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Learning takes place in
museums where challenging programming is integrated with exhibitions,
technology and research to encourage the natural curiosity within all
people. The National Cowboy Museum strives to offer educational opportunities
for all levels of learning in different mediums.
Advance reservations are required. Contact information is listed after
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Adult
Lecture Series—Every Picture Tells a Story
Wednesdays, Feb. 3-24, 2010 (4 classes)
10:00-11:00 a.m.
Ron McCoy, Professor of History and Co-Director of the Center for
Oklahoma Studies at Oklahoma State University will teach this four-week
class. Topics will include the study of symbols involving Ghost Dance
shirts, shields, bead and quill work. The effect of Fort Marion artists
and their impact on the development of modern Plains Indian art also
will be addressed.
Member Tuition: $25, Nonmember: $30. Classes cannot be prorated.
For more information and enrollment call (405) 478-2250, Ext. 264
Class Schedule:
Feb. 3 Morning Stars and Dragonflies: Symbols in Plains Indian
Art
Feb. 10 Circles of Power: Plains Indian Shields
Feb. 17 The Painted Past: Plains Indian Winter Counts
Feb. 24 The Florida Boys: Fort Marion and Its Artists
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Leather Carving and
Floral Layout in cooperation with Traditional Cowboy Arts Association
February 16-19, 2010
Instructor: Chuck Stormes and Rick Bean, TCAA saddlemakers
Skill level required: All levels; participants must supply their own
tools
Tuition $400. Limited enrollment; for more information and enrollment
call (405) 478-2250, Ext. 219.
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Introduction to the
Guitar
March 27, 2010 2:00 p.m.
Is there a guitar gathering dust at your house or have you always dreamed
of learning to play? Get started with a one-hour group lesson from Oklahoma
musician Jim Garling. Gain knowledge about how to care for and tune
your guitar and learn an old cowboy song. Designed especially for beginners,
ages 12 and up, this program is offered in conjunction with the exhibition
“The Guitar: Art, Artists and Artisans.”
Tuition: $10 fee includes lesson and Museum admission. Reservations
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Academy of Western Art
Workshop—The Joy of Watercolor
June 7-10, 2010
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
This will be an upbeat four days as students learn to always keep a
positive attitude no matter what! Explore the exciting medium of watercolor
that will include slides, daily instruction, demonstrations, seminars
(on brush control and subject matter) group critiques and individual
guidance. Students can expect to leave with confidence and a notebook
full of information.
Instructor: Prix de West artist Joseph Bohler
Skill level required: beginner to experienced
Tuition $350. Limited enrollment; for more information and enrollment
call (405) 478-2250, Ext. 219.
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Academy of Western Art
Workshop—Animal Painting and Sculpture
June 14-17, 2010
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
This intensive workshop will have painters and sculptors working side-
by-side with a common focus on animal subjects. Morning talks and presentations
each day will cover important aspects of painting, sculpting, animal
action and anatomy, and an appreciation of the genre with many examples.
Late morning and afternoon will be hands-on instruction, personal constructive
critiques tailored to each student, and encouraged interaction will
all be a part of this workshop. Check egos at the door, be ready to
have fun, and be open to learn, participate, and apply yourself and
you will come away with a new awareness and ways to solve problems in
creating art.
Instructor: Prix de West artist Randal M. Dutra
Skill level required: Intermediate to advanced.
Tuition $350. Limited enrollment; for more information and enrollment
call (405) 478-2250, Ext. 219.
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Traditional Leather Casemaking:
Molding, Hand Sewing and Finishing in cooperation with Traditional Cowboy
Arts Association
September 21-24, 2010
This is a once-in-a-lifetime workshop taught by Jean Luc Parisot, saddleshop
owner at the Ecole Nationale d’ Equitation, Saumur, France. This famous
riding academy is home to the French Cavalry Academy. Saddlemakers will
have the opportunity to improve their hand sewing technique.
Instructors: French master casemaker and saddlemaker Jean Luc Parisot
and TCAA members Cary Schwarz and Pedro Pedrini
Skill level required: All levels; participants must supply their own
tools
Tuition $400. Limited enrollment; for more information and enrollment
call (405) 478-2250, Ext. 219.
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