MODA EVENTS
Make @ MODA: Haunted Houses
In-person at MODA | Geared towards adults
Join us for MAKE @ MODA: Haunted Houses, a hands-on design workshop where you’ll build a three-dimensional model of a haunted house.
Design Against Racism: Creating Work That Transforms Communities, a book signing and talk by Omari Souza
In-person at MODA
Join us at MODA for a powerful evening with Omari Souza, founder of the State of Black Design conference and editor of the newly released book Design Against Racism: Creating Work That Transforms Communities.
Graphic Design Studio: Heroes & Villains
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.
Business X Design: Atlanta Streetwear Market
In-person at MODA
Join MODA for an evening with Chris Peeples, founder of the Atlanta Streetwear Market, one of the dynamic and influential platforms for emerging fashion talent in the Southeast.
The Confidence of Color, a Workshop with Caryn Grossman
In-person at MODA
Join acclaimed interior designer Caryn Grossman for an engaging, hands-on workshop that will invigorate your home decor.
Book Club: The Secret Lives of Color
In-person at the Peachtree Library
Join us at the Peachtree Branch Library at 12 p.m. on the first Friday of each month for a lively discussion of books that explore how design shapes our world.
Design Next: Sneakers
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.
Designing Equality: Women's Stories in Downtown Atlanta
In-person Downtown Atlanta
Join MODA and Amy Durrell of History Afoot Atlanta for an inspiring guided walking tour celebrating the contributions of women in Downtown Atlanta and seeing the way design reflects the changing lives of women.
Sunday Funday: Nature Printmaking
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.
Design Your Life
In-person at MODA
Join MODA as we explore the book You Need a Manifesto by Charlotte Burgess-Auburn of Stanford d.school and create a personal statement of purpose that fuels your creativity, shapes your choices, and drives meaningful change.
Game Design Studio: Superhero Showdown
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.
Tasting: Chocolate & Wine with Lewis Pogue Chocolate
In-person at MODA
Join Tom Simons of Lewis Pogue Chocolate for a rich, multisensory exploration of two of the world’s most beloved beans—cacao and coffee.
Make @ MODA: Happy Place Landscapes
In-person at MODA | Geared towards adults
Join us for MAKE @ MODA: Happy Place Landscapes, a hands-on workshop where you’ll use oil pastels to create a vibrant drawing of a place that brings you joy.
Digital Art Studio: Powers and Costumes
Virtual | Ages 12 – 18
Join MODA for a virtual Afterschool Studio in which you’ll design your very own superhero or villain.
STEAM Story Hour: Think Like An Engineer
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.
Game Design Studio: Seasonal Greeting cards
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!
Book Club: Your Brain on Art
In-person at the Peachtree Library
Join us at the Peachtree Branch Library at 12 p.m. on the first Friday of each month for a lively discussion of books that explore how design shapes our world.
Game Design Studio: Snowy Quests
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.
Design Next: Interior Design
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.
Sunday Funday: Ugly Sweater Ornaments
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.
Make @ MODA: Journal Making
In-person at MODA | Geared towards adults
Join us for MAKE @ MODA: Journal Design, a hands-on workshop where you’ll craft your own journal using simple bookbinding techniques and personalized cover design.
Digital Art Studios: Winter Wonderland
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!
STEAM Story Hour: Color Your World
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.
Design Next: Video Games
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.
Design Next: Album Covers
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.
Design Next: Architecture
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.
Design Next: Nature
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.
Design Next: Your Portfolio, Your Voice
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.
STEAM Story Hour: Imagine That!
In-person at the Peachtree Library
Join the Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA) and the Fulton County Library for a playful introduction to STEAM—science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.
Digital Art Studio: Spooky Characters & Creatures
Virtual | Ages 12 – 18
Join MODA for a virtual studio in which students will imagine and illustrate eerie characters inspired by the spooky season.
Sunday Funday: Spooky Edition
In-Person at MODA
Join us for a Spooky Sunday Funday on October 12th from 1-5 pm! We’re inviting all the ghouls, fairies, princesses, and superheroes to join us on the plaza to design and paint your own Halloween mask!
Exhibit Tour of Bittersweet: The Design of Chocolate
In-person at MODA
Unwrap the rich and complex story of chocolate on this guided tour of MODA’s newest exhibition. From ancient rituals to sweet indulgence, you’ll explore how design has shaped every step of chocolate’s journey.
The Rocket Men: A Night of Theatre & Design
In-person at Synchronicity
Join MODA at Synchronicity Theatre for a special members-only evening that shines a spotlight on design for theatre and the stories it brings to life.
Game Design Studio: Ghost Catchers
Virtual | Ages 10 – 13
Join MODA for a virtual studio in which students will create a spooky-themed game using Scratch, a block-based programming platform.
Exhibit Tour of Bittersweet: The Design of Chocolate
In-person at MODA
Unwrap the rich and complex story of chocolate on this guided tour of MODA’s newest exhibition. From ancient rituals to sweet indulgence, you’ll explore how design has shaped every step of chocolate’s journey.
Exhibit Tour of Bittersweet: The Design of Chocolate
In-person at MODA
Unwrap the rich and complex story of chocolate on this guided tour of MODA’s newest exhibition. From ancient rituals to sweet indulgence, you’ll explore how design has shaped every step of chocolate’s journey.
