 pm and 3:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Join us as each 30-minute performance brings to life different Golden Book favorites. Featuring more than a dozen Hampshire College storytellers!

In The Auditorium
Hampshire College Theatre Program's Seedling Productions presents Puppies, Kittens and More
April 22, 2010
1:00 pm and 3:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Join us as each 30-minute performance brings to life different Golden Book favorites. Featuring more than a dozen Hampshire College storytellers!

Innovations in Education
April 19 - April 23, 2010
Join us for a unique opportunity to visit and study the early childhood centers of the city of Pistoia, Italy.

Learn about Pistoia’s internationally-renowned early childhood education. Together we will:

• Visit the infant-toddler centers and preschools
• Observe and engage in conversation with educators and administrators about their attention to environments and
  their strategies of observation and documentation
• Learn about their commitment to families, culture, and history with the intent of creating a strong community of learners
• Enjoy the company of fellow educators and the city

Organized by The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art and the Assessorato all’Educazione del Commune di Pistoia in cooperation with Smith College.

A Celebration of Poetry and Art
April 23, 2010
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Free to the public. Museum Admission not required
Join The University of Massachusetts Juniper Initiative and The Carle for this celebration of poetry and art.

3:30-4:30: Gallery tour with Jane Bayard Curley, art historian and curator of “Into the Wood: Antonio Frasconi’s Art for Children,” which looks at the woodcuts of the internationally acclaimed artist, including his work with poets Pablo Neruda, W.S. Merwin, and Gabriela Mistral.

4:30-5:30: Roundtable: On Poetry & The Visual Arts: Jen Bervin, Terrance Hayes, & Matthea Harvey, moderated by Jane Curley.

This event is part of the 10th Annual Juniper Literary Festival, April 23-24, celebrating 10 years of jubilat, the acclaimed international literary journal.

For more information about the Juniper Initiative click here

In The Auditorium
PaintBox Theatre Presents
Mother Goose
April 24, 2010
1:00 pm
$7 (Members $6) Ticket price does not include Museum Admission
Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling 413.658.1126.

Kelsey Flynn IS Mother Goose. Join her and her merry minstrels as we sing, rhyme and even dance our way through these beloved tales, songs and poems. We'll meet Jack and Jill, Little Miss Muffet and, if she can get some time away from all of those kids, The Little Old Lady Who Lives in a Shoe.

This show features art work of the children from our audience. Arrive early, paint a picture and see it used in the production. Be prepared to join right in. There's lots of audience participation, even for the adults. Conceived and directed by Tom McCabe.

After purchasing tickets, the first 20 children who sign up may come to the art studio between 10:00 and 11:30 to create an image for use in the show and temporary display in the Auditorium Hall.

In The Art Studio
Introduction to Linocut Printmaking
April 25, 2010
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
$50 (Members $40)
Teen / Adult Workshop (Ages 15 and up)
No fancy studio space needed! We’ll play with multiple printing techniques to incorporate into your collages, books, and homemade gifts. Enjoy a private viewing of Antonio Frasconi and Eric Carle’s wood block prints in the galleries. Bring home a portfolio of color prints made by yourself and your classmates exchanged at the end of the workshop.
Instructor:Diana MacKenzie

Registration is required. Please click here for information on how to register by Mail, Phone, or Fax.

In The Auditorium
Meet Award-winning Illustrators
Mary Azarian and Barry Moser
April 25, 2010
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
(1 PDP) Learn about the process of wood carving and engraving from these consummate printmakers. Book signing to follow

Professional Development Workshop
An Introduction to Visual Thinking Strategies
April 30, 2010
11:00 am - 3:30 pm
$50 (Members $45)
(4 PDPs) Learn about Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS), the principles of which guide the educational programming at the Museum. Designed as a way of teaching viewers to find meaning and pleasure in works of art, these strategies are based on the work of cognitive psychologist Abigail Housen and veteran museum educator, Philip Yenawine. Participants will be introduced to Housen’s theory of aesthetic development, discuss and analyze the strategies, experiment with the method in small groups, and discuss ways in which these strategies can enhance teaching and reinforce the state standards in Language Arts.
Instructor: Curator of Education, Rosemary Agoglia

Registration is required. Please click here for information on how to register by Mail, Phone, or Fax.

