Join MASS MoCA Museum Educators for a series of free workshops for all ages during the end-of-year school break, December 29–January 2. Workshops will take place in Kidspace at 11am and 1pm every day, and each will focus on a different art medium and process. Come be inspired, learn something new, and make a project to take home! The ArtBar will also be open for drop-in art-making throughout the day.

RSVP encouraged but not required. (Note: Some workshops may be capped based on attendance; RSVPs will be honored before walk-ups.) Workshops are open to all ages; however, younger children may need support from guardians. All children must be accompanied by an adult in Kidspace.

SCHEDULE

Monday, December 29: Crafting Our Future with Nina Keneally and Erick Ramos-Jacobo
Inspired by the works of Jeffrey Gibson and Jimena Sarno, this workshop transforms Kidspace into a site for performance and communal creation. Young performers will explore creative methods of community building through devised performance and visual art, engaging in collective expression and collaboration.

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Tuesday, December 30: Cardboard Collagraph Printmaking with David Waxman
Drawing inspiration from Amy Yoes’ Hot Corners, this workshop invites young artists to explore the intersection of collage and printmaking. Through iterative experimentation with various media, participants will embrace abstraction and the freedom to move beyond figurative forms.

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Wednesday, December 31: A Lesson in Painting with Donald Jackson
Guided by the monumental works of Vincent Valdez, this introductory workshop in color theory and form encourages young artists to experiment with foundational painting techniques. Through a hands-on exercise, participants will uncover the expressive possibilities and contemporary relevance of painting.

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Thursday, January 1: Becoming a Weaver with Beth Davis
Inspired by Jimena Sarno’s curiosity for weaving, this workshop invites students to create a simple working loom as a tool for ongoing creativity and learning. In the spirit of Sarno’s community of teachers, learners, and makers, participants will take home a handmade loom for future exploration.

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Friday, January 2: Building Zoetropes with Heidi Whitus
Rooted in MASS MoCA’s commitment to contemporary filmmaking, this workshop introduces young artists to the early technology of moving images. Participants will build a handheld animation toy, deepening their understanding of film through kinetic and imaginative learning.

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