Before spring comes to a close, little artists and their loved ones can participate in one final Family Art Day of the season at the Peninsula School of Art in Fish Creek. The program, which is offered free to families, invites guests to explore the beautiful and colorful world of textiles with their hands-on Fantastical Fiber project.

“Family art days are really wonderful,” said the Peninsula School of Art Director of External Affairs Lindsay Draz, “I think it's really inspirational though families and it's a really great way for them to bond and come together to make something unique that they can take home with them.”

Families can drop in anytime between 9 a.m. and noon on Saturday, May 17th to unleash their creativity. Attendees will create custom stamps to decorate fabric and learn more about creating art with the fabric pieces. The project, which was inspired by Artist-in-Residence Lauren Krukowski, will be led by Katherine Baeten. An archive of past projects with downloadable instructions can also be found on the school’s website.
 

“We provide the art materials and inspiration and then the family brings the fun and creativity,” said Draz.
 

Family Art Days runs September through May at the Peninsula School of Art, which will celebrate its 60th anniversary this year. To honor the milestone, the school will host a special art gala on August 28th and will introduce The Searching Eye Exhibition which will be open to the public.
 

The Peninsula School of Art was founded in 1965 by Chicago-area filmmaker and artist Madeline Tourtelot. Works by Tourtelot such as paintings, photography, art films, ceramics, sculptures and jewelry are still on display and celebrate her passion for the art. 
 

The gala event is separate from the public exhibition and more information on both events can be found at www.peninsulaschoolofart.org.

Photo credit: Peninsula School of Art