In The Art Studio
Making Art with Young Children
May 1, 2010
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
$50 (Members $45)
(4 PDPs) This Studio session will focus on strategies and ideas for engaging young children with materials. Taking cues from the Visual Thinking Strategies and the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education, our work with materials will provide a model for helping young children explore and learn from materials while highlighting the importance of the role of observation and facilitation by adults. This process-centered rather than product-centered approach encourages critical thinking, self-expression, and creativity.
Instructor: Meghan Burch

Registration is required. Please click here for information on how to register by Mail, Phone, or Fax.

In The Auditorium
Castle Hill Theatre Presents
Goldilocks and The Three Bears
May 1, 2010
1:00 pm and 3:00 pm
$7.50 (Members $6.50)
Full of fun and humor, see this fairy-tale favorite come alive in a new and different way. Goldilocks, an aspiring acrobat, meets the Three Bears at the local circus. All is well until she is enticed into the bears' home by a foxy character named Scrapefoot.

Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling 413.658.1126. Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.

In The Art Studio
Special Sundays
May 2, 2010
1:00 to 4:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Join us one Sunday of each month for an additional art activity in the back of the Art Studio. Always a surprise and sometimes messy, so bring a smock!

In The Art Studio
Printmakers in Person
May 2, 2010
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
The Carle welcomes visiting artist, woodcut and linocut printmaker Neil Brigham, joined by Carle Educator and collagraph printmaker Diana MacKenzie. Both artists are members of Zea Mays Printmaking in Florence, MA. This is a great opportunity to see the artist at work as they demonstrate their processes and work on their newest print projects. Stop in to ask questions and learn more about printmaking.

In The Auditorium
Castle Hill Theatre Presents
Goldilocks and The Three Bears
May 2, 2010
1:00 pm
$7.50 (Members $6.50)
Full of fun and humor, see this fairy-tale favorite come alive in a new and different way. Goldilocks, an aspiring acrobat, meets the Three Bears at the local circus. All is well until she is enticed into the bears' home by a foxy character named Scrapefoot.

Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling 413.658.1126. Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.

In The Auditorium
Berkshire Theater Festival Presents
Hansel & Gretel
May 8, 2010
1:00 pm and 3:00 pm
$6.50 (Members $5.50) Does not include Museum Admission
Berkshire Theatre Festival’s BTF PLAYS! This re-imagining of the classic story is written as we join Hansel and Gretel at home as they reenact their favorite fairy tale with the help of their parents. When their peaceful home is disrupted, it is the power of the stories that helps them escape the evil witch and find their way home.

For more information about Berkshire Theatre Festival’s education programs please visit us at www.berkshiretheatre.org.

Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling 413.658.1126.

In The Auditorium
Berkshire Theater Festival Presents
Hansel & Gretel
May 9, 2010
1:00 pm and 3:00 pm
$6.50 (Members $5.50) Does not include Museum Admission
Berkshire Theatre Festival’s BTF PLAYS! This re-imagining of the classic story is written as we join Hansel and Gretel at home as they reenact their favorite fairy tale with the help of their parents. When their peaceful home is disrupted, it is the power of the stories that helps them escape the evil witch and find their way home.

For more information about Berkshire Theatre Festival’s education programs please visit us at www.berkshiretheatre.org.

Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling 413.658.1126.

At The Museum
Margaret Wise Brown Day at The Carle
May 15, 2010
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
(Additional charge for NCMC concert)
Join us in a celebration of the centennial of Margaret Wise Brown. Hear some of her classic works as well as one of her newly discovered manuscripts and learn about how Brown and her editor, Ursula Nordstrom, changed literature for the very young.

Schedule

10:30 – 11:00 am
Film: Goodnight Moon and other Sleepytime Tales

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Fathers Are Coming Home written by Margaret Wise Brown, illustrated by Stephen Savage
Meet Stephen Savage, the illustrator of one of Brown’s manuscripts written over 60 years ago. See how simple lines and color convey the emotion and sweetness in this book about fathers returning safe and sound, to their families and homes. Book signing to follow.

1:00 – 2:00 pm
Children’s Concert with Uncle Rock
(Additional fee applies; see listing below)

2:00 - 2:30 pm
Gabrielle Healy Carroll Storytime Program

3:00 – 4:00 pm
"Good Books for Bad Children": Remembering Margaret Wise Brown and Ursula Nordstrom
(1 PDP) Biographer Leonard Marcus offers a fascinating glimpse into how Brown and Nordstrom joined forces to re-imagine the picture book in the spirit of progressive education and modern art, creating "good books for bad children" that have lasted for generations. Book signing to follow.

