Take a Class
We're now offering a greater number of art classes, at a lower cost. We also have need-based scholarships to help make art accessible for everyone.
Learn the physical aspects of how art is made.
The Barnes-de Mazia Certificate Program
This special track offers an immersion in the Barnes method and an introduction to other interpretive approaches.
The Living Still Life
In this one-day workshop, learn how the once-humble still life became an important genre in contemporary art.
Understanding Color in Painting
Explore the history and use of color in paintings from the Barnes collection.
Drawing with Scissors
Explore the unique cut-paper method developed by Henri Matisse and discover your inner artist with a hands-on lesson.
Demystifying Old Master Materials and Techniques
Through careful looking and in-class exercises, learn how the old masters layered materials to create luminous color and illusionistic precision.
The Mysteries of Iron
Learn how the extraordinary metalwork in the Barnes collection was created and used, and see how it is preserved today.
The Decisions Artists Make
Explore how the creative choices made by artists communicate their vision and affect the viewer’s experience.