Our hands-on art classes for all ages are taught by artist-teachers, and frequently inspired by art on view in the museum. Since 1949 we have been teaching, inspiring, challenging, and encouraging. We love to help you make the artwork you never thought you could make.

Hours

Monday–Friday:
9:00 am–5:00 pm
Classes and events as scheduled

Location

We are located in the basement of Cutler Union. Students can park in Lot B, right by the entrance.

Woman with curly blonde hair painting an image of a white flower on a blue background.

Art Classes

The Creative Workshop offers art classes for everyone, from absolute beginners to advanced artists, in four sessions each year.

Child drawing a landscape with markers.

Creative Camps

We offer fun and engaging art, clay, and writing camps for kids during winter, spring, and summer breaks!

Creative Workshop teacher Paul Harp pushing a trolley of ceramic projects.

Faculty Biographies

All of our teachers are working artists, professional art educators, and art historians, carefully matched to the classes they teach.

Kid's birthday party in the Creative Workshop.

Birthday Parties

As a perk for MAG Members at the Family/Grandparent level and above, we offer fun and creative birthday parties!

Works of art hung on the wall in the Lucy Burne Gallery.

Lucy Burne Gallery Exhibitions

All Creative Workshop students have a chance to show at least one piece of work in our student exhibitions!

Jewelry tools and materials needed for making a ring.

Scholarships

The Creative Workshop offers need-based scholarships for both adults and youth.


The Creative Workshop is supported in part by the Emily D. and George S. Cassebeer Creative Workshop Fund and the Karal Ann Marling Endowment.