Incredible Threads, Ages 9-11
9:00 am–4:00 pm
Explore various textile and fiber craft methods to create unique artwork. Learn techniques in sewing, embroidery, and weaving to inspire wearable art or soft sculptures. Search the collection to compare fashion from Sargent’s paintings to Nick Cave’s soundsuits, discover intricate quilt patterns and learn about Indonesian Ikat dyeing and batik methods.
Please provide a nut-free lunch, snacks, utensils, water bottle, smock and picnic blanket. Supplies are provided.
Ticket Information
Registration for February, April, and Summer vacation week classes ends at Noon the Friday before the class starts.
Before registering for classes, please review Program Information and Policies.
To order tickets by phone, call 1-800-440-6975 ($6 processing fee applies); no in-person ticket sales.
Accessibility
Due to the building’s historic architecture, the third-floor classrooms, 305A, 305B, 305D and 305E, are not wheelchair-accessible and must be accessed by stairs. Please let us know in advance if the student has limited mobility; we can make accommodations, including relocating the class to an accessible space.
To inform the Studio Art Class program of any access needs, please e-mail artclasses@mfa.org or call our office at 617-369-3295.