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Classes and Workshops

Posted on by Jui Mhatre

The Museum hosts a variety of classes and workshops throughout the year for all ages!

ARTSmart classes: Explore the current exhibitions. Each class includes looking activities in the galleries and an art project. Classes are held on the first Wednesday and Thursday of the month at 10:30 (ages 2-5) and 4:30 (all ages). Upcoming classes: April 3 & 4: The Artist’s Studio, Painters

Homeschool Tuesdays meet on the first Tuesday of the month allows Homeschool families to investigate the exhibitions and collection with curriculum integration. Tours are appropriate for those in Kindergarten on up and include an art project. Upcoming class: April 2, 1-2:30: The Artist’s Studio, Painters (chance to compare watercolor and acrylic paint)

workshop at the Beach Museum of Art

Cost for each class above is $5 per child. Reservations are required. Payment can be made with cash or check. Please call (785)532-7718 or email klwalk@k-state.edu for reservations. Children must be accompanied by an adult. If you need to cancel your reservation please let us know so we can call those on the waiting list.

Special price for Military Families: In conjunction with the Blue Star Museum program, the Beach Museum of Art offers Military Families half price on all workshops and classes!

Friends of the Beach Museum of Art members receive half price discount with membership card. Please click here to join the Friends of the Beach.

Classes and Workshops

Posted on by Jui Mhatre

The Museum hosts a variety of classes and workshops throughout the year for all ages!

workshop at the Beach Museum of Art

ARTSmart classes: Explore the current exhibitions. Each class includes looking activities in the galleries and an art project. Classes are held on the first Wednesday and Thursday of the month at 10:30 (ages 2-5) and 4:30 (all ages). Upcoming classes: Feb. 7 & 8: wood+paper+box Part 1

Homeschool Tuesdays meet on the first Tuesday of the month allows Homeschool families to investigate the exhibitions and collection with curriculum integration. Tours are appropriate for those in Kindergarten on up and include an art project. Upcoming class: Feb. 6, 1-2:30: wood+paper+box Part 1 (printmaking/multiples)

Family workshop at the Beach Museum of ArtCost for each class above is $5 per child. Reservations are required. Payment can be made with cash or check. Please call (785)532-7718 or email klwalk@k-state.edu for reservations. Children must be accompanied by an adult. If you need to cancel your reservation please let us know so we can call those on the waiting list.

Special price for Military Families: In conjunction with the Blue Star Museum program, the Beach Museum of Art offers Military Families half price on all workshops and classes!

Friends of the Beach Museum of Art members receive half price discount with membership card. Please click here to join the Friends of the Beach.

Classes and Workshops

Posted on by Jui Mhatre

The Museum hosts a variety of classes and workshops throughout the year for all ages!

Family workshop by Beach Museum of Art

ARTSmart classes: Explore the current exhibitions. Each class includes looking activities in the galleries and an art project. Classes meet on select Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 (ages 2-5) and 4:30 (all ages).
Upcoming classes: Dec. 6 & 7 Theme: Indigenous Art

Homeschool Tuesdays meet on the first Tuesday of the month and include additional academic content. Tours are appropriate for those in Kindergarten on up and include an art project.
Upcoming class: Dec. 5, 1-2:30
Theme: Indigenous Art

Family workshop at the Beach Museum of ArtSupply fee for each class is $5 per child. Reservations are required. Payment can be made with cash or check. Please call (785)532-7718 or email klwalk@k-state.edu for reservations. Children must be accompanied by an adult. If you need to cancel your reservation please let us know so we can call those on the waiting list.

Special price for Military Families: In conjunction with the Blue Star Museum program, the Beach Museum of Art offers Military Families half price on all workshops and classes!

New! Friends of the Beach Museum of Art members receive half price discount with membership card. Please click here to join the Friends of the Beach.

Classes and Workshops

Posted on by Jui Mhatre

The Museum hosts a variety of classes and workshops throughout the year for all ages!

