Wonderstruck Art programming for youth and families affected by autism (OFFSITE EVENT)

Thursday, December 22, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm, 2011

In this 4-week series, students will make art inspired by the novel Wonderstruck by Brian Selznick, a novel in words and pictures. In his novel, we follow the stories of Ben and Rose, two Deaf children, and their separate journeys through NYC. Brian Selznick concludes the novel in the Panorama of New York City at the Queens Museum of Art.

Come discover Wonderstruck at the Peninsula Library with Art Educators Jennifer Oppito and Kelly McNulty of the Queens Museums of Arts ArtAccess program. This program is designed to appeal to children between the ages of 8 and 12, emerging readers are welcomed. Art educators will guide students through a multi-sensory art making experience while an instructor knowledgeable in facilitating the engagements of children with an autism spectrum disorder support students’ individual social, language and learning goals. This is a family program, limited to only 6 families. All family members are encouraged to participate including siblings, grandparents and friends. Enjoy a sneak peek of the novel by viewing the trailer here.

LOCATION:
Queens Library: Peninsula Library
92-25 Rockaway Beach Boulevard
Rockaway Beach, NY 11693
Librarian: Nancy

2011 Fall Course Dates:
Select Thursdays: December 15th, 22nd, January 5th, 12th

COST: FREE

Attire: Dress to get messy!

REGISTRATION:
Registration is limited to 6 families. *When you register for this course, you are registering for all 4 meeting dates. This is a program for families; all of your children are invited to participate with you in this program.

CONTACT:
Jennifer Oppito, Associate Coordinator of Autism Programs
autisminitiatives@queensmuseum.org
Tel: (718)592-9700 x 130