June 9 – Sketch with the Masters during Hamilton Arts Week
May 10, 2016
Take part in the 2nd annual Hamilton Arts Week from June 5-11, 2016.
Organized by the Hamilton Arts Council, Hamilton Arts Week encourages widespread cultural engagement in our city among all Hamiltonians. In celebration of this event, the McMaster Museum of Art will be offering a special event:
Sketch with the Masters
McMaster Museum of Art
Thursday June 9 from 4:30 – 6:30 PM
This event begins with a brief tour of The Working Eye exhibition, including 19th and early 20th century European works from the private collections, followed by a hands-on sketching session in the galleries led by the Museum’s Education team.
Try your hand at pencil, conte and charcoal drawing.
Art supplies will be supplied!
Inspiration will be abundant!
Bring your enthusiasm!
This event is free. Parking is $7 flat rate after 4 pm.(HSR bus stop is right is beside our entrance.)
Please contact Nicole Knibb to register at knibbn@mcmaster.ca
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