Workshop at the Beach Museum of Art ARTSmart classes: Explore the current exhibitions. Each class includes looking activities in the galleries and an art project. Classes meet on select Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 (ages 2-5) and 4:30 (all ages).
Upcoming classes: Nov. 8 & 9 Theme: Texture landscapes

Homeschool Tuesdays meet on the first Tuesday of the month and include additional academic content. Tours are appropriate for those in Kindergarten on up and include an art project.
Upcoming class: Nov. 7, 1-2:30
Theme: Bison of the Prairies

Supply fee for each class is $5 per child, Friends of the Beach Museum of Art and Military Family/Blue Star discount $2.50. Reservations are required. Payment can be made with cash or check. Call (785)532-7718 or email klwalk@k-state.edu for reservations. Children must be accompanied by an adult. If you need to cancel your reservation please let us know so we can call those on the waiting list.

Special price for Military Families: In conjunction with the Blue Star Museum program, the Beach Museum of Art offers Military Family half price on all workshops and classes!

New! Friends of the Beach Museum of Art members receive half price discount with membership card. Please click here to join the Friends of the Beach.

Click here to view all Fall 2023 Family Programs and Workshops.

workshop at the Beach Museum of Art

Classes and Workshops

Posted on by Jui Mhatre

The Museum hosts a variety of classes and workshops throughout the year for all ages!

Family workshop at the Beach Museum of Art

ARTSmart classes: Explore the current exhibitions. Each class includes looking activities in the galleries and an art project. Classes meet on select Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 (ages 2-5) and 4:30 (all ages).
Upcoming class: October 4 & 5
Theme: Book Making

Homeschool Tuesdays meet on the first Tuesday of the month and include additional academic content. Tours are appropriate for those in Kindergarten on up and include an art project.
Upcoming class: October 3, 1-2:30
Theme: Graphic Novels

Supply fee for each class is $5 per child, Friends of the Beach Museum of Art and Military Family/Blue Star discount $2.50. Reservations are required. Payment can be made with cash or check. Call (785)532-7718 or email klwalk@k-state.edu for reservations. Children must be accompanied by an adult. If you need to cancel your reservation please let us know so we can call those on the waiting list.

Special price for Military Families: In conjunction with the Blue Star Museum program, the Beach Museum of Art offers Military Family half price on all workshops and classes!

New! Friends of the Beach Museum of Art members receive half price discount with membership card. Please click here to join the Friends of the Beach.

Click here to view all Fall 2023 Family Programs and Workshops.

Classes and Workshops

Posted on by Jui Mhatre

Follow us on the Beach Buddies Facebook Group to participate in
ARTSmart and Homeschool classes online.

Upcoming virtual classes:
May 2-4: Mexican art for Cinco de Mayo

Beach Buddies Facebook Group is the Beach Museum of Art’s Facebook page for our younger audiences, with resources and activities for kids, families and educators. Enjoy cool art, great books, fun activities, and more! Join the group at facebook.com/groups/bmabuddies.

workshop at the Beach Museum of Art

 

 

Virtual Classes and Workshops

Posted on by Jui Mhatre

Follow us on the Beach Buddies Facebook Group to participate in
ARTSmart and Homeschool classes online.

Upcoming virtual classes:
April 4-6, 2023: Sumi Art of the Far East

Beach Buddies Facebook Group is the Beach Museum of Art’s Facebook page for our younger audiences, with resources and activities for kids, families and educators. Enjoy cool art, great books, fun activities, and more! Join the group at facebook.com/groups/bmabuddies.

Workshop at the Beach Museum of Art

Classes and Workshops

Posted on by Jui Mhatre
The Museum hosts a variety of classes and workshops throughout the year for all ages!

