Youth Events
Virtual | Ages 12 – 18
Join MODA for a virtual studio in which young designers tell short stories by creating mini comic strips featuring original heroes, villains, and epic showdowns.
In-person at MODA | 9th–12th Grade
In this session of Design Next, we will learn how sneaker designers blend materials, color, and form to create shoes that are stylish, high-performing, and meaningful.
In-Person at MODA
Come enjoy all the fall vibes on the plaza on Sunday, November 9th from 1-5 PM as we make prints using leaves! We’ll provide all the materials you need, including the leaves, paint, and paper. Bring just yourself or your crew as we get crafty with nature.
Virtual | Ages 10 – 13
Join MODA for a virtual studio in which students will create their own heroes and villains for a chase game using Scratch, a block-based programming platform.
Virtual | Ages 12 – 18
Join MODA for a virtual Afterschool Studio in which you’ll design your very own superhero or villain.
In-person at the Peachtree Library | Ages 2-6
Join the Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA) and the Fulton County Library for a playful introduction to STEAM—science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.
Virtual | Ages 12 – 18
Join MODA for a virtual studio in which students will design festive greeting cards that capture the magic of the season!
Virtual | Ages 10 – 13
Join MODA for a virtual studio in which students will design a snowy adventure game filled with icy challenges, frosty landscapes, and magical quests.
In-person at MODA | 9th–12th Grade
In this session of Design Next, we will design a small interior space of their choosing, like a bedroom, studio, or study zone, thinking through layout, color, lighting, and furniture.
In-Person at MODA
On Sunday, December 14th from 1 to 5 pm, we will be getting into the spirit of the season by crafting “Ugly Christmas Sweater” ornaments. We will provide all the materials you need to create your best ugly Christmas sweater, including 1 ornament per person, decor, and paint.
Virtual | Ages 12 – 18
Join MODA for a virtual studio in which students will create imaginative winter landscapes filled with sparkling ice castles, enchanted forests, and glowing seasonal scenes!
In-person at the Peachtree Library | Ages 2-6
Join the Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA) and the Fulton County Library for a playful introduction to STEAM—science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.
In-person at MODA | 9th–12th Grade
In this session of Design Next, we will imagine and design either a unique game character or an environment, focusing on concept development, sketching, and design thinking.
In-person at MODA | 9th–12th Grade
In this session of Design Next, we will explore how graphic design, music, and storytelling come together in the form of album cover art.
In-person at MODA | 9th–12th Grade
In this session of Design Next, we will design and build a small-scale physical model of a structure they imagine—whether it’s functional, expressive, or futuristic.
In-person at MODA | 9th–12th Grade
In this session of Design Next, we will explore how designers look to nature as a mentor to solve problems in sustainable, innovative ways.
In-person at MODA | 9th–12th Grade
In this session of Design Next, we will review the work we’ve created throughout the year, select the strongest pieces, and reflect on our creative growth. This session will end with a showcase.