Fine arts studio “Tchereda” for children was opened at the museum of Dionisy’s frescoes in March. It is the project of the science and exposition department of the museum. Themes of studies are connected with the specificity of the museum and the general history of art.
The main aim of the museum studio is to interest children in the history and culture. The museum is not only a depository, but it is an effective base of intercourse and the cultural and educational environment that helps to get to know the world. An exhibit as a source of information influences emotionally and creates a feeling of participation.
The principal objects of the fine arts studio are
- to form a new museum audience;
- to acquaint children with the museum;
- to develop the skills of drawing.
The principles of carrying out studies are interactivity and complexity. Tasks are based on the principle “from easy to complicated” in according with the age peculiarities of children. The course of the museum educational program must last several years.
The program of the first year is worked out for children at the age of 6-8. 14 children from Ferapontovo are occupied with drawing at the museum studio two days in week. The museum provides them with necessary art materials.
The results of the work of the studio will be drawn up at the end of 2012 and will show the possibility (impossibility) of carrying out this project in the village.
Olga Silina,
manager of the science and exposition department
of the museum of Dionisy’s frescoes,
teacher of the fine arts studio “Tchereda”
