Make It! is a hands-on art-making space for all ages and abilities. Join Phoenix-based artists and museum staff to be inspired by works of art from the Museum’s collection or current exhibitions.  Each month features a different object and art-making technique, and a chance to explore new materials, perspectives, and ways of connecting with art. Make It! occurs once a month. Wednesday session is open to the public during Pay-What-You-Wish Wednesdays. Learn about the techniques used in Op Art alongside Phoenix based artist Isela Meraz and create your own optical illusion piece inspired by the art of Julian Stanczak and Victor Vasarely.    Image credit: Julian Stanczak, Monad, 1972, acrylic on ... (View more)

Make It! is a hands-on art-making space for all ages and abilities. Join Phoenix-based artists and museum staff to be inspired by works of art from the Museum’s collection or current exhibitions.  Each month features a different object and art-making technique, and a chance to explore new materials, perspectives, and ways of connecting with art. Make It! occurs once a month. Wednesday session is open to the public during Pay-What-You-Wish Wednesdays. In celebration of Hispanic Heritage month, please join us in an in-gallery sketching Make It! alongside Phoenix based artist ST.Theory. Practice drawing from a live model and become inspired by our Mexican Photographers, Mexican Views exhibition. Image credit: ... (View more)

Open to teens ages 13-18. All skill levels welcome.   Join us for a teen-led workshop that explores art through a blend of music, food, making, and writing. Each version of this event is different and features its own mix of creative connections to art on view.   Here’s a breakdown of similar events we’ve hosted in the past, to give you an idea of the possibilities:   -pop-up runway + smorgasbord of fabric + avant-garde fashion   -coffee + Islamic art + coloring in the garden   -screenprinting + abstract art + chill acoustic music   -poetry scavenger hunt + open mic + coffee   Follow @phxart on social media to stay up to date on the details and for a... (View more)

Artist Fashion Illustration Workshop Saturday from 10 am - noon  Have you ever wondered how a fashion illustration happens? Here’s your opportunity to explore how it’s done. In this fast-paced setting, you will draw from a live fashion model wearing different “looks”, demonstrating how Antonio Lopez worked in his own studio. Loretta Tedeschi-Cuoco will lead you through the process of transforming the live model into an elongated, stylized fashion sketch. A handout will be provided to help you understand the “roadmap” of the figure. Follow Tedeschi-Cuoco’s demos and the illustration on your handout, to create your own quick fashion illustrations from the model. All art supplies will be provided by the ... (View more)