Family workshop by Beach Museum of Art

ARTSmart Classes
Explore the Elements of Art. Each class includes looking activities in the galleries and an art project. Classes meet on select Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 (ages 2-5) and 4:30 (all ages).
Next class: December 7 & 8 – Color

Family workshop at the Beach Museum of ArtHomeschool Tuesdays meet on the first Tuesday of the month and include additional academic content. Tours are appropriate for those in Kindergarten on up and include an art project.
Next class: December 6, 1-2:30 – Color, weather and poetry 

Cost for classes is $3 per child, Military Family/Blue Star discount $1.50, and reservations are required. Payment can be made with cash or check. Call (785)532-7718 or email klwalk@ksu.edu for reservations. Children must be accompanied by an adult. If you need to cancel your reservation please let us know so we can call those on the waiting list.

Special price for Military Families: In conjunction with the Blue Star Museum program, the Beach Museum of Art offers Military Family half price on all workshops and classes!

Virtual Resource for Families and Teachers
Beach Buddies Facebook Group: Cool art, great books, fun activities, and more! Join now at www.facebook.com/groups/bmabuddies

Additional resources

Curricula, including twenty-four animal units for Two By Two. Click here

Digital apps (Thinking About Pictures, Smartify) Click here

Materials are available to borrow from the Resource Center. Click here

Classes and Workshops

Posted on by Jui Mhatre
The Museum hosts a variety of classes and workshops throughout the year for all ages!

Workshop at the Beach Museum of Art

ARTSmart Classes
Explore the Elements of Art. Each class includes looking activities in the galleries and an art project. Classes meet on select Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 (ages 2-5) and 4:30 (all ages).
Next class: October 12 & 13 – Shape

Homeschool Tuesdays meet on the first Tuesday of the month and include additional academic content. Tours are appropriate for those in Kindergarten on up and include an art project.
Next class: October 11, 1-2:30: Shape and Zoology

Cost for classes is $3 per child, Military Family/Blue Star discount $1.50, and reservations are required. Payment can be made with cash or check. Call (785)532-7718 or email klwalk@ksu.edu for reservations. Children must be accompanied by an adult. If you need to cancel your reservation please let us know so we can call those on the waiting list.

Special price for Military Families: In conjunction with the Blue Star Museum program, the Beach Museum of Art offers Military Family half price on all workshops and classes!

Virtual Resource for Families and Teachers
Beach Buddies Facebook Group: Cool art, great books, fun activities, and more! Join now at www.facebook.com/groups/bmabuddies

Additional resources

Curricula, including twenty-four animal units for Two By Two. Click here

Digital apps (Thinking About Pictures, Smartify) Click here

Materials are available to borrow from the Resource Center. Click here

Classes and Workshops

Posted on by Jui Mhatre
The Museum hosts a variety of classes and workshops throughout the year for all ages!

Registration open for ARTSmart Classes: Spend the summer exploring themes from the exhibition Salt Air in conjunction with the Manhattan Public Library summer reading theme “Oceans of Possibility.” Click here to view full list of ARTSmart classes for children and families.

"Salt Air" exhibition at the Beach Museum of Art. beach.k-state.edu

Cost for classes is $3 per child, Military Family/Blue Star discount $1.50, and reservations are required. Payment can be made with cash or check. Call (785)532-7718 or email klwalk@ksu.edu for reservations. Children must be accompanied by an adult. If you need to cancel your reservation please let us know so we can call those on the waiting list.

Special price for Military Families: In conjunction with the Blue Star Museum program, the Beach Museum of Art offers Military Family half price on all workshops and classes!

The Beach Museum of Art follows Kansas State University Covid-19 guidelines for all programs. Current guidelines require masks in all public buildings. For more information visit k-state.edu/covid-19.

Registration open for 2022 Young Artists Program: includes museum tours and art workshops taught by art teacher Georgia Allgier. The classes for younger children allow artists to explore a variety of media. Classes for older children will focus on learning more about specific techniques. Class size is capped at 12 children and reservations can be made by calling 785.532.7718 or emailing klwalk@ksu.edu. Supply fee is $10 per session. Click here to view summer 2022 schedule.

Virtual Resource for Families and Teachers
Beach Buddies Facebook Group: Cool art, great books, fun activities, and more! Join now at www.facebook.com/groups/bmabuddies

Classes and Workshops

Posted on by Jui Mhatre
The Museum hosts a variety of classes and workshops throughout the year for all ages!

