MODA EVENTS
Catalyst: Assembling Tomorrow. Designing a Thriving Future - Session 1
In-person at MODA
How can design help us navigate change and shape a better tomorrow? Find out in this interactive four-part workshop series led by Atlanta educator Kevin Day, with special guest speakers.
Knots of Resistance: A Hands-On Workshop with Sarah Lawrence
In-person at MODA
Discover the wonders of encrypted messages, history and storytelling, and hands-on community connection with workshop leader Sarah Lawrence!
Weaving Waste Into Works, a Workshop with Sayma Hossain
In-person at MODA
Whether you're a seasoned maker or trying your hand at something new, this engaging session will show you how textile art can transform single-use plastics into something extraordinary.
Walking & Weaving Atlanta, a Workshop with Amanda Banks
In-person at TBD
Perfect for all skill levels, this workshop combines a guided walk through Atlanta with creative exploration.
Textiles & Sustainability: A Workshop with Interior Designer Caryn Grossman
In-person at MODA
Ready to refresh your space and make choices that are kinder to the planet? Whether you’re planning a redesign or just curious about sustainable materials, join us for an inspiring evening led by award-winning interior designer Caryn Grossman.
Catalyst: Assembling Tomorrow. Designing a Thriving Future - Session 2
In-person at MODA
What if you could glimpse into the future?
During this session of exploring teachings from Assembling Tomorrow, we’ll explore the power of storytelling and speculative fiction in imagining what’s next.
A Stitch in Time with Sarah Roberts
In-person at MODA
Explore the art of embroidery as a way to extend the life of well-loved household textiles while adding a personal, artistic touch.
Catalyst: Assembling Tomorrow. Designing a Thriving Future - Session 3
In-person at MODA
How can we anticipate the future before it arrives?
During the third-session of Catalyst: Assembling Tomorrow. Designing A Thriving Future, we’ll explore design futures tools that help us map possibilities, understand long-term consequences, and imagine alternative futures.
Catalyst: Assembling Tomorrow. Designing a Thriving Future - Session 4
In-person at MODA
How do we turn futures thinking into meaningful change?
In this final session exploring teaching from Assembling Tomorrow, participants will apply everything they’ve learned to real-world challenges, using design as a tool for responsible, forward-thinking solutions.
Mapping Memories: Textiles & Place, a Workshop with Camisha Butler
In-person at MODA
Perfect for all skill levels, this compelling session combines storytelling with textiles, text, found imagery, and personal memories.
Paper Weaving & Collage, A Workshop with Kimani Johnson
In-person at MODA
Perfect for all skill levels, this engaging session blends the art of weaving with the magic of collage to explore history, texture, and design in exciting new ways.
The Emotions of Color, a Workshop on Color Theory & Design with Caryn Grossman
In-person at MODA
Join us for an evening of creativity and inspiration and prepare to ride the waves of emotion with us!
Participate in The 2025 Type Fight!
In the heart of Atlanta, where every block tells a story, AIGA Atlanta, MODA, and MODA's Designer-in-Residence David Tann invite you to join the 2025 Type Fight—a vibrant celebration of culture and creativity.
Type Fight Viewing Party
Join us to watch the 2025 Type Fight & cheer on the participants!
Icon Design Workshop with Scott Fuller from The Studio Temporary
Bring your lunch, and join MODA and Scott Fuller of The Studio Temporary for an interactive workshop for crafting a truly eye-catching icon.
Make @ MODA: Bricks & Beats
In-person at MODA
Love LEGO? Love music? Well then…
BYOB and join us for an evening of making and music as you build one of Most Incredible’s custom-designed LEGO building kits.
The Joy of Color: a Workshop on Color Theory and Design with Caryn Grossman
In-person at MODA
Join us for an evening of pure color theory magic in our hands-on workshop designed for anyone looking to enhance their design skills!
SHOUT! A Poster Making Workshop
In-person at MODA
College and university students are invited to join MODA for a workshop with Tré Seals, founder of Vocal Type Co, and the team from Civilization.
Creative Cucina: Designing Pasta with Sarah Lawrence
In-person at Indie Studios
Want to dazzle your dinner guests with pasta that’s too pretty to eat? Join local designer Sarah Lawrence for an introduction to pasta making, and learn how to color your noodles using natural food dyes!
Drink & Draw: Let’s Learn Lines!
