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).
All children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
Graphite Drawing Workshop
This Graphite Drawing Workshop will cover the different varieties of the graphite medium. Students will learn graphite drawing techniques, such as crosshatching, blending, and liquifying, which will be explained and demonstrated. Students will be working from real-life subjects and photographs. All graphite materials and papers will be provided. All levels welcome.
Price: $50 / $55 walk-ups
Online registration closes at 4:00pm on the Thursday before the session starts.
Saturday, June 6, 2026 11:15am – 1:15pm – Enroll Now
Cyanotype Printmaking Workshop
Explore cyanotype printmaking with MCMA. Enjoy the sunshine on the museum front porch while using film negatives, drawings, and found objects to create your own sun prints. This beginner-friendly workshop is intended for ages 13 and up.
Price: $65 / $70 for walk-ups
Online registration closes on the Friday before the session starts at 3:00pm.
Saturday, May 23, 2026 11:30am – 1:30pm – 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
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