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Join us at Late Til 8 hours at the Speed for open figure drawing sessions! This series provides visitors ages 14 and up the opportunity to draw from a live model dressed in costuming inspired by one of the artworks from the Speed’s permanent collection. Registration not required, but materials and folding stools available first-come, … Continued

Visit the Speed for an open art making studio, where the only limitation is your own creativity! Each month, different materials will be provided for you to make artworks inspired by the Museum’s collection. All ages are welcome, all youth must be accompanied by an adult.

SocialEyes: Lost and Found We live in strange times. At the start of 2020, you might have had some big plans for the future. And then suddenly, many of those plans were put on hold. If you feel like you haven’t done anything normal for a while, please join us. Each 2 hour monthly event … Continued

Adult Workshop: Tarot 101 What’s in the cards for you? Try your hand at cartomancy by joining us for an introduction to the art of Tarot Card reading, inspired by our new special exhibition Supernatural America: The Paranormal in American Art. This workshop will take you on a journey through the visual language of tarot … Continued

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. Join us at Late Til 8 hours at the Speed for open figure drawing sessions! This series provides visitors ages 14 and up the opportunity to draw from a live model dressed in costuming inspired by one of the artworks from the Speed’s permanent collection. Registration … Continued

SocialEyes: (Re)Connecting  We live in strange times. At the start of 2020, you might have had some big plans for the future. And then suddenly, many of those plans were put on hold. If you feel like you haven’t done anything normal for a while, please join us. Each 2 hour monthly event offers ways … Continued

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. Join us at Late Til 8 hours at the Speed for open figure drawing sessions! This series provides visitors ages 14 and up the opportunity to draw from a live model dressed in costuming inspired by one of the artworks from the Speed’s permanent collection. Registration … Continued

RESCHEDULED FROM FEBRUARY 4 Join us at Late Til 8 hours at the Speed for open figure drawing sessions! This series provides visitors ages 14 and up the opportunity to draw from a live model dressed in costuming inspired by one of the artworks from the Speed’s permanent collection. Registration not required, but materials and … Continued

Adult Workshop: Cyanotypes RESERVE TICKETS Cold weather can’t keep us from enjoying the beauty of nature! Learn how to create cyanotype prints in this workshop inspired by Ralph Eugene Meatyard’s monochromatic photographs of Kentucky’s Red River Gorge, currently on view in our special exhibition The Unforeseen Wilderness. Using dried florals and photo negatives, participants will … Continued

Visit the Speed for an open art making studio, where the only limitation is your own creativity! Each month, different materials will be provided for you to make artworks inspired by the Museum’s collection. This month's studio will be inspired by the film Belle, playing at the Speed Cinema. All ages are welcome, all youth … Continued

SocialEyes: Bummer! We live in strange times. At the start of 2020, you might have had some big plans for the future. And then suddenly, many of those plans were put on hold. If you feel like you haven’t done anything normal for a while, please join us. Each 2 hour monthly event offers ways … Continued

Join us at Late Til 8 hours at the Speed for open figure drawing sessions! This series provides visitors ages 14 and up the opportunity to draw from a live model dressed in costuming inspired by one of the artworks from the Speed’s permanent collection. Registration not required, but materials and folding stools available first-come, … Continued

Looking for ways to stay creative over Spring Break? Join us for these FREE virtual artmaking workshops, perfect for ages 7 to 10! Registration required. Lines: Optical Illusions An “optical illusion” is an image that tricks the eye! How do you make a flat piece of paper look 3D? In this virtual workshop, we’ll explore … Continued

Looking for ways to stay creative over Spring Break? Join us for these FREE virtual artmaking workshops, perfect for ages 7 to 10! Registration required. Colors: Landscape Pointillism Pointillism is an art technique that uses tiny dots of color to make an image. Did you know you can “blend” colors without actually mixing them? Learn … Continued

Looking for ways to stay creative over Spring Break? Join us for these FREE virtual artmaking workshops, perfect for ages 7 to 10! Registration required. Shapes: Constructing a Cat You can use shapes to draw almost anything! Want to learn how to turn a few simple shapes into a cool cat? We’ll show you how … Continued

Adult Workshop: Reimaged Reflections THIS IS A FREE WORKSHOP TICKET Join local artist Sara Noori in this workshop inspired by our new special exhibition, Sanford Biggers: Codeswitch! Participants will combine household objects and recycled fabrics to create a sculpture, investigating, reimagining, and renewing everyday objects as personal reflections. While materials will be provided, we invite … Continued

SocialEyes: A Spring Like This We live in strange times. At the start of 2020, you might have had some big plans for the future. And then suddenly, many of those plans were put on hold. If you feel like you haven’t done anything normal for a while, please join us. Each 2 hour monthly … Continued

Visit the Speed for an open art making studio, where the only limitation is your own creativity! Each month, different materials will be provided for you to make artworks inspired by the Museum’s collection. All ages are welcome, all youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required.