4:00 – 4:30 pm
Film: Goodnight Moon and other Sleepytime Tales

Throughout the day there will be a special art activity in the Studio. In the Reading Library there will be a display featuring a “collage/quilt” given to the Museum by Harriett Barton featuring Ursula Nordstrom surrounded by artifacts from classic early children's books she had edited, including work by Eric Carle, Lois Lenski, Jose Aruego and others.

In The Auditorium
Kids’ Music Series featuring
Uncle Rock
May 15, 2010
1:00 pm
$6 at the door (cash only)
Ticket price does not include Museum Admission
With Beatles-esque hooks, Grimm’s Fairy Tales depth, and Woody Guthrie folksiness, Uncle Rock creates inspiring music that bridges the gap between adult and children’s music seamlessly.

Sponsored by the Northampton Community Music Center, 93.9 The River, and The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art. Proceeds benefit the Northampton Community Music Center Scholarship Fund

In The Auditorium
South Hadley Children’s Chorus
May 16, 2010
3:00 pm
Free to the public. Does not include Museum Admission
In celebration of Leo Lionni’s centenary, the South Hadley Children’s Chorus will present a family-friendly concert, Mouse Music, complete with songs and poems about our furry little friends, audience participation, and a reading from Lionni’s book, Geraldine, the Music Mouse. Thirty-eight boys and girls, ages 7-14, from South Hadley and neighboring communities will be conducted by Catharine Melhorn and accompanied by pianist Jamie Goodnow.

In The Reading Library
Simmons College at The Carle
Information Session
May 23, 2010
12:30 - 2:30 pm
Simmons College and The Carle are delighted to announce the expansion of our partnership offering graduate programs in children's literature at The Carle to include: the continuation of the MFA in Writing for Children program, a new MA in Children's Literature, and a new joint degree combining the MFA/MA degree programs. Attend an informational session at the Museum to learn about the programs, how to apply, and meet representatives from Simmons and the Museum.

To register, click here. For more information please contact Megan Lambert, Instructor at The Center for the Study of Children's Literature, Simmons College at megan.lambert@simmons.edu.

To visit the Simmons College Web site about the program, click here.

In The Art Studio
ImPRESSive Prints
April 7 - May 25, 2010
Free with Museum Admission
Inspired by Antonio Frasconi’s woodblock prints, make your own stamp.

In The Auditorium
Into and out of the Wood: From Wood Engraving to Scratchboard
May 29, 2010
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Beth Krommes, 2009 Caldecott winner, will discuss her medium and her mission to create artwork that is joyful in spirit, universal in nature, and accessible and affordable to others.

In The Reading Library
Simmons College at The Carle
Information Session
June 1, 2010
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Simmons College and The Carle are delighted to announce the expansion of our partnership offering graduate programs in children's literature at The Carle to include: the continuation of the MFA in Writing for Children program, a new MA in Children's Literature, and a new joint degree combining the MFA/MA degree programs. Attend an informational session at the Museum to learn about the programs, how to apply, and meet representatives from Simmons and the Museum.

To register, click here. For more information please contact Megan Lambert, Instructor at The Center for the Study of Children's Literature, Simmons College at megan.lambert@simmons.edu.

To visit the Simmons College Web site about the program, click here.

In The Auditorium
Printmaking for a Better Planet
June 5, 2010
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
(1 PDP) Hear four artists from Zea Mays Printmaking in Florence discuss their processes and challenges of switching over to “greener” printmaking methods and the implications of digital technology on the printmaking process. Moderated by Liz Chalfin, Director of Zea Mays, a studio which honors the rich tradition of printmaking by exploring alternatives that are safe for artists and the environment.

Demonstrations to follow in the Art Studio from 2:30 to 3:30 pm.

For more information about Zea Mays Printmaking visit www.zeamaysprintmaking.com.

At The Museum
Children’s Book Festival:
Celebrating Dogs in Picture Books
June 12, 2010
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
A day filled with artist/author presentations, book-signings, hands-on activities in the Art Studio and music by Putumayo World Music recording artist José Gonzalez and Banda Criolla. Enjoy dog demonstrations and meet some favorite canine costumed characters. Picnic with us on the terrace, outdoor grilling and Mapleline ice cream (cash only).

