Cranbrook Art Museum’s Creative Space for Learning!
Art Lab offers programs for all ages, connecting visitors to ideas encountered in the museum through hands-on programming! Questions about Art Lab programming and space rentals? Contact us at visitart@cranbrook.edu.
Seasonal Festivals
Look, Listen, Learn, and Make together! Festivals feature a variety of creative activities for all ages.
Art Lab Afterschool
Drop in and get creative during Art Lab hours after school with relaxing, artist-led artmaking. Students can arrive any time during the open hours period, allowing at least one hour for the artmaking project.
Select Thursdays from 3:30-5:30pm for students in 3rd grade and up. Pre-registration is required, $15 per student. Each participant under 13 must be accompanied to the museum by an adult. During the activity, adults are welcome to explore the rest of the museum.
Sponsored by John R. Burger
Family Workshops
Looking for a fun and creative family activity? Join us once a month on Saturdays for an interactive tour in the museum galleries or vault followed by an artist-led workshop.
Select Saturdays from 1:30-3pm, $15 per participant, intended for families with children 4-16, pre-registration is required through our website. All materials are provided.
Adult ArtMaking Workshops
Join us for artist-led workshops on select Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings. Each two-hour workshop will feature a different artmaking theme, drawing inspiration from artwork in our collection. All levels of artistic experience are welcome as participants are encouraged to experiment with new materials and creative techniques.
Select Thursdays from 5:30-7:30pm; select Saturdays from 10:30am-12:30pm, $25 per participant, intended for ages 16 and up. Pre-registration is required through our website. All materials are provided.
School Programs & Field Trips
We offer a variety of K-12 educational programming. Tour our current exhibitions or visit the permanent art collection; schedule an artmaking workshop in the Art Lab, visit remotely, or bring our educators to you! We can customize a program to fit your needs.
Create Camps (Summer 2026 Registration Opens Early December 2025)
Spend your summer creating at CAM! Explore incredible works of art, performance, design, and play! Create Campers use design-thinking processes to explore contemporary art. Our camps introduce a variety of materials and concepts—evoking curiosity and honing critical thinking—while encouraging individual creativity and self-expression. We’re all about process, not product! Create Camps teach kids how to observe, interpret, and tap into their own creativity!
By Request – Private ArtMaking Workshops and Professional Development Offering
Our dynamic workshops are designed for artists, educators, and creative professionals. Immersive sessions explore hands-on and team building activities, expert-led discussions, and networking opportunities. Enhance your skills, expand your perspective, and connect in a collaborative, inspiring environment. The capacity for private ArtMaking and professional development workshops is up to 30 participants, pricing available on request.
See all activities, workshops, events, performances, lectures, and more on Cranbrook Art Museum’s full event calendar.
