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Holiday Camps at the Ogden Museum and Long Vue House and Gardens

December 17, 2020

Virtual Holiday Camp with the Ogden Museum of Southern Art 

December 22, 23, 29 and 30, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
For students in grades 2-5
Space is limited. Register soon!

$45 member/$50 non-member per day
Register for 1, 2, 3 or all 4 days. Register for all four days and save $20 off your total registration fee.

Schools may be out for kids, but learning and art-making continues! Ogden Museum’s Winter Holiday Art Camp participants will bring their imaginations to life with creative and engaging activities. Kids will craft unique charcoal portraits, miniature gemstone sculptures, cut-out paintings, multimedia collages and unique seasonal craft objects inspired by current exhibits and the jubilee of the season. Each three hour session will also include a 15-30 minute playful movement exercise, ranging from yoga or calisthenics to a dance party or even clowning basics! Projects are fun, inventive and new every day. Don’t miss out!

Registration includes a Winter Holiday Camp Art Box containing all supplies needed for each activity. After registration, a Zoom link will be mailed to each registrant. The Winter Holiday Camp Art Box will be available for pick up at Ogden Museum starting December 20. Shipping is available for an additional fee.

THEMES

Tuesday, December 22: The Art of Giving
Miniature gemstone sculptures inspired by the work of MaryGrace Bernard, winter crafting and yoga

Wednesday, December 23: The Art of Receiving
Portraits in charcoal inspired by the work of Brendon Palmer, winter crafting and calisthenics

Tuesday, December 29: The Art of Celebration
Collage extravaganza inspired by the artists Benny Andrews and Antonnia Zennaro, winter crafting and clowning

Wednesday, December 30: The Art of Gratitude
Cut-out painting inspired by the work of Joey Slaughter, winter crafting and dance party


3 Day Holiday Camp at Longue Vue House and Gardens (ages 5 - 10)

School’s out! From Monday, Dec. 21 to Wednesday, Dec. 23, kids ages 5-10 can spend mornings at Longue Vue developing gardening skills and learning how plants and gardens are connected to holiday celebrations around the world. $85 with all supplies and materials included; scholarships available - email tfulton@longuevue.com for more information. Safety: Enrollment is limited to 12 students per session, and all CDC-recommended safety protocols will be observed. 

9:00 am - 12:00 pm  (drop-offs 9-9:30am; pick-ups 12-12;30pm)

Longue Vue House and Gardens
7 Bamboo Road
New Orleans, LA 70124
504-488-5488

Questions? Email Education@longuevue.com

Cost

$85; 10% discount for members

How

Register online here. More Info https://longuevue.com/