Complimenting the art in the galleries will be an exhibit of original art by some of New England’s favorite illustrators as well as an art sale and raffle. Dakin Pioneer Valley Humane Society and Canine Companions will be available to answer your pooch-related questions.

Stuffed animal dogs are welcome but please leave your real dogs at home. Come meet other dog lovers, eat a hot dog, and join in the fun!

Click here for more information including a list of participating authors and artists and a schedule of the day's events.

In The Auditorium
Kids’ Music Series featuring
Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem
June 19, 2010
1:00 pm
$6 at the door (cash only)
Ticket price does not include Museum Admission
An unusually gleeful string band that celebrates both tradition and improvisational music. A concert sure to appeal to music lovers of all ages.

Sponsored by the Northampton Community Music Center, 93.9 The River, and The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art. Proceeds benefit the Northampton Community Music Center Scholarship Fund

At The Museum
Father's Day at The Carle
June 20, 2010
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Celebrate your day with dad at the Museum! At 1:00 pm see the film Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me in the auditorium, enjoy story time at 2:00 pm with books featuring fathers and have fun making special cards for dad in the art studio.

In The Art Studio
Special Sundays
June 20, 2010
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Join us one Sunday of each month for an additional art activity in the back of the Art Studio. Always a surprise and sometimes messy, so bring a smock!

Museum Closed
July 4 - July 5, 2010
The Carle will be closed on July 4 and July 5 in observance of Independence Day. We apologize for the inconvenience.

In The Art Studio
Tear It Up
May 26 - July 6, 2010
Free with Museum Admission
We will introduce Leo Lionni's collage techniques so you can cut, tear and glue your own paper creation.

In The Museum Cafe
The Carle Café Closing Early
July 10, 2010
The Carle Café will be closing at 2:00 pm for a private event. Visitors are welcome to picnic in the orchard or on the terrace. We apologize for any inconvenience.

At The Museum
Calling All Members: Preview a Fun, New Gallery Game!
July 10, 2010
3:00 - 5:00 pm
Members are invited to preview SCVNGR, a fun, interactive gallery game using your cell phone. Make your way through the Museum following hints, getting clues and solving riddles. Fun for the entire family - prizes will be offered for those who participate.

In The Auditorium
Castle Hill Theatre presents Bremen Town Musicians
July 10, 2010
1:00 pm and 3:00 pm
$7 (Member $6.50)
This favorite old fairy tale, tells the story of a donkey, a dog, a cat and a rooster, who are forced to leave their homes and make their way in the world. This funny, imaginative and heartwarming tale of self-discovery and friendship is not to be missed!

Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling 413.658.1126. Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.

Members Only Event
An Exquisite Vision: The Art of Lisbeth Zwerger
Exhibition Opening Reception
July 10, 2010
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us for an intimate Members' evening to celebrate the opening of our newest exhibition! The event includes complimentary appetizers and drink ticket, a conversation with Lisbeth Zwerger, and the chance to win exhibition-related items in our free drawing. Members RSVP to Jennifer Darling at (413) 658-1104 or membership@ carlemuseum.org.

This exhibition made possible with the generous support of Helen and Peter Bing.

In The Auditorium
Lisbeth Zwerger: The Art and Evolution of her Illustrations
July 11, 2010
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
(1 PDP) Using examples from her illustrations for The Nutcracker, Zwerger will talk about the evolution of art.

Book signing to follow.

In The Auditorium
Castle Hill Theatre presents Bremen Town Musicians (CANCELLED)
July 11, 2010
3:00 pm
$7 (Member $6.50)
Castle Hill Theatre Company returns to The Carle with The Bremen Town Musicians. This favorite old fairy tale, tells the story of a donkey, a dog, a cat and a rooster, who are forced to leave their homes and make their way in the world. This funny, imaginative and heartwarming tale of self-discovery and friendship is not to be missed!

Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling 413.658.1126. Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.

In The Art Studio
Playing with Paper
July 13 - July 16, 2010
9:00 am - 11:00 am
$90 (Members $80)
Ages 5 – 7 (Class size 4-8)
Come learn and experiment with techniques that transform paper into 3-d towers, bridges, rooms, pop-ups and more. The only limit is our imagination!
Instructor: Meghan Burch
THIS CLASS IS FULL - Please email programs@carlemuseum.org to be added to the waitlist.

Registration is required. Please click here for information on how to register by Mail, Phone, or Fax.