ARTSmart Classes: Each class includes looking activities and an art project. Classes are held on the first Wednesday and Thursday of the month at 10:30 a.m. (ages 2-5) and 4:30 p.m. (all ages).

  • Next class: May 4 & 5: Watercolor Magic

Family workshop: Young artists find inspiration from work in the Beach Museum of Art.Homeschool Tuesdays meet on the first Tuesday of the month and allows Homeschool families to investigate the current special exhibitions with curriculum integration. Tours are appropriate for those in Kindergarten on up and include an art project.

  • Next class: May 3, 1-2:30: Mexican Art for Cinco de Mayo (Allebrijes project)

Cost for classes is $3 per child, Military Family/Blue Star discount $1.50, and reservations are required. Payment can be made with cash or check. Call (785)532-7718 or email klwalk@ksu.edu for reservations. Children must be accompanied by an adult. If you need to cancel your reservation please let us know so we can call those on the waiting list.

Special price for Military Families: In conjunction with the Blue Star Museum program, the Beach Museum of Art offers Military Family half price on all workshops and classes!

The Beach Museum of Art follows Kansas State University Covid-19 guidelines for all programs. Current guidelines require masks in all public buildings. For more information visit k-state.edu/covid-19.

Virtual Resource for Families and Teachers
Beach Buddies Facebook Group: Cool art, great books, fun activities, and more! Join now at www.facebook.com/groups/bmabuddies
Posts include: Virtual ARTSmart Classes, BMA Book Buddies: Illustrated Artist Biographies and Voices: Artists Who Inspire.

 

Classes and Workshops

Posted on by Jui Mhatre
The Museum hosts a variety of classes and workshops throughout the year for all ages!

workshop at the Beach Museum of Art

ARTSmart Classes: Each class includes looking activities and an art project. Classes are held on the first Wednesday and Thursday of the month at 10:30 a.m. (ages 2-5) and 4:30 p.m. (all ages).

  • Next class: April 6 & 7: Fiery Collages

Homeschool Tuesdays meet on the first Tuesday of the month and allows Homeschool families to investigate the current special exhibitions with curriculum integration. Tours are appropriate for those in Kindergarten on up and include an art project.

  • Next class: April 5, 1-2:30: The Art of Light and Color (pointillist/Impressionist project)

Cost for classes is $3 per child, Military Family/Blue Star discount $1.50, and reservations are required. Payment can be made with cash or check. Call (785)532-7718 or email klwalk@ksu.edu for reservations. Children must be accompanied by an adult. If you need to cancel your reservation please let us know so we can call those on the waiting list.

Special price for Military Families: In conjunction with the Blue Star Museum program, the Beach Museum of Art offers Military Family half price on all workshops and classes!

The Beach Museum of Art follows Kansas State University Covid-19 guidelines for all programs. Current guidelines require masks in all public buildings. For more information visit k-state.edu/covid-19.

Virtual Resources for Families and Teachers

Beach Buddies Facebook Group: Cool art, great books, fun activities, and more! Join now at www.facebook.com/groups/bmabuddies
Posts include: Virtual ARTSmart Classes, BMA Book Buddies: Illustrated Artist Biographies and Voices: Artists Who Inspire.

Additional Resources

Curricula, including new materials for Art and Language Learning and resources for Kansas History Month. Visit https://beach.k-state.edu/participate/educational-resources/

Materials are available to borrow from the Resource Center. Email questions at klwalk@ksu.edu.

Classes and Workshops

Posted on by Jui Mhatre
The Museum hosts a variety of classes and workshops throughout
the year for all ages!

Family workshop: Young artists find inspiration from work in the Beach Museum of Art.

ARTSmart Classes: Each class includes looking activities and an art project. Classes are held on the first Wednesday and Thursday of the month at 10:30 a.m. (ages 2-5) and 4:30 p.m. (all ages).

