NEW FOR 2009! You may pay for all classes at the Rahr West using your credit card, check or cash. There will be a 50% discount for museum members on select classes.

Thanks to our 2009 Education Donators AMVETS Post 99 Barbara Kussman Charlie Ratigen Jennifer Hogan Mary Tolley Mary Williams (Warren's Cafe) Sunrise Rotary Pekarske Home Builders Susan Murtaugh Roy & Darlene Geigel Color Craft Graphic Arts Etched in Stone George & Nancy Van Dreal	Click on the Art Supplies Wish List Image to view our updated supplies wishes.
Download a Calendar of this year's Summer Programs at the Rahr West Here Phun with Photoshop Click Here to Download a Flyer Instructor: Heidi Dalberg Wednesdays, May 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th 6:00 - 8:00 pm $25 Members RWAM $50 non Members RWAM The Rahr West Art Museum would like to invite you to join us for four phun filled evenings learning how to use Photoshop software in creative ways. You will learn techniques using various selection tools to create vignettes, combine photos, and do advanced adjustments to individual areas of photos. Learn how to transfer and save files, along with an explanation of the "pixel". There will be an opportunity to explore filters for phun effects. Please bring a portable USB (flash or jump) drive.
Additional Adult Programs
Girl Scout Saturdays Schedule a full day of activities earning a badge or just an after school or weekend activity. Contact us for more information 920-683-4501 or email rahrwest@manitowoc.org	Download an online Tour Form Download a Hands on Tour Activity Brochure
Family & Child Programs After School Picassos Instructor: Audra Salisbury 6 Wednesdays April 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, and May 6th 2009 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Members $10 - Non Members $20 Click to Download a Flyer The Rahr West Art Museum is please to offer another session of After School Picassos. Our first session, which was held in February and March was very successful and we would like to invite your child to take part in this fun filled art class. After School Picassos is for students in 1st thru 6th grade with a love of art. Students will explore art using different techniques such as drawing, painting and sculpting. Each art lesson is split into two levels based on grade. It is not a problem for your child to arrive a little late for class, because of their release time from school. Please feel free to contact Joe Metzen at the Rahr West Art Museum if you have any questions or concerns. Supplies for this class are furnished. A tax deductable donation of cash or art supplies to the Education Department is appreciated. Afternoon of the Arts There are four separate Afternoons of the Arts on Feb. 27th, March 20th, April 9th and April 24th starting at 12:30 and ending at 3:30. Students in grades Kindergarten thru 12th are welcome to sign up for one or all of the afternoons. Each afternoon will consist of four different classes, a theater class, a music class and two visual art classes. The cost four each afternoon is $30 for non-members and $15 for members of the Rahr West Art Museum. Bead Kids Instructor: Hannah of beadsbyhannah held the1st Sunday of each month $5 per session per child (ALL SUPPLIES PROVIDED (for 6 to 12 year olds) Accompanied by an adult April 5th, May 3rd, June 7th 2009 1:30 to 3:00 PM Wacky Weekend Workshop Series Please note: Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult. You don't have to be creative or artistic to enjoy these wacky workshops. You can just drop in at the Rahr-West the second Saturday of every month between 1 to 3 p.m. for an afternoon of fun. Bring your family and friends to enjoy the stress free frivolity of this fun-filled afternoon. Workshops are FREE, donations accepted. For large groups please register ahead so we will have enough supplies March 14th Fruit & Vegetable Prints Get your daily requirement of fruit & vegetables creating a work of art. April 11th Crease, Crimp, Crumple & Curl African Sculptures View art from African children, then make a sculpture of your own. May 9th Glowing Gifts for Mom Create a gilded glowing light gift for Mother's Day June 13th Painted Pet Rocks Finding it hard to get the perfect gift for Dad? Give him something he won't already have....his own pet rock! July 11th Whimsical Windsocks Catch the wind with a colorful windsock. Workshops are subject to change depending on the availability of supplies. Workshops are sponsored in part with support from the Service League of Manitowoc County, Friends of the Rahr West Art Museum and the John D. & Ruth St. John West Foundation Preschool Palette 2008 Preschool Palette is a series of art-inspired discovery opportunities for 3-5 year olds. Young artists explore line, color, shape, texture, experience positive self-expression, and engage in creative problem solving. Each month the preschoolers experience the art museum exhibits through gallery walks, discussions, and games. Held the third Thursday of the month from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Reserve your child's space by calling 920-683-4501 or email rahrwest@manitowoc.org $1 for supplies buys a lot of fun For large groups please register ahead so we will have enough supplies March 19th Rolly Polly Bugs Recycled materials can make an interesting bug. April 16th Silhouettes What's a Silhouette? Who has one and how can you capture it? May 21st Surf's Up It's just like a trip to the sea with your own tissue paper seascape. Workshops sponsored in part with support from Jennifer Hogan & Charlie Ratigan & the Rahr West Museum Foundation
Back to Top Persons in need of special accommodations are invited to contact the museum in advance for assistance. Accommodations will be made as quickly as possible. Workshops are sponsored by the Rahr-West Art Museum Association and the John D. & Ruth St. John West Foundation