Seattle Asian Art Museum School Programs

Discover the Seattle Asian Art Museum’s diverse collection of Asian art, including works from China, Japan, Korea and South Asia.

Arts of Asia (Winter) (2–12) Arts of Asia (Spring) (2–12) Seattle Asian Art Museum: Do-It-Yourself (K–12)

Arts of Asia (Winter)

Guided Tour + Art Workshop
January 9–March 28, 2013
Wednesdays at 10:20 am
$200 standard/$100 reduced

Grades 2–12: 2-hour program (tour + art workshop)

Tour: Japan has a rich tradition of myths, tales, customs, beliefs and arts. In this tour, students will discover how Japanese artists tell stories with pictures, learn about the various materials and techniques used in Japanese Art, and experience Japanese aesthetics through viewing art in the Seattle Asian Art Museum’s permanent collection in the exhibition Japanese Art Legends, Tales, Poetry: Visual Narrative in Japanese Art.

Art Workshop: A long time ago, in what is now known as the Edo period in Japan, friends would gather and share their brush painting and poetry as an entertaining pastime. One artist would present his poem, typically a Haiku, to a friend and that person would create a brush painting to go with the painting. In this workshop, students will work in small groups to create a haiku poem, Sumi brush painting and decorate a border with Japanese paper. Together they will undertake the group creation of a harmonious piece of artwork.

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Arts of Asia (Spring)

Guided Tour + Art Workshop
April 3–June 20, 2013
Wednesdays–Thursdays, 10:20 am
$200 standard/$100 reduced

Grades 2–12: 2-hour program (tour + art workshop)

Tour: Japan has a rich tradition of myths, tales, customs, beliefs and arts. In this tour, students will discover how Japanese artists tell stories with pictures, learn about the various materials and techniques used in Japanese Art, and experience Japanese aesthetics through viewing art in the Seattle Asian Art Museum’s permanent collection in the exhibition Japanese Art Legends, Tales, Poetry: Visual Narrative in Japanese Art.

Art Workshop: A long time ago, in what is now known as the Edo period in Japan, friends would gather and share their brush painting and poetry as an entertaining pastime. One artist would present his poem, typically a Haiku, to a friend and that person would create a brush painting to go with the painting. In this workshop, students will work in small groups to create a haiku poem, Sumi brush painting and decorate a border with Japanese paper. Together they will undertake the group creation of a harmonious piece of artwork.

Seattle Asian Art Museum: Do-It-Yourself

Year-round
Grades K–12
$40 standard/$20 reduced

Set your own pace through the Seattle Asian Art Museum by leading your class on a self-guided visit. We recommend exploring the museum’s online collection and contacting the Wyckoff Teacher Resource Center (TRC) prior to visiting. TRC staff can help you create a tailored visit that aligns with your classroom curriculum and makes the most of your museum experience. 

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