Learn with Experts Events

April 24, 2025 | 7 - 8 p.m.

Vigtel Conversation – Printmaking in African Art  

Join Judy Hecker (Executive Director, Print Center New York), Mary Sibande (South African artist), and Lauren Tate Baeza (the High’s Fred and Rita Richman Curator of African Art) for a dynamic conversation exploring the history and enduring practice of printmaking in South Africa.
A row of people sit in an auditorium and look toward the stage

April 30, 2025 | 1 - 3:30 p.m.

Studio Workshop: 3D Painting 

Drawing inspiration from the exhibition Kim Chong Hak, Painter of Seoraksan, learn to paint in three dimensions! Experiment with different textures and paint applications under expert guidance, incorporating acrylic mediums and collaged materials to create paintings that rise off the canvas.
A young woman with short dark hair is painting on a canvas. She holds a palette in her left hand and a brush in her right, creating a colorful landscape with green and yellow mountains. She wears a dark apron and focuses intently on her work.

May 2, 2025 | 1 - 3:30 p.m.

Studio Workshop: 3D Painting

Drawing inspiration from the exhibition Kim Chong Hak, Painter of Seoraksan, learn to paint in three dimensions! Experiment with different textures and paint applications under expert guidance, incorporating acrylic mediums and collaged materials to create paintings that rise off the canvas.
A young woman with short dark hair is painting on a canvas. She holds a palette in her left hand and a brush in her right, creating a colorful landscape with green and yellow mountains. She wears a dark apron and focuses intently on her work.

May 3, 2025 | 1 - 3 p.m.

Drawing from Experience

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.
A woman concentrates while sketching three toy animals in front of her.

May 3, 2025 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Floral Workshop

Join artist Skye Lin as she guides participants on how to work with florals as an artistic medium. Participants will learn to create a beautiful bouquet artwork on canvas using dried and preserved florals.
Floral Card Workshop 5

May 3, 2025 | 4 - 5 p.m.

Cocktail Workshop

Learn cocktail tricks and tips in an immersive class inspired by Thinking Eye, Seeing Mind: The Medford and Loraine Johnston Collection.
Two hands cheers cocktails in highboy glasses near a cherry blossom tree

May 3, 2025 | 1 - 2 p.m.

Mocktail Workshop

Join us for an immersive mocktail class inspired by Thinking Eye, Seeing Mind: The Medford and Loraine Johnston Collection.
Two hands cheers an apple cocktail together with a wall of decorative plates behind them

May 3, 2025 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Weekend Family Tour

Explore the High as a family on this interactive, docent-led adventure through the galleries. Designed for members and their families, this tour will give you the chance to discover new works or find your favorite artist!
Group of individuals walking through a bright glass hallway.

May 3, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Studio Workshop: 3D Painting

Drawing inspiration from the exhibition Kim Chong Hak, Painter of Seoraksan, learn to paint in three dimensions! Experiment with different textures and paint applications under expert guidance, incorporating acrylic mediums and collaged materials to create paintings that rise off the canvas.
A young woman with short dark hair is painting on a canvas. She holds a palette in her left hand and a brush in her right, creating a colorful landscape with green and yellow mountains. She wears a dark apron and focuses intently on her work.

April 15 - May 6, 2025 | 1:30 - 4 p.m.

Introduction to Smartphone Photography

Transform your smartphone snapshots into striking photographs that are rich in narrative. Familiarize yourself with your smartphone cameras and built-in editing capabilities before learning how to create an engaging composition and leverage natural light.
A person in a blue jacket is taking a photo of a tribal mask on display using a smartphone. The mask features geometric patterns and bold colors, with a prominent curved element at the bottom. The setting appears to be a museum or gallery.

May 7, 2025 | 2 - 2:30 p.m.

May Conversation Pieces (Virtual)

Look closely and see more: one artwork, thirty minutes, new discoveries.No art experience is necessary, and all curious learners are welcome!
A group of people sit on folding chairs in an art gallery while a woman standing in front of them gives a presentation. Various abstract paintings and sculptures are displayed on the walls and floor.

May 7, 2025 | 12 - 12:30 p.m.

May Conversation Pieces (On-Site)

Look closely and see more: one artwork, thirty minutes, new discoveries.No art experience is necessary, and all curious learners are welcome!
A group of people sit on folding chairs in an art gallery while a woman standing in front of them gives a presentation. Various abstract paintings and sculptures are displayed on the walls and floor.