At The Umbrella, we believe that everyone is an artist. We design our February Vacation Week programs with variety in mind to give students the opportunity to discover, explore, and experiment in the arts.

This year, with restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have refined our approach to deliver the best possible online arts education and at-home creative experiences that you have come to expect from The Umbrella. Stop back to explore our fun Vacation Week @ Home class schedule starting February 2.

Families Together: Play Games with Patterns

Caregivers join this class with a child age 5-7yrs. Sail to the Polynesian islands to explore patterns and design. Design a Hawaiian checkerboard and play this fun strategic game. Fans of Moana and Lilo & Stitch will especially love this class!

Supplies: Watercolor paper or mixed media paper, markers, poster board or woodblock (approximately 12" x 12"), and black and white stones or glass gems (such as vase fillers).

Age range: Family: 5 - 7
Duration: 1 Day
Day/time: Tuesday, Feb. 16, 11:00 - 12:00pm
Location: Zoom
Cost: $25

Families Together: Play Games with Reflections

Caregivers join this class with a child age 5-7yrs and think in reverse as you play games of symmetry and reflection. Try out mirror writing like DiVinci. Play a game of copycat to create collaborative designs and elaborate patterns. Mirror Mirror on the Wall - Who's the Greatest Artist of them All?

Supplies: Mirror, cardstock paper, drawing materials (such as crayons or markers), pattern blocks or tangrams or shapes cut out of cardstock paper, and tape.

Age range: Family: 5-7
Duration: 1 Day
Day/time: Wednesday, Feb. 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Zoom
Cost: $25

Families Together: Play Games with Counting

Caregivers join this class with a child age 5-7yrs. Construct a city out of jellybeans and toothpicks. Work as a team with a family member at home. Start with simple shapes like triangles and build up to pyramids. Count the sides and angles. Gather your materials to expand your architectural creations into a real life Candy Land.

Supplies: Toothpicks and jellybeans (alternative supplies might be marshmallows, fruit snacks, or grapes if a family prefers a healthier option).

Age range: Family: 5-7
Duration: 1 Day
Day/time: Thursday, Feb. 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Zoom
Cost: $25

All participants will be invited to contribute their creations to the #DiscoverYourArts Showcase! See https://TheUmbrellaArts.org/February