Professional Development Workshop
Using Picture Books with Older Students
July 16, 2010
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
$50 (Members $45)
(4 PDPs) Picture books can be used to help differentiate instruction and make learning more fun and interactive for students of all ages. This workshop will provide strategies for integrating picture books in upper elementary curricula. A group exploration using the best and newest picture books will introduce participants to new ideas for presenting subject matter, ways to simplify literary elements, and help students with their writing process. This workshop is designed for participants to share and gain new ideas through conversation and exploration together.
Facilitator: Susan Wells

Registration is required. Please click here for information on how to register by Mail, Phone, or Fax.

In The Museum Cafe
The Carle Café Closing Early
July 17, 2010
The Carle Café will be closing at 2:00 pm for a private event. Visitors are welcome to picnic in the orchard or on the terrace. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Professional Development Workshop
Eric Carle Tissue Paper Workshop
July 17, 2010
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
$50 (Members $45)
(4 PDPs) Explore Carle’s paper-painting techniques and how they can be adapted for home or the classroom while creating unique collage papers of one’s own.
Instructor: Meghan Burch

Registration is required. Please click here for information on how to register by Mail, Phone, or Fax.

In The Auditorium
Gerwick Puppets presents Aesop’s Fables
July 17, 2010
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Join the award-winning Gerwick Puppets for fables rich in fun and foibles.

In The Reading Library
Simmons College at The Carle
Information Session
July 18, 2010
12:30 - 2:30 pm
Simmons College and The Carle are delighted to announce the expansion of our partnership offering graduate programs in children's literature at The Carle to include: the continuation of the MFA in Writing for Children program, a new MA in Children's Literature, and a new joint degree combining the MFA/MA degree programs. Attend an informational session at the Museum to learn about the programs, how to apply, and meet representatives from Simmons and the Museum.

To register, click here. For more information please contact Megan Lambert, Instructor at The Center for the Study of Children's Literature, Simmons College at megan.lambert@simmons.edu.

To visit the Simmons College Web site about the program, click here.

Special Sundays in the Art Studio
July 18, 2010
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Join us one Sunday of each month for an additional art activity in the back of the Art Studio. Always a surprise and sometimes messy, so bring a smock!

Professional Development Workshop
The Whole Book Approach
July 20, 2010
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
$50 (Members $45)
(4 PDPs) Please note date change. Discover the difference between reading with children and reading to children. This session will begin with a chance for participants to observe a storytime at The Carle to see the Whole Book Approach in action. Participants will then discuss their observations and learn how to evaluate the picture book as an art form and to use this critical engagement as a platform for leading interactive picture book reading experiences with their students.
Instructor: Megan Lambert

Registration is required. Please click here for information on how to register by Mail, Phone, or Fax.

On The Museum Grounds
Drawing From Art & Nature
July 19 - July 22, 2010
9:00 am - 11:00 am
$90 (Members $80)
Ages 5 – 7 (Class size 4-8)
Drawing inspiration from the Museum’s galleries and beautiful apple orchard, together we will experiment with painting, printmaking, and clay.
Instructor: Diana MacKenzie
THIS CLASS IS FULL - Please email programs@carlemuseum.org to be added to the waitlist.

Registration is required. Please click here for information on how to register by Mail, Phone, or Fax.

In The Museum Cafe
The Carle Café Closing Early
July 24, 2010
The Carle Café will be closing at 2:00 pm for a private event. Visitors are welcome to picnic in the orchard or on the terrace. We apologize for any inconvenience.

In The Reading Library
Meet Scott Fischer
July 24, 2010
2:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Join musician, painter, and storyteller, Scott Fischer as he reads from his new book, Jump!

In The Art Studio
Making Art Together: Playing with Paper
July 27 - July 30, 2010
9:00 am - 10:30 am
$85 (Members $75)
(Ages 3 – 4 with a caregiver)
Come learn about and experiment with the possibilities of paper through exploration of construction, paint, collage, picture books and more. The only limit is our imagination!
Instructor: Meghan Burch

Registration is required.Please click here for information on how to register by Mail, Phone, or Fax.

In The Museum Cafe
The Carle Café Closing Early
July 31, 2010
The Carle Café will be closing at 2:00 pm for a private event. Visitors are welcome to picnic in the orchard or on the terrace. We apologize for any inconvenience.

