Children's Program
Code: ZFK4401-24
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Open to All
Subject to specific age requirements, students of any skill/knowledge level.
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Ages 7-10
Art Break: Spooky Stories
Oct 28 - Nov 1, 2024
9AM - 3PM
Ages 7-10
Concept
Celebrate the longer nights of fall by diving into all things spooky! Join us as we explore eerie legends and ghostly tales from around the world. We’ll craft haunted house dioramas and design our own mythical monsters, with each activity capturing the spine-chilling fun of the season. Get ready to let your imagination run wild and create art that embodies the spirit of spookiness.
Art Breaks are an exciting program at Anderson Ranch Arts Center for kids ages 7-10. They are scheduled to complement breaks in the elementary school calendar throughout the year. Drop off and pick up will take place at the Evelyn and Martin Siegel Children’s Building, just inside the main Anderson Ranch entrance. Children should come prepared with a snack, lunch, water bottle, and appropriate apparel for a full day of art-making.
Faculty
Emily Katebini
Children’s and Community Engagement Program Coordinator
Emily is the Children’s and Community Engagement Program Coordinator of the Anderson Ranch. Emily earned a B.A. in Anthropology from the University of Colorado, and an M.A. in Intellectual Disabilities and Autism in Elementary Education from Teachers College, Columbia University. With a distinguished career as a New York City educator, she earned the 2022 New York Literacy Outreach Award for her significant contributions to improving literacy outcomes across the city. Prior to joining the Anderson Ranch, Emily served as the Director of Special Education and Giftedness at a K-12 school.
Workshop Details
Child & Teen Scholarships
Applications for scholarship support are encouraged. Specific scholarships are funded by Ranch supporters, both individuals and foundations, either through endowed funds or special gifts.
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