For Families With Kids
Ages 6–10

Edward Hopper practiced drawing all the time. He observed his subjects closely and drew, revised, and drew some more. Come to look closely at Hopper’s masterful drawings and then experiment with techniques such as shading, cross hatching, and contour drawing.

June 15, 10–11 am: Register
June 22, 10–11 am: Register
June 29, 10–11 am: Register

$10 per family (free for Family Series members or Friend-level members and higher). Admission to program includes Museum admission. Registration is recommended; drop-ins are welcome if space is available.

Edward Hopper drew the city and the country, focusing on places that included lonely lighthouses, a melancholic café, and ornate movie theaters. Learn how the artist was inspired by the places he visited and make sketches of your own favorite spaces.

July 13, 10–11 am: Register
July 27, 10–11 am: Register

$10 per family (free for Family Series members or Friend-level members and higher). Admission to program includes Museum admission. Registration is recommended; drop-ins are welcome if space is available.

Edward Hopper played with light and shadow to create atmospheric scenes. Families will explore how the artist used dark and light tones in his drawings to create mood, and will then experiment with different techniques to create tonal drawings.

August 3, 10–11 am: Register
August 17, 10–11 am: Register

$10 per family (free for Family Series members or Friend-level members and higher). Admission to program includes Museum admission. Registration is recommended; drop-ins are welcome if space is available.