The Walters Art Museum



Art Education The Walters Art Museum

Homeschool Programs

Monthly Homeschool Workshops

Third Thursday of the month, September–May, 1:15–3:30 p.m.
Members: $3 per child, per workshop
Non-members: $6 per child, per workshop
Registration forms must be received by the Friday before the workshop.

Explore the Walters through workshops designed exclusively for homeschool students ages 5–12. Participants enjoy an introduction to the museum, a guided tour, studio activity, and post-visit materials. Register online by clicking on the appropriate session and age group below (or mail/fax the registration form pdf)


Available Sessions
Date Workshop Ages
September 17 Spectacular Sculptures Age: 5-6 | 7-9 | 10-12
October 15 Going Green: Nature in Art Age: 5-6 | 7-9 | 10-12
November 19 Ancient to Modern Age:5-6 | 7-9 | 10-12
December 17 Spectacular Sculptures Age: 5-6 | 7-9 | 10-12
January 21 Going Green: Nature in Art Age:  5-6 | 7-9 | 10-12
February 18 Ancient to Modern Age: 5-6 | 7-9 | 10-12
March 18 Spectacular Sculptures Age: 5-6 | 7-9 | 10-12
April 15 Going Green: Nature in Art Age: 5-6 | 7-9 | 10-12
May 20 Ancient to Modern Age: 5-6 | 7-9 | 10-12
Special Homeschool Workshops

Students will tour the special exhibition Heroes: Mortals and Myths in Ancient Greece and will explore Greek history and mythology during this special tour and studio experience.  Workshop fee includes a special family tour of this exciting exhibition for parents and siblings during the workshop.  Register now- space is limited! For more information please email schoolprograms@thewalters.org.

Registration form (PDF)

General Workshop Information (PDF)

Date Workshop Ages
November 5, 2009 Heroes: Mortals and Myths in Ancient Greece Age: 5-6 | 7-9 | 10-12
December 10, 2009 Heroes: Mortals and Myths in Ancient Greece Age: 5-6 | 7-9 | 10-12

New Artcart!

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In addition to family friendly activities in our Family Art Center there will now be an Artcart available during all workshops for parents and siblings to enjoy!

Ten-Week Arts Intensive Workshop for Homeschool Teens

March 3, 2010 – May 5, 2010

All classes take place on Wednesdays from 1-4 p.m.

Ages: 13-17 Members: $70 per student, Non-members $100 per student

Want to have interesting conversations about art, learn new techniques, and build your portfolio? During each eight week session, students will explore the galleries and experiment in the studio, making personal connections to the collection and sharpening art-making skills. Each student will brainstorm a theme of their choice and explore this theme in a variety of media, building a small portfolio of related work. At the culmination of the 10-week session, students will hang their own art show in the museum on view May 5, 2010- May 16, 2010 and host a small closing reception for family and friends on Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 1 p.m.

“Bring a Friend” discount: sign up with a friend and you’ll both receive 20% off!

Download the registration form (PDF)

For more information please contact schoolprograms@thewalters.org or 410-547-9000, ext. 298.