A trip to the museum

Well, we have heard wonderful things about various programs that are offered at the Columbus Museum of Art for the kids. They have an activity on the first Saturday, another every Saturday, and one one Sunday a month. We have debated over the last couple of years whether or not to invest in a membership, but have decided in the past to pass. Now that the kids are showing a huge interest in painting, we figured this might be a good time to invest in a membership even though we will only be able to use it for 4-5 months.

Our membership cards arrived last week, so we got to take advantage of the 1st Saturday program. Well, Jay, Zack and Mackenzie did (Cassie and I were out delivering). They got to visit the Time Made Real exhibition which included sculptures from Tim Lewis' collection.









Jay took this picture to give an idea of the size of the sculptures to Mackenzie.

After they toured and viewed the sculptures, they got to make their own mock sculpture. First, they picked their Styrofoam brick.

Once they found a seat, they began their sculptures. First they had to decide what they wanted to "sculpt", then they drew it on a sheet of paper. Once they were done drawing they cut out the pattern. Then they used their pattern to sculpt their design out of the foam brick.

After they carved their foam then they could add detailed carvings.

Mackenzie shows off her eagle. When they were done sculpting they took their sculptures to be attached to a platform (a piece of wood they painted).

Zack is standing (out of frame) next to Mackenzie, but you can see his fish.

When they were done, Jay took them around to see other things in the museum.

I am very excited about our new membership. Unfortunately, Cassie and I won't be able to enjoy it as much as the other ones. The Saturday activities will be a great time for Jay to spend with the younger ones, while Cassie and I have quality time delivery our weekend shoppers.

I do plan on taking them to a couple of the Sunday events and then maybe we can go during the week to see other things within the museum.