NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A two-session workshop, "The Matière: Material Studies from the Bauhaus, Black Mountain College, and Beyond," will be offered at Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Arts on June 7 and June 14, 2025, at 10:30 AM. 

 

Taught by artist and Albers Foundation Education Director Fritz Horstman, the workshop is based on curricula developed by Josef and Anni Albers.

 

The workshop will focus on the tactile exploration of materials, utilizing primarily reclaimed materials and simple hand tools. Participants will create "Matières" to explore texture and design, engaging with everyday materials "to imbue them with new meaning while utilizing multiple sensory experiences." 

 

The second session builds on the first, though attendance at both is not required. Tickets are $25 and include museum admission; members receive a 10 percent discount.