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Want a hand's on arts experience? Our Studio Programs combine a 45-minute docent-guided tour and a 45-minute related art-making experience with our Resident Teaching Artist. Program Themes (choo... Read more

Want a hand's on arts experience? Our Studio Programs combine a 45-minute docent-guided tour and a 45-minute related art-making experience with our Resident Teaching Artist.
Program Themes (choose one): Animals in Art
Grades Pre-K-2 Students discover animal imagery in works of art from around the world and create their own animal art using modeling clay. Color My Worlds Grades Pre-K-2
Students explore the elements of art in the galleries; the exploration continues in our studio where students create their own garden collage using a variety of colors, shapes, and textures. Be the Curator
Grades 3-5 Students explore landscapes, portraits, and still life paintings in the galleries and try their hand at curating their own museum "wall." Making Myths
Grades 3-5 Students view works depicting myths from ancient Greece, Rome, and Asia and illustrate their own myth on a two-dimensional vase.

All program materials will be provided, including the art supplies needed for students to complete their projects. Teachers will receive a Teacher Discovery Pass, a one-time free pass to e... Read more

All program materials will be provided, including the art supplies needed for students to complete their projects.

Teachers will receive a Teacher Discovery Pass, a one-time free pass to explore the museum to prepare for their students" upcoming tour and plan curricular connections.

Free busing is provided by the museum on a first-come, first-served basis.

I can create original works of art connected to the themes/tools explored in the works of art in the museum's collection.I can use use the elements of art and principles of design to describe wo... Read more

I can create original works of art connected to the themes/tools explored in the works of art in the museum's collection.
I can use use the elements of art and principles of design to describe works of art.
I can use what I see to interpret works of art.
I can connect works of art to personal and/or cultural experiences.
I can connect works of art to other school subjects.

Maximum number is 50 students for most programs. Making Myths (printmaking) program has a maximum of 40 students. Teachers with larger groups will need to split grade over two days for larger groups. ... Read more

Maximum number is 50 students for most programs. Making Myths (printmaking) program has a maximum of 40 students. Teachers with larger groups will need to split grade over two days for larger groups. Note that for larger groups some students will experience the art-making activity before the tour.

Studio Programs are available:
September-June
Wednesday-Friday; 9:30 A.M and later

Note: Space is limited for this program. You are not guaranteed a slot until you have completed registration with the museum.

The Wadsworth Atheneum encourages parent participation and seeks opportunities for parents to act as chaperones during tours at the museum. Chaperones accompany students in the galleries while monitor... Read more

The Wadsworth Atheneum encourages parent participation and seeks opportunities for parents to act as chaperones during tours at the museum. Chaperones accompany students in the galleries while monitoring the behavior of students and must remain with students at all times. There is no additional cost for chaperones. Chaperone guidelines are provided by the museum upon booking. School must bring sufficient chaperones on the field trip to ensure 1 chaperone per touring group.