FW: Great class at the Akron Art Museum this weekend! 4/4

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Hello everyone!

 

I hope you are all enjoying the sunshine of spring!

I wanted to invite you all to sign up for a great class this Saturday at the museum. (Details are listed below) There are plenty of spots available and the teacher is fantastic. Also, this will be the last chance to see the artwork of Aminah Brenda-Lynn Robinson as the exhibitions closes Sunday. If you’d like to sign up, just call 330.376.9186 x229.

 

We hope to see you soon!

Gina

 

 

Studio Classes for Kids: Assembling a Life

with artist and educator Cheril Walker

Saturday, April 4, 2009, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Students will discuss what qualities make us individuals and how our personal histories bring richness to our community as they tour Along Water Street: New Work by Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson. Inspired by their gallery experience, children will further explore these ideas by creating assemblage sculptures made from a variety of materials and techniques. Advanced registration is required. Cost is $10 per person for members, $15 per person for non-members. To register call 330.376.9186 x229 or x230.

 

Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson
American, born 1940, Columbus, Ohio; lives Columbus, Ohio
Picking Blackberries, Nuts, and Medicinal Plants (detail), 2000–07
Rag painting: cloth, thread, found objects, pen and ink, pencil, and paint on paper
Private Collection

This exhibition was organized by the Columbus Museum of Art. Its presentation in Akron is made possible by a generous gift from the Folk Charitable Foundation.

Visit www.aminahsworld.org to view work by the artist