Homeschool Progams
The Delaware Art Museum’s Homeschool Programs offer Homeschool families a wonderful art education experience! Kids will build a foundation for visual arts as well as hone their observation skills through discussions of works in the Museum’s collection and special exhibitions. Additionally, art activities, writing exercises, and take-home assignments extend the student's learning experience beyond the galleries.
Homeschool Programs are designed for different age groups and are offered as four-week sessions. Homeschool families can choose to sign up for one or more session. Children will be automatically enrolled into the appropriate program based on their age.
Your child’s experience will match the following age-based categories.
Ages 3 – 6
Students and parents/guardians participate in a story-reading which leads to a viewing of relevant works of art, followed by a hands-on art project. Parents/guardians are required to stay with their child during the story and tour portion of the program and may be asked to assist during the art activity.
Ages 7 – 9
Students take a guided theme tour for 30 minutes followed by a 30-minute art activity inspired by their tour.
Ages 10 – 13 and 14 – 18
Students take a guided theme tour for 60 minutes which includes writing exercises, sketching in the galleries, and take-home assignments.
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The Elements of Art
Wednesdays, March 31 – April 21, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (4 weeks)
Cost per child: $14 Members/$16 Non-Members
Member Registration | Non-Member Registration
(Ages 3 – 18) Learn how the basic elements of design (line, color, shape, and texture) work together as a visual language by exploring the Museum’s collections. |
Artist Studio for Homeschoolers
Sam Mylin |
Wednesdays, April 14 – June 2 (8 weeks)
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
$100 Members/$120 Non-Members
Member Registration | Non-Member Registration
(Ages 9 – 14)—Students will learn the fundamentals of art in the Museum’s Studio. Basic drawing, painting, and sculpting will be explored, focusing on processes and techniques. Art history will be discussed, including visits to the Museum’s galleries and discussions on artists in the collection. Students will learn creative techniques and develop an appreciation for art. |
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Families with three (3) or more children enrolled in any of the Homeschool Programs are eligible to receive a 20% discount off their total purchase. Discount is only available for Homeschool families with three or more children enrolled in Homeschool Programs and may not be applied in combination with other families or to Studio Art Programs, including Artist Studio for Homeschoolers. Discount does not apply toward Membership purchases. Memberships must be purchased separately at the Museum or on the Membership Webpage.
To apply the Family Plus Discount online, type in the coupon code below at online check-out. 20% will automatically be taken off the total cost.
Coupon Code: familyplus
Registration & Refund Procedures
Registration is first come, first served. Registrations will not be taken over the phone. Families will be contacted if a session is full or has been canceled. Payment is due in full with registration. A full refund is issued only when a written request is received at least five business days before the first class meeting or if a session has been canceled. No refunds will be issued after the first day of class. Refunds and credits cannot be issued for classes missed as a result of illness, personal emergencies, or any other event.
Waiting Lists
Once a session’s enrollment is full, a waiting list will be established. The Education Department will contact those on the list if space becomes available. Students on waiting lists are not registered and may not attend class without clearance from the Education Department.
Parents/Guardians and Siblings
Parents/guardians with children registered in the Ages 3 – 6 program are required to stay with their child during the story and tour portion of the program and may be asked to assist during the art activity. Parents/guardians with children registered in programs for Ages 7 and above are required to stay on the Museum’s property and can volunteer to chaperone a group. Parents/guardians may be asked by Museum staff and Docents to chaperone if needed. Chaperones are responsible for ensuring the safety of the children and assisting Museum Staff and Docents with any behavioral issues.
Museum Admission fees are waived for parents/guardians with children enrolled in Homeschool Programs. Waived admission applies only during program hours. Parents/guardians are welcome to tour the Museum galleries, and/or wait in designated seating areas or the delART Café.
Siblings who are not registered in the program are not allowed to participate during the art activity, but may follow along and observe with a parent/guardian. All other unregistered guests are unable to participate.
Bad Weather or Emergency Cancellation
In case of bad weather, please check the following to learn if the Museum is closed: call 302.351.8541, listen to WDEL 1150am on the radio, or check WDEL.com on the web. In case of an emergency cancellation, you will be contacted by the Education Department and class will be rescheduled.
For more information, please contact:
Saralyn Rosenfield
Family Programs Manager
Direct line: 302.351.8504
E-mail: srosenfield@delart.org
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