Workshops
MCMA offers a variety of workshops throughout the year.
Workshops are an excellent way to explore new artistic skills, engage with members of the art community and create amazing pieces that can be given as gifts or enjoyed in your collection.
Online pre-registration is strongly encouraged. A $5 fee will be applied for all walk up participants (pending availability).
Charcoal Drawing Workshop
Learn about the different types of charcoal such as vine, willow, compressed, charcoal pencils, and their uses. Try your hand at different techniques of charcoal drawing, such as stroke techniques, drawing with erasers, and liquifying charcoal for more painterly effects. Drawing techniques such as stippling, cross-hatching, and blending will also be demonstrated.
Price: $50 / $55 for walk-ups
Online registration closes on the Thursday before each session at 3:00pm
Saturday, April 25, 2026 11:15am – 1:15pm – Enroll Now
Soft Pastel Drawing Workshop
Explore a more gestural, loose, and fast way to draw with pastels. In this beginner friendly workshop, you will learn about the power of underpainting with vibrant colors and how to choose colors to complete a pastel drawing quickly.
Price: $50 / $55 for walk-ups
Online registration closes on the Thursday before each session at 3:00pm
Saturday, May 23, 2026 11:15am – 1:15pm – Enroll Now
Clay Planter Box Workshop
In this beginner friendly workshop, you will construct your very own planter box and plant lables out of clay. You’ll learn hand building techniques from a skilled instructor, and decorate your creation with glazes! This workshop is intended for ages 7 and up. All students ages 13 and below must be accmpanied by an adult.
Price: $50 / $55 for walk-ups
Online registration closes the Wednesday before each session at 3:00pm
Friday, April 24, 2026 5:00pm – 7:00pm – Enroll Now
Patch Printmaking Workshop for Teens
Carve and Print your own patches! Sew them on clothing to personalize and upcycle bags, denim jackets and more. Bring your own fabric to print directly on your clothing!
Teens will be given a 4″x6″ block to carve and print as well as the opportunity to swap prints with their peers and their instructor to personalize any fabric of their choice.
Price: $65/$70 for walk-ups
Online registration closes the Wednesday before each session at 3:00pm
Sunday, May 24, 2026 11:15am – 1:15pm – Enroll Now
Mother's Day Card Printmaking Workshop
Create handmade Mother’s Day cards with MCMA! Participants will learn how to design and carve a 4″x6″ printmaking block, allowing them to print multiple cards for all the Moms in their life. A perfect Mommy and Me date for any age!
All students under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Each registration is alloted 1 printmaking block.
Price: $65/$70 for walk-ups
Online registration closes the Wednesday before each session at 3:00pm
Saturday, May 9, 2026 11:30am – 1:30pm – Enroll Now
Balloon Art Workshop
Stained Glass Suncatcher Workshop
In this class, we will learn all the steps to make your very own stained glass suncatcher, including cutting, grinding, foiling and soldering. You’ll be able to choose from available designs, costumize your glass colors, and go home with the finished product! No experience needed and all supplies will be provided.
Price: $150 / $155 for walk-ups
Online registration closes the Wednesday before each session at 3:00pm