Adult Workshop: Altered Books Discarded books can be transformed into new artworks. Using phrases from random pages to guide the process, participants will create three items:  beaded jewelry, a gift box, and a profound poem. Is this a gift for you or someone else? You decide. Open to ages 14+, registration and proof of full … Continued

Visit the Speed for an open art making studio, where the only limitation is your own creativity! Each month, different materials will be provided for you to make artworks inspired by the Museum’s collection. All ages are welcome, all youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required.

Join us at Late Til 8 hours at the Speed for open figure drawing sessions! This series provides visitors ages 14 and up the opportunity to draw from a live model dressed in costuming inspired by one of the artworks from the Speed’s permanent collection. Registration not required, but materials and folding stools available first-come, … Continued

Visit the Speed for an open art-making studio, where the only limitation is your own creativity! Each month, different materials will be provided for you to make artworks inspired by the Museum’s collection. All ages are welcome, all youth must be accompanied by an adult.

August Adult Workshop August 13, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Wanting to create your own unique stationery? Join us in August for a workshop on paper marbling, where you’ll learn how to create beautiful designs on paper. Using different techniques originating from Turkey and Japan, participants will be experimenting with various paints, inks, and paper … Continued

Visit the Speed for an open art-making studio, where the only limitation is your own creativity! Each month, different materials will be provided for you to make artworks inspired by the Museum’s collection. All ages are welcome, all youth must be accompanied by an adult.

Adult Workshop: Diorama Daydreams Saturday, September 17 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM Helen LaFrance is a self-taught Kentuckian who brought life to her memories through painting. Inspired by our new special exhibition of her work, Kentucky Women: Helen LaFrance, this workshop will teach you how to construct your own memory dioramas! Recreate one of LaFrances’ … Continued

Visit the Speed for an open art-making studio, where the only limitation is your own creativity! Each month, different materials will be provided for you to make artworks inspired by the Museum’s collection. All ages are welcome, all youth must be accompanied by an adult.

Join us monthly at Late Til 8 hours at the Speed for open figure drawing sessions! This monthly series provides visitors ages 14 and up the opportunity to draw from a live model dressed in costuming inspired by one of the artworks from the Speed’s permanent collection. Registration is not required, but materials and folding … Continued

OCTOBER 8, 2022 1:30 PM For our October program, we will be taking a tour of Sam Gilliam (1933-2022) then ending with an art-making activity. Please call to register: 502-451-4266 Memories at the Museum offers a fun and comfortable way for people living with Alzheimer’s or other dementia to get out, get active, and get connected with one … Continued

REGISTER Saturday, October 15 10:30 – 12:30 pm Want your Halloween décor to have a true vintage look? Egg tempera is an ancient painting technique that combines dry pigments, water, and egg yolk, the results of which are known for their luminosity. Peer through the veil in this Halloween-themed workshop, where we will reveal the … Continued

Join us every 1st Thursday till 8 PM at the Speed for open figure drawing sessions! This monthly series provides visitors ages 14 and up the opportunity to draw from a live model dressed in costuming inspired by one of the artworks from the Speed’s permanent collection. Registration not required, but materials and folding stools … Continued

ADULT WORKSHOP: PRINT AND POST REGISTER Saturday, November 12 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM Alphonse Mucha’s gorgeous prints established him as the “poster child” of Art Nouveau—in more ways than one! Join us for this adult workshop inspired by our current special exhibition Alphonse Mucha: Art Nouveau Visionary, where we’ll be screen-printing posters and trying … Continued

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 1:30 PM - 3 PM November theme: Alphonse Mucha: Art Nouveau Visionary Please call to register: 502-451-4266 Memories at the Museum offers a fun and comfortable way for people living with Alzheimer’s or other dementia to get out, get active, and get connected with one another through a variety of social events and … Continued

Join us every 1st Thursday till 8 PM at the Speed for open figure drawing sessions! This monthly series provides visitors ages 14 and up the opportunity to draw from a live model dressed in costuming inspired by one of the artworks from the Speed’s permanent collection. Registration not required, but materials and folding stools … Continued

Adult Workshop: Fluid Forms of Art Nouveau: Watercolor Painting with Artist Sarah Tidwell SOLD OUT As of 11.30.22, this class is now sold out. Please stay tuned for more information on January's Adult Workshop.  Saturday, December 3 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM Start your weekend with a flourish! Join us with local artist Sarah Tidwell … Continued

