Spring break at the museum
SATURDAY, MARCH 2 TO SUNDAY, MARCH 10, 2024 (OPEN DAILY)
LET YOUR CREATIVE JUICES FLOW….WITH YOUR FAMILY!
The Musée des beaux-arts de Sherbrooke is organizing a slew of activities for the Spring Break and it will be open every day from Saturday, March 2 to Sunday, March 10, 2024. As in previous years, this March vacation promises to be an exciting one for families and their children with a lineup of exciting adventures and new discoveries – creative workshops, an “Art Hive”, a collective mural and storytelling sessions. Each day offers something different!
Make a reservation as soon as possible (places are limited) : (819) 821-2115 or accueil@mbas.qc.ca
Maximum one reservation per person/day
ACTIVITY DETAILS
SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 2024
10:30 TO 12 NOON : CREATIVE WORKSHOP FOR FAMILIES
EXPLORING STAINED GLASS (TARGET AGE : 9-12)
IN THE STYLE OF ARTIST LOUIS DESAULNIERS
Scenario by: Adélie Clavet-Nadeau
Jardin de givre (Frosty Garden), a print by artist Louis Desaulniers, depicts winter light shining through an icy, iridescent surface. The workshop takes its cue from this evocative, powerful work by inviting participants to create a stained-glass window using cellophane and coloured tissue paper, mounted in a small circular frame.
Venue : Atelier éducatif MBAS (Educational studio)
Duration: 90 minutes (Plan to arrive 5 minutes in advance)
Reservation required. Maximum one reservation per person/day
2PM-2:45PM : NARRATED TOUR OF THE TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS
DANS MA TÊTE AND UNE MAGNIFIQUE DÉSOLATION
Discover the children’s exhibition Dans ma tête and Une magnifique désolation, by Townships artist Jérémie St-Pierre. Your family will love this tour, led by a mediator!
Duration: 45 minutes (Plan to arrive 5 minutes in advance)
Reservation required
SUNDAY, MARCH 3, 2024
10AM-4PM : RUCHE D’ART (ART HIVE) SPONSORED BY
If you could illustrate your sleep by drawing it, what colour would it be? Translucent? A relaxing navy blue? Or more red and vibrant? How do you depict things that are invisible? During this Art Hub in March, art therapist Emmanuelle Meunier will encourage participants to think outside the box and explore this challenge, taking a cue from a piece of art by Eastern Townships painter Monique Voyer. A creativity project involving the entire family!
Venue : Atelier éducatif MBAS (Educational studio)
FREE. No reservation required.
Participants can arrive whenever they want within the time frame of the activity
MONDAY, MARCH 4, 2024
9AM-10AM : CREATIVE WORKSHOP FOR FAMILIES
EXPLORING FAUX STAINED GLASS (TARGET AGE : 9-12)
IN THE STYLE OF ARTIST ALFRED MANESSIER
Scenario by: Ophélie Lemay
Families are invited to explore faux stained glass painting, inspired by the artistic practice of Alfred Manessier. Participants start with a sketch on a piece of paper, then transfer their composition onto a sheet of Plexiglass.
Venue : Atelier éducatif MBAS (Educational studio)
Duration: 60 minutes (Plan to arrive 5 minutes in advance)
Reservation required. Maximum one reservation per person/day
10:30AM-11:30AM : CREATIVE WORKSHOP FOR FAMILIES
EXPLORING FAUX STAINED GLASS (TARGET AGE : 9-12)
IN THE STYLE OF ARTIST ALFRED MANESSIER
Scenario by: Ophélie Lemay
Families are invited to explore faux stained glass painting, inspired by the artistic practice of Alfred Manessier. Participants start with a sketch on a piece of paper, then transfer their composition onto a sheet of Plexiglass.
Venue : Atelier éducatif MBAS (Educational studio)
Duration: 60 minutes (Plan to arrive 5 minutes in advance)
Reservation required. Maximum one reservation per person/day
12:30PM-1:30PM : CREATIVE WORKSHOP FOR FAMILIES
EXPLORING WATERCOLOURS (TARGET AGE: 4-5)
IN THE STYLE OF ARTIST ROXANE BERGERON
Scenario by: Victoria Louis
Roxane Bergeron’s palette favours hazy, colorful images that depict the features of a woman’s face. Children are invited to follow her approach by splashing watercolours on paper, then adding detailed strokes to turn their random shapes into faces.
