CURRENT EXHIBITION through - May 27, 2018 Black & White & In Between: Contemporary Art from the Frederick R. Weisman Art Foundation This exhibition features works by artists who have explored the formal, conceptual, technical, and material possibilities of limiting their palettes to black-and-white and shades "in between." Art included by: Lita Albuquerque, Charles Arnoldi, Richard Artschwager, Larry Bell, Joe Goode, Andy Moses, Ed Moses, Manfred Muller, Robert Rauchenberg, Andy Warhol, Emerson Woelffer and many others Funding has been generously provided by the Frederick R. Weisman Art Foundation. poetry at the Carnegie Guest poets William Mohr and Vincent Mowrey Saturday, March 24 6 pm $5 /members and students free reservations appreciated / click here or call 805-385-8254. Weaving Workshops with Kristyn Shinn Vice President of the Ventura County Handweavers and Spinners Guild Wednesdays 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. ages 15 and up Workshop fee $30 + materials fee $15 (payable to the instructor) This is a hands-on beginner level weaving workshop! Students will learn the fundamentals of weaving, such as warping (or dressing) the loom, learn a variety of woven patterns, and explore color & texture with a variety of materials while using a frame loom provided (on loan) by the Carnegie Art Museum. March 28 Introduction to weaving April 4 Basic weaving Techniques April 11 Elements of design in weaving April 18 Exploring a variety of weaving techniques April 25 Weaving with a variety of materials May 2 Finishing Technique—take home your finished tapestry! RSVP and workshop fee prepayment required. Contact Martha Jimenez, Curator of Education to make your reservation or for more information at 805.385.8171 or
[email protected] CAM Book Club Join fellow art and book lovers at our monthly book discussion. Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward Thursday, April 19 6 pm $5 / members free click here for more info and to view the upcoming selections. No reservations required and admission is FREE for the whole family. Free Family Day Saturday, April 21 12:00 - 3:00 pm Spend an afternoon exploring, creating and letting your imagination soar. Drop in for free, hands-on family fun activities with CAM Staff and Lakeshore Learning Store . Families with children of all ages and abilities are welcome. Materials are provided. Children’s Exhibit Education Programs made possible by a gift from the Frederick R. Weisman Art Foundation. Building Blocks of Art 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ages 7-11 Saturdays, May 5, 12, 19 $24 / $19 members per 2 class session or $10 per session These art exploration classes help kids explore the tools artists use to build works of art from line to texture and everything in between. In each session, students are introduced to one or two building blocks and a different technique inspired by the current exhibits on display. RSVP and workshop fee prepayment required. Contact Martha Jimenez, Curator of Education to make your reservation or for more information at 805.385.8171 o r
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