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Kids &
Teens
Summer Art Ventures
Summer is better with art. Explore opportunities to get creative at the Currier with three-day workshops for ages six through 15 offered throughout July and August.
Mixing Magic: Color Lab
Dates: July 15, 16, and 17
Cost: $210 ($189 Member)
Discover the magic of mixing! In this colorific workshop, students will love learning how artists use color to express mood, tell stories, and create eye-catching designs. From bold blends to surprising combinations, you’ll explore how colors work together while creating your own vibrant works of art. All materials included.
Stories of the Sky and Sea:
Myths and Legends in Art
Dates: July 22, 23, and 24
Cost: $210 ($189 Member)
Want to create art that tells a great story? Look to the sky and sea for inspiration! In this three-day workshop, students will learn how artists throughout time have brought myths, legends, and epic adventures to life through their artwork. Have fun exploring a wide variety of methods and materials as you create your own story-inspired works of art. All materials included.
Landscapes & Daydreams
Dates: August 12, 13, and 14
Cost: $210 ($189 Member)
Roll up your sleeves and step into a dreamy world of color, texture, and imagination! In this workshop, students will explore the beauty of the natural world through the eyes of artists like Arthur Dove, Hans Hofmann, and Jasper Cropsey. Along the way, they’ll experiment with paint and natural materials to create their own vibrant, expressive landscapes. From mountains to meadows, this class invites young artists to look closely, think creatively, and let their imaginations wander. All materials included.
Wright this Way!
Dates: August 19, 20, and 21
Cost: $210 ($189 Member)
Do you like stacking, shaping, and creating? Get inspired by the bold shapes and natural designs of Frank Lloyd Wright in this playful, hands-on STEAM workshop! Over three creative days, students will dream up imaginative structures, design with nature in mind, and build their own mini architectural masterpieces. Blending science and art, this workshop encourages big ideas, smart building, and plenty of fun with design. All materials included.
Just for
Teens
Drawing for Teens
with Jason Bagatta
Dates: July 29, 30, and 31
Cost: $230 ($207 Member)
Build creative confidence and strengthen your drawing skills in this dynamic three-day workshop. Students will be inspired and have fun experimenting with graphite, charcoal, pastel, and ink while exploring value, texture, line, and form through guided exercises and unique, creative projects. Perfect for teens who want to expand their artistic abilities in a supportive studio environment. All materials are provided.
Exploring Acrylic Painting for Teens with Monique Staples
Dates: August 5, 6, and 7
Cost: $230 ($207 Member)
Dive into the colorful world of acrylic painting while developing your own artistic style and voice! Inspired by the Currier’s collection, teens will enjoy exploring painting techniques, color mixing, composition, and creative expression through hands-on projects and instructor guidance. This welcoming workshop encourages experimentation, skill-building, and personal creativity. All materials are provided.
Adult
Workshops
You Are An Artist
Discover supportive art workshops for all ability levels, taught by some of the best instructors out there.
A Closer Look:
Drawing and Painting the Natural World with
John O’Shaughnessy
Dates: Saturday, August 22
Cost: $150 ($135 for Members)
Slow down, take a closer look, and sharpen your powers of observation in this immersive workshop, focused on the natural world and landscape. Working with a variety of drawing media and watercolor, participants will explore line, light, color, perspective, and composition while drawing inspiration from the museum’s collection and upcoming exhibitions. Best suited for students with some prior experience; all materials are provided.
Let’s Draw! Exploring Compositional Techniques
with Peter Clive
Dates: Wednesday, August 26 and
Thursday, August 27
Cost: $150 ($135 for Members)
Artist Peter Clive is giving all his secrets away! In this engaging two day workshop, students will learn a variety of tips and tricks professional artists use to create compelling compositions and expressive drawings. Working directly from works in the museum’s collection, participants will experiment with pencil and charcoal techniques while exploring how line, shading, and composition work together to strengthen an artwork and enhance their own creative practice. All materials are provided.
Chasing Color: A Plein Air Watercolor Workshop with Nancy Friese at the grounds of the Zimmerman House
Dates: Tuesday, October 6
Cost: $325 ($292.50 for Members)
Experience this rare opportunity to paint on the extraordinary grounds of the Frank Lloyd Wright Zimmerman House with acclaimed nature artist Nancy Friese. Friese's work is currently featured in the Currier's exhibition Radical Quiet, making this a unique opportunity to learn directly from a celebrated exhibiting artist. Participants will enjoy a private tour of one of Frank Lloyd Wright's finest preserved homes before exploring plein air watercolor techniques inspired by its seamless integration of architecture, landscape, light, and color. Designed for artists with some previous experience, this specialty workshop includes all materials and a catered lunch.
The Mindful Sketchbook: Drawing Nature with Melissa Richard
Dates: Wednesdays, October 7, 14, 21, 28 and November 4
Cost: $250 ($225 for Members)
Slow down and discover the creative possibilities of keeping a sketchbook in this five-week class inspired by the Currier's new exhibition, Radical Quiet. Through gallery visits, observation, and hands-on studio exploration, participants will experiment with drawing, watercolor, and mixed-media techniques while developing their own personal sketching practice. Open to all experience levels, with all materials provided.
Explorations in Natural Ink Making and Painting with Margot Glass
Dates: Saturday, October 24
Cost: $225 ($202.50 for Members)
Discover the fascinating tradition of creating and painting with handcrafted natural inks in this specialty workshop led by Radical Quiet exhibiting artist Margot Glass. Participants will enjoy learning about organic ink-making, expressive mark-making, and experimental drawing and painting techniques inspired by historical and contemporary artists. Some drawing experience recommended, all materials are included, and each participant will leave with a curated art kit to continue their creative exploration at home!
Lets’ Draw! The Art of the Portrait with Peter Clive
Dates: Thursdays, October 29,
November 5,12, and 19
Cost: $225 ($202.50 for Members)
Discover the expressive beauty and intensity of Florentine Baroque portraiture in this four week drawing class with professional artist and educator Peter Clive. Inspired by masterpieces in the Currier's Florentine Baroque exhibition, participants will develop skills in proportion, observation, and the dramatic use of light and shadow. Suitable for beginners and experienced artists alike, with all materials provided.
Dream Spaces: Construction, Assemblage, and Collage with Kristi Nyhan
Dates: Saturday, November 21
Cost: $170 ($153 for Members)
Inspired by the Currier's exhibition Pepe Mar: Dream House, this imaginative workshop invites participants to create an eclectic mixed-media artwork inspired by memory, imagination, and personal storytelling. Beginning with a special exhibition tour led by Currier Curator Anastasia Kinigopoulo, participants will explore collage, assemblage, and sculpture through layered materials, found objects, and expressive techniques to construct their own dream-inspired works of art. Participants are encouraged to bring meaningful found objects or treasured keepsakes to incorporate into their creations; all other materials will be provided.