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You don't have to be an expert to be an enthusiast. That's why the Museum offers an array of workshops that allow nonspecialists to immerse themselves in a subject of interest for hours of learning and fun. It's a great way to meet new people and broaden your horizons in a relaxed, inspiring environment.

You may register by phone or in person at the Museum's Visitor Services desks. To register by phone, call (215) 235-SHOW (7469). A nonrefundable service charge for each space reserved is added to all phone orders (Members $2.50, Nonmembers $3.00). There is no service charge for reservations made in the Museum.

Writing about Art—Book Discussion and Writing Workshop
Thursday November 12, 2009, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Thursday November 19, 2009, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Thursday December 3, 2009, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Instructors: Barbara Bassett, Curator of Education for School and Teacher Programs; and Mary Teeling, Curator of Education for Public Programs
Location: Wachovia Education Resource Center, Perelman Building
Paid tickets required
Members $80
Nonmembers $100
Limit 40 participants

Writing can provide deeper insight and is a way to share your thoughts and ideas about a work of art (or an entire exhibition). This three-part workshop begins with a discussion of selected essays on art. At the second session we’ll be joined by guest art critics, including Edith Newhall, for an informal conversation about different approaches to writing about art. We’ll choose a work from the Museum’s permanent collection for participants to try their hand at writing a well-developed, three-page essay. During the third class, we’ll read and discuss each other’s work and give useful feedback to further refine our writing—as well as our looking. Selected essays will be mailed to participants for reading before the first class.

For more information, please contact the Division of Education by phone at (215) 684-7580, by fax at (215) 236-4063, or by e-mail at .

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