Workshop

A partnership between the Mississippi Arts Commission and the Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience, A Day for Artists is designed to empower, educate, and equip Mississippi artists of all kinds. Artists will create, learn, and explore together, with opportunities to build relationships, expand access to resources, and grow professional skills. In the afternoon, The MAX […] ...

Charming ceramic birds, uniquely and colorfully hand-glazed, have helped make Jackson’s Wolfe Studio one of Mississippi’s most beloved creators. Celebrate Wolfe’s 80th anniversary on Saturday, August 22, at The MAX. Join Bebe Wolfe, daughter of founders Karl and Mildred Wolfe, and other special guests for a full day of activities, including art making, fascinating conversations, […] ...

Whether you’re a songwriter, poet, or author, join us for an inspiring Saturday afternoon of writing, sharing ideas, and connecting with fellow creatives. This month’s meeting will feature special guest Diane Williams, author of Fostering Love: Resilience, Growth, and Triumph. A partnership between the Mississippi Writer’s Guild and Mississippi Songwriter’s Alliance, this free event happens on […] ...

Discover the fundamentals of wheel throwing with artist Tom Carmichael in this four-week ceramics class designed for beginners. Learn essential techniques while building confidence at the wheel in a fun, hands-on studio experience. Classes are held on Thursdays (September 10-October 1). Open to ages 16+ with limited seating in studio. All supplies provided. THIS CLASS […] ...

Bring your comic ideas to life in this hands-on workshop with artist Chris Windfield. Designed for teens and young adults, participants will learn the fundamentals of digital comic creation using Clip Studio Paint, exploring inking, shading, linework, composition, page layouts, and more. Ages 14+ | Workshop Cost: $20 Register Here ...

Whether you’re a songwriter, poet, or author, join us for an inspiring Saturday afternoon of writing, sharing ideas, and connecting with fellow creatives. A partnership between the Mississippi Writer’s Guild and Mississippi Songwriter’s Alliance, this free event happens on the last Saturday of each month (March-October). ...

Learn the art of stained glass in this four-week class with instructor BJ Hatten. Perfect for beginners and intermediate artists alike, this hands-on workshop will guide you through cutting, shaping, and assembling colorful glass using copper foil to create your own stained glass piece. Whether you’re trying stained glass for the first time or building […] ...

Join Jackson Comics artists at The MAX for hands-on comics workshops, a panel conversation, and the opening of a new exhibition featuring works by Mississippi comic artists. Schedule of events: 12 pm-1:30 pm: A Conversation with Walt Grayson, Rodney Mooney, and Blake Barnes Mississippi’s beloved backroads storyteller Walt Grayson talks with Jackson Comics’ Rod Mooney […] ...

Inspired by the misunderstood spirits in John Jennings’s Kenny Dreadful and the Hainted Hoodie (from our exhibition John Jennings: Build Your World), this workshop by Jordan West invites participants to explore the unique wounds and hidden strengths of their own monsters before bringing those supernatural attributes to life with custom puppet creation. ...