Education

In-person and online art education and artist workshops for all ages, gallery tours, online classes and programs that feature artists from around the world. Education at RAM is dedicated to providing learning about the arts to the community.

DROP IN AND DRAW

Every Thursday
1-3 pm
FREE

A place and a time to draw? A live model for reference? Drop in and commune with other artists and draw (or paint) from a live model every Thursday afternoon.

We provide tables and easels but bring your own art supplies.

RAM SATURDAYS

Saturday afternoons
12 – 3 pm
FREE

RAM is the place for make-and-take art projects. Currently, the classes are focusing on fun projects while exploring world cultures.

All art supplies provided. All ages and skill levels welcome.
No need to register.

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PAINT ‘N SIP WITH PETRA RADCLIFFE

Once a month
$25/members
$35/non-members

Recreate works by the great masters, guided by Petra Radcliffe, while you sip your favorite beverages. All skill levels welcome, art supplies provided. Ages 21+

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RAM Sketch

ONLINE: ZOOM/FACEBOOK LIVE
Tuesdays 7-8 pm

Draw or paint along with the instructor from the comfort of your own home. This class will emphasize and encourage experimentation and fearlessness with your art, and most of all, having fun.

FREE to view on ZOOM.
Ages 10 and up. Registration required.

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GUIDED TOURS

Doyle Young

Sunday, August 14th, 2 pm

Shabana Kauser

Sunday, August 28th, 2 pm

FREE

Join us for a free tour led by our trained gallery educator Marti Corff for a 60-90 minute informative museum experience.

No need to preregister.

Lecture LIVE!

ONLINE: ZOOM/FACEBOOK LIVE
August 18, 7-8 pm
Artist Zoey Frank

Artists and art experts take you on an in-depth art journey over a variety of topics. Coming up on August 18 will be artist Zoey Frank, with her lecture entitled: Between Representation and Abstract.

FREE to view on ZOOM.
Ages 10 and up. Registration required.

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Toddler Tours (ages 2-5)

Shapes, patterns, colors, and feelings is the theme for our young learners. On this tour the child will practice naming and thinking about elements of art, such as color theory, rhythm, patterns, shapes, and movement.

CALL OR E-MAIL TO SCHEDULE:
479.785.2787
education@fsram.org

Gallery Tours

Tours for both students and adults (or school field trips!) will be led by trained gallery educators for a 60–90 minute museum experience. The first half will be spent touring the galleries and the second half will be spent finding a favorite artwork and sketching their own works of art from that image or sculpture.

CALL OR E-MAIL TO SCHEDULE:
479.785.2787
education@fsram.org

How did we do?

Education Survey

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