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Why take an online class at the Barnes?
- Our online classes are conducted live, which means you can engage with your instructor and with fellow students.
- We use state-of-the-art technology that allows you to zoom in closely and see details that can’t be experienced in person—down to the individual brushstroke.
- Topics change continually and are taught by experts from all over the world.
- Can’t attend a live session? Online classes are recorded for access later. Learn more about Barnes classes.
The Russian Avant-Garde
Explore the origins of abstract art in Europe through avant-garde painting, architecture, sculpture, photography, and film. Instructor: Joseph Tokumasu Field
A Contemporary Approach to Old Master Techniques
Study new approaches to traditional painting methods with artist and instructor Jonathan Pinkett.
Global Traditions in the Barnes
Take a closer look at the collection’s West African sculpture, Native American pottery, Mediterranean antiquities, and more. Instructor: Kaelin Jewell
Being Present with Art: The Retreat
Explore the theory and practice of integrating art and MBSR meditation in this one-day workshop. Instructor: Roksana Filipowska
Introduction to Color Theory
Learn basic color theory by studying works by Seurat, Cézanne, and other artists in the Barnes collection and watching demonstrations led by a practicing artist. Instructor: Michael Williamson
Art and Restorative Justice
Learn how art can play a role in justice reform—in raising awareness of mass incarceration, providing paths toward reentry, and more. Instructor: William Perthes
Nevertheless, She Persisted: Women, Art, and the Long 19th Century
View the social, political, and artistic movements of the 19th century through a feminist lens. Instructor: Caterina Y. Pierre
Learning to See
In a world filled with conceptual art and installations, why do paintings continue to hold our interest? Instructor: Kaelin Jewell
Wringing Water from Stone: Edmondson on His Own Terms
Dig deeper into the work of sculptor William Edmondson, focusing on his artistic voice and his place within Black culture. Instructor: TK Smith
The Barnes–de Mazia Certificate Program
This special track offers an immersion in the Barnes Method and an introduction to other interpretive approaches.
Horticulture Certificate Program
Our three-year certificate program covers horticultural science, methods, and design.
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