School Break Kidspace Workshops December 2026

Join MASS MoCA Museum Educators for free workshops for all ages during school break, December 28–January 1. Workshops take place in Kidspace at 11am and 1pm each day, with a different art medium and process explored each day. The ArtBar will be open for drop-in art-making throughout the day.

RSVP is encouraged but not required. Younger children may need support from guardians, and all children must be accompanied by an adult in Kidspace. Some workshops may be capped based on attendance; RSVPs will be honored before walk-ups. Workshop details and RSVP links will be available in November.

Monday, December 28: Elements of Art Zine with Heidi Whitus
Learn to make a tiny handmade book, or “zine,” as you explore the Elements of Art and how they’re used in contemporary art.

Tuesday, December 29: Spatial Poetry in Motion with Nina Keneally and Heidi Whitus
Use your body to create “spatial poetry” through an art-focused yoga flow inspired by images of MASS MoCA exhibitions. Explore basic art concepts while practicing movement and breathing techniques to improve flexibility, focus, and coordination.

Wednesday, December 30: Telescoping Scenes with David Waxman
Create an original 3D layered paper scene inspired by the telescoping rooms in Sam Fresquez’s installation. Explore repetition, perspective, depth, and meaningful detail, and bring these concepts into your own design.

Thursday, December 31: Exhibition Design with Rebecca Cuscaden Marvin
Explore how exhibitions are created and make a prototype for a show in MASS MoCA’s Building 5 gallery. Use mixed media to create a small 3D exhibition model on a theme of your choice.

Friday, January 1: Relationship Quipus with Beth Davis
Learn how quipus, ancient Andean technologies used to record and share data, appear in Cecilia Viçuna’s work to explore contemporary themes. Then make a quipu using textiles and basic knots to explore how your relationships with others and the world change over time.