Scrimshaw Workshop with Mystic Seaport Museum

Program Type:

Summer Reading, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Hands-On Activities

Age Group:

Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers
Registration for this event will close on July 19, 2024 @ 2:00pm.
Allowed Grades: 6th Grade to 12th Grade

Program Description

Event Details

Grades 6-12 | Registration required

Learn about the sailor’s art of scrimshaw in this hands-on program. Scrimshaw is an art form developed by 19th-century whalers as a pastime. These whalers would create decorative and elaborate carvings on materials they had readily available- whale bones and teeth.

A Mystic Seaport Museum educator will showcase examples of scrimshaw and then you'll have the opportunity to try your hand at creating scrimshaw art. 

Disclaimer(s)

Special Accommodations

If you have a disability and may require special accommodations in order to fully participate in this program, please contact us at (203)265-6754. Advance notice is required to arrange for some accessibility needs. 

 

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