Virtual Art Adventures AM Session
2020-08-08 10:30 - 11:15 (America/New_York) | Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket), United States
Join us as the Ackland takes our popular Art Adventures class online with instructor Allison Tierney! Registration is now open – we will be creating art with empowering words by looking at the work of local artist Stacey L. Kirby.

Class sessions will be limited to 15 participants*. A supply list, printable template, and Zoom meeting link will be distributed to registrants prior to the class session. To use Zoom, students will need access to an internet-connected computer, smartphone, or tablet with a built-in microphone; caregiver assistance may be needed. Art Adventures is geared towards children aged 6-9.
*Families with more than one child can participate together and should only register once.
During this time, we want to make sure price isn’t an added burden for families – please select the ticket price that you feel comfortable with ($0.00 or $5.00).
If you encounter registration issues, please email us at acklandRSVP@unc.edu. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Virtual Art Adventures PM Session
2020-08-08 13:00 - 13:45 | Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket), United States

Virtual Family & Friends Sunday: Ackland at Home
2020-08-23 14:00 - 17:00 | Ackland Art Museum
As your family embarks on a unique school year, know that the Ackland Art Museum has high-quality resources to support your child’s learning.
Although the museum’s doors are closed for our community’s safety, you can still explore the art virtually. A mix of live and D.I.Y art-based activities await you, all inspired by the Ackland’s collection!
LIVE Build your own Close Looking Kit
2:30 P.M. EDT | Zoom
Join intern Carrie Young on Zoom as she walks kids through steps to make your own paper sketchbook. You will need one piece of paper (8.5″ by 11″ or larger) and scissors. Then you’ll collect other common household items to create a Close Looking Kit. Sign up here!
Sketchbook Instructions
Ackland Art Cards
LIVE Sketchfabulous: 3D Models at the Ackland
3:30 P.M. EDT | Zoom
Explore the Ackland’s 3D Models on Sketchfab with two Ackland staff members. These nine models were created by Kelly Chandrapal, Learning Resource Coordinator, and Joel VanderKamp, Lead Preparator. Sign up here!
Drawing Activities:
Look, Write, Draw!
Drawing the Collection (monthly video series)
Art-Making Videos:
D.I.Y. Coil Pot Activity

Make a coil pot inspired by one of the Ackland’s. Learn how to make a Coil Pot with Salt Dough Clay at home.

Art Adventures Spotlight: Gratitude Quilts
In May 2020, kids aged 6-9 learned about Gee’s Bend quilter Irene Williams and made Gratitude Quilts in our Virtual Art Adventures program. This virtual program occurs on the second Saturday of each month and is led by instructor Allison Tierney. Find our fall 2020 dates on the calendar!
Virtual Scavenger Hunt:
Explore the Ackland’s Collection Search with over 19,000 objects. Can you find something red? Something beaded? An artwork with a triangle in it? Happy searching!

Virtual Art Adventures AM Session: Tessellation Creation
2020-09-12 10:30 - 11:15 | Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket), United States
Join us as the Ackland takes our popular Art Adventures class online with instructor Allison Tierney! Registration will open in late August.

Class sessions will be limited to 15 participants*. A supply list, printable template, and Zoom meeting link will be distributed to registrants prior to the class session. To use Zoom, students will need access to an internet-connected computer, smartphone, or tablet with a built-in microphone; caregiver assistance may be needed. Art Adventures is geared towards children aged 6-9.
*Families with more than one child can participate together and should only register once.
During this time, we want to make sure price isn’t an added burden for families – please select the ticket price that you feel comfortable with ($0.00 or $5.00).
If you encounter registration issues, please email us at acklandRSVP@unc.edu. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Virtual Art Adventures PM Session: Tessellation Creation
2020-09-12 13:00 - 13:45 | Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket), United States

Virtual Art Adventures AM Session: Paper Plate Art
2020-10-10 10:30 - 11:15 | Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket), United States
Join us as the Ackland takes our popular Art Adventures class online with instructor Allison Tierney! Registration will open in late September. We will be exploring decorative and symbolic motifs found in the Ackland’s newest exhibition, Clouding: Shape and Sign in Asian Art.

