Let’s Paint Horses! A Children’s Lunar Art Workshop (Ages 6-12)

Rein in the new year of 2026 with the Triton Museum and instructor Mei-Ying Dell’Aquila in a special children’s painting workshop on the iconic animal: the Horse!

As a symbol of bravery and strength, the Horse has been depicted in visual art since prehistoric times. Art Educator Mei-Ying Dell’Aquila will guide your child in creating their own Horse painting inspired by the style of Franz Marc and Expressionism. 

Required Materials:

As this is a painting class, please have your child wear clothes that they are comfortable wearing around acrylic paint, as well as shoes that are comfortable for walking. (Optional: Bring an apron for painting) A portion of the workshop will be spent outdoors. All other materials will be provided for use during the workshop.

Objectives:

• Learn to depict the shape of the horse. Children will also have the option of depicting the mythological unicorn or pegasus.
• Encourage children to practice creativity and imagination.
• Learn about bright colors in Expressionism.
• Practice with big brushstrokes in painting.
• Observe sculptures on the Triton Museum grounds for inspiration.

Triton Museum History:

The iconic Morgan Horse sculpture in front of the Triton Museum was commissioned by our museum’s founder, Robert Morgan, whose favorite horse was also named Triton. Learn more from the City of Santa Clara website. (https://www.santaclaraca.gov/Home/Components/ServiceDirectory/ServiceDirectory/1261/2661)

FAQ:

1. Please note: This workshop will be offered twice on the same day for different age groups: pick between a children’s workshop in the morning (ages 6 to 12) or a teen’s/adult’s workshop in the afternoon. (ages 13 and up) Please ensure you are selecting the correct time slot when registering.
2. Cancellations: The Triton Museum may cancel a class, camp, or workshop due to weather, health, an emergency, or low attendance. In those cases, the registered attendee will be notified of the cancellation as soon as possible and will be offered a refund or credit for the class.
3. Photography Policy: The Triton Museum reserves the right to use photographs taken during classes and workshops for publicity and media purposes. This includes but is not limited to the Triton website and social media. If you do not want yourself or your child included in these photographs, please notify Triton staff at the time of enrollment.

Questions? Please contact education@tritonmuseum.org

Artist Biography:

Mei-Ying Dell’Aquila is a Taiwanese American award-winning artist residing in California. Primarily working in oils, her work has been exhibited in solo and juried shows in museums and galleries throughout the US, including the de Young Museum in San Francisco, CA and the Coos Art Museum in Coos Bay, Oregon. Mei-Ying holds a Master of Arts degree from San Francisco State University and is the former owner and teacher at My Art School, an afterschool art program she ran for 25 years in Cupertino. As an educator, she encourages students to become the best they can be through promoting “self-empowerment to take charge and change the world for the better.” This legacy can be seen in her own paintings, which depict strong, confident figures and dynamism.

Website: https://meiyingdellaquila.org/