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Classes take place in the Barnes collection or a classroom.

Exhibition Seminar: <i>Noguchi to Asawa: Designing Postwar America</i>
Workshops / On-Site / Exhibition-Related

Exhibition Seminar: Noguchi to Asawa: Designing Postwar America

Tuesday, November 17
11am – 1pm or 3 – 5pm

Explore the contributions of Japanese American artists and designers through guided discussion in the exhibition galleries. Instructor: Joseph Tokumasu Field

The Foundations of Drawing in the Barnes Collection
Workshops / On-Site

The Foundations of Drawing in the Barnes Collection

Wednesday, December 2, 10am – 4pm

Learn the fundamentals of drawing through gallery discussions, demonstrations, and hands-on practice. Instructor: Michael Kowbuz

Barnes Curious? Let’s Talk about Renoir
On-Site / Barnes Method

Barnes Curious? Let’s Talk about Renoir

Wednesday, December 2, 5 – 6pm

Join us in the collection galleries for a short close-looking and discussion session on Renoir. Instructor: Naina Saligram

Inside the Barnes Ensembles: Room 14
Workshops / On-Site

Inside the Barnes Ensembles: Room 14

Wednesday, December 9, 2 – 4pm

Delve into the history of Room 14 through archival materials, close looking, and discussion of the Barnes ensembles. Instructors: Kaelin Jewell and Amanda McKnight

Being Present with Art: Connecting to the Light Within
Workshops / On-Site

Being Present with Art: Connecting to the Light Within

Wednesday, December 16, 2 – 4pm

Reflect through mindfulness, close looking, and guided discussion in this winter-focused art and meditation workshop. Instructor: Roksana Filipowska

Gift a Barnes Class
Special Offer / Online / On-Site

Gift a Barnes Class

Ongoing

Give the gift of lifelong learning with art history classes taught by Barnes experts.