In The Reading Library
Simmons College at The Carle
Information Session
August 1, 2010
12:30 - 2:30 pm
Simmons College and The Carle are delighted to announce the expansion of our partnership offering graduate programs in children's literature at The Carle to include: the continuation of the MFA in Writing for Children program, a new MA in Children's Literature, and a new joint degree combining the MFA/MA degree programs. Attend an informational session at the Museum to learn about the programs, how to apply, and meet representatives from Simmons and the Museum.

To register, click here. For more information please contact Megan Lambert, Instructor at The Center for the Study of Children's Literature, Simmons College at megan.lambert@simmons.edu.

To visit the Simmons College Web site about the program, click here.

In The Art Studio
Special Sundays in the Art Studio
August 1, 2010
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Join us one Sunday of each month for an additional art activity in the back of the Art Studio. Always a surprise and sometimes messy, so bring a smock!

In The Art Studio
Making Art Together: Drawing From Art & Nature
August 2 - August 5, 2010
9:00 am - 10:30 am
9:00 – 10:30 am $85 (Members $75)
Ages 3 – 4 with a caregiver
Drawing inspiration from the Museum’s galleries and beautiful apple orchard, together we will experiment with painting, printmaking, and clay.
Instructor: Diana MacKenzie

Registration is required. Please click here for information on how to register by Mail, Phone, or Fax.

In The Auditorium
Kids’ Music Series featuring
Princess Katie and Racer Steve
August 7, 2010
1:00 pm
$6 at the door (cash only)
Ticket price does not include Museum Admission
A fun, witty blend of rock, reggae, country, dance, funk, swing, and rockabilly music that parents can enjoy with their kids.

Sponsored by the Northampton Community Music Center, 93.9 The River, and The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art. Proceeds benefit the Northampton Community Music Center Scholarship Fund

In The Auditorium
Books, Brushes, and Ashley Bryan
August 8, 2010
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
(1 PDP) "There are so many ways in which we learn about life and the self. Each day opens paths to this exploration. For many of us, books play a major role in that adventure” ~ Ashley Bryan

Meet storyteller, author, illustrator, painter, puppet maker and toy collector Ashley Bryan. Whether drawing on the rhythm of the landscape as he creates his art or the rhythm of language as he shares his tales the end result is a joyful experience sure to enrich the lives of all who attend.
Book signing to follow.

Professional Development Workshop
Landscapes of Literacy:
From Library to Studio in the
Early Childhood Centers of
Pistoia, Italy
August 8 - August 9, 2010
Early Registration $270
After June 30 $295
NAREA and Museum members receive a $20 discount
(10 PDPs) With an emphasis on the quality of space and its potential to promote meaningful relations and exchanges between adults and children, this year’s institute will focus on the library and studio. Drawing on the children’s interests, their home-life, and the traditions of the city, these programs are designed to provide the opportunity for aesthetic experiences and cognitive and social development.

Presentations will underscore the importance of creating literacy-rich environments that stimulate the child’s imagination, support their sense of individuality and community, and encourage research and meaning-making. Participants will engage in direct experiences to explore concretely these two environments, the library and the studio.

Click here for more information including conference schedule and registration information.

At The Museum
Museum Closed for Educator Event
August 9, 2010
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Museum will be closed for an Educator event on Monday, August 9, 2010. We apologize for any inconvenience.

In The Auditorium
CactusHead Puppets Presents
The Pied Piper of Hamelin
August 10 - August 13, 2010
1:00 pm
$5 (Members $4.50)
The town of Hamelin has a rat problem, and there is only one man who can help. Join puppeteers John and Megan Regan of CactusHead Puppets as they present a slightly silly, puppet-filled adaptation of this fairy tale classic.

Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling 413.658.1126. Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.

In The Auditorium
Cocktails & Conversation
with Eric Carle
August 13, 2010
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Presentation only (5:00 pm) $65 (Members $50)
Presentation and reception $125 (Members $100)
Eric Carle will return to The Museum for a presentation about his life and work in this one-of-a-kind fundraiser. He will adapt a speech he recently delivered at Harvard University for our Museum audience.

A champagne and hors d’oeuvres reception with Eric and his wife Barbara will follow the presentation.

Please note Eric will not be signing books this evening.

Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk, by phone at 413.658.1126, or online. Please note that tickets are limited. Please reserve early.

Tissue Paper Play
July 7 - August 14, 2010
Free with Museum Admission
Explore Eric Carle’s illustrative style and piece together your own tissue paper collage.

