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Clark Family Day Celebrates English Countryside - January 07, 2008
WILLIAMSTOWN - The Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute's free family afternoon on Sunday, Jan. 20, will explore the English countryside from noon to 4.
Inspired by the museum's Manton Collection, the afternoon will include art-making, a film, "make your own" high tea, a sheep and shepherdess on the grounds, manners lessons with an instructor from the Emily Post Institute, and much more. All activities and admission to the galleries are free.
Hallie Walker will bring her Shropshire sheep, Izze, and talk about the art of shepherding. Children will be able to pet Izze and use her wool to create sheep mobiles.
Chef Steve Wilkinson will cover the basics of an English high tea and Michael Cassin, director of the Center for the Education in the Visual Arts, will talk about his experiences with this tradition. Participants will be able to make their own tea sandwiches. Sessions will be held at 1, 2, 3 and 4; seating is limited.
Take a look at why good manners really matter with an instructor from the Emily Post Institute who will give the straight scoop on cell phone usage, mealtime manners, and tips such as when to write thank-you notes and how to introduce yourself. Sessions will be held at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m.; seating is limited. Geared toward ages 7 through 12.
At 1:15 and 3:15 pm, explore British art in the Clark's collection during family gallery talks with Cassin. From J.M.W. Turner and John Constable to Sir Thomas Lawrence and Thomas Gainsborough, Cassin will introduce families to British art at the Clark.
The film "Nanny McPhee" (99 minutes, PG) will be screened at 3. In this fantasy, Mr. Cedric Brown (Colin Firth) has just lost his wife and is now left with his seven children, who misbehave so much that all the nannies have run away. A mysterious voice tells him that he should hire Nanny McPhee (Emma Thompson) who is a magical woman with special powers.
The Clark, at 225 South St., is open year-round with 140 acres of meadows and trails for cross-country skiing, snowshoings, sledding or bird watching. The galleries are open Tuesday through Sunday 10 to 5. Admission is free through May. For more information, call 413-458-2303 or visit www.clarkart.edu |
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