Class sessions will be limited to 15 participants*. A supply list, printable template, and Zoom meeting link will be distributed to registrants prior to the class session. To use Zoom, students will need access to an internet-connected computer, smartphone, or tablet with a built-in microphone; caregiver assistance may be needed. Art Adventures is geared towards children aged 6-9.
*Families with more than one child can participate together and should only register once.
During this time, we want to make sure price isn’t an added burden for families – please select the ticket price that you feel comfortable with ($0.00 or $5.00).
If you encounter registration issues, please email us at acklandRSVP@unc.edu. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Virtual Art Adventures PM Session: Paper Plate Art
2020-10-10 13:00 - 13:45 | Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket), United States

Virtual Art Adventures AM Session: Found Object Portrait Collage
2020-11-14 10:30 - 11:15 | Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket), United States
Join us as the Ackland takes our popular Art Adventures class online with instructor Allison Tierney! Registration will open in late October.

Class sessions will be limited to 15 participants*. A supply list, printable template, and Zoom meeting link will be distributed to registrants prior to the class session. To use Zoom, students will need access to an internet-connected computer, smartphone, or tablet with a built-in microphone; caregiver assistance may be needed. Art Adventures is geared towards children aged 6-9.
*Families with more than one child can participate together and should only register once.
During this time, we want to make sure price isn’t an added burden for families – please select the ticket price that you feel comfortable with ($0.00 or $5.00).
If you encounter registration issues, please email us at acklandRSVP@unc.edu. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Virtual Art Adventures PM Session: Found Object Portrait Collage
2020-11-14 13:00 - 13:45 | Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket), United States
Join us as the Ackland takes our popular Art Adventures class online with instructor Allison Tierney!

Class sessions will be limited to 15 participants*. A supply list, printable template, and Zoom meeting link will be distributed to registrants prior to the class session. To use Zoom, students will need access to an internet-connected computer, smartphone, or tablet with a built-in microphone; caregiver assistance may be needed. Art Adventures is geared towards children aged 6-9.
*Families with more than one child can participate together and should only register once.
During this time, we want to make sure price isn’t an added burden for families – please select the ticket price that you feel comfortable with ($0.00 or $5.00).
If you encounter registration issues, please email us at acklandRSVP@unc.edu. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Virtual Art Adventures AM Session - Tissue Paper Stained Glass Art
2020-12-12 10:30 - 11:15 | Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket), United States
Join us as the Ackland takes our popular Art Adventures class online with instructor Allison Tierney!
Participants will make tissue paper stained glass art projects inspired by the work of Ilya Bolotowsky, a Russian-American abstract painter.

Class sessions will be limited to 15 participants*. A supply list, printable template, and Zoom meeting link will be distributed to registrants prior to the class session. To use Zoom, students will need access to an internet-connected computer, smartphone, or tablet with a built-in microphone; caregiver assistance may be needed. Art Adventures is geared towards children aged 6-9.
*Families with more than one child can participate together and should only register once.
During this time, we want to make sure price isn’t an added burden for families – please select the ticket price that you feel comfortable with ($0.00 or $5.00).
If you encounter registration issues, please email us at acklandRSVP@unc.edu. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Virtual Art Adventures PM Session - Tissue Paper Stained Glass Art
2020-12-12 13:00 - 13:45 | Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket), United States

Virtual Art Adventures Morning Session: Foil Transfer Infinity Nets
2021-01-09 10:30 - 11:15 | Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket), United States
Join us as the Ackland takes our popular Art Adventures class online with instructor Allison Tierney!
For this session, we will again look at the work of Yayoi Kusama and her Infinity Nets series.
Class sessions will be limited to 15 participants*. A supply list, printable template, and Zoom meeting link will be distributed to registrants prior to the class session. To use Zoom, students will need access to an internet-connected computer, smartphone, or tablet with a built-in microphone; caregiver assistance may be needed. Art Adventures is geared towards children aged 6-9.
*Families with more than one child can participate together and should only register once.
During this time, we want to make sure price isn’t an added burden for families – please select the ticket price that you feel comfortable with ($0.00 or $5.00).
If you encounter registration issues, please email us at acklandRSVP@unc.edu. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Virtual Art Adventures Afternoon Session: Foil Transfer Infinity Nets
2021-01-09 13:00 - 13:45 | Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket), United States