  • Next class: February 2 & 3 – Colorful Acrylics

Homeschool Tuesdays meet on the first Tuesday of the month and allows Homeschool families to investigate the current special exhibitions with curriculum integration. Tours are appropriate for those in Kindergarten on up and include an art project.

  • Next class: February 1, 1-2:30 p.m.: Paleolithic Handaxes (art and archaeology). Come think like an archaeologist!

Cost for classes is $3 per child, Military Family/Blue Star discount $1.50, and reservations are required. Payment can be made with cash or check. Call (785)532-7718 or email klwalk@ksu.edu for reservations. Children must be accompanied by an adult. If you need to cancel your reservation please let us know so we can call those on the waiting list.

Special price for Military Families: In conjunction with the Blue Star Museum program, the Beach Museum of Art offers Military Family half price on all workshops and classes!

Family Events
All events are free, open to everyone unless otherwise noted. For events requiring preregistration, call 785-532-7718 or email klwalk@ksu.edu. The Beach Museum of Art follows Kansas State University Covid-19 guidelines for all programs. Current guidelines require masks in all public buildings. For more information visit k-state.edu/covid-19.

Feb. 9-12, during museum open hours, virtually on Beach Buddies Facebook group
USD 383 Early Expressions Student Art Show
Join us in celebrating the work of the district’s students and their teachers, on display in the UMB Theatre. Sponsored by the Manhattan-Ogden Public Schools Foundation.

April 9, 11a.m. – 4 p.m.
All University Open House and 25th Anniversary Celebration
This year’s theme is “Game On,” and there will be gallery games to help you explore the spring exhibitions.

April 14 – 16, during museum open hours
Celebrating Art and the Young Child 
Join us for a free afternoon of gallery activities and art projects for the whole family. This year’s special theme is “Land and Sea” and additional inspiration will come from the National Endowment for the Humanities Picturing America print set. Co-sponsored by USD 383 Early Learning Centers, K-State Institute for Early Childhood Education and Research, and Kansas Child Care Training Opportunities Inc.

Virtual Resources for Families and Teachers

Beach Buddies Facebook Group: Cool art, great books, fun activities, and more! Join now at www.facebook.com/groups/bmabuddies
Posts include: Virtual ARTSmart Classes, BMA Book Buddies: Illustrated Artist Biographies and Voices: Artists Who Inspire.

Additional Virtual Programs and Resources

Curricula, including new materials for Art and Language Learning and resources for Kansas History Month. Visit https://beach.k-state.edu/participate/educational-resources/

Digital apps (Thinking About Pictures, Smartify) https://beach.k-state.edu/explore/interactive-tools/

Materials are available to borrow from the Resource Center.

Classes and Workshops

Posted on by Jui Mhatre
The Museum hosts a variety of classes and workshops throughout
the year for all ages!

ARTSmart Classes: Each class includes looking activities and an art project. Classes are held on the first Wednesday and Thursday of the month at 10:30 a.m. (ages 2-5) and 4:30 p.m. (all ages).

  • Next class: December 8 & 9 – Winter Sunrise

ARTSmart class Dec. 2021 description

Homeschool Tuesdays meet on the first Tuesday of the month and allows Homeschool families to investigate the current special exhibitions with curriculum integration. Tours are appropriate for those in Kindergarten on up and include an art project.

  • Next class: Dec. 7, 1-2:30: John Steuart Curry’s Sunrises (weather, art conservation)

Cost for classes is $3 per child, Military Family/Blue Star discount $1.50, and reservations are required. Payment can be made with cash or check. Call (785)532-7718 or email klwalk@ksu.edu for reservations. Children must be accompanied by an adult. If you need to cancel your reservation please let us know so we can call those on the waiting list.

Special price for Military Families: In conjunction with the Blue Star Museum program, the Beach Museum of Art offers Military Family half price on all workshops and classes!

Family Workshops and Events
All events are free, open to everyone unless otherwise noted. For events requiring preregistration, call 785-532-7718 or email klwalk@ksu.edu. 

