Art Making Events

September 19, 2026 | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Oasis

Discover tranquility and connection at Oasis, a mindfulness-centered experience held on the third Saturday of each month.
High Museum, Oasis Event, 6.15.24.

September 27, 2026 | 1 - 3:30 p.m.

Study Hall: A Creative Connection Space for Working Artists

Study Hall is a monthly work session that invites Atlanta artists to create, experiment, and connect inside the museum. The program offers a consistent, low barrier space for self-directed creative practice and peer exchange. Artists work at their own pace while enjoying a supportive environment that highlights the museum as an active cultural space.
Johnstephens Sierra King X High Museum One Photo At A Time Workshop September 2024 142

October 17, 2026 | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Oasis

Discover tranquility and connection at Oasis, a mindfulness-centered experience held on the third Saturday of each month.
High Museum, Oasis Event, 6.15.24.

October 21, 2026 | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Access for All

Join us for a day of free admission and drop-in programming for adults of all ages! Whether you like to explore on your own, join a conversation, or create art, there is something for you. Come as you are and stay as long as you like.
A group of people stands in an art gallery, listening to a guide in front of a large abstract artwork featuring bold black lines and markings on a white background. The gallery has a high, curved ceiling.

October 6 - October 27, 2026 | 1:30 - 4 p.m.

Introduction to Mixed Media Printing

Explore collagraphs, monoprints, and relief prints in this introductory printmaking class.
Several adults in a bright room use a printmaking press. One woman smiles while operating the machine. Others watch or assist, and everyone wears red aprons. The atmosphere is friendly and creative.

October 8 - October 29, 2026 | 1:30 - 4 p.m.

Composition Through Collage

Learn principles of design while playing and experimenting with collage materials and techniques. Make collages with torn and cut shapes from paper, fabric, and discarded printed materials, and create collage materials using ink, paint, and texture rubbings.
Two older adults sit at a table, creating crafts with paper, glue, and scissors. They focus intently on their projects, surrounded by art supplies, in a bright, casual setting.

October 6 - November 10, 2026 | 1:30 - 4 p.m.

Painting Without a Brush: Soft Chalk and Oil Pastels

Curious about pastels but not sure where to begin? Discover the vibrant world of pastel painting and explore new possibilities for color, texture, and expression.
An art teacher points at a student’s colorful portrait painting on an easel in a classroom. Other students work in the background surrounded by sketches and art materials.

October 6 - November 10, 2026 | 6 - 8:30 p.m.

Painting Without a Brush: Soft Chalk and Oil Pastels

Curious about pastels but not sure where to begin? Discover the vibrant world of pastel painting and explore new possibilities for color, texture, and expression.
A person draws a portrait of a man's face with pastels on black paper. Their hands, with rings, blend and apply colors, while art supplies are visible nearby.

October 6 - November 10, 2026 | 1:30 - 4 p.m.

Fundamentals of Figure Drawing

Learn to capture the dynamic energy of the human figure in charcoal, graphite, and white chalk on toned paper.
A man wearing a gray cap sketches a figure on an easel in an art class, while another person draws on a nearby board. Other participants are visible in the background.

October 6 - November 10, 2026 | 6 - 6:30 p.m.

Fundamentals of Figure Drawing

Learn to capture the dynamic energy of the human figure in charcoal, graphite, and white chalk on toned paper.
A person sketches on a large easel in an art studio, while a model poses in the background. Other artists and easels are also visible in the bright, spacious room.

October 8 - November 12, 2026 | 1:30 - 4 p.m.

Painting as Process: Alla Prima and Expressive Brushwork

Slow down and discover the power of painting in the moment. Working primarily from observation, learn to paint wet-into-wet (alla prima), developing paintings in a single session and strengthening your ability to see color, value, edges, and form.
A woman with curly hair wearing a red apron and colorful earrings smiles while painting at a table, surrounded by art supplies. Other people are visible in the background.

October 8 - November 12, 2026 | 1:30 - 4 p.m.

Introduction to Bookbinding

Make books by hand: discover creative structures and binding techniques for creating your own books.
An instructor leans over to help an older woman with colorful cards in a classroom setting. Other participants are seated in the background, focusing on their own tasks.