Museum announces Summer Class schedule for kids

Summer Classes 2009

June 16 (Tuesday): Toys and Games
Grades 3rd-6th; 9am to 11:30am; Class Limit: 12
Instructor: Karen Stith
What was life like before video games? What did pioneer children do for fun?
Learn about and enjoy some of the popular games and toys of the 1800s. Children in the class will make a thaumatrope, a bean bag, spool toys, and play classic games such as "Button, button!" Pre-registration is required. $10

June 17 (Wednesday): Papermaking 101
Grades: K-3rd; 10am to 1pm; Class Limit: 15
Instructors: Christina Garton and Cassandra Lockwood
Learn the fun and easy art of papermaking. Experiment with glitter, feathers and confetti to make creative designs. Students will also learn the basics of origami and other historical paper crafts and arts. Children should dress in clothing that can get wet and bring a lunch. Pre-registration is required. $15

June 18 (Thursday): Papermaking 101
Grades: 4-8; 10am to 2pm; Class Limit: 20
Instructors: Christina Garton and Cassandra Lockwood
Learn the fun and easy art of papermaking. Each student will design their own stationary and learn basic bookbinding techniques to create their own journal along with other paper themed crafts. Children should dress in clothing that can get wet and bring a lunch.
Pre-registration is required. $20

June 24-5 (Wednesday and Thursday): Fabulous Felt Camp
Grades 3rd-7th; 10am to 2pm; Class Limit: 20
Instructors: Cassandra Lockwood and Christina Garton
Explore the many crafty uses of wool and cotton felt during this two day camp. Students on the first day will learn to make felt pouches and other crafts. They second day they will learn to make usable and wearable crafts with store bought felt. Children should dress in clothing that can get wet, wear tennis shoes and bring lunch each day.
Pre-registration is required. $40

June 30-July 2 (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday)
Making the Past Come Alive: 1776 in New Mexico
Grades 5th-8th; 10a.m.-1p.m; Class Limit: 15
Interested in history? Have you ever wanted to travel back in time? Learn the basics of doing living history and improvisational performance.
Students will develop and portray a historical character from the Spanish Colonial era. The class will dress in historically accurate costumes and stage an outdoor time travel performance to the New Mexico of 1776 on the last day.
Please bring lunch each day. Pre-registration is required. $50

July 7-8 (Tuesday and Wednesday): Greenhouse and Gardening Camp
Grades K-6th; 10 a.m.-2p.m.; Class Limit: 20
Instructors: Christina Garton, Cassandra Lockwood, Scott Green, Marie Hughey,
Raul Gonzales
Discover the science of soil and plant growth through hands-on lessons in the Museum's new greenhouse. Decorate your very own gourd. Learn about native plants of the Chihuahuan Desert and how they survive. Take home plants and seeds to start you own garden. Children should dress in clothing that can get dirty and please bring lunch each day. Pre-registration required. $40

July 22-24 (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday): Pottery and Archaeology camp
Grades 3rd-6th; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Class Limit: 20
Instructors: Christina Garton and Cassandra Lockwood
Shape and mold clay into creative objects in this introduction to pottery making. Students will also learn the methods and importance of archaeology as they excavate their own dig site. Children should dress in clothing that can get dirty. Please bring hats, sunscreen and sturdy shoes as we will be outside for part of the class.
Please bring lunch each day. Pre-registration is required. $60

July 28 (Tuesday): Traditional New Mexico Music, Games and Stories
Grades K-2; 10 a.m.-12 p.m.; Class Limit: 15
Instructor: Angie Morgan
Love music and dancing? Want to play games from two-hundred years ago? Enjoy a good story? Then this is the class for you!
Pre-registration required. $20

August 5 (Wednesday): Outdoor Charcoal Drawing
Grades 6-8; 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Class Limit: 15
Instructor: Holly Radke
The museum becomes an outdoor classroom as we spend the day drawing various New Mexico plants and animals. Learn about charcoal artwork as you create your very own masterpiece. Bring a lunch and please wear hats, sunscreen and tennis shoes.
Pre-registration is required. $20.

To sign up or to get more information, please call (575) 522-4100.