Brooks Museum of Art

Grab your needles and settle in for a cozy evening of crafting paired with specialty cocktails, live music, and a world-class art collection! Textile artists of all varieties are invited to bring their projects to the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art for a Happy Hour full of casting on, counting stitches, and creating community. Whether […]

There’s nothing quite like painting on silk. In this hands-on, adult workshop, artist Phyllis Boger will guide participants through her process of creating watercolor-inspired landscapes on silk, using a spray resist to control the flow of vibrant dyes across stretched fabric. The result? Bold, luminous color that bursts with energy—and endless creative possibility.  Each participant […]

In this meditation on community, Memphis-based painter and singer-songwriter Justin Williams traces his journey from music enthusiast to visual artist, documenting moments from the city's vibrant DIY creative scene. Drawing on works from his recent solo show STAGE, Williams shares the challenges, joys, and collaborative spirit that shape his deeply human portraits of performers and […]

Dive deeper into human anatomy with instructor Hayes Paschal as he helps you grow your figure drawing practice. Figure drawing is fundamental to many art practices and teaches skills such as observation, proportion, and composition. In this class, you’ll learn about the intricacies of feet and hands and use advanced techniques to enhance your drawings. […]

Join us on February 28 for Super Saturday: Paper Portraits, a hands-on family workshop celebrating Black History Month. Inspired by a striking work from Memphis artist Carl Moore in the museum’s Permanent Collection, this activity invites children to explore identity, representation, and color through collage. Using scissors, glue, and vibrant sheets of colored paper, young […]

On March 7, celebrate Women’s History Month during Super Saturday: Button Bouquets, a creative, hands-on activity inspired by women artists in the museum’s collection. Drawing inspiration from the whimsical floral works of Florine Stettheimer and the cultural legacy of Mary Simms, young artists will craft their own vibrant upcycled bouquets using colorful pipe cleaners, buttons, […]

Step into the season of renewal with our spring floral arranging workshop! In this hands-on class, you'll work with the vibrant colors and fresh scents of spring flowers like tulips, daffodils, and other seasonal blooms. This class will guide you through the process of creating a beautiful arrangement that captures the essence of spring. Learn […]

Celebrate Women’s History Month at your art museum with a creativity-filled Homeschool Day inspired by women artists who push the boundaries of color and feeling. Students will explore abstract watercolor techniques influenced by the work of Memphis-based artists Kong Wee Pang and Amy Hutcheson. Using a special emotional response guide, young artists will discover how […]

Celebrate the arrival of spring with Super Saturday: Cherry Blossom Collage Fun! on March 14. Inspired by the soft pink blooms of cherry blossom season, this hands-on activity invites young artists to create their own vibrant floral artwork using tissue paper squares, markers, glue, and paper. Children will layer tissue blossoms, draw branches and backgrounds, […]