Thursday, November 9, 2023

Area Attractions - Getty Center Events Nov 23-Jan 24

At the Getty Center and Getty Villa, they have several free unique and fun family events coming up.

 

Words and Vision: Custom Poetry Pop-up

Sunday, November 12, from 1 pm - 4 pm

The Getty Center

Turn an artwork into poetry. Local wordsmiths, armed with manual typewriters and poetic license, help transform your favorite Getty artwork into a memorable, take-home poem in this free, drop-in event for visitors of all ages. This event complements our exhibition William Blake: Visionary, open through January 14.

 

Papyrus Scroll Making Family Workshop

Saturday, November 11, 2023, at 11 am

Saturday, December 2, 2023, at 11 am

Saturday, December 16, 2023, at 11 am

Saturday, January 13, 2024, at 11 am

Saturday, January 27, 2024, at 11 am

The Getty Villa

Become a scribe and create your own papyrus scene inspired by illustrations in the Book of the Dead. Learn about the making and use of the scrolls and ancient Egyptian art and belief. This free drop-in program complements our exhibition The Egyptian Book of the Dead, open through January 29.

 

Artist at Work: Papyrus Making

Saturday, November 11, 2023, at 11 am

Saturday, December 2, 2023, at 11 am

Saturday, January 27, 2024, at 11 am

The Getty Villa

Join local Egyptologist Marissa Stevens to discover how ancient papyrus paper was made and explore the many uses of the papyrus plant in ancient Egypt and in the exhibition The Egyptian Book of the Dead, open through January 29.

 

Light Catcher Family Workshop

Sunday, December 3, 2023, at 11 am

Sunday, December 10, 2023, at 11 am

Sunday, January 21, 2024, at 11 am

Sunday, January 28, 2024, at 11 am

Sunday, February 11, 2024, at 11 am

Sunday, February 25, 2024, at 11 am

The Getty Center

Create your own light catcher inspired by Getty’s stained glass collection and discover how to make art using light and color with artist Stephanie Godoy in this free family workshop.

 

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