Design Practice | Drawing Studio

Build your design toolkit! Design Practice is a series of free, drop-in workshops for high school students exploring techniques, strategies, and careers in design. No prior experience required—just bring yourself and a creative mindset. This month, join us for an open drawing studio inspired by the exhibition Making Home—Smithsonian Design Triennial. Come enjoy snacks, music, an exhibition tour, and plenty of drawing supplies! Each participant will receive a sketchbook to take home.

Design Practice is developed for teens only, no adults are permitted.

Program Length: 2 hours. Please join us any time between 4:30-5:15 so you have enough time to enjoy the event!
Interactivity Level: High. This is an open drawing studio with snacks, music, and an exhibition tour.
Intended Audience: High school students ages 13-18.

Design Practice is developed for teens only, no adults are permitted.

Format: This in-person program will be a hands-on design drop-in workshop and tour (stay for as little or as much time as you like). No previous design experience is required. All materials are included.

About the space: This program will take place in Cooper Hewitt’s Lecture Room on the ground floor of the museum, as well as in the galleries. It is fully wheelchair accessible. In the Lecture Room, there will be group seating at tables. There is an accessible restroom on the same floor. Read more about accessibility at Cooper Hewitt.

Accommodations: If we can provide services to support your participation, email us at [email protected]. Please make your request as far in advance as possible—preferably at least ten days before the program date.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, 2 East 91st Street, New York, United States