Programs
The Foster Museum holds a variety of programs at 940 Commercial Street, Palo Alto, CA.
Advanced registration is required for most programs; see details on several unique programs below.
Director’s Tour - NEW!
Executive Director Alisa Eagleston-Cieslewicz
Friday, May 30
2:00 - 2:45pm
Join The Foster Museum's Executive Director, Alisa Eagleston-Cieslewicz, for a 45-minute tour in our galleries. Tours will cover topics such as current exhibitions and the care of museum collections. There will also be an opportunity for a question and answer session.
Chocolate Tasting at The Foster Museum
Chocolate expert Corinne DeBra
TUESDAY, June 3
2:00 - 3:45 pm
FEE $25
Back by popular demand! Join Corinne DeBra at The Foster Museum as she provides a delicious chocolate tasting that delves into the science behind chocolate's health and feel-good benefits.
Nature Journaling: Explore, Express, Connect
Summer Series:
Sundays JUne 29, July 13, August 10
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
FEE: $60/session | $160/three-session package
Kate Rutter and nature journalers at The Foster Museum
Celebrate the beauty and wonder of nature through journaling, a magical blend of art and science that deepens our connection with nature.
The focus of this series led by Kate Rutter is on visually expressing curiosity about what we observe, rather than creating polished botanical art. In all sessions, Kate will be available for questions and individual instruction during field journaling time. All skill levels are welcome; "art" is in the experience itself.
Landscape Drawing for Beginners - Led by Caroline Mustard
Pencils and brushes in Tony Foster's studio in Cornwall, 2016. Photo by Tim Bullen
4-Week Series: July 16, 23, 30, and August 6
Wednesdays from 1:00 - 3:00 pm
FEE: $250 for the Series
The operative word for this introductory landscape drawing series is JOY, sure to be a component of each class. No prior experience is needed, just a willing and interested heart! Artist Tony Foster begins his en plein air painting process by drawing on paper and completes it with watercolor. For many artists, drawing landscapes is an important first step or, often, the end point!
In this series, you will be introduced to the basic skills needed to draw landscapes from photographs, other artworks, and "en plein air" (in the open air).
Art Making at The Foster Museum
One Thursday per month
1:00 - 4:00pm
Free admission, tea service provided
Upcoming Dates:
Thursdays: Jun 19, Jul 17, Aug 21
All skill levels are welcome to find inspiration from Tony Foster's watercolor wilderness Journeys within the galleries. Bring your own art supplies, such as graphite pencils or watercolor sets, nature journals or sketch pads, or borrow our colored pencil provisions. Spend time in our meditative galleries, looking closely at Foster's masterpieces and making your own! Tables, seating, and tea service are provided!
Advance registration is suggested; walk-ins are welcome.
Storytime with Anna!
Our youngest guests enjoy Storytime with Anna!
TWO SUNDAYS per month
10:30 - 11:00am
Free admission
Upcoming dates:
Sundays: May 18, Jun 1, Jun 15, Jul 6, Jul 20
Join us for a 30-minute adventure led by Anna! We'll start with a 10-minute arts and crafts activity or imaginative play, then review museum rules. Enjoy some movement and song, explore the galleries, and settle in for a short nature-themed story. Wrap up with a scavenger hunt or creative time at our art tables.