Virtual Art Adventures Morning Session: Paper Relief Sculptures
2021-02-13 10:30 - 11:15 | Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket), United States
Join us as the Ackland takes our popular Art Adventures class online with instructor Allison Tierney! We will be making paper relief sculptures inspired by Gaston Chaissac’s work on view in Object Lessons.
As of January 27, the Ackland will be open to the public. Should your family feel comfortable viewing the piece in person, we would love to see you in the galleries! Please visit our calendar to learn more about Timed Ticketing.
Class sessions will be limited to 15 participants*. A supply list, printable template, and Zoom meeting link will be distributed to registrants prior to the class session. To use Zoom, students will need access to an internet-connected computer, smartphone, or tablet with a built-in microphone; caregiver assistance may be needed. Art Adventures is geared towards children aged 6-9.
*Families with more than one child can participate together and should only register once.
During this time, we want to make sure price isn’t an added burden for families – please select the ticket price that you feel comfortable with ($0.00 or $5.00).
If you encounter registration issues, please email us at acklandRSVP@unc.edu. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Virtual Art Adventures Afternoon Session: Paper Relief Sculptures
2021-02-13 13:00 - 13:45 | Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket), United States

Virtual Art Adventures Morning Session - Salt Dough Coil Pots
2021-03-13 10:30 - 11:15 | Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket), United States
Join us as the Ackland takes our popular Art Adventures class online with instructor Allison Tierney! We will be looking at the work of Mark Hewitt.
Class sessions will be limited to 15 participants*. A supply list, printable template, and Zoom meeting link will be distributed to registrants prior to the class session. To use Zoom, students will need access to an internet-connected computer, smartphone, or tablet with a built-in microphone; caregiver assistance may be needed. Art Adventures is geared towards children aged 6-9.
*Families with more than one child can participate together and should only register once.
During this time, we want to make sure price isn’t an added burden for families – please select the ticket price that you feel comfortable with ($0.00 or $5.00).
If you encounter registration issues, please email us at acklandRSVP@unc.edu. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Virtual Art Adventures Afternoon Session - Salt Dough Coil Pots
2021-03-13 13:00 - 13:45 | Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket), United States

Virtual Art Adventures Morning Session: Crayon Resist Watercolor Painting
2021-04-10 10:30 - 11:15 | Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket), United States
Join us as the Ackland takes our popular Art Adventures class online with instructor Allison Tierney! This special session will coincide with the North Carolina Science Festival, as we explore watercolors.
Class sessions will be limited to 15 participants*. A supply list, printable template, and Zoom meeting link will be distributed to registrants prior to the class session. To use Zoom, students will need access to an internet-connected computer, smartphone, or tablet with a built-in microphone; caregiver assistance may be needed. Art Adventures is geared towards children aged 6-9.
*Families with more than one child can participate together and should only register once.
During this time, we want to make sure price isn’t an added burden for families – please select the ticket price that you feel comfortable with ($0.00 or $5.00).
If you encounter registration issues, please email us at acklandRSVP@unc.edu. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Virtual Art Adventures Afternoon Session: Crayon Resist Watercolor Painting
2021-04-10 13:00 - 13:45 | Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket), United States
Join us as the Ackland takes our popular Art Adventures class online with instructor Allison Tierney! This special session will coincide with the North Carolina Science Festival, as we explore the science of watercolors.
Class sessions will be limited to 15 participants*. A supply list, printable template, and Zoom meeting link will be distributed to registrants prior to the class session. To use Zoom, students will need access to an internet-connected computer, smartphone, or tablet with a built-in microphone; caregiver assistance may be needed. Art Adventures is geared towards children aged 6-9.

*Families with more than one child can participate together and should only register once.
During this time, we want to make sure price isn’t an added burden for families – please select the ticket price that you feel comfortable with ($0.00 or $5.00).
If you encounter registration issues, please email us at acklandRSVP@unc.edu. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Virtual Art Adventures Morning Session: Object of Meaning Grid Drawing
2021-05-08 10:30 - 11:15 | Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket), United States
Join us as the Ackland takes our popular Art Adventures class online with instructor Allison Tierney! This special session will feature an artwork found in Micro/Macro, which is on view at the Ackland through May 22.
Class sessions will be limited to 15 participants*. A supply list and Zoom meeting link will be distributed to registrants prior to the class session. To use Zoom, students will need access to an internet-connected computer, smartphone, or tablet with a built-in microphone; caregiver assistance may be needed. Art Adventures is geared towards children aged 6-9.

*Families with more than one child can participate together and should only register once.
During this time, we want to make sure price isn’t an added burden for families – please select the ticket price that you feel comfortable with ($0.00 or $5.00).
If you encounter registration issues, please email us at acklandRSVP@unc.edu. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Virtual Art Adventures Afternoon Session: Object of Meaning Grid Drawing
2021-05-08 13:00 - 13:45 | Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket), United States

Virtual Art Adventures Morning Session: "Exquisite Corpse" Paper Books
2021-06-19 10:30 - 11:15 | Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket), United States
Families with kids ages 6-9 are invited to join us virtually for a hands-on art-making class inspired by art on view in Drawing Attention. This month, we’ll make “exquisite corpse” paper books with instructor Allison Tierney!
Class sessions will be limited to 15 participants.* A supply list and Zoom meeting link will be distributed to registrants prior to the class session. To use Zoom, students will need access to an internet-connected computer, smartphone, or tablet with a built-in microphone; caregiver assistance may be needed.

