Take advantage of Annmarieโ€™s newest evolving program to inspire and encourage children during days when schools are closed. Come to Annmarie and meet new friends, make great artwork, learn new things, and escape out-of-school boredom!ย  Our SCHOOL’S OUT dates correspond with both Calvert County and St. Mary’s County public school calendars. Week-long camps are offered during Spring Break, and all summer long in a variety of themes and media.

Seasons in Art (Calvertย  Schools closed) Age Group: Grades 1-3 –ย  Friday, January 14, 2011, 9 am – 4 pmย 
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall– let’s make some art and have a ball!ย  Join us for a day of art inspired by all four seasons.ย  Explore famous artworks that represent the seasons, and experiment with a variety of art styles and methods to make some sensational seasonal masterpieces! Pack a lunch, dress for a mess, and get ready to get creative!

I Have a Dream: Inspirational Art Age Group: Grades 1-3 – Monday, January 17th, 2011, 9 am – 4 pm
Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as we work together with visiting artist, Caryl Henry Alexander, to create a large installation in our art gallery.ย  Learn about other artworks that inspire people to achieve great things, and make your own inspirational art to share with the world!ย  Pack a lunch, dress for a mess, and get ready for an uplifting and imaginative day of fun!

Seasons in Art (St. Mary’s Schools closed) Age Group: Grades 1-3 –ย  Monday, January 24, 2011, 9 am – 4 pmย 
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall– let’s make some art and have a ball!ย  Join us for a day of art inspired by all four seasons.ย  Explore famous artworks that represent the seasons, and experiment with a variety of art styles and methods to make some sensational seasonal masterpieces! Pack a lunch, dress for a mess, and get ready to get creative!

Art and Shadow (Calvert Schools closed) Age Group: Grades 1-3 –ย  Friday, Feb 4, 2011 9 am – 4 pm
Enjoy a day of shadow play as we celebrate Punxsutawney Phil and learn all about light and shadow in art.ย  Shadow puppets, silhouette portraits, and more will help us understand how great artists use shadows in their work.ย  Pack a lunch, dress for a mess, and get ready to get creative!

Presidents and Portraiture Age Group: Grades 1-3 –ย  Monday, Feb 21st, 2011, 9 am – 4 pm
Come celebrate President’s Day with us as we study presidential portraits, hear strange stories, and create our own unique portraits of ourselves and each other.ย  Pack a lunch, dress for a mess, and get ready to strike a pose!ย  Come in your best presidential costume for added artistic flair!

Annmarie offers many additional classes in a variety of art media for all ages, including Mommy and Me, Design Your Own class. . For complete details and registration information please visit www.annmariegarden.org Call (410) 326-4640 to register now or download a registration form below.ย  Hurry– class size is limited and classes fill fast! Full-day programs are offered throughout the school year during holidays and other school closings.