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Immersive technology brings world-class art to your fingertips.

New Students Get 10% Off a Barnes Class

Art is a powerful agent for learning, personal growth, and social progress. We’ve been teaching people from all walks of life to think critically and see the world differently through art inside our galleries for 100 years. Now, with our innovative, user-friendly technology, we’re able to bring our unique teaching method to all corners of the world in a singularly immersive experience. When you take an online class with one of our expert instructors, you’ll not only increase your understanding of art, you’ll also build a sense of community with fellow art lovers and deepen your appreciation for cultures and histories you may not know.

Scholarships available. Check out our FAQs for more information on online classes. Barnes classes also make great gifts.

For a limited time, get 10% off your first class. Simply enter code NEWSTUDENT at checkout.

Upcoming Online Classes

October

Modern Painters Take the Stage: Set and Costume Design in 20th-Century Theater

Wednesdays, October 9 – 30, 1 – 3pm

Explore groundbreaking collaborations that brought important visual artists to the stage. Instructor: Caterina Y. Pierre

October

Builders, Heroes, and Unicorns: Exploring the History and Treasures of the Met Cloisters

Fridays, October 18 – November 8, 1 – 2:30pm
Join the curator-in-charge of the Cloisters for a deep dive into the museum’s history, architecture, and collections. Instructor: C. Griffith Mann

October

Zooming In on Van Gogh

Mondays, October 21 – November 11, 6 – 8pm
Delve into the life and work of one of the greatest, and most mythologized, painters of the modern era. Instructor: Martha Lucy

November

Order and Invention

Tuesdays, November 5 – December 3, 6 – 8pm
How does an idea become a finished work of art? This class explores some of the tools that aid artists in making images. Instructor: Michael Williamson

November

Size Does Matter: A History of Miniatures in Art

Wednesdays, November 6 – December 4, 2 – 4pm
What makes miniatures so fascinating? And what compels artists to work on such a tiny scale? This course shines a spotlight on the art and history of miniatures. Instructor: Julie Steiner