School Programs
Bring your students to explore Craft Contemporary’s exhibitions, get creative in hands-on workshops, and learn about craft!
All school groups must make a reservation or we cannot guarantee entry.
Reservations require a minimum of four to six weeks' notice.
In-person School Tours + Workshops are now full for the fall semester (October 4 – December 14, 2023). You can fill out one of the form below and your group will be added to a waitlist in case of cancellations or for our spring term (January 31 – May 3, 2024). Priority will be given to LA County, Title 1 schools that are within 1 hour from the museum and have enough students to fill a bus. If your request is successful, we will email you if we have a cancellation or when we open up visit bookings for the spring. We still have some availability for Virtual and Self-Guided groups.
Questions? Email Billie Rae Vinson, Director of School and Family Programs at billie@craftcontemporary.org
VIRTUAL
School Tour + Workshop
3rd to 6th Grade
Tuesday thru Friday weekly, time variable
As well as discussions about current exhibitions, these virtual visits include a workshop exploring craft processes using simple materials. Teachers will be provided with a materials pack for their class. Schools must be able to coordinate pick-up and delivery of the materials pack. Virtual visits may take between 50 minutes and 1 hour and 30 minutes.
FEES: Available and free to LA Title 1 public schools only
IN-PERSON
School Tour + Workshops
3rd to 12th Grade
Wednesday and Thursdays weekly, from 10:30 AM
Our two-hour Guided Tour + Workshop includes interactive discussions in the galleries and a hands-on activity exploring craft media and processes in the studio. School groups can bring lunches and enjoy them in our courtyard or across the street at the park near the La Brea Tar Pitts.
Elementary Schools: 20 - 50 students per visit.
The group must provide 1 chaperone for every 6 students.
Middle & High Schools: 20 - 55 students per visit.
The group must provide 1 chaperone for every 10 students.
FEES: Free admission to all LA schools with registration. Title 1 public schools may be eligible for a limited number of bus stipends. Further details upon request.
IN-PERSON
Self-Guided School Visit
6th to 12th Grade
Tuesday thru Friday weekly, 11 AM - 5 PM
Register for a Self-Guided tour-only visit and explore the galleries with your middle and high school students.
Middle & High Schools: 25 students or less only
The group must provide 1 chaperone for every 10 students.
PLEASE NOTE: We do not accept requests for self-guided groups with more than 25 students.
FEES: Free admission to all LA schools with registration.
Scheduling a self-guided visit and/or not eligible for a bus stipend?
Check out some Alternative Ways To Get To Craft Contemporary For School Groups.
Past Lesson Plans
Lesson plans are designed in alignment with the California Visual and Performing Arts Standards and are shared with teachers in advance of each visit. Check out some of our previous projects!