National Gallery of Art Family Workshops

Workshops provide the opportunity to explore artists’ thinking and studio practices. Taught by museum educators, each workshop includes a conversation in the galleries followed by a hands-on studio art session. Family Workshops are designed for children (ages 8–11) and adults to participate in together. See the complete listing below for topic, dates, and times. Workshops are free but preregistration is required.

Painting Light: Investigate the art of Mary Corse, a living artist who paints light with a unique approach. Learn about the modern industrial material that she uses to create her White Light paintings and then make your own light painting.

This topic is offered 24 times; please choose only one session to attend.

Saturdays: January 11, 18; February 1, 15
Two sessions: 10:15 a.m.–12:00 p.m. or 1:30–3:15 p.m.

Sundays: January 12, 19, 26; February 2, 9, 16
Two sessions: 11:15 a.m.–1:00 p.m. or 2:30–4:15 p.m.

Mondays: January 20 and February 17
Two sessions: 10:15 a.m.–12:00 p.m. or 1:30–3:15 p.m.