Open Studio: Play with Clay

About this event

It’s all about sculpture this November at Open Studio. Each week, we’ll draw inspiration from the Museum’s newly renovated Sculpture Garden and learn about artists such as Alberto Giacometti, Mark Grotjahn, KAWS, and more.

Join us this week as we get inspired by Yoshitomo Nara’s Sculpture Garden installation Sentinels of Stillness . While creating these artworks, Nara thought about the large snow blocks he recalls from his childhood winters in rural northern Japan. Then, inspired by his artistic practice, we’ll experiment with clay to make playful sculptures of our own!

Meet in Art School on the Museum’s Lower Level.

ABOUT OPEN STUDIO

Let your creativity run wild at Open Studio! Drop in to explore modern and contemporary art through interactive hands-on activities inspired by the Hirshhorn collection and artworks on view. Open Studio helps you transform your ideas into reality.

Every session introduces a new theme and a fresh perspective on art-making. Activities are designed to captivate everyone—from budding young artists to seasoned creators—and allow them to craft, create, and learn.

No reservations or tickets are required. Stroller parking is available in the Hirshhorn Lobby and on the Lower Level.

If there are services or accommodations that can improve your experience (e.g., ASL interpretation, live captioning, etc.), please contact HMSGEducation@si.edu . We appreciate receiving such requests at least one to two weeks in advance. For a group of 10 or more, please contact HMSGEducation@si.edu in advance to reserve a program.