Source: Martha Scott, 785-532-7718, marthas@k-state.edu
News release prepared by: Caitlin Muret, 785-532-7718, cmuret@k-state.edu

Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009

K-STATE'S BEACH MUSEUM OF ART OFFERING FAMILY VALENTINE WORKSHOP

MANHATTAN -- The Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art at Kansas State University will have a valentine-themed workshop for families from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, at the museum.

At the workshop, a variety of materials -- including traditional hearts, bows, lace and red construction paper -- will be available for children to create a Valentine craft of their choosing.

The Student Friends of the Beach Museum is sponsoring the Family Valentine Workshop and members will provide any assistance the children might need.

The cost of the workshop is $5 per child, and an adult must accompany children. Reservations can be made by calling the museum at 785-532-7718.

The Beach Museum of Art is on the southeast corner of the K-State campus at 14th Street and Anderson Avenue. Free visitor parking is available next to the building. Normal museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursdays; and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. The museum is closed Mondays.