Programs for Kids, Youth & Families

At MAD, our goal is to make everyone feel comfortable and enthusiastic about the opportunity to learn through their hands while having a good time together in our galleries and studio.

Join MAD’s professional Artist Educators for Well-Crafted Weekends, MAD’s material- and process-rich hands-on workshops that focus on the physicality of “making” and the sensual and tactile qualities of materials.

Each week we’ll provide an introduction to various mixed media—clay, metal, fiber, wood, glass, paper, rubber, etc.—and related studio activities that encourage the transformation of your ideas into art objects.

Examples from our exhibitions serve as inspiration while you explore the creative process.

  • Every Sunday, 2:00 sharp until 4:00pm (unless otherwise noted). See the Calendar section for specific dates and workshop descriptions.
  • All ages 6 and up welcome.
  • All materials provided.
  • No reservations required, but space is limited.
  • $7 program fee per individual or family unit (up to 4 people).
  • For more information, call 212.956.3535 x159.

Well-Crafted Weekends is supported by a generous grant from MetLife Foundation. Additional support has been provided by the Helena Rubinstein Foundation and The Seth Sprague Educational and Charitable Foundation. Support has also been provided by donations to the Museum’s Education Department from individual donors.