Explore the special exhibition Rhythms of India: The Art of Nandalal Bose (1882-1966) with your family. Celebrate this wonderful artist and India’s independence with an exciting performance of traditional dance and music by the Nardhana Academy of Dance led by Ramaa Ramesh. Enjoy a gallery performance of Hindustani classical singing with tabla accompaniment by DC area students Mahima Govil, Samhita Tankala, Priya Pai, Sameer Chainani, Vinay Mallikarjun, and Avikar Govil under the guidance of Ms. Shashi Nanda and Mr. Murali Pai. Create your own artwork in the Make-and-Take Workshop and Drawing Together.

• Make-and-Take Workshop
  
  • Sunday, August 10, 2008, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Nardhana Academy of Dance Performance
    Starts at 11:30 a.m.
  • Drawing Together
    12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
  • Gallery Musical Performance
    Starts at 12:30 p.m.
  • Nardhana Academy of Dance Performance
    Starts at 1:30 p.m.
  • Gallery Musical Performance
    Starts at 2:30 p.m.

Explore the medieval world of knights with this fun family event! During this hands-on question and answer demonstration, historian Paul Newman will show you how to wear a full suit of armor and reveal secrets from years past. Discover age-old techniques from a modern-day blacksmith. Sketch from the Museum’s arms and armor collection or create a craft in the Make-and-Take Workshop.

• Make-and-Take Workshop
  
  • Sunday, October 12, 2008, 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  • Artist Demonstrations
    11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  • Instructional Armor Demonstrations
    Starts at 11:30 a.m.
  • Drawing Together
    12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
  • Instructional Armor Demonstrations
    Starts at 1:30 p.m.

Celebrate the exciting special exhibition Gee’s Bend: The Architecture of the Quilt! Visit a quilting circle to ask questions or watch real quilts created right before your eyes. Feel the energy and inspiration of the Freedom Choir of Philadelphia as they perform traditional gospel, folk, and original songs. Finish the day by creating a work of your own in our Make-and-Take Workshop or Drawing Together programs.

• Make-and-Take Workshop
  
  • Sunday, November 9, 2008, 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  • Quilting Circle Demonstrations
    11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  • Freedom Choir of Philadelphia Performance
    Starts at 11:30 a.m.
  • Drawing Together
    12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
  • Freedom Choir of Philadelphia Performance
    Starts at 1:30 p.m.

Come to the Museum for a fun-filled day of activities celebrating the special exhibition Thomas Chambers (1808-1869): American Marine and Landscape Painter! Join in on an exciting performance of early American dance with period costumes by the Colonial Assembly of the Germantown Country Dancers. Watch local artisans demonstrate traditional crafts like wool spinning and chair making. Visit the Make-and-Take Workshop to create your own artwork or take some time to sketch in the Museum’s American galleries during Drawing Together.

• Make-and-Take Workshop
  
  • Sunday, December 7, 2008, 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  • Artist Demonstrations
    11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  • Germantown Country Dancers Performance
    Starts at 11:30 a.m.
  • Drawing Together
    12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
  • Germantown Country Dancers Performance
    Starts at 1:30 p.m.