Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Free art classes at UW Museum of Art

The University of Wyoming Art Museum will offer free art classes as part of a nationwide celebration of Youth Arts Month during March.

Students between the ages of 4-12 and their parents are invited to the art museum from 1-3 p.m. Saturdays, March 1, 8, 15 and 29, where they will join teachers Sharon Mathiesen and Jeny Stoesz to analyze, explore and create art. These Saturday afternoon classes are free, fun and open to the public. For more information, contact Wendy Bredehoft at or at 766-3496.

Bringing the world of art to Wyoming, the Art Museum is located in the Centennial Complex at 22nd & Willett Drive in Laramie. The Museum and Museum Store are open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with extended hours until 9 p.m. on Mondays February through April. Admission is free.