Dive into powerful stories by women artists, looking at how they use symbols, deep feelings, and innovative ways to create art. Inspired by CMA’s Shattered Glass: Women Who Elevated American Art exhibit, you'll explore ideas of who you are, bouncing back from tough times, and winning against the odds. This class is all about looking inward and being brave with your art, ending with one-of-a-kind pieces that share strong messages without saying a thing. All materials provided, all skill levels are welcome.
This class delves into the art of mosaic, focusing on how fragmented tiles can be assembled to create powerful images of self and identity. Inspired by personal narratives, students will learn mosaic techniques to craft unique pieces that reflect their individual stories and perspectives.All materials provided, all skill levels are welcome. Ages 16+, 10 seats available.
Discover the power of emotion in portrait drawing, simple monoprintmaking, and mixed-media collage, inspired by the women artists of CMA's Shattered Glass: Women Who Elevated American Art exhibit. Learn how these groundbreaking female artists defied convention to express their identity and emotions through unique styles. Each class introduces new techniques for exploring the human face, from learning how to draw basic facial features to arranging expressive collage elements and self-portrait relief printmaking. All levels are welcome; no prior drawing experience is required.
Explore the innovative and experimental painting techniques of renowned abstract expressionist artist-couples such as Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner. Discover how these artistic duos pushed boundaries using unconventional methods and tools, creating powerful and expressive works. This class is a fun way for couples to paint a memorable masterpiece together to display at home. All materials provided, all skill levels are welcome. Ages 16+, 10 seats available.
Playing with clay helps kids learn ingenuity and not give up when things get a little messy! They'll learn how to squish the clay, make cool pinch pots, build with long snakey coils, and roll out flat pieces. All skill levels are welcome, all materials provided. 6 Sundays, January 25-March 1.
Playing with clay helps kids learn ingenuity and not give up when things get a little messy! They'll learn how to squish the clay, make cool pinch pots, build with long snakey coils, and roll out flat pieces. All skill levels are welcome, all materials provided. 6 Sundays, December 14– January 18.
Do you love looking at colorful pictures and listening to stories read aloud? We're bringing together the best picture book artists in the museum’s light-infused courtyard and expressive art projects in the studio! You'll learn about story telling by mixing colors, playing with shapes, and painting feelings. All materials provided. 6 Saturdays in December, December 6–January 17 (no class on December 27 or January 3).
