In-person at MODA
2:00 – 4:00 PM
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From 9/10/26, MODA members should click on “Register Here,” then log into our new system to receive discounts. Further details are in an email sent to you on 9/10/26.
Love storytelling, symbolism, and hands-on making? This workshop is for you!
Join us for MAKE @ MODA: Handmade Altars, a hands-on workshop exploring the art and design of altars. Altars have been part of art and design across cultures for centuries. People have used them to honor others, preserve memories, express beliefs, and tell stories. Their design often brings together meaningful objects and imagery to create a space with purpose.
During the workshop, you’ll design and build your own small handmade altar. We’ll explore how color, symbolism, composition, and layering can help communicate an idea. You’ll work with paper, collage materials, flowers, found objects, and decorative elements to bring your design to life.
Your altar can honor a loved one or pet. It can celebrate a memory or something important to you. You might embrace the spooky spirit of the season or create something entirely from your imagination.
What to Expect:
Hands-on guidance for designing and constructing a small altar
Tips for using symbolism, color, layering, and composition
A variety of materials for building and decorating
Inspiration from altars, shrines, remembrance traditions, and seasonal imagery
Time to personalize your altar with meaningful details
This workshop is perfect for anyone interested in handmade, personal storytelling, seasonal making, or creative experimentation. You’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind altar that reflects whatever you choose to celebrate, remember, honor, or imagine.
Registration
$20 for MODA Members | $30 for Future Members
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Members must log in at check out to receive their discount.
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The Museum of Design Atlanta is conveniently located in the Midtown Arts District, right across the street from the Woodruff Arts Center at 1315 Peachtree St. NE Atlanta, GA 30309.
MODA is located on the ground floor of the 1315 Peachtree Building. The building is a mix use site and is shared by MODA, the Peachtree Public Library, and Perkins+Will.
MODA resides on the land of the Mvskoke (Muscogee / Creek) people.
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Parking
MODA does not offer designated parking. There are public parking lots located in the Midtown Arts district, as well as metered parking available along Peachtree St NE. The paid Lanier parking deck at 1337 Peachtree St NE is the closest deck within walking distance of the museum.
Bike Riders
For visitors traveling by bike, there are plenty of bike racks conveniently located around MODA! You can find them along Peachtree Street, including right outside of MODA, and at the Arts Center MARTA Station. Don’t forget to bring a lock!
MARTA
If visiting by train, take the North or South rail line to the Arts Center MARTA Station (N5), located directly behind the Woodruff Arts Center (accessible). Exit the Arts Center Station at the top level by the Peachtree Street exit. You will be behind the Woodruff Arts Center. MODA is located directly across the street from the Woodruff Arts Center. Use the cross-walk at the intersection of 16th and Peachtree to reach our building.
For more information on MARTA schedules, maps, and connections from other transit providers, please visit the MARTA website.
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Designers with different styles of learning or special needs are welcome in MODA public programs. We will be able to most effectively help everyone learn and enjoy this experience if we know about those needs in advance of the program. Please email miranda@museumofdesign.org with questions or information.
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MODA reserves the right to cancel a program if the minimum enrollment requirements are not met, but don't worry: should MODA have to cancel, we will gladly issue a full refund to all registrants. If you need to cancel your plans for any reason, we kindly request that you notify us at least 7 days prior to the event start. By doing so, we can process a refund for the ticket cost (minus a small $10 processing fee per class). Unfortunately, we cannot provide refunds for cancellations made less than 7 days before an event.
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Pictures and videos will be captured during MODA public programs and may be published on the official website, social media, and newsletters of the Museum of Design Atlanta. If you do not wish to appear on these platforms, please write to felicia@museumofdesign.org.
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Email Felicia at felicia@museumofdesign.org with any questions.