Special Sunday Art Exploration (ages 6-11) 11:00a-12:30p

Join us as we find inspiration within our gallery from the work of Purvis Young. Each week we will be painting using shape and color to share imagery from our own lives and surroundings.  Students will explore pushing paint to create works both large and small.

Offered on select Sundays from 1-2 PM for up to 1 hour for children ages 3-7 (must be potty trained).

Register your child for an hour of Academy Art Studio time while you enjoy our exhibition. Parents must sign in, stay on-site, and provide a cell phone number so we may contact you during this time.

December 5th from 6:45p-8:00p

"The Art of Mindfulness" at MoCA Westport is designed to be inclusive and welcoming for participants of all backgrounds and experience levels. In this program, participants embark on a journey of self-awareness and bond with others through practicing mindfulness during a gallery tour at MoCA Westport culminating in a sound bath meditation experience led by Lisa Pak of Hummingbird Healing Center.

 Sound bath meditations have been shown to reduce stress, enable deep relaxation, strengthen the immune system, enhance creativity and uplift the spirit. Participants begin by lying down on yoga mats (think Savasana) and use blankets, bolters, eye pillows and other props to become  comfortable while the sound begins to "wash" over you. 

Lisa uses a wide palate of sound healing instruments including gongs, Himalayan bowls, crystal bowls, Native American style flute, percussion and vocals. She leads you through a journey of the senses, eventually resting in a profound space of deep inner peace.

Enjoy art studio time or set up an easel outside, where you can enjoy sketching, painting, or creating a mixed media work of art.

**Please note that this event takes place after gallery hours; the gallery may be closed/bar may not be open.

Fridays from 6:30p-8p for middle school - high school students at all artistic levels.

Looking for a fun and creative way to spend your Friday night? Join us at MoCA for a fun filled paint night where you will spend the evening painting, socializing, and getting creative! This class is available for middle school through high school students. 

Sundays from 1p-1:45p for toddlers and their parents/gaurdians.

Drop in with your toddler for a fun and relaxing 45 minutes! Stories and Scribbles is a time for you and your toddler to enjoy a peaceful drawing and then settle in for storytime. Drop by the front desk to sign up and come enjoy Stories and Scribble. This is a drop in class. Parents and guardians are asked to stay.

Thursday, December 14th 1p-3p 

Come get flowery with Blossom + Stem Floral Design and create a gorgeous holiday flower centerpiece! Work with premium fresh flowers designing your own custom holiday centerpiece, photograph your work in the beautiful MoCa environment and take your floral creation home! Learn pro tips and design tricks plus we'll concept some fun holiday tablescape ideas together! Cost of class covers all supplies & instruction! You bring your creativity. This is an open level class. 

Looking for something creative for your child to do during school recess break? Drop off your Nursery - Kindergartener from 9:30a - 11:30a for two hours of artsy fun! Pack a nut-free snack, and a water bottle and dress in clothing you won't mind getting messy!

Drop off at the Academy doors located in the back of the building. **Participants must be FULLY potty trained**