This workshop follows a timeline of cultural and artistic changes as students discover the implications of Columbus’ 1492 voyage. Students will explore the Pre-Columbian, Spanish Colonial, Folk Art and Contemporary art galleries in our Latin American Wing and conclude the trip with a related art project. The workshop meets many Social Studies, Fine Art and Spanish Cultural and Linguistic 3-12 TEKS, and is ideal for World Studies, 4th- and 7th-grade Texas History and Spanish classes.
Wednesday Workshops are 2 hours long.
Two week’s advance reservation is required.
Wednesday Workshops are offered throughout the school year on Wednesdays from 9:45 -11:45 AM.
SAMA can accommodate 15-30 students per time slot. Special accommodations will be made for larger groups.
SAMA requires at least 1 chaperone per 10 students. Chaperone must be 18 years or older.
Funding is available to cover the admission fees of $3 per student/chaperone upon request.
Space may be reserved for students to eat their bag lunches.
If you need to cancel your tour reservation, please notify the Tour Scheduler at (210) 978-8138. If you are running late on your tour day, please notify the museum’s front desk at (210) 978-8100