DECEMBER 10, 2022 1:30 PM - 3 PM November theme: TBA Please call to register: 502-451-4266 Memories at the Museum offers a fun and comfortable way for people living with Alzheimer’s or other dementia to get out, get active, and get connected with one another through a variety of social events and community-based activities determined by … Continued

Join us every 1st Thursday till 8 PM at the Speed for open figure drawing sessions! This monthly series provides visitors ages 14 and up the opportunity to draw from a live model dressed in costuming inspired by one of the artworks from the Speed’s permanent collection. Registration not required, but materials and folding stools … Continued

ADULT WORKSHOP: WOVEN STORIES REGISTER Saturday, February 4 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Want to know the wonders of weaving? Inspired by the work of Dinh Q. Le, this workshop will explore how artworks on paper can be transformed through weaving! By using one paper as the warp and another as the weft, participants’ personal … Continued

  Adult Workshop: Acrylic Ink Abstraction SOLD OUT Saturday, March 11 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Join us and local artist Uhma Janus for this Adult Workshop inspired by our exhibition Crosscurrents: Contemporary Art from the Speed Art Museum Collection and Beyond. Learn evocative mark-making in this introduction to acrylic ink! Participants will grow more confident in abstraction … Continued

Adult Workshop: Mini Mobiles Saturday, April 1 10:30 am – 12:30 pm REGISTER What makes you move? Join us for this workshop inspired by the kinetic Contemporary visuals found in our special exhibition Rounding the Circle: The Mary and Al Shands Collection ! Participants will explore creating abstract forms with dynamic colors and textures as … Continued

Saturday, June 10 10:30 am – 12:30 pm CLICK HERE TO REGISTER In conjunction with the special installation of Amy Sherald’s Portrait of Breonna Taylor: In the Garden, we are excited to partner with No More Red Dots Peace Through the Arts (PTTA) to conduct this workshop for participants to create simple prints of their … Continued

JULY ADULT WORKSHOP Adult Workshop: Studio Session with Letitia Quesenberry Saturday, July 1 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM SOLD OUT Join us for this very special opportunity to spend time in our Classroom Studio with Rounding the Circle: The Mary and Al Shands Collection artist Letita Quesenberry! Workshop participants will engage in conversation and get creative alongside Quesenberry, … Continued

As of 7.31.23, this workshop is full. Stay tuned to our socials for September's Adult Workshop announcement. Saturday, August 5 10:30 am – 12:30 pm SOLD OUT Join us for this very special opportunity to spend time in our Classroom Studio with Rounding the Circle artist Vian Sora! Workshop participants will engage in conversation and … Continued

Join us and local artist Lance G. Newman II for this Adult Workshop connected to our special exhibition Louisville’s Black Avant-Garde: Robert L. Douglas! Participants will draw inspiration from the distinctive artistic style and remarkable legacy of Professor Douglas while exploring mixed media and oil pastels in the creation of their own portrait or scene. … Continued

Saturday, October 7 10:30 am to 12:30 pm Join us in this upcoming workshop for a chance to dive into the beauty and technique of fiber art and take a chance to explore the exhibition Kentucky Women: Alma Wallace Lesch. She was a Kentucky artist known for her innovative approach to fiber arts, using both … Continued

Saturday, November 4 10:30 am to 12:30 pm The Garden’s Jewel Create a beautiful pendant with local artist Tioga Champion for this Adult Workshop connected to our special installation Amy Sherald’s Portrait of Breonna Taylor: In The Garden. With this beginner-friendly workshop, learn the way of wire wrapping and gemstones. Gain new skills in craftsmanship … Continued

Saturday, December 2 10:30 am to 12:30 pm Topic: Combination Station What is collage? When most people think of collage, they consider a general combination of materials and paper glued together to create a work of art. But have you ever thought about the specific type of materials? How can they interact in a way … Continued

Adult Workshop: Cyanotypes Saturday, January 6 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Cold weather can’t keep us from enjoying the beauty of nature! Learn how to create cyanotype prints in this workshop inspired by the environmental conversations explored in our special exhibition Stories Retold. Using florals and photo negatives, participants will make their own cyanotypes on … Continued

Saturday, February 3 10:30 am to 12:30 pm Theme: Sweet Subtleties with Sculptor KeVon Dunbar In this workshop, we invite participants to engage with works featured in our current exhibition The Bitter & the Sweet: Kentucky Sugar Chests, Enslavement, and the Transatlantic World 1790-1865. Learn how subtleties (elaborate sugar sculptures that began as lavish gifts … Continued

Saturday, March 16 10:30 am to 12:30 pm A Punch of Color with Artist Kaviya Ravi Are you a fan of bright, bold colors, and textiles? Join us for an Adult Workshop where you can create your own punch embroidery in this Adult Workshop led by Kaviya Ravi. She is a local artist behind the … Continued

