FAMILY WORKSHOPS
FALL - WINTER 2002
SUNDAY AFTERNOONS FOR FAMILIES
October 20, 1:00-2:30 p.m.
December 1, 2:30-4:00 p.m.
TRADERS TO TARTARY -
HANDLE THE MERCHANDISE
This exhibition presents an experiential tour of
the trading routes followed by itinerant Jewish merchants who crisscrossed the
continents of Europe and Asia buying and selling their goods.
A
traveler’s cart stocked
with goods from each area invites them to handle the merchandise.
Ages 6-12, Adults welcome.
Free with Museum Admission.
Space is limited. Admission is on a first come, first serve basis.
MAKE
IT SHINE!
Sunday, November 24
2:00-4:00 p.m.
METAL EMBOSSED HANUKKIOT WORKSHOP
Craft your own Hanukkiah this year b drawing from the rich Jewish
tradition of metal embossing. We will get inspiration from photos of
traditional pieces, then apply metal tooling over a wood base to create a
Hanukkiah that's fireproof and durable.
Museum Admission + $3 Materials Fee.
Ages 9 and up.
HANUKKAH
WRAP UP:
PAPER ART
Tuesday, December 3 and
Thursday, December 5
2:00-4:00 p.m.
Personalize your gift wrap and note cards this year with hand-made stationary of
your own design. Make your own paper, then create your won design with
decorative stamps.
Free with Museum Admission.
Ages 6-12.
BIRTHDAY BASH FOR THE TREES
Sunday, January 12
2:00-4:00 p.m.
Painting Workshop
with Artist Tobi Kahn
In celebration of Tu B'Shevat, the Birthday of the Trees, participants will use plant forms as inspiration to paint with acrylics on canvas under the guidance of an outstanding artist and educator, Tobi Kahn. Plan enough time to visit the current exhibition of his work, Micro Cosmos, at YUM.
Admission + $3 Materials Fee.
Ages 6-12.
Unless
otherwise noted, all events are held at Yeshiva University Museum, 15 West 16th
Street
GALLERY TOURS
Sundays at 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
For more information and advanced reservations call (212) 294-8330
Space is limited. Admission is on a first come, first serve basis.
Enjoy lunch or a snack at the Center
for Jewish History's Date
Palm Café!
For information call 917-606-8210