Discover the vibrant world of artist Alma Thomas! We'll read a book about her inspiring life and colorful art, then create our own unique masterpieces inspired by her iconic patterns and joyful colors.
Step into the colorful world of artist Alma Thomas, whose vibrant artwork continues to inspire creativity and joy! In this engaging program, we’ll read a book about Alma’s life and artistic journey, learning about her groundbreaking work in abstract art and her love for bold colors and patterns. Afterward, children will have the opportunity to create their own artwork inspired by Alma Thomas’s iconic style. Using bright colors and playful shapes, each child will craft a masterpiece that celebrates their own creativity. This hands-on experience will help young artists discover the power of self-expression and the joy of creating something truly unique, just like Alma Thomas did with her art!
AGE GROUP: | Pre-teens ages 9-12 | Kids ages 6-8 |
EVENT TYPE: | History & Genealogy | Arts/Crafts |
TAGS: | BlackHistoryMonth |
The Hillary Rodham Clinton Children’s Library & Learning Center includes a computer lab with fourteen computers, teaching kitchen, large activity area, individual and group study rooms, theater, and community room in addition to a collection of more than 21,000 books, DVDs, and CDs.
In the 165-seat theater, children can experience all aspects of theater, including designing and building sets, writing plays, acting, and costume design. The state-of-the-art sound system, lighting, and projection screens is also be used for movies, concerts, and lectures.
The Children’s Library’s grounds are integral to the entire facility’s program. A greenhouse and teaching garden helps children learn about growing healthy foods as well as provide produce that are used in the teaching kitchen programs. The grounds reflect the topography of Arkansas’s ecosystems, from the native hardwood trees in the highlands to vegetation of the wetland areas, which are both planted and original to the site. Walking paths offer families an attractive place for exercise while learning the names of the trees and plants, and an amphitheater has seating for outdoor programs or nature watching.