Workshops led by artists, educators, and other professionals are often held in collaboration with departments and centers on campus, to allow hands-on experience in art-making or analyzing processes for visitors of all ages. Collaborations have included the Queens College Departments of Art, Education, and Colden Center for the Performing Arts. An on-going relationship with the Lincoln Center Institute for Art in Education offers workshops for teachers on all levels that include curriculum and activity materials. (See EDUCATION for more information)
All programs described on our website are free of charge and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
UPCOMING WORKSHOP
SPRING BREAK FAMILY DAY
Thursday, April 25, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Families and kids of all ages are welcome to drop in to view our current exhibition “The Psychology of Portraiture” and participate in hands-on art making activities!
A special Storytime reading will be held at 11:45am and 12:45pm.
This program is FREE and open to children of all ages and abilities with their caregivers. All materials included.
This program is presented in collaboration with the School of Education’s Teacher Opportunity Corps II (TOC II) program. The museum is located on the Queens College Campus at 65-30 Kissena Boulevard, Flushing-NY 11367.
Registration is encouraged. To register, please email: gtmuseum@qc.cuny.edu.
PAST WORKSHOPS
FAMILY DAY: Celebrating Community & Creativity!
Saturday, November 18, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Join us on this Family Day program as we explore the fall exhibition Ubuhle Women: Beadwork and the Art of Independence. This drop-in program will include a variety of hands-on experiences that will allow visitors to immerse themselves in the art in meaningful and personal ways.
2017 Caldecott Award winner author, Javaka Steptoe will be doing a special Storytime reading of his book Radiant Child at 11:45am and 12:45pm.
*This program is open to children of all ages and abilities with their caregivers.
All programs are free and open to students and the public. This program is presented in conjunction with the exhibition UBUHLE WOMEN: Beadwork and the Art of Independence and in collaboration with the School of Education’s Teacher Opportunity Corps II (TOC II) program.
MIND, BODY & SOUL
A Week of Wellness and Self Care
December 5 – December 8, 2022
Mind, Body & Soul is a week of wellness and self-care designed to assist Queens College students as they move into the final weeks of the fall semester.
Join us on Wednesday, December 7th at Free Hour (12:15pm-1:30pm) for a guided art meditation and yoga practice at the museum. Program is free for all QC students. Please bring your own yoga mat. This event is open to current Queens College students only.
This event is brought to you by the Godwin-Ternbach Museum at Queens College, the Office of Student Development and Leadership at Queens College, Counseling Services at Queens College, and The Center for Ethnic, Racial and Religious Understanding at Queens College.
Writing, Art & Inspiration
Wednesday, April 6, 2022, 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm (Free hour)
This writing workshop, led by Professor Nicole Cooley of the Queens College MFA Program, will spin off the two current exhibits in the Godwin-Ternbach Museum, “Getting There” and “The Tiny Pricks Project.” We will look at art as a jumping off point for our writing, and we will write together, using interactive and quick writing prompts and questions. Come prepared to experiment, be inspired and have fun.
No prior writing experience required! Just bring yourself and something to write with!
MIND, BODY & SOUL
A Week of Wellness and Self Care
December 6 – December 10, 2021
Mind, Body & Soul is a week of wellness and self-care designed to assist Queens College students as they move into the final weeks of the fall semester. This event is open to current Queens College students only.
This event is brought to you by the Godwin-Ternbach Museum at Queens College, the Queens College Hillel, Counseling Services at Queens College, the Office of Student Development and Leadership at Queens College, the Queens College Student Association, the UJA Federation, and The Center for Ethnic, Racial and Religious Understanding at Queens College.
FAMILY DAY: Re-Imagining Migrations
November 14, 2021
Join us for this virtual program and re-imagine Migrations! Participants of all ages are welcome to join our virtual Family Day on November 14th from 10:30am – 12:00pm. We will be doing close observations of art works from the exhibition Migrations: A Study of Arts and Identity.
During the program, participants will hear and share stories of migrations and journeys. Each of us has a powerful story to tell and we can share and feel empowered to create something visually or ephemeral. We will also take time to move our bodies inspired by the dance performances of Migrations.
Program is recommended for children ages 6–11; however, children of all ages and abilities are welcome to attend!
MIND, BODY & SOUL
A Week of Wellness and Self Care
April 26 – April 30, 2021
Mind, Body & Soul is a week of wellness and self-care designed to assist Queens College students as they move into the final weeks of the fall semester. This event is open to current Queens College students only.
To register for one or more of the events, please use this link: https://bit.ly/3l3Rzmi
This event is brought to you by the Godwin-Ternbach Museum at Queens College, the Queens College Hillel, Counseling Services at Queens College, the Office of Student Development and Leadership at Queens College, the Queens College Student Association, the FNES Department at Queens College, the UJA Federation, and The Center for Ethnic, Racial and Religious Understanding at Queens College.
MIND, BODY & SOUL
A Week of Wellness and Self Care
November 30 – December 4, 2020
Mind, Body & Soul is a week of wellness and self-care designed to assist Queens College students as they move into the final weeks of the fall semester. This event is open to current Queens College students only.
This event is brought to you by the Godwin-Ternbach Museum at Queens College, the Queens College Hillel, Counseling Services at Queens College, the Office of Student Development and Leadership at Queens College, the Queens College Student Association, the FNES Department at Queens College, the UJA Federation, and The Center for Ethnic, Racial and Religious Understanding at Queens College.
FAMILY DAY
Reflections: Exploring the Self through Portraiture
Saturday, November 7, 2020 at 10:30am
Join us virtually on Saturday, November 7th from 10:30am to 12pm for a deeper look at portraits! We will be observing works of art from our current exhibition Human|Nature: Portraits from the Permanent Collection and creating our own self-portraits. This will be a fun, educational and engaging activity for children and their parents/caregivers. Program is recommended for children ages 6–11; however children of all ages and abilities are welcome to attend!
Program is free and registrations are required.
*Suggested materials for the event: Paper, Pencil, Eraser, Tape, Mirror, Colored Pencils, Crayons, or other coloring materials.
FAMILY DAY
Celebrating Cuba!
Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 11am
Join us for a creative morning as we explore the exhibition Arte Cubano and celebrate the 500th anniversary of the founding of the city of Havana.
Families are welcome to drop in to view our current exhibition and participate in hands-on art making activities!
Program is FREE and open to children of all ages and adults. All materials included.*
* While supplies last.
FAMILY DAY
Celebrate Earth Day
Monday, April 22, 2019 at 11am
Families and kids all ages are welcome to drop in to view our current exhibition “Hope is the Thing with Feathers: Art of the Natural World” and participate in hands-on art making activities!
Open to children of all ages and adults. All materials included.
* While supplies last.
FAMILY DAY
Manic Mosaics!
Sunday, November 11, 2018 at 1pm
Learn about different types of mosaics and create your very own!
Workshop: 1pm – 3pm.
Open to children of all ages and adults. All Materials included.
FAMILY DAY
Weaving and Art!
Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 1pm
Learn about one of the oldest surviving crafts and be sure to drop in on one of our interactive weaving demonstrations.
Workshop & Demonstrations: 1pm – 3pm.
Open to children of all ages and adults. All Materials included.