How to Talk to Grown-ups about Art: Workshop for Kids

How do you explain your art to a grown-up who just says "that's nice"? In this interactive workshop, kids will discover fun, easy ways to talk about their own art, what they made, why they made it, and what they want people to notice.

In this workshop, we will look at works by Charles Burchfield and practice "looking" games that build the habit of noticing details and describing what's there. Then, in the Useum Studio, we will create Burchfield-inspired watercolor landscapes, inspired by the works in the galleries.

We'll wrap up with a group share, where kids practice putting their new ways of looking to work, describing their art out loud, and deciding what they want their audience to know.

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Suggested ages (6-12)

Skill Level: Beginner

Running alongside the youth workshop, an adult workshop will be offered concurrently. Feel free to bring your kids to participate in a hands-on session, ending with an opportunity to explore the gallery together using your newly developed interactive activities.

Register for Adult Workshop Here.

Instructor

Michaela Worosz, Manager of School and Studio Programs

Michaela Worosz (she/her) is a visual and fiber artist based in Buffalo, New York. In her role as Manager of School and Studio Programs at the Burchfield Penney Art Center, she draws on years of experience in museum education to guide learners of all ages in discovering visual expression, exploring new media, and engaging in hands-on making. Trained with a BA in Visual Art & New Media from SUNY Fredonia and an MA in Museum Studies from Buffalo State University, she applies her interdisciplinary background to design programs that merge art-making, observation, and storytelling.