Sunday, January 11
2-4 pm
Tate Room
Catnapping in Kemet
Did you know that most modern cats are descendants of ancient Egyptian cats? Or that the ancient Egyptians revered their cats, taking them hunting in the marshes, naming their children after them—even depicting them as goddesses! For example, the cat goddess Bastet was believed to protect women, children, and families. Not only were cats loved in life, but when a beloved pet cat died they sometimes received very special treatment. In the exhibition Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs you can see the sarcophagus of Prince Thutmose’s cat. In this workshop, artist Ande Cook will work with children to create an Egyptian-inspired cat bed to honor and make comfortable the feline in your life. Ages 8-12 years. Fee: $12 for Museum members, $15 for non-members. Pre-registration is required by calling 404 727-0519.
Sunday, January 25
4 pm, Reception Hall
Family Concert
Welcome the Chinese New Year with a performance for children and families. The Vega String Quartet will be joined by musicians playing the erhu and the pipa, traditional Chinese instruments. Tickets are free to Carlos Museum family members. $4 for non-members. Available at the Arts at Emory Box Office (404 727-5050) or at the door on the day of the performance.
Monday, January 26
10:30-11:30 AM, Asian Galleries and Tate Room
Mondays at the Museum
Priya’s Magic Bowl is one of the stories from Indian Tales by Shenaaz Nanji. Under the compassionate gaze of Durga in the Asian galleries, Priyanka Sinha of the Carlos Museum will read the story of Priya, a young girl who prays to the goddess Durga and receives a magic bowl that will provide for her. After the reading we’ll take a look at other art in the Asian galleries and then go to the Tate Room to make milk balls with cardamom syrup to fill our own bowls. Ages 3- 5 years. $8 for Museum member child/adult pair; $10 for non-member child/adult pair. Additional children $2 each. Pre-registration is required by calling 404.727.0519.
February 7, 21, Saturdays
1:30-2:30 PM, Atlanta Botanical Garden
Plants and Perfumes of Ancient Egypt
Carlos Museum, in collaboration with the Atlanta Botanical Garden, presents Plants and Perfumes of Ancient Egypt. Ancient Egyptians utilized many plants to create fragrant perfumes and ointments for use in their daily lives, much like people do today. Discover more about the lives of these intriguing ancient plants and also create an original perfumed scent to take home. Join us on an adventure that is sure to delight your senses!
Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Reservations are not necessary. $6/child in addition to regular Garden admission (Members $5/child). For more information please visit the Atlanta Botanical Garden website at www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org
Sunday, February 22
2-5 PM, Tate Room
Shadowing Harry Burton
In its original state, Tutankhamun’s tomb was an amazing disarray of objects meant for his use in the afterlife. Furniture, decorated boxes, pottery, chairs, and disassembled chariots were jammed into the tomb. Photographing the contents posed a challenge to British archaeologist Howard Carter, who discovered the tomb. Photographer Harry Burton, using a large format camera, spent ten years documenting the excavation of the tomb. He used mirrors to direct light into the tomb’s dark and cramped interior. Atlanta photographer Angela West will teach children to use a large format camera and paper negatives to make their own photographs. In the spirit of the boy king’s tomb, we will simulate a jumble of objects, both reproductions from ancient Egypt and their modern equivalents, to provide a setting to document and illuminate in the manner of Harry Burton. Ages 8-12 years. Fee: $12 for Museum members; $15 for non-members.
Monday, February 23
10:30-11:30, Near Eastern Galleries and Tate Room
Mondays at the Museum
Gilgamesh the King by Ludmila Zeman is the story of a king, Gilgamesh, who was said to have lived long ago in the land of Mesopotamia. One of the oldest stories in the world, it is a tale about the power of friendship. [Reader TBD] will read in the ancient Near Eastern galleries. After the story we’ll take a closer look at some of the art of Mesopotamia and then go to the Tate Room to make a friend from clay. Ages 3- 5 years. $8 for Museum member child/adult pair; $10 for non-member child/adult pair. Additional children $2 each. Pre-registration is required by calling 404.727.0519.
