Homeschool Programs

The Carter’s homeschool programs feature hands-on activities and inquiry-based tours for students. While students study in the galleries, homeschool educators discover how to incorporate the workshop’s theme into their curricula at home.

Friday, August 6, 2010 - 10:00am - 12:00pm

Abstract Art of the Americas

Homeschool Workshop (Recommended for students ages 6–18)

During the 1920s–50s, artists from Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, the United States, and Venezuela produced works of art in a style called Geometric Abstraction. During this dialogue-based program students will look at artworks featured in the exhibition Constructive Spirit: Abstract Art in South and North America, 1920s–50s and sculptures from the Amon Carter Museum’s collection to learn more about this unique style and make cross-cultural connections using abstract art of the Americas. Students will end the workshop by creating their own work of art inspired by artists working in the style of Geometric Abstraction. Homeschool educators are encouraged to register for the parents’ portion of the workshop, which takes place at the museum while students are participating in their program. During the parents’ portion, participants will work with Carter educators to discover innovative ways to incorporate abstract art into their home curriculum.

Space is limited, and preregistration and prepayment are required for registration to be complete: $7 for children of members, $10 for children of nonmembers. Homeschool educators can purchase instructional materials related to the workshop, including digital images, for $10. Students must be six years old or older to attend the program, and they will be divided into groups by age. Adults will be separated from children but are welcome to bring infants or toddlers with them to the parents’ training. For more information or to register, call 817.989.5030 or email education [at] cartermuseum [dot] org.

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Friday, August 27, 2010 - 10:00am - 12:00pm

Homeschool Book Club for Early Elementary Students

(Recommended for students ages 6–10)

Yellowstone Moran: Painting the American West by Lita Judge

Thomas Moran is the inspiration for this fall’s homeschool book club selection. Students will learn about this great American landscape painter as they journey through the American West by looking at paintings and sculptures from the Amon Carter Museum’s collection. Students will also learn about Moran’s role in establishing the National Park System and create their own Moran-inspired work of art.

Space is limited, and preregistration and prepayment are required for registration to be complete: $20 for children of members and $25 for children of nonmembers. The program fee includes a copy of the book, which can be mailed to program participants or picked up at the museum prior to the program. Call or e-mail for multiple family member discounts. Students will be divided into groups by age. Parents are encouraged to drop their students off at the museum for this program as there is no parental instruction.

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Friday, August 27, 2010 - 10:00am - 12:00pm

Homeschool Book Club for Upper-Elementary and Middle-School Students

(Recommended for students ages 11–15)

Ansel Adams: America’s Photographer by Beverly Gherman

Students will learn about renowned artist-photographer Ansel Adams by reading his biography for young adults, Ansel Adams: America’s Photographer by Beverly Gherman. During the museum visit students will look at photographs from the exhibition Ansel Adams: Eloquent Light and analyze paintings by artists in the Amon Carter Museum’s collection who were also inspired by the American landscape. Students will create their own landscape-inspired work of art.

Space is limited, and preregistration and prepayment are required for registration to be complete: $20 for children of members and $25 for children of nonmembers. The program fee includes a copy of the book, which can be mailed to participants or picked up at the museum prior to the program. Call or e-mail for multiple family member discounts. Students will be divided into groups by age. Parents are encouraged to drop their students off at the museum for this program as there is no parental instruction.

Download registration form