
                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: MONDAY, July 3, 1995                   TAG: 9507030139
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WORKSHOPS TAKE A MUSICAL APPROACH TO ART

ArtVenture: A Children's Center, is hosting a series of workshops in conjunction with its current exhibit, ``In Harmony: Art About Music.''

The programs relate art to music through a series of musical interpretations and improvisations on children's drawings. Workshops, held from 12:30-1:30 p.m. for ages 5 to 9, unless noted, include:

``Coloring With the Kandinskys,'' led by the Kandinsky Trio, Wednesday, (ages 8-12);

``Musical Collage,'' led by artist Debbie Harris, July 15;

``Instruments As Sculpture,'' led by artist Ann Trinkle, July 20;

``The Development of Brass Instruments,'' led by The Brass Five, July 22 (ages 8-12);

``Musical Creations,'' led by artist Kathleen Lunsford, July 29;

``Tarantella Tambourines,'' led by artist Jennifer Shamy, Aug. 3;

``Musical Masks,'' led by artist Debbie Harris, Aug. 12;

``Music In Art,'' led by artist Rebecca McKeever, Aug. 17;

``Native American Rattles,'' led by artist Jennifer Shamy, Aug. 26;

``Tin Can Maracas,'' led by artist Jennifer Shamy, Aug. 31.

Artist Rebecca McKeever will lead a ``Wire Figures in Movement'' workshop Thursday from 12:30-1:30 p.m. for ages 5 to 9 in conjunction with the Science Museum of Western Virginia's SightSenseSound exhibit.

Space is limited. Preregistration is encouraged. Call 224-1768.

All programs are held at the ArtVenture Studio, 20 East Church Avenue (second floor), Roanoke. The studio is open Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, noon-3 p.m., during the summer.

ArtVenture is sponsored by the Junior League of the Roanoke Valley.

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