OJAC deadline pushed to July 21
By Melinda L. Lucas
The deadline to register for this year’s summer workshops at the Old Jail Art Center has been pushed back to Friday, July 21, according to the OJAC’s director of education Erin Whitmore.
Children in grades one through six (ages 6-12) can still sign up for four different in-person events, including the popular puppet workshop.
After a couple of years of offering virtual only and hybrid workshops because of the COVID pandemic, Whitmore said that all activities will be conducted on site this year in the museum’s Stasney Room.
The traditional Cultural Connections Camp, which is centered on Egypt this year, will start things off on Wednesday, Aug. 2.
Three other workshops will be Aug. 4, Aug 8-9, and Aug. 11, including the popular puppet workshop.
The workshops are free to OJAC members, with a $15 cost for non-members.
Registration can be completed from the Old Jail’s home page (theojac.org), by going directly to the registration form at theojac.org/student-summer-camp-registration, over the phone by calling 325-762-2936, or in person at the museum’s front desk.
The form can also be clipped out of the ad in this week’s issue of The Albany News and taken to the Old Jail.
Workshops Schedule
Wednesday, Aug. 2 – Re-Create! for grades 4-6. Campers will find artistic re-uses of found and recycled materials. 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Bring a sack lunch.
Friday, Aug. 4 – Cultural Connections Camp: Egypt for grades 1-6. During the annual investigation of art, food, and games from around the world, campers will learn about the culture of Egypt. 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Bring a sack lunch.
Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 8-9 – Things on Strings for grades 1-6. The popular marionette and kinetic puppetry workshop is inspired by global cultures and artifacts from the museum collection. 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (No sack lunch needed.)
Friday, Aug. 11 – OJAC Under the Sea! for grades 1-3. Early learners will be treated to a “sea-riously fun day” of aquatic crafts and games inspired by ocean life from the museum collection. 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Bring a sack lunch.
