Programs for children are designed to engage their sense of discovery through first hand experiences with art and history. Programs include our Artist-in-Residence Afterschool Program, Summer Camps, and Vacation Workshops.

Afterschool Program

In the Artist-in-Residence Afterschool Program, students work with professional artists to explore the artistic process. Students learn about the artists of the Cos Cob art colony and create artwork of their own. An exhibition of student art work is the culmination of the program.

One-Day Workshops

Designed to help Girl Scout troops work toward specific badge requirements. For more information, call 203-552-5329 ext. 4.

The Artist-in-Residence Afterschool Program is funded with support from the Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism and a gift from Mr. & Mrs. Roy B. Simpson.

Youth Sculpture Workshop: Creating Animals in Clay

Saturday, November 15, 12:00–2:30 p.m.
Vanderbilt Education Center 
Instructor: Susan Halls, clay artist

Come see Margaret Brassler Kane’s innovative interpretations of kangaroos, fish, and other animals, then learn simple and exciting modeling techniques to create expressive and fun animal shapes and images in clay. For children, grades 2 to 6.

$7 members, $10 non-members

The Snowmaiden Puppet Show

Friday, December 12, performances at 4:00 and 6:00 p.m.
Vanderbilt Education Center 

Enjoy a traditional puppet show presented by the No Strings Marionette Company. Nineteen exquisitely handcrafted marionettes will perform this magical wintery Russian folktale that will make you yearn for the days of “pre-tech” entertainment. Seasonal refreshments and special family tours of Bush-Holley House and gallery from 5:00-6:00 p.m.

 $10 members, $12 non-members