Children’s Workshops
At Anderson Ranch, we believe in the power of place,
which is why our children’s workshops celebrate an
indoor-outdoor atmosphere with open workspaces that
capitalize on the inspiring environment around us. Over
the years, many of our young artists have returned time
and again; many of their children now attend our fun
and exciting programs.
Students spend their days in the Evelyn and Martin
Siegel Building, equipped with two studio spaces, a
magical supply closet stocked full of essential art-making
supplies and tools, an electric kiln, laptop computers,
video and sound equipment, and a children’s library.
Sliding doors open to a wraparound front porch, marble
slabs in the front yard are plein-air desks, and shady
picnic tables offer an inviting lunch spot.
The children’s program draws engaging regional and
national guest faculty to Anderson Ranch—deeply
experienced art educators who are also artists.
Workshops range from material-based and traditional
artistic disciplines to interdisciplinary technology,
animation, robotics and video. With a small student-to-
staff ratio, each child is supported to explore, imagine
and develop new ways of thinking and developing
creative perspectives.
We frequently take short field trips providing students
with the opportunity to experience the supportive
Anderson Ranch community, visit the studios, and see
artists at work. Young artists also display their art to
family, friends and fans on Fridays in the Children’s Art
Show.
This summer, foster a lifelong love of art at Anderson
Ranch. Children participating in all-day workshops
should bring a sack lunch. Adult supervision is provided
during lunch.
TechShops for kids!
Immerse your young art maker in an
engaging and comprehensive world
of the fundamentals of technology in
contemporary art making.
STUDENTS AGES 9 – 12 cultivate creative strategies,
critical thinking skills and technical abilities while working
in the state-of-the-art facilities at Anderson Ranch.
Experienced faculty guide young minds through the
exciting world of digital media. We explore computer
programming, 3-D modeling and animation, robotics,
circuitry, photography and 3-D printing.
QUESTIONS?
Children’s Program Director Katherine Bell
970/924-5044
Anderson Ranch thanks its educational partners for supporting our Children’s workshop program with their products and services.
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