Tuesdays, October 3, 10, 17
4-5:30 p.m.
Ages 11+
Members $40/Non-members $60 – Full Course
It’s not your average hand puppet class! In this class, you will learn the basics of puppetry, the different kinds of puppets, and how to build a working puppet that you can use just like the professionals. These creatures of your imagination will be fully functional and made with easy materials like cardboard and scrap fabric, and will fit on your entire arm!
Tuesday, October 24, 2023 4 – 6 p.m.
Members $5 / Non-members $10
Ages 5+
This class is no trick. Join us to create your own treat bag for Halloween! Kids ages 5+ are invited to the Museum studio for a printmaking activity where we will use a variety of art techniques to design their own treat bag. Canvas bags and all printing materials provided!
*SOLD OUT, Class capacity has been reached. Please check back for other art classes and activities.
Tuesdays, November 7, 14, 28 – 4-5:30 p.m.
Members $30 / Non-Members $45 – full course rate
Members $10 / Non Members $15 – per session
Ages 8-17
Winter Open Studio is for students ages 8 – 17 who are interested in tapping into their creativity and learning about how art creates and speaks to the world around them. Each week, students will be introduced to new 2D artistic processes through a variety of art projects. Students engage in open-studio art-making which allows for voice and choice and encourages them to make decisions about their art, just like artists do. They will get the opportunity to explore works of art from artists of various backgrounds and cultures in the museum’s collection for inspiration.
Tuesdays, October 3, 10, 17
Members $30 / Non-Members $45 – full course rate
Members $10 / Non-Members $15 – per session
Ages 5+
Kids Drawing Studio is for students grades K-5 who are interested in tapping into their creativity and learning about how art creates and speaks to the world around them. Each week, students will be introduced to new art projects that provide opportunities to learn more about themselves and those around them. Students engage in open-studio art-making which allows for youth voice and choice and encourages them to make decisions about their art, just like artists do. They’ll get the opportunity to explore works of art from artists of various backgrounds and cultures in the Museum’s collection for inspiration. From there, they can draw on their own life experiences and emotions as they create.
This class is for families to create together. Each month will feature a different art medium with a project tied to the MMofA collection. Parents are encouraged to stay and create with their families. Suitable for homeschool families.
Thursday, August 31, 2023: Exploring Homemade Paints inspired by Jimmy Lee Sudduth
This family-style art workshop explores the art and processes of Alabama artist Jimmy Lee Sudduth. We will be making our own paints using a variety of natural materials including fruit juices, spices, and more. We’ll mix the colors and paint with our hands, just like Sudduth.
Thursday, September 28, 2023: Calder Mobiles and Stabiles
This family-style art workshop explores a variety of 3 dimensional building materials like wire, foam, and wood. Famous for his mobiles and stabiles, artists will create their own Mobile or Stabile inspired by Calder sing a variety of 3D building materials like wire, wood and more.
Thursday, October 26, 2023: Mask Making with Hannah
Join us in exploring the art of paper doll making with artist Hannah Edge as she guides the whole family in construction, and design of their own unique moveable paper doll.
Thursday, November 30, 2023: Dusti Bongé Sunflower Abstract Paintings
Learn basics of abstract painting tricks to blend like Bongé! We will be using acrylic paints and roofing paper to create unique abstract sunflower paintings inspired by the artwork of Biloxi native and first Abstract Expressionist, Dusti Bongé.
Thursday, December 21, 2023: Winter Watercolors
Tuesdays, September 5, 12, 19, & 26
4 – 5:30 p.m.
K5-5th Grade — Ages 5-11
$85/$65 members
Kids will have fun getting messy in after-school pottery! Everyone will get a chance to try the pottery wheel. Other projects will include hand-built pieces inspired by our new special installation Fantastical Forest and fall-themed creations.
*SOLD OUT, Class capacity has been reached. Please check back for other art classes and activities.
Thursdays, August 10, September 14, October 12, November 9, December 14
10 – 11:30 a.m.
$5 members per child per session | $10 non-members per child per session
Join us for single sessions of sensory-based art projects designed especially for toddlers and preschool children. Toddler time is open to children ages 1 through 5.
Thursday, October 12, 2023: Pumpkin Patch watercolors
Little artists will explore lines, shapes, and colors with watercolor paints to create a pumpkin patch landscape painting.
Thursday, November 9, 2023: Dusti Bongé: Sunflower Prints
Littles will be using a variety of paper materials and paint to create a sunflower print inspired by the Biloxi native nature lover.
Call Us: 1.251.208.5200 Locate Us: 4850 Museum Dr. • Mobile, AL 36608-1917
