Education: Workshop Tours
Wednesday Student Workshops are led by SAMA’s docents and offered on Wednesdays during the school year (September-May) from 9:45 am to 11:45 am.
Each workshop consists of a gallery tour followed by a hands-on art project designed to meet curriculum standards. We can accommodate a minimum of 20 and a maximum of 30 students per workshop.
Admission fees are $3 per student and $3 per chaperone.
One chaperone is required per 10 students. Chaperones must be 18 years or older.
Asian Cultures
| Student | $3.00 |
| Chaperone | $3.00 |
Students will travel East from India to China, and cross the sea to Japan in this Asian-themed workshop.
Participants will see various cultural artifacts along the way including a Tibetan sand mandala, a Japanese carriage (palanquin) and two reconstructed rooms from Imperial China. This adventure concludes with a related art project. Meets many Social Studies, Fine Art and Asian Linguistic and Cultural 3-12 TEKS.
More Information and RegistrationContemporary Expressions
| Student | $3.00 |
| Chaperone | $3.00 |
In this workshop students will develop a broader understanding of various artistic expressions from the Contemporary period, including the language of art and the discovery of new materials used by artists.
This art appreciation experience will conclude with a hands-on art project. Meets many Social Studies and Fine Art 3-12 TEKS.More Information and RegistrationDiscovering Ancient Egypt
| Student | $3.00 |
| Chaperone | $3.00 |
This workshop will reveal the lifestyles and beliefs of Ancient Egypt.
Students will explore the Museum’s collection of art and artifacts, including mummy cases, hieroglyphs, statues and pottery. The workshop concludes with a hands-on art project. Meets many Social Studies and Fine Art K-12 TEKS. Ideal for all ages/grade levels.More Information and RegistrationExploring Latin America: Past and Present
| Student | $3.00 |
| Chaperone | $3.00 |
This workshop follows a timeline of cultural and artistic changes as students discover the implications of Columbus’ 1492 voyage.
Students will explore the Pre-Columbian, Spanish Colonial, Folk Art and Contemporary art galleries in our Latin American Wing and conclude the trip with a related art project. Meets many Social Studies, Fine Art and Spanish Cultural and Linguistic 3-12 TEKS. Ideal for World Studies, 4th and 7th grade Texas History and Spanish classes.More Information and RegistrationHistoric America through Art
| Student | $3.00 |
| Chaperone | $3.00 |
Learn about the early formation of the United States of America through its paintings and sculptures.
Historical discussions will include British colonization, the founding of our country, Westward Expansion and lifestyles from the 17th through 19th centuries. This adventure concludes with a period-appropriate art project. Meets many Social Studies and Fine Art K-12 TEKS. Ideal for 1st, 5th, 8th and 11th grade Social Studies curriculums.More Information and RegistrationInfluences of World Religions on Art- Secondary Series
| Student | $3.00 |
| Chaperone | $3.00 |
While in the Museum’s galleries, students will be able to identify significant examples of religious art.
They will develop a deeper understanding of how art reflects the beliefs of a culture. A hands-on project will conclude this workshop. Meets World History 19-22 TEKS. Limited to High School students.More Information and RegistrationLife in Ancient Greece and Rome
| Student | $3.00 |
| Chaperone | $3.00 |
During their visit students will learn about daily life in ancient Greece and Rome.
By examining objects such as painted vases, marble statues, and mosaics, students will gain insight into the social customs, mythological traditions, lifestyles, and artistic achievements of these civilizations. Meets many Social Studies and Fine Art 3-12 TEKS. Ideal for many Social Studies and Literature curriculums.More Information and Registration