Book Club: The Architecture of Happiness
In-person at the Peachtree Library
Join us at the Peachtree Branch Library at 12 p.m. on the first Friday of each month for a lively discussion of books that explore how design shapes our world.
Business X Design with CocoaTown: A Celebration of Craftsmanship and Community
In-person at MODA
Join us for an evening of discovery, design, and deliciousness. During this Business X Design, you’ll meet the makers behind CocoaTown, whose accessible, thoughtfully engineered machines have helped launch bean-to-bar chocolate businesses in more than 100 countries.
Graphic Design Studio: Haunted House Posters
Virtual | Ages 12 – 18
Join MODA for a virtual studio in which students will create spooky posters for a haunted house or spooky event.
Make @ MODA: Printed Patterns
In-person at MODA | Geared towards adults
Join us for MAKE @ MODA: Printed Patterns, a hands-on workshop exploring the fundamentals of printmaking and pattern design.
Exhibit Tour of Bittersweet: The Design of Chocolate
In-person at MODA
Unwrap the rich and complex story of chocolate on this guided tour of MODA’s newest exhibition. From ancient rituals to sweet indulgence, you’ll explore how design has shaped every step of chocolate’s journey.
BBQ on the Plaza: Celebrate the Release of The American Barbecue Map
In-Person at MODA
Pull up a chair and join us at MODA for an evening of barbecue, cold beer, and good company as we mark the official release of The American Barbecue Map by artist Joe Veazey, best known for his Atlanta Rap Map.
Queer Figure Drawing
In-person at MODA | Ages 18+
Join us for MODA’s first Queer Figure Drawing Night with Ashanti Hampton!
Exhibit Tour of Bittersweet: The Design of Chocolate
In-person at MODA
Unwrap the rich and complex story of chocolate on this guided tour of MODA’s newest exhibition. From ancient rituals to sweet indulgence, you’ll explore how design has shaped every step of chocolate’s journey.
MODA Members Meetup + ONE: Architecture Tour of Downtown Decatur with DeKalb History Center
In-person at the Dekalb History Center
You’re Invited to the MODA Members Meetup + ONE! Join us for an evening of connection and exploration in architecture along with fellow MODA members and seasoned tour guide, Marissa Howard, from the DeKalb History Center.
Exhibit Tour of Bittersweet: The Design of Chocolate
In-person at MODA
Unwrap the rich and complex story of chocolate on this guided tour of MODA’s newest exhibition. From ancient rituals to sweet indulgence, you’ll explore how design has shaped every step of chocolate’s journey.
Exhibit Tour of Bittersweet: The Design of Chocolate
In-person at MODA
Unwrap the rich and complex story of chocolate on this guided tour of MODA’s newest exhibition. From ancient rituals to sweet indulgence, you’ll explore how design has shaped every step of chocolate’s journey.
STEAM Story Hour: Dream It! Build It!
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.
Digital Art Studio: FutureScapes
Virtual | Ages 12 – 18
Join MODA for a virtual Afterschool Studio and imagine the future through digital concept art!
Sunday Funday: Shrooms & Blooms
In-Person at MODA
Join us on the plaza Sunday, September 14th from 1-5 PM to create your very own forever garden - out of paper! We’ll be creating paper cactus, mushrooms, butterflies, and more! MODA will provide all instruction and materials, just bring yourself and a few friends along for the fun!
Exhibit Tour of Bittersweet: The Design of Chocolate
In-person at MODA
Unwrap the rich and complex story of chocolate on this guided tour of MODA’s newest exhibition. From ancient rituals to sweet indulgence, you’ll explore how design has shaped every step of chocolate’s journey.
MODA + Paint Love at Arts Collective!
In-Person at Colony Square | Family Friendly
Colony Square is hosting Arts Collective, an exciting arts festival celebrating Midtown’s creativity and community, and MODA + Paint Love are joining forces to offer a creative, hands-on experience for kids!
Tasting: Learn About Chocolate with Xocolatl
In-person at MODA
Perfect for chocolate lovers, curious minds, and anyone eager to experience the complexity and beauty of craft chocolate—and learn more about Xocolatl, an Atlanta-based craft chocolate maker.
Exhibit Tour of Bittersweet: The Design of Chocolate
In-person at MODA
Unwrap the rich and complex story of chocolate on this guided tour of MODA’s newest exhibition. From ancient rituals to sweet indulgence, you’ll explore how design has shaped every step of chocolate’s journey.
Exhibit Tour of Bittersweet: The Design of Chocolate
In-person at MODA
Unwrap the rich and complex story of chocolate on this guided tour of MODA’s newest exhibition. From ancient rituals to sweet indulgence, you’ll explore how design has shaped every step of chocolate’s journey.
Exhibit Tour of Bittersweet: The Design of Chocolate
In-person at MODA
Unwrap the rich and complex story of chocolate on this guided tour of MODA’s newest exhibition. From ancient rituals to sweet indulgence, you’ll explore how design has shaped every step of chocolate’s journey.
Graphic Design Studio: Magazine Covers of the Future
Virtual | Ages 12 – 18
Join MODA for a virtual Afterschool Studio and imagine what the world might look like 1,000 years from now by creating a futuristic magazine cover.
Exhibit Tour of Bittersweet: The Design of Chocolate
In-person at MODA
Unwrap the rich and complex story of chocolate on this guided tour of MODA’s newest exhibition. From ancient rituals to sweet indulgence, you’ll explore how design has shaped every step of chocolate’s journey.