Education

The Riffe Gallery offers exciting opportunities to learn for both children and adults.

Opening Night of Kleibacker: New York Designer to Ohio Curator

• Thurday, May 8
  5 - 8 p.m.
  
  Come to the Riffe Gallery for the opening of this fashion-forward exhibition. The evening will kick off at 5 p.m. with a tour of the exhibition by Mr. Charles Kleibacker himself followed by a reception at 6 p.m.

Exhibition Tour of Kleibacker: New York Designer to Ohio Curator

• Friday, May 16
  noon - 1 p.m.
  
  Come to the Riffe Gallery for a guided tour of Kleibacker: New York Designer to Ohio Curator. Charles Kleibacker will lead tour and discuss in person his experiences as a designer and curator.

Family Workshop: Designer for a Day

• Sunday, June 8
  2 - 4 p.m.
  Capitol Theatre lobby, Riffe Center third floor
  
  Riffe Gallery staff will help children ages 6 – 17 design and construct an original fashion accessory. Participants will explore pattern planning, execute the design in felt and embellish it with various materials. Registration is required as space is limited, and all children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Registration is online and ends May 19. Go to registration. This event is FULL. Use the link to register for the waitlist.

The Riffe Gallery’s Education Program seeks to increase public appreciation and understanding of the gallery's exhibitions.

Below are photos from the Riffe Gallery's August 5, 2007, family workshop: Build a Landscape! Children and their adult companions were invited to create a three dimensional place with Riffe Gallery staff and then the pieces were brought together to show how individual places create a community.

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