Motivation Events

Learn to paint from life and from imagination while looking to the museum’s collection for inspiration.

Look closely and see more: one artwork, thirty minutes, new discoveries.No art experience is necessary, and all curious learners are welcome!

Look closely and see more: one artwork, thirty minutes, new discoveries.No art experience is necessary, and all curious learners are welcome!

Work with indigo to dye fabric! Looking to the work Adire Cloth for inspiration, we will use a pre-prepared dye, learn to treat fabric for absorption, and work with wax to design a variety of patterns ahead of the dyeing process. Each participant will create and take home their own hand-dyed indigo fabric pieces.

Explore the spontaneous and expressive potential of monotype printing. Using an approach similar to painting, make unique impressions by creating images through reductive and additive methods, in addition to experimenting with a combination of techniques on plexiglass plates.

Explore quilts in the High’s collection while gathering design ideas to enhance your own creative vision. Learn traditional quilting processes like hand quilting, machine piecing, and appliqué before experimenting with forms of embellishment such as stamping, beading, and embroidery.

Set out on a musical journey with the city’s most popular DJs. Explore the museum’s special exhibitions and collections.

Work with indigo to dye fabric! Looking to the work Adire Cloth for inspiration, we will use a pre-prepared dye, learn to treat fabric for absorption, and work with wax to design a variety of patterns ahead of the dyeing process. Each participant will create and take home their own hand-dyed indigo fabric pieces.

Experiment, explore, and create at Teen Art Afternoon! Join the Teen Team for art making, tours, and more. Free for teens!

Work with indigo to dye fabric! Looking to the work Adire Cloth for inspiration, we will use a pre-prepared dye, learn to treat fabric for absorption, and work with wax to design a variety of patterns ahead of the dyeing process. Each participant will create and take home their own hand-dyed indigo fabric pieces.

Each session focuses on a different way of seeing and capturing the world around us while allowing participants to explore their own personal expression and develop their drawing skills.

Designed for new members with children or grandchildren, or any members looking to get a fresh perspective, this family-friendly tour will help you navigate the galleries and make the most of every visit.