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
January 18 | Figure Drawing
Celebrate the close of “Royal Bronzes: Cambodian Art of the Divine.” This class is inspired by the work of French artist Auguste Rodin, who followed the Royal Cambodian Ballet in 1906 to produce more than 100 drawings of the dancers’ movement and breathtaking artistry. Working with dancers from Wattanak Dance Troupe as your models, learn the basics of figure drawing from Mia teaching artist Sophia Weisensel. All experience levels are welcome.
Following the class, stay at Mia for a special free screening of The Perfect Motion (separate registration required).
January 24 | Figure as Landscape
This workshop invites you to explore the human figure as a landscape. Using soft pastels combined with Cheetos cheese powder, teaching artist Alondra Garza will guide you to create vibrant, unconventional drawings that transform close-up poses of the human figure into imagined landscape sceneries.
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.
Tickets on sale January 12 (for February 12) and January 14 (for February 14)
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.
Tickets on sale January 28
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