School's Out/Art's In at The Katonah Museum of Art

WHAT: Looking for something to do when the kids have no school? Get inspired by the Katonah Museum of Art’s exhibition Lethal Beauty: Samurai Weapons and Armor with fun art activities each day. For children age 3 and up. Children under age 6 participate with an adult; 7 and older, adults must remain at the Museum.

Tuesday, November 11 -- Family Crest Banner: Design a family crest in the style of Japanese kamon and use it to decorate a banner like the ones used by ancient Samurai

Friday, November 28 -- Holiday Cards with a Twist: Create unique holiday cards using Japanese batik techniques on paper.

Friday, December 26 -- Origami Kimono dolls: Use special paper and the art of origami to create miniature kimono dolls.

Tuesday, December 30 -- Samurai Masks: Construct and decorate fierce samurai masks with cardboard and colorful papers.

Wednesday, December 31 -- Colorful Japanese Hanging Art: Using beads, yarn and papers, create a fun piece of art to hang anywhere.

COST: Participating children: $5 members, $8 non-members. Adults: regular museum admission.

WHEN: November 4, 11, 28; December 26, 30, 31; January 2

Drop-in 10am – 3pm

WHERE: Katonah Museum of Art

134 Jay Street—Rte. 22, Katonah, NY

WHO: The Katonah Museum of Art, through innovative exhibition and education programs, promotes the understanding and enjoyment of the visual arts for diverse audiences. The Museum presents exhibitions that explore ideas about art, culture and society -- past and present. For more information, visit http://www.katonahmuseum.org/.

*Museum hours: Sunday: 12pm – 5pm, Tuesday through Saturday: 10am – 5pm, Closed Monday.

*Admission: $10 Adults, $5 Seniors & Students, Members & Children (under the age of 12) always enter free