Venue : Atelier éducatif MBAS (Educational studio)
Duration: 60 minutes (Plan to arrive 5 minutes in advance)
Reservation required. Maximum one reservation per person/day
2PM-3:30PM : WORKSHOP VISIT
DANS MA TÊTE : IDEAS, TECHNIQUES (TARGET AGE : 8 AND OLDER)
Guided tour of the Dans ma tête exhibition, followed by a workshop on how a collage is put together – a playful, contemplative technique.
Duration: 60 minutes (Plan to arrive 5 minutes in advance)
Reservation required. Maximum one reservation per person/day
TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2024
9AM-10:15AM : THE STORY OF… ROSA BONHEUR
STORYTELLING AND CREATIVE WORKSHOP (TARGET AGE: 4-7)
Let your imagination roam as you listen to the colourful adventures of painter Rosa Bonheur. The storytelling session will be followed by a creative workshop based on the artist’s approach.
Venue: Permanent exhibition area Couleurs Manifestes
Duration: 75 minutes (Plan to arrive 5 minutes in advance)
Reservation required. Maximum one reservation per person/day
10:30AM-12 NOON : WORKSHOP VISIT
DANS MA TÊTE : IDEAS, TECHNIQUES (TARGET AGE : 8 AND OLDER)
Guided tour of the Dans ma tête exhibition, followed by a workshop on how a collage is put together – a playful, contemplative technique.
Duration: 60 minutes (Plan to arrive 5 minutes in advance)
Reservation required. Maximum one reservation per person/day
12:30PM-1:30PM : CREATIVE WORKSHOP FOR FAMILIES
EXPLORING OPAQUE INK (TARGET AGE: 8 AND OLDER)
IN THE STYLE OF ARTIST ALFRED PELLAN
Scenario by: Clémence Barbeau
In this creative workshop, families will depict four different versions of a portrait, echoing Alfred Pellan’s print. Colored ink will be the material of choice for this exercise in self-observation.
Venue : Atelier éducatif MBAS (Educational studio)
Duration: 60 minutes (Plan to arrive 5 minutes in advance)
Reservation required. Maximum one reservation per person/day
2PM-3PM : FAMILY CREATIVE WORKSHOP
EXPLORING OPAQUE INK (TARGET AGE: 8 AND OLDER)
IN THE STYLE OF ARTIST ALFRED PELLAN
Scenario by: Clémence Barbeau
In this creative workshop, families will depict four different versions of a portrait, echoing Alfred Pellan’s print. Colored ink will be the material of choice for this exercise in self-observation.
Venue : Atelier éducatif MBAS (Educational studio)
Duration: 60 minutes (Plan to arrive 5 minutes in advance)
Reservation required. Maximum one reservation per person/day
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2024
9AM-10:15AM : THE STORY OF… JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT
STORYTELLING AND CREATIVE WORKSHOP (TARGET AGE: 4-7)
Let your imagination roam as you listen to the colourful adventures of painter Jean-Michel Basquiat. The storytelling session will be followed by a creative workshop based on the artist’s approach.
Venue: Permanent exhibition area Couleurs Manifestes
Duration: 75 minutes (Plan to arrive 5 minutes in advance)
Reservation required. Maximum one reservation per person/day
10:30AM-11:30AM: CREATIVE WORKSHOP FOR FAMILIES
EXPLORING ACRYLIC PAINT (TARGET AGE: 9-12)
IN THE STYLE OF HÉLÈNE RICHARD
Scenario by: Valérie St-Amant
Hélène Richard’s art is characterized by soft, nuanced shades of colour. This workshop shows participants how to dilute acrylic paint and employ washes and different painting mediums to obtain a similar effect.
Venue : Atelier éducatif MBAS (Educational studio)
Duration: 60 minutes (Plan to arrive 5 minutes in advance)
Reservation required. Maximum one reservation per person/day
13H00-14H00 ET 14H00-15H00 : VIDÉO-DANSE ET ATELIER ( ÂGE CIBLE : 7 ANS ET +)
PROJECTION DU VIDÉO-DANSE GRANDIR, SUIVIE D’UNE DISCUSSION AVEC L’ARTISTE AMANDINE GARRIDO GONZALEZ ET D’UN ATELIER CHORÉGRAPHIÉ INTIMISTE.
Visionnement du court-métrage Grandir, suivi d’une discussion avec l’artiste Amandine Garrido Gonzalez animée par une médiatrice du Musée. Le public est invité à participer à un atelier chorégraphié intimiste s’inspirant des thèmes du film.
Lieu : Exposition permanente Couleurs Manifestes
Durée : 60 minutes (Prévoir arriver 5 minutes avant le début de l’activité)
Réservation requise, maximum d’une réservation par personne/jour
THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2024
SPONSORED BYFREE OF CHARGE FOR EVERYBODY!
