Participants Can Sign Up for Individual Sessions or the Full 7-Day Session
What/Who: Young artists aged 6–13 are invited to join the Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami (MOCA) virtually this winter break for a series of creative and interactive art workshops. Registration includes art packs with all the creative tools needed to create one-of-a-kind masterpieces.
Participants can sign up for as many individual sessions as they please, or the full session. Following are the Winter Workshops:
Monday, Dec. 21 - Super Cyanotypes: Learn one of the oldest styles of photography. Gather your favorite small objects and get ready to learn about the special STEAM style of image making.
Tuesday, Dec. 22 - Picturesque Painting: Get inspired by MOCA's latest exhibition, “Life & Spirituality in Haitian Art," and learn to create your own portrait painting in the style of notable Haitian artists.
Wednesday, Dec. 23 - Beautifully Beaded: Pull inspiration from the ornate and intricate works of Raul de Nieves by viewing MOCA’s current exhibition, "Raul De Nieves: Eternal Return & the Obsidian Heart." Create your own beaded and embroidered mask or felt face to showcase your style.
Monday, Dec. 28 - Cast Creations: Learn all about mold making and simple casting to create unforgettable impressions out of plaster that will commemorate this moment in time.
Tuesday, Dec. 29 - Beautiful Books: Create your own handmade book and fill your book pages with your own mixed media collage inspired by Henri Matisse.
Wednesday, Dec. 30 - Kawaii Creatures: Create your own Kawaii creatures and learn about this unique art style from Japan.
Thursday, Dec. 31 - Powerful Prints: Share your thoughts on the end of this year and your hopes for the new year with layered printmaking techniques.
When: Monday, Dec. 21–Wednesday, Dec. 23 and Monday, Dec. 28–Thursday, Dec. 31
- Workshops for young artists aged 6–9: 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
- Workshops for young artists aged 10–13: 1–3 p.m.
Where:
Virtual via Zoom. The Zoom login information will be provided upon registration.
Cost/How:
Individual Session Cost:
MOCA Family Level Members and above: $30
Non-Members: $40 a day
Full Session Cost:
MOCA Family Level Members and above: $200
Non Members: $270
Click here to register for the Winter Workshops
To become a MOCA member, visit https://mocanomi.org/mocamembers/.
About Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami
The Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami (MOCA) is dedicated to making contemporary art accessible to diverse audiences through the collection, preservation and exhibition of the best of contemporary art and its art historical influences. MOCA began operating in 1981, opened a new building in 1996 designed by Charles Gwathmey of GSNY, and was the first collecting institution in Miami. Under the direction of Executive Director Chana Sheldon, MOCA premiered “AFRICOBRA: Messages to the People” during Art Basel Miami Beach in 2018. “AFRICOBRA: Nation Time,” the next chapter of the exhibition, was selected as an official Collateral Event of Biennale Arte 2019 in Venice, Italy. The museum has been recognized with grants and awards from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.
The museum is located at 770 NE 125th St., North Miami, FL 33161. It is open Wednesday 12 p.m. – 7 p.m. and Thursday – Sunday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (closed Mondays and major holidays). Admission to the museum is $10 and free for MOCA members and North Miami residents. For more information, visit mocanomi.org, call 305-893-6211 or email info@mocanomi.org.
