Strike a Pose: Family Portraits and John Singer Sargent

Try a different kind of Portrait Mode. Following a lesson by Simon Levenson, National Arts Club drawing instructor, on the basics of working in charcoal, pair off with a family member to sketch each other’s portrait. Period accessories are available for those wanting to get into the spirit of Edwardian Britain and Progressive Era America.

Appropriate for children ages 6–14

The program consists of a thirty-minute exhibition experience followed by a ninety-minute art-making activity. Materials included.