Studio Sessions
Move over Van Gogh, there’s a new artist in town! Engage your creative side during Mia Studio Sessions.
Studio Sessions are Mia’s art classes and workshops that offer experienced artmakers and curious novices alike the opportunity to create projects inspired by Mia’s collection and special exhibitions. Each Studio Sessions class features a different subject or medium to explore, and you’ll walk away with expanded knowledge and skills, plus a personal work of art. The only prerequisites for this class are curiosity and an open mind.
Registration required. Registration opens one month in advance.
We offer a limited number of scholarships to welcome all learners to Studio Sessions; please email us for scholarship information.
Questions? Email us.
Upcoming Sessions
February 12 and February 14 | Partner Portraits
Show your partner or your bestie some love with this Valentine’s Day themed drawing lesson. This class is set up for two people to simultaneously draw each other, guided by Mia teaching artist Michael Gaughan. We’ll cover basic portrait drawing skills with you and your partner, and then you’ll have the rest of the hour to complete your drawings. All experience levels are welcome.
Note: There are two timed sessions available for each date. Each session has five spots available. One registration reserves a seat for you and your partner.
February 26 | Drawing Animals
Draw your favorite animal or pet with teaching artist Sophia Weisensel. The session starts with a look at animal-focused art in Mia’s collection. Then, we’ll head to the studio to begin drawing our animals in graphite and pen. You’ll learn how to draw features like fur and feathers, expressive eyes, light, and movement. Feel free to bring your own reference photo of an animal or follow along with the teacher’s selection.
February 28 | Working with Leather
Create your own leather accessory in this workshop led by teaching artist Mohamed Abdalla. Learn about the process of piecing and sewing leather materials together to create a unique leather accessory, perfect to carry around with you every day.
Note: You’ll use sewing needles in this class and will need good hand mobility.
March 12 | Visible Mending
Bring your artistic skills to your closet while you learn about visible mending. Tending to your clothes with intentional repairs can be a mindful, creative practice that helps reduce waste while tapping into your artistic side. This class, led by teaching artist Lauren Callis, will focus on visible mending techniques that suit woven materials. Bring items to class from you closet to repair in real time (cleaned garments only). We’ll also provide materials for you to work with to practice stitching and mending before moving on to your real clothing. All skill levels are welcome.
Note: You’ll work with needles, thread, and other materials that require good hand dexterity.
Tickets on sale February 12
March 28 | Screen Printing
Join printmaker and educator Nancy Ariza for a screen printing workshop using hand-cut paper stencils. Learn the fundamentals of screen printing through this accessible, low-tech process, which uses paper stencils cut with an X-Acto knife to create a design that is then attached to and printed using a screen. By the end of the session, you’ll create your own small edition of one-layer prints on paper. This is a beginner-friendly process. All skill levels are welcome.
Tickets on sale February 27
April 11 | Art in Bloom Cyanotype
Explore the vibrant photographic process of cyanotypes with teaching artist Janae Alyse. This historic technique uses UV light to create detailed prints on surfaces. First, you’ll learn the basics of cyanotype by creating a test strip and transferring your first print to paper. Then you’ll experiment with multiple objects, exposure times, and techniques to create a custom set of four greeting cards inspired by the floral beauty of Art in Bloom. The result of cyanotype printing is magical and one of a kind!
Tickets on sale March 11