Field Trips

The visual arts play a vital role in the development and learning of children from preschool all the way through high school. Sweetwater is committed to providing quality art education for students of all ages and backgrounds, and believes that the arts enhance children's appreciation and understanding of the world around them. Our goal is to enrich students' comprehension of organizational principles, perceptions and art techniques through our field trips and programs. Field trips at Sweetwater give students the ability to collaborate and think creatively to express their ideas through drawing, painting, sculpture, collage and other mediums.

Sweetwater Field Trips
Sweetwater offers a variety of field trips for area preschools, elementary schools, middle schools, high schools as well as groups of homeschooled students. This is a great opportunity for children and young adults to be exposed to the world of art through their local art center.

All field trips include a tailored, hands-on art workshop of your choosing, as well as a tour of Sweetwater Center for the Arts that will explain the 100 year-old building's rich history as a historic landmark. The tour will introduce students to how the art center functions on a day to day basis as students explore the Center's various art studios, gallery and office.

Prices start at $5.00 per student and are dependent on the type of workshop chosen. Minimum of $60 per field trip.

Clay Day - All Grade Levels
This fun-filled day of clay will introduce students to ceramics as they work in Sweetwater's ceramics studio creating their very own clay masterpieces. A demonstration will be given on how to throw clay on a potter's wheel, and students will learn various techniques for clay construction. Finished pieces will be fired at Sweetwater after the field trip and returned to students.
Price: $7.00 per student, minimum of $84

Earth Day - Pre-K, K-5
Students will make eco-friendly art projects in honor of Earth Day and learn the importance of preserving our Earth.

Sweetwater Safari - Pre-K, K-5
Students will make safari masks to take on an adventurous safari tour of Sweetwater. Watch out for lions, tigers and bears, OH MY!

Seasonal Field Trips - Pre-K, K-5
Prepare for the next upcoming holiday or season by taking a field trip to Sweetwater! Go on an exploration and walk in the shoes of the early Pilgrims in celebration of Thanksgiving or gear up for Halloween and take a haunted tour of Sweetwater's 100-year-old building and celebrate with a spooky craft!

Create-Your-Own-Theme - All Grade Levels
Have an idea for a Sweetwater field trip? We will work with you to create a theme and find the perfect project for your students! From crafts for preschoolers to in-depth painting workshops for high school art students, Sweetwater has something for everyone.

Let Sweetwater Come to You! - All Grade Levels
Interested in planning a program at your own facility? No problem! Sweetwater will provide the materials and the instructor and come to you! Sweetwater has worked with various school districts to offer art programs both during the school day as well as after school. We are able to offer one-time workshops and ongoing programs.

Contact Information:
For additional information regarding Sweetwater field trips or to reserve your spot, please contact: Jessica Revtai, Outreach Coordinator at 412-741-4405 or jrevtai@sweetwaterartcenter.org.

A contract will be sent to your organization at the time of scheduling. To guarantee your reservation, please return a signed copy of the field trip contract with your deposit no later than one week prior to the date of your field trip. Confirmation of scheduling will be sent upon receiving contract and payment.

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