In-person at MODA
What’s the best way to take visual notes on scenes from everyday life? Through blind contour studies!
Join local artist and animator Anami Hayes for a crash course in this practice, and enjoy a drink while learning to draw what you see around you!
From Dough to Dinner: Pasta Making & Supper Club
In-person at Utpown Test Kitchen
What’s the secret to perfect pasta? Join us as we find out! By popular demand, we’re partnering with Chow À La Carte for another event with Chef Deborah Kudelka. You’ll learn to make pasta before enjoying a dinner with the chef herself!
Illuminate ATL: Intro to Lantern Making
In-person at MODA
Want to walk in Midtown's annual Parliament of Owls Lantern Parade? All you need is an owl lantern, and this is your chance to make one! Grab a friend, bring a beer, and join a local artist for an evening at the museum during which you’ll craft your own lantern!
Spaghetti & Spritz: Supper Club with Chef Pat Pascarella
In-person at Indie Studios
Join MODA for Supper Club with Chef Pat Pascarella, co-founder of the Porchetta Group and owner of the Michelin-recommended restaurant White Bull! He’ll guide you through the process of making pasta and crafting spaghetti, all while you sip a spritz!
MAKE @ MODA: Jewelry Design
Drop by to design your own jewelry in a BYOB design session!
From Dough to Dinner: Pasta Making & Supper Club
In-person at Utpown Test Kitchen
What’s the secret to perfect pasta? Join us as we find out! We’re partnering with Chow À La Carte for a special event with Chef Deborah Kudelka. You’ll learn to make pasta before enjoying a dinner with the chef herself!
Writing Architecture: Third Session | Tectonics is Poetics
Merge your loves of architecture and writing in this series led by Lauren Neefe, Ph.D, and explore how Shigeru Ban’s paper tectonics applies to the written word.
Tactical Urbanism
Living in a community invites conversation, and design is at its center. Join us online to learn about tactical methods to get feedback and drive community change!
Sip & Shop on Museum Store Sunday!
Join us for Sip & Shop during Museum Store Sunday, and celebrate the spirit of the holiday season with a shopping experience that will bring out everyone’s inner designer.
Writing Architecture: Second Session | Plan & Plot
Merge your loves of architecture and writing in this series led by Lauren Neefe, Ph.D. In the second session, we’ll learn how to read plans like a choose-your-own-adventure stories, and we will complete related writing exercises.
Power Up: How Gaming Can Boost Our Productivity
Join us for a virtual workshop in which we'll learn how to apply lessons learned from simulation games to our own lives to increase our personal planning and productivity strategies!
Atlanta Design Alive!
We’re celebrating Atlanta Streets Alive! Join us on the plaza for tons of fun — you can decorate your bike, shop from local vendors, and play games in the museum!
Writing Architecture: First Session | Place Setting
Merge your loves of architecture and writing in this series led by Lauren Neefe, Ph.D. In the first session, we’ll explore the concept of place and how this can affect the focus of our writing.
Make an App: Neighborhood Guide
In this workshop, we'll be working from a pre-existing set of information based on Buford Highway restaurants, and building a neighborhood guide app for the corridor
Atlanta Design Alive!
We’re celebrating the return of Atlanta Streets Alive! Join us on the plaza for tons of fun — you can decorate your bike, shop from local vendors, learn about cross-stitching, and play games in the museum!
Mysteries At MODA: Victorian Edition
Join your fellow MODA detectives in unraveling the secrets that lie in the shadows and put your mystery-solving skills to the test with Game Night at MODA. Solve cryptic puzzles, decode secret messages, and compete against other teams to solve a Victorian Era mystery.
Members Only Invite: This Party was Planned by AI
Experience Artificial Intelligence like never before at an evening of AI with your fellow MODA Members. We'll join creative technologist and designer Sarah Lawrence in Underground Atlanta for a curated night of AI, complete with AI generated music, drinks, and hors d'oeuvres!
Prototyping Apps with Marvel and Figma
In this workshop, we’ll learn the fundamentals of prototyping with free programs like Marvel and Figma, as well as interaction methods, guidelines on structuring content, and iterative design.
Intro to Game Design with Augmented Reality
In this beginner-level workshop, local artist Maroxby will introduce students to augmented reality through Spark Studio. Students will create their own unique board game and player markers, integrate them into Spark, and publish their own AR game boards!