The Eric Carle Museum is committed to providing the community with quality programming in the arts. Our small classes, taught by professional instructors, are designed to encourage making, appreciating, and thinking about art. These programs foster imagination and encourage exploration of personal connections with materials, ideas and the Museum’s exhibitions.

The decision to run each class must be made well in advance of the first class. We encourage you to register early in order for us to accurately gauge interest in the class and to reserve a place for you or your young artist.

“Our daughter enjoys and looks forward to class. The materials, textures, process and ideas are high quality and inspirational. The individual attention according to each child’s needs is appreciated and the biggest reason we keep coming back.” – Mom of a 5 year old

“The kids very much enjoyed their class and our son has continued his artistic endeavors at home.” - Dad of a 7 and 5 year old.

In The Art Studio
Puppet Making and Performance
June 24 - June 28, 2013
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
$300 (Members $270)
(Ages 9-12) Led by Director of Picture Book Theatre, Therese Brady Donohue, this five-day workshop will take students through the process of “from page to stage” using Eric Carle’s book Mister Seahorse. In the mornings, participants will create painted stick puppets and learn how to put on their own puppet show. In the afternoons, Museum Educators will lead activities in the Studio, Galleries and Reading Library. The finished puppet show will be performed in the Museum’s Auditorium on the last day.
Instructors: Therese Brady Donohue and Museum Staff
(6-12 children)

Registration is required. Please click here for more information.

In The Art Studio
Storytelling Art Workshop with Artist & Author Emily Neuburger
July 16 - July 18, 2013
9:30 am - 11:00 am
$65 (Members $55)
(Ages 6-10) Create an imaginative foundation for developing characters and settings for your future stories through a variety of open-ended art projects. Workshop includes a signed copy of Emily’s new book, Show Me A Story.
Instructor: Emily Neuburger
(class size 3-10)

Registration is required. Please click here for more information.

In The Art Studio
Picture Book Illustration with Artist
Jeff Mack
July 24 - July 25, 2013
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$60 (Members $50)
(Ages 8-11) Prolific children's book author/illustrator, Jeff Mack, will teach the basics of making a picture book. Using his own books as models, he will show how to invent new characters, write exciting stories, and illustrate them using a variety of materials. Includes a signed copy of one of Jeff’s books.
Instructor: Author/ Illustrator Jeff Mack
(6-12 students)

Registration is required. Please click here for more information.

At The Museum
Animals, Art and the Imagination - 2013
August 19 - August 23, 2013
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
$350 (Members $320)
(Ages 6-10) With each morning spent at the Museum exploring art and art-making and the afternoon spent at the Hampshire College Farm Center, students need only add their imagination to create a fun-filled day. Coordinated by The Carle’s Art Educators, Meghan Burch and Diana MacKenzie, the program is filled with a variety of activities and introductions to the various farm animals by trained Farm Education Collaborative staff who help the students experience the animals and their significance in everyday life.
Instructors: Museum Staff and Farm Education Collaborative Staff.
(Class size 8-12)

Registration is required. Please click here for more information.