At The Museum
Eric Carle Book Signing
August 14, 2010
10:00 am
Free with Museum Admission
A limited number of tickets will be distributed the day of the event. No tickets are available in advance.
Please join us for this special day! Our neighbor Atkins Country Market is providing complimentary award-winning cider donuts and cider while supplies last. Atkins will also be grilling hot dogs and hamburgers in our orchard. Mapleline Farms ice cream truck will be here too!

Museum Members may enter from 9:00 to 9:45 am. General Public and Museum Members arriving after 9:45 am will be allowed entry at 10:00 am on a space available basis.

Signing guidelines:

• Limit 1 book from home and 2 books from the Museum Shop* per ticket holder
• No personalization
• Eric will be signing books only
• No flash photography allowed

While supplies last, receive a specially-designed Eric Carle bookplate with each Eric Carle hardcover book purchased that day in the Museum Shop (above the 3-book-per-person limit). We thank you in advance for your cooperation and look forward to seeing you at The Carle!

Click here to view our FAQ’s about the Meet Eric Carle event.

Get in early! Become a Member and enter at 9:00 am! Click here for more information. Update: You can now purchase a Membership on the 14th to gain entry at 9:00 am for this event.

* Books from the Museum Shop may be purchased the week in advance (8/2-8/13), but a receipt must be presented for the signing.

Professional Development Workshop
A Book in Hand
November 13, 2008
9:30 am to 12:30 pm
$40 (Members $35)
3 PDPs. Learn about The Carle’s newest storytime model grounded in The Whole Book Approach, and how using multiple copies of a single picture book during storytime programs and classroom circle-times can benefit babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and adults alike. Explore the picture book as a visual art form and a physical object and examine connections between verbal and visual literacy through this innovative approach to looking, listening, learning, and communicating. Instructor: Megan Lambert

Registration is required. Please click here for information on how to register by Mail, Phone, or Fax.

In The Art Studio
Animals, Art and the Imagination (Session I)
August 16 - August 19, 2010
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
$280 (Members $255)
Ages 6-10 (Class size 8-12)
Coordinated by Art Educators, Meghan Burch and Diana MacKenzie, this program includes time in The Museum’s Galleries, Reading Library, and Art Studio. After lunch, participants head down to the Hampshire College Farm Center. While Museum Educators plan a variety of activities, each day Farm Education Collaborative staff introduces our students to various farm animals and helps the students experience the animals’ significance in our everyday lives. Also offered August 23 - 26.
Instructors: Museum staff and Farm Education Collaborative Staff
Click here for additional information.

Registration is required. Please click here for information on how to register by Mail, Phone, or Fax.

In The Auditorium
The PuppeTree presents
Caps for Sale
August 21 - August 22, 2010
1:00 pm and 3:00 pm
$7 (Member $6.50)
Based on the classic book by Esphyr Slobodkina, this simple folk tale of a hat seller whose inventory of hats is lost to mischievous monkeys while he is napping is told around the world in every culture that has monkeys. The PuppeTree tells this exciting story through the eyes of 7 different cultures, using an engaging variety of puppetry styles to celebrate diversity.

Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling 413.658.1126. Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.

In The Art Studio
Animals, Art and the Imagination (Session II)
August 23 - August 26, 2010
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
$280 (Members $255)
Ages 6-10 (Class size 8-12)
Coordinated by Art Educators, Meghan Burch and Diana MacKenzie, this program includes time in The Museum’s Galleries, Reading Library, and Art Studio. After lunch, participants head down to the Hampshire College Farm Center. While Museum Educators plan a variety of activities, each day Farm Education Collaborative staff introduces our students to various farm animals and helps the students experience the animals’ significance in our everyday lives. Also offered August 16 - 19.
Instructors: Museum staff and Farm Education Collaborative Staff
Click here for additional information.

Registration is required. Please click here for information on how to register by Mail, Phone, or Fax.

In The Auditorium
Amherst Ballet Interprets the Magical World of Lisbeth Zwerger
August 28, 2010
1:00 pm and 3:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
See some of the tales illustrated by Zwerger come alive with the grace and attention to detail so characteristic of this artist. For more information visit www.amherstballet.org.

In The Auditorium
Amherst Ballet Interprets the Magical World of Lisbeth Zwerger
August 29, 2010
1:00 pm and 2:00 pm (NOTE NEW TIME!)
Free with Museum Admission
See some of the tales illustrated by Zwerger come alive with the grace and attention to detail so characteristic of this artist. For more information visit www.amherstballet.org.