10AM-4PM : CREATING A COLLECTIVE MURAL THEMED AROUND MEMORY
General public : Designed for families but children must be accompanied by an adult.
No reservation required
1PM-3PM : LA FAB À DESSIN AVEC L’ARTISTE FRÉDÉRIC NORMANDIN
Voyez à l’œuvre l’illustrateur Frédéric Normandin connu, entre autres, pour la trilogie des « Vava » écrits par Dany Laferrière, la banque d’images du grand-monde du préscolaire et les cartes touristiques illustrées de la Vallée de la Coaticook. Une présentation de La Fabrique culturelle.
Public : Destiné au public famille, les enfants doivent être accompagnés d’un adulte.
Aucune réservation requise
FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 2024
9AM-10AM: CREATIVE WORKSHOP FOR FAMILIES
EXPLORING THE TROIS CRAYONS TECHNIQUE (TARGET AGE: 9-12)
IN THE STYLE OF ARTIST JOSEPH D’ALONZO
Scenario by: Diana Chong
This creative workshop explores still-life drawing in the style of artist Joseph D’Alonzo. Participants employing the trois crayons technique, will apply sanguine (red), sepia and white pastel onto tinted Canson paper.
Venue : Atelier éducatif MBAS (Educational studio)
Duration: 60 minutes (Plan to arrive 5 minutes in advance)
Reservation required. Maximum one reservation per person/day
10:30AM-11:30AM : CREATIVE WORKSHOP FOR FAMILIES
EXPLORING THE TROIS CRAYONS TECHNIQUE (TARGET AGE: 13-15)
IN THE STYLE OF ARTIST JOSEPH D’ALONZO
Scenario by: Diana Chong
This creative workshop explores still-life drawing in the style of artist Joseph D’Alonzo. Participants employing the trois crayons technique, will apply sanguine (red), sepia and white pastel onto tinted Canson paper.
Venue : Atelier éducatif MBAS (Educational studio)
Duration: 60 minutes (Plan to arrive 5 minutes in advance)
Reservation required. Maximum one reservation per person/day
12:30PM-1:30PM : CREATIVE WORKSHOP FOR FAMILIES
EXPLORING THE CRAFT OF WEAVING (TARGET AGE: 6-8)
IN THE STYLE OF ARTIST PIERRETTE MONDOU
Scenario by: Maïté Cyr-Morin
Children and their parents are invited to learn how to weave, using small “looms” made from cardboard. By lacing together strips and scraps of fabric, participants will be able to create a piece of colorful woven material.
Venue : Atelier éducatif MBAS (Educational studio)
Duration: 60 minutes (Plan to arrive 5 minutes in advance)
Reservation required. Maximum one reservation per person/day
SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 2024
2PM-3:30PM : WORKSHOP VISIT
DANS MA TÊTE : IDEAS, TECHNIQUES (TARGET AGE : 8 AND OLDER)
Guided tour of the Dans ma tête exhibition, followed by a workshop on how a collage is put together – a playful, contemplative technique.
Duration: 60 minutes (Plan to arrive 5 minutes in advance)
Reservation required. Maximum one reservation per person/day
10:30AM-12 NOON : CREATIVE WORKSHOP FOR FAMILIES
EXPLORING REPOUSSE METAL (TARGET AGE: 13-15 )
IN THE STYLE OF ARTIST THÉRÈSE LECOMTE
The aim of this workshop is to introduce families to repoussé metal – a decorative surface created by hammering out the reverse side of an object. Inspired by medallions made by Sherbrooke artist Thérèse Lecomte, participants, using the image of a loved one, explore how lines and volume can create the sculptural effect of bas-relief.
Venue : Atelier éducatif MBAS (Educational studio)
Duration: 90 minutes (Plan to arrive 5 minutes in advance)
Reservation required. Maximum one reservation per person/day
2PM-2:45PM : NARRATED TOUR OF THE TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS
Discover the children’s exhibition Dans ma tête and Une magnifique désolation, by Townships artist Jérémie St-Pierre. Your family will love this tour, led by a mediator!
Duration: 45 minutes (Plan to arrive 5 minutes in advance)
Reservation required
SUNDAY, MARCH 10, 2024
10:30AM–12 NOON: WORKSHOP VISIT
DANS MA TÊTE : IDEAS, TECHNIQUES (TARGET AGE : 8 AND OLDER )
Guided tour of the Dans ma tête exhibition, followed by a workshop on how a collage is put together – a playful, contemplative technique.
Duration: 60 minutes (Plan to arrive 5 minutes in advance)
Reservation required. Maximum one reservation per person/day
Photo credit : Jean-Michel Naud