*Families with more than one child can participate together and should only register once.
During this time, we want to make sure price isn’t an added burden for families – please select the ticket price that you feel comfortable with ($0.00 or $5.00).
If you encounter registration issues, please email us at acklandRSVP@unc.edu. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Virtual Art Adventures Afternoon Session: "Exquisite Corpse" Paper Books
2021-06-19 13:00 - 13:45 | Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket), United States

Virtual Art Adventures Morning Session: Blind Contour Drawings
2021-07-10 10:30 - 11:15 | Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket), United States
Families with kids ages 6-9 are invited to join us virtually for a hands-on art-making class inspired by art on view in Drawing Attention. This month, we’ll make Blind Contour Portraits with instructor Allison Tierney!
Class sessions will be limited to 15 participants.* A supply list and Zoom meeting link will be distributed to registrants prior to the class session. To use Zoom, students will need access to an internet-connected computer, smartphone, or tablet with a built-in microphone; caregiver assistance may be needed.

*Families with more than one child can participate together and should only register once.
During this time, we want to make sure price isn’t an added burden for families – please select the ticket price that you feel comfortable with ($0.00 or $5.00).
If you encounter registration issues, please email us at acklandRSVP@unc.edu. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Virtual Art Adventures Afternoon Session: Blind Contour Drawing
2021-07-10 13:00 - 13:45 | Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket), United States

Virtual Art Adventures Morning Session - Exploring Op Art
2021-08-14 10:30 - 11:15 | Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket), United States
Join us as the Ackland takes our popular Art Adventures class online with instructor Allison Tierney!
Class sessions will be limited to 15 participants*. A supply list and Zoom meeting link will be distributed to registrants prior to the class session. To use Zoom, students will need access to an internet-connected computer, smartphone, or tablet with a built-in microphone; caregiver assistance may be needed. Art Adventures is geared towards children aged 6-9.

*Families with more than one child can participate together and should only register once.
During this time, we want to make sure price isn’t an added burden for families – please select the ticket price that you feel comfortable with ($0.00 or $5.00).
If you encounter registration issues, please email us at acklandRSVP@unc.edu. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Virtual Art Adventures Afternoon Session - Exploring Op Art
2021-08-14 13:00 - 13:45 | Zoom (Link Provided with Ticket), United States

Virtual Art Adventures - Draw Your Own Home
2021-09-11 10:30 - 11:15, 2021-09-11 13:00 - 13:45 | Ackland Art Museum, 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
Join us as the Ackland takes our popular Art Adventures class online with instructor Allison Tierney!
Class sessions will be limited to 15 participants*. A supply list and Zoom meeting link will be distributed to registrants prior to the class session. To use Zoom, students will need access to an internet-connected computer, smartphone, or tablet with a built-in microphone; caregiver assistance may be needed. Art Adventures is geared towards children aged 6-9. We will be drawing our own homes in the style of artist Niles Spencer!

*Families with more than one child can participate together and should only register once.
During this time, we want to make sure price isn’t an added burden for families – please select the ticket price that you feel comfortable with ($0.00 or $5.00).
If you encounter registration issues, please email us at acklandRSVP@unc.edu. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Virtual Art Adventures - Watercolor Resist Paper Vases
2021-10-09 10:30 - 11:15 | Ackland Art Museum, 101 S. Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
Join us as the Ackland takes our popular Art Adventures class online with instructor Allison Tierney! This program will focus on exploring the many Chinese vases in Buddha and Shiva, Lotus and Dragon.
Class sessions will be limited to 15 participants*. A supply list and Zoom meeting link will be distributed to registrants prior to the class session. To use Zoom, students will need access to an internet-connected computer, smartphone, or tablet with a built-in microphone; caregiver assistance may be needed. Art Adventures is geared towards children aged 6-9.

*Families with more than one child can participate together and should only register once.
During this time, we want to make sure price isn’t an added burden for families – please select the ticket price that you feel comfortable with ($0.00 or $5.00).
If you encounter registration issues, please email us at acklandRSVP@unc.edu. We apologize for any inconvenience.
