Young Artist Workshops for School Groups

For more information and to book, please fill out the form below and we will contact you within five business days of your submission to learn more about your group and confirm your visit.

Time for all sessions is 10AM-1PM. The schedule can be adjusted based on your group’s needs. Sessions are held at Grounds For Sculpture and include time for lunch, and a guided tour. All chaperones are free.

Young Artist Workshops for Schools at Grounds For Sculpture are supported, in part, by the Joshua Harr Shane Foundation.

GFS is closed on Tuesdays from September 2025 through May 2026. Please review our safety guidelines before your visit.

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Build Your Own Bee Hotel

Artists will create their own small bug hotel using recycled materials like cardboard shoe boxes and paper towel tubes packed with bamboo rods, moss, and more. Bug hotels are great projects to study backyard ecosystems by providing a home for pollinators like solitary bees.

Miniature Sculpture Garden

In this workshop, students will consider environment, placement, design, and texture to create their own sculpture garden diorama. Students will go on a guided tour of the grounds to gain inspiration for building their personal garden out of cardboard, clay, wire, and more.

3D Painting with DIY Modeling Paste

Artists will paint on canvas boards using acrylic paint, palette knives, and easy DIY modeling paste to create 3D paintings of their own design. The sculptural effect of the paint provides a raised textured sensory experience when dry.

Bubble Wrap Print

Use bubble wrap to create an original work of art! Artists will use brayers to paint bubble wrap color by color, flip it over, and then smooth the impression on the paper to create rainbow stampings. For an additional lesson, pre-mix 3 colors that act as a triad, so that the resulting piece has color harmony.

PK–12 groups are permitted to carry unopened bagged lunches with them on the grounds to enjoy at designated eating areas. Student group eating areas are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. In the case of inclement weather, please note that we cannot guarantee an available eating area inside. In such cases, groups may be asked to eat lunch on the bus.

Groups can also order bagged lunches to be picked up on-site. Orders must be received five business days prior to the date of your visit. A credit card number is required to guarantee your order. For information about bagged lunches and a sample menu, please contact via email at cafe@groundsforsculpture.org.

Accessible pathways run throughout the garden, and our Welcome Center and Domestic Arts Building are fully accessible.

Assistive Listening Devices are also available for visitors with hearing impairments during Guided Tours.

To learn more about ongoing access services and accommodations, including information on mobility assistance – ACCESSIBILITY.

What should we do if we are running late?
If your group is running late, please call (609) 586-0616 and let us know your new estimated arrival time. Groups more than 20 minutes late for guided tours may be asked to self-guide.
Where do we park?
Grounds For Sculpture has free parking on a first-come, first-serve basis. If traveling by bus, you will be directed to a designated parking area upon arrival.
Where do we check in?
When you arrive to Grounds For Sculpture, please check in and pay any remaining balance at the information desk located in the Welcome Center of the Seward Johnson Center for the Arts. Once your group is checked in, you will receive wristbands for all group members. Please make sure everyone in your group wears their wristbands throughout your visit.
Where do we meet for our Guided Tour?
Guided Tours meet at the Welcome Center of the Seward Johnson Center for the Arts unless otherwise noted.
Can we explore Grounds For Sculpture after our Guided Tour?
Yes, we encourage all groups to explore the grounds on their own after a Guided Tour. Chaperones must stay with students at all times when self-guiding throughout the gardens and exhibitions.
Where are restrooms located?
Restrooms and water fountains are located in the Welcome Center, Museum Building, Domestic Arts Building, Acer Courtyard and Gazebo.
Are there maps available of Grounds For Sculpture?
All guests are encouraged to explore GFS using our free interactive at gfsmap.org
Do you have a Museum Shop?
Yes, our Museum Shop is located in the Welcome Center of the Seward Johnson Center for the Arts. Please note, Pre-K-12 groups are welcome to visit the museum shop in groups of ten under adult supervision.
Is there a way to find out what artwork is on view before my visit?
Please visit the Art section of our website to learn more about our collection and exhibitions on view.

Young Artist Workshop Booking Form

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All students must be accompanied by adults at all times. Teachers and chaperones are responsible for student behavior during their visit. All chaperones are free and included in Young Artist Workshop sessions.
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