July 2023
Summer Members’ Reception and Open House
Celebrate summer with us, reconnect with fellow museum members, and check out our new offices in the William & Mary Campus Center! While the museum building is under construction, the museum staff is working in a suite of offices in the Campus Center at 104 Jamestown Road. Join us on the second floor for a wine and cheese reception to learn more about our ongoing work and mingle with Muscarelle friends old and new. Parking will be available for guests in the Plant Parking Lot, directly behind the Campus Center and accessed via Grigsby Drive (register to receive a parking…
Find out more »September 2023
Mural-Making Workshop with Steve Prince
Join Muscarelle Director of Engagement Steve Prince for an intensive, two-day workshop to learn a variety of techniques for producing large-scale murals. You’ll recreate larger than life works from the Muscarelle collection and gain the skills to transform every wall you encounter! This workshop is designed for adults and youth aged 14+. All materials will be provided, and all skill levels are welcome; just bring your imagination! Dates: Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 23-24, 10 AM to 3 PM daily Location: William & Mary Campus Center Workshop fee: Muscarelle Members, W&M Staff, Faculty, and Students $50; Non-Members $65 A boxed lunch…
Find out more »February 2024
Introduction to Observational Drawing Two-Day Workshop
Have you ever visited an art museum and wondered why there are so many pictures of fruit, flowers, dead game, or books sitting on tables or nestled in baskets? The tradition of “still life” spans the history of art and across cultures. Join us for two evenings in February to learn the basics of observational drawing using charcoal and pencil. Participants will learn about creating a range of values, simplifying shapes, measurement systems, and positive and negative space to create their image. All materials provided; all skill levels welcome. Two Sessions: February 6 and 13 5-8 PM W&M Campus Center Workshop fee: Muscarelle Members, W&M Staff, Faculty, and Students $35;…
Find out more »March 2024
The Tiny Art Museum Youth Workshop
The Tiny Art Museum Campus Center March 5 | 9:00 – 12:00 PM You are one of the most sought-after global artists, and your name is as well-known as spaghetti. As we imagine the new Muscarelle Museum, participants will create a miniature gallery and fill it with their own masterpieces. You will be encouraged to sculpt, draw, and paint your gallery space as the class creates the first show for the new museum! This workshop is designed for students between the ages of 6 to 12. Please note the space is limited to 15 participants. All Materials will be provided.…
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Etch Your Sketch Youth Workshop
Etch Your Sketch William & Mary Campus Center April 26 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM April 26 is a WJCC Schools teacher workday. This workshop for K-6 students is divided into two parts. Participants will make custom scratchboards and then try their hand at drawing, utilizing the principles of stippling, hatching and cross-hatching. This workshop is designed for students between the ages of 6 to 12. Please note the space is limited to 15 participants. All Materials will be provided. Workshop Fee: Muscarelle Members; William & Mary Faculty and Staff $20; Non-members $30 INSTRUCTORS: Sarah Wicker Community Engagement Specialist…
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