Now offering this NEW one-time workshop in-person! This special workshop is designed for one adult and one child (ages 6-9) to do together! If worn-out toys could talk, they would tell some terrific stories. Learn about the imaginative still life paintings of artist Robert Coleman Jackson on display in our galleries and bring toys to life by placing them in arranged settings that are usually designed for people doing people-related activities. Start creating a legacy together by setting aside time for art-making-in-the-moment.
Now offering this NEW Art Play Date in-person! Parents, come join your little artists in multisensory art making activities for both of you to enjoy together. Learn to interact creatively with your little one while helping your child get started in the world of art by painting with scented pigments, interacting with a variety of materials, and stacking animals from large to small. Our sensory play dates are developed to stimulate your toddler's sense of touch, smell, sight, hearing, and balance while encouraging creativity and exploration in a safe environment.
Now offering this NEW one-time workshop in-person! Inspired by the clay animal sculptures in the exhibit "Thinking with Animals." Learn techniques for transforming polymer clay into your own miniature collection of these adorable cube-shaped animals. Instructions will be sent home on how to bake in the oven to harden.
*Cost includes all supplies. *At this time, CMA no longer requires students and instructors to wear a face mask inside the building. (Mask policies subject to change based on CDC guidelines)
Now offering this NEW one-time workshop in-person! This special event is for Adults 21 and over. Up for a unique and funky night of black light reactive fun? Sip, make art, and chill in a fun atmosphere with friends while coloring black velvet fuzzy posters with neon black light reactive markers. Relax while sipping on samples of a variety of tasty beers from our friends at Fat Head's Brewery!
*Cost includes all supplies and a flight of 6, 4oz beer samples. *Sponsored in part by Fat Head's Brewery.
Now offering this NEW one-time workshop in-person! This special event is for Adults 21 and over. Up for a creative challenge? Live in the moment, make fast art, and chill with new friends. This timed beer-tasting and art-making meet-up blends the philosophy of Wabi-sabi (being present) and right brain flexing (thinking creatively) as adults rotate to various tables with a new pARTner and creative challenge every 5 minutes. Assemble micro sculpture, paint with reactive ink, build word collage, and more ? all while sparking energized conversations with a few new faces.
Now offering this NEW one-time workshop in-person! Inspired by the architectural cities in the exhibit "Continued Continuing: Paintings by Amy Casey." If you're a fan of Minecraft, you already understand the concept of No Gravity ghost blocks and if you're into Fortnite, you get the seriousness of designing a sturdy structure, but this type of building strategy involves floating ink, buildings suspended in time, and miniature architectural materials (did someone say End Stone bricks?).
Offering this one-time workshop in-person! Enjoy a night creating your own spoon ring from silverware! Spoons will be provided or feel to bring you own heirloom pieces (Malleable silver or silver plated is preferred, no thick steel and stainless steel). Discover traditional metalsmithing techniques of sawing, hammering, and polishing. All skill levels welcome!
*Cost includes all supplies. *If you bring your own pieces, please bring two spoons you don't mind ruining just in case the first attempt does not come out as desired.
Now offering this NEW workshop in-person! Inspired by the exhibit "Illusions from the CMA Collection: Seeing is Deceiving." Learn a variety of tricks and techniques utilizing light and reflections to create unique optical illusions! Play with glass, mirrors, prisms and more! Delve into the settings on your camera and shoot in modes other than Auto. Both on site and off site photography will take place (weather permitting) within walking distance of the museum. New and experienced photographers are welcome.
Offering this NEW one-time workshop at CMA! Join our new instructor and glass artist, Laurie Turner, for a fun day learning the basics of stained glass including assembling and soldering techniques to create this beautiful fall themed votive candle holder! Glass will be pre-cut with multiple colors to choose from. All skill levels welcome. Space is limited to six students, sign up today!
Offering this NEW one-time workshop at CMA! Join our new instructor and glass artist, Laurie Turner, for a fun day learning the basics of stained glass including assembling and soldering techniques to create this beautiful flower garden stake! Glass will be pre-cut with multiple colors to choose from. All skill levels welcome. Space is limited to six students, sign up today!