Animal-Theme Holiday Workshop
December 4, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Create your own holiday items with an animal theme inspired by the exhibition Two by Two: Animal Pairs. We will be offering two sessions to enable social distancing and registration is required. $5 per participant (cash or check).

The Beach Museum of Art follows Kansas State University Covid-19 guidelines for all programs. Current guidelines require masks in all public buildings. For more information visit k-state.edu/covid-19.

Virtual Resources for Families and Teachers

Beach Buddies Facebook Group: Cool art, great books, fun activities, and more! Join now at www.facebook.com/groups/bmabuddies
Posts include: Virtual ARTSmart Classes, BMA Book Buddies: Illustrated Artist Biographies and Voices: Artists Who Inspire.

Additional Virtual Programs and Resources

ART Bytes – First Wednesdays
Short videos about art in the Beach Museum of Art’s collection. Please check the museum’s YouTube channel to enjoy the videos.

Virtual exhibitions and tours can be found on the museum’s website at https://beach.k-state.edu/explore/exhibitions/

Curricula, including new materials for Art and Language Learning and resources for Kansas History Month. Visit https://beach.k-state.edu/participate/educational-resources/

Digital apps (Thinking About Pictures, Smartify) https://beach.k-state.edu/explore/interactive-tools/

Materials are available to borrow from the Resource Center.

Classes and Workshops

Posted on by Jui Mhatre
The Museum hosts a variety of classes and workshops throughout
the year for all ages!

ARTSmart Classes: Each class includes looking activities and an art project. Classes are held on the first Wednesday and Thursday of the month at 10:30 a.m. (ages 2-5) and 4:30 p.m. (all ages).

  • Next class: Nov. 3 & 4 – Underground Prairies

Homeschool Tuesdays meet on the first Tuesday of the month and allows Homeschool families to investigate the current special exhibitions with curriculum integration. Tours are appropriate for those in Kindergarten on up and include an art project.

  • Next class: Nov. 2, 1-2:30: The Photographer’s Voice (Gordon Parks)

Cost for classes is $3 per child, Military Family/Blue Star discount $1.50, and reservations are required. Payment can be made with cash or check. Call (785)532-7718 or email klwalk@ksu.edu for reservations. Children must be accompanied by an adult. If you need to cancel your reservation please let us know so we can call those on the waiting list.

Special price for Military Families: In conjunction with the Blue Star Museum program, the Beach Museum of Art offers Military Family half price on all workshops and classes!

Family workshop by Beach Museum of ArtFamily Workshops and Events
All events are free, open to everyone unless otherwise noted. For events requiring preregistration, call 785-532-7718 or email klwalk@ksu.edu. 

Holiday Workshop
December 4, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Draw your inspiration from nature to create cards, decorations, gift tags and ornaments for the winter holidays. We will be offering two sessions to enable social distancing and registration is required. $5 per participant (cash or check).

The Beach Museum of Art follows Kansas State University Covid-19 guidelines for all programs. Current guidelines require masks in all public buildings. For more information visit k-state.edu/covid-19.

Virtual Resources for Families and Teachers

Beach Buddies Facebook Group: Cool art, great books, fun activities, and more! Join now at www.facebook.com/groups/bmabuddies
Posts include: Virtual ARTSmart Classes, BMA Book Buddies: Illustrated Artist Biographies and Voices: Artists Who Inspire.

Additional Virtual Programs and Resources

ART Bytes – First Wednesdays
Short videos about art in the Beach Museum of Art’s collection in English, Japanese and Spanish. Please check the museum’s YouTube channel to enjoy the videos.

Virtual exhibitions and tours can be found on the museum’s website at https://beach.k-state.edu/explore/exhibitions/

Curricula, including new materials for Art and Language Learning and resources for Kansas History Month. Visit https://beach.k-state.edu/participate/educational-resources/

Digital apps (Thinking About Pictures, Smartify) https://beach.k-state.edu/explore/interactive-tools/

Materials are available to borrow from the Resource Center.