Saturday, April 6 10:30 am to 12:30 pm A Punch of Color with Artist Kaviya Ravi Are you a fan of bright, bold colors, and textiles? Join us for an Adult Workshop where you can create your own punch embroidery in this Adult Workshop led by Kaviya Ravi. She is a local artist behind the … Continued

Adult Workshop: Natural dyes Saturday June 1 10:30am—12:30pm​ This workshop introduces participants to the art of natural dyeing! Alongside the creative process we'll explore the technique's historical significance in Native American cultures, inspired by the dye chart on view in our newly re-installed Native American Art Gallery. Through hands-on experimentation, participants will create their own … Continued

10:30 am to 12:30 pm Topic: Exploring Avant-Garde Avant-Garde is a French term that means "advance guard" or "vanguard." In an army, the vanguard is the group that goes ahead, exploring new territory and breaking new ground before the rest of the army follows. In the world of art, Avant-Garde refers to artists who are … Continued

August Adult Workshop: Possibilities with Plaster with William M Duffy! Saturday, August 3, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM In honor of our current exhibition Louisville's Black Avant-Garde: William M. Duffy, join us in this unique workshop experience to learn from the artist firsthand! In this two-part workshop, we invite participants to explore the possibilities of … Continued

August Adult Workshop: Possibilities with Plaster with William M Duffy! Saturday, September 7, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM In honor of our current exhibition Louisville's Black Avant-Garde: William M. Duffy, join us in this unique workshop experience to learn from the artist firsthand! In this two-part workshop, we invite participants to explore the possibilities of … Continued

10:30 am to 12:30 pm Luck of the Draw: Charcoal Still Life Workshop Join us for an immersive workshop where you’ll learn the art of charcoal drawing while creating a stunning still life masterpiece! Guided by local artist Donyalle “Donnie” Jackson, you'll explore techniques to capture depth and texture using our carefully curated items. But … Continued

Adult Workshop: Traditional Choctaw Beaded Art  When: November 2, 2024, 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM Facilitated by: Artist Shauntrice Martin Join Afro-Indigenous artist Shauntrice for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn traditional Choctaw beading techniques and create your own unique beaded art. This workshop offers a valuable opportunity to connect ancient artistry to modern art … Continued

Join us for a Creative Writing Workshop with Layli Long Soldier in collaboration with UofL Creative Writing Program. This workshop is free and will take place in the Gheens Court. This workshop is held in junction with Layli's Artist Talk on November 7 Layli's Bio Layli Long Soldier holds a B.F.A. from the Institute of … Continued

10:30 am to 12:30 pm REGISTER Facilitated by: Lance G. Newman Mixed Media Collage – inspired by Current Speed: Kathia St. Hilarie - Invisible Empires Lance “Mr. SpreadLove” Newman will guide participants in a poetic reflection meant to engage the poignant exhibit by Kathia St. Hilaire. Using various paper materials, participants will create an art … Continued

10:30 am to 12:30 pm SOLD OUT Facilitated by: Charlotte Pollock Landscape Painting inspired by Winslow Homer   Join us for a workshop in landscape painting inspired by Winslow Homer and taught by Charlotte Pollock. Together, we will explore how to create landscape paintings from a photograph, while also understanding the concepts of sense of … Continued

SOLD OUT Facilitated by: Katie Knudsen  Project: Printmaking - Lithography  Uncover the magic of kitchen lithography, a creative printmaking process that uses everyday household items and lends itself to experimental play. In this hands-on workshop led by local artist Katie Knudsen, learn how to create unique prints using simple, accessible materials. Perfect for beginners and seasoned artists, … Continued

SOLD OUT Facilitated by: Jenna Richards Project: Sculpting Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations  Description: Participants in this workshop will create a soft sculpture with Fiber artist Jenna Richards. The focus will be on designing and executing a 3-dimensional form that is fiber, fabric, felt, or yarn. The structure of the form will be … Continued

REGISTER Facilitated by: Ceirra Evans  Project: Exploring Identity and Storytelling through portrait painting w/ Ceirra Evans Description: Explore the captivating stories of individuals featured in the Brilliant Exiles exhibition through the transformative art of portrait painting. This workshop invites participants to delve into themes of identity, displacement, and resilience, as seen through the lens of the exhibition’s extraordinary … Continued

REGISTER Teen Workshop (Teen Art Lab) April 19, 1 – 3 PM Facilitated by: Valerie Fuchs and Uhma Janus Project: In collaboration with MaybeItsFate, we are excited to offer a teen workshop with "Water Studies: Expressions and Impressions". This workshop will include a segment screening and short discussion of Ken Burn's film "Leonardo da Vinci," … Continued