Historic StARTS
Historically inspired visual art program for young children at Carter House & Carnton Plantation (Ages 3 - 6 years) 10:00 - 11:00 am 2nd Tuesdays For class details or more information, call ACWC at (615) 428-3845 or e-mail robinson@artscouncil.org Fees: $10 per workshop (includes supplies) Each workshop will begin with introductions and review of the site rules. For this younger age range, parents or caregivers must stay with their child(ren). Mission: Exploring the cultural and visual arts with children in Williamson County
Exposing preschoolers to a wide variety of art increases imagination and creativity while building a solid foundation for future academic success. A 2005 report by the Rand Corporation about the visual arts argues that the intrinsic pleasures and stimulation of the art experience do more than sweeten an individual's life -- according to the report, they "can connect people more deeply to the world and open them to new ways of seeing," creating the foundation to forge social bonds and community cohesion. There are few opportunities for young children to engage in art activities in the area, this program fulfills that need. Monthly 1 hour art workshops at Carter House and Carnton Plantation for 3-6 year olds. Holding the classes at the historic sites around Franklin, give students and parents an opportunity to explore the site in a completely unique way. It raises awareness of the significance of these sites in our community and giving students a different perspective of the communities around them.
Class Examples: Silhouette Drawing Supplies: Pencils, paper and mirrors Portrait Drawing Supplies: Colored pencils, and pads of papers House Building and furniture design Supplies: Glue, popsicle sticks and construction paper Tie Dying Supplies: T-shirts, buckets, gloves, water and tie dye colors Still Life drawing Supplies: Colored pencils, pads of paper, tables Wallpaper design Supplies: Colored pencils, construction paper, scissors, and glue Musical instruments Supplies: Paper towel roles, oatmeal boxes and other such things Carpet Patterns Supplies: Construction paper in geometric shapes, glue | 
2012 Class Schedule 10 - 11 am January 10 Carnton Plantation Winter Wonderland February 14 Carnton Plantation Victorian Valentine March 13 Carnton Plantation Windy Days April 10 Carter House How Does Your Garden Grow? May 8 Carter House Quilting Bees June 12 Carter House Summer Kitchen July 10 Carter House TBD August 14 Carnton Plantation TBD September 11 Carnton Plantation TBD October 9 Carnton Plantation TBD November 13 Carnton Plantation TBD December 11 Carnton Plantation TBD MEDIA COVERAGE: Check out Historic StARTS on Talk of the Town which aired February 10, 2012: Art of Friendship Through Valentine’s at Carnton Plantation Click here to see a slideshow from the Tennessean!
This series is underwritten in part by The Arts Build Communities program, which is funded by the Tennessee General Assembly and administered in cooperation with the Tennessee Arts Commission and The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee.  |
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