Saturday Art Lab : Self-Portraits — All About Me/Frida Kahlo / contemporary portrait
Sat, Feb 21
|105 S 5th St
Saturday Art Lab is a monthly drop-off art studio for kids ages 6–10. Each session introduces a new artist, culture, or technique and guides children through a hands-on project using paint, collage, mixed media, or sculpture.
Time & Location
Feb 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
105 S 5th St, 105 S 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11249, USA
About the event
Artist Inspiration: Frida Kahlo / contemporary portrait artists
Saturday Art Lab: Self-Portraits — All About Me
Ages 6–10 | 90 minutes
In this February session of Saturday Art Lab, children will explore self-portraiture as a way to tell their own story. Inspired by artists such as Frida Kahlo and contemporary portrait artists, kids will learn how artists use color, symbols, and expression to show who they are and what matters to them.
We’ll begin by learning about the artist’s life and creative process, discussing how self-portraits can reflect emotions, interests, culture, and personal experiences. Children will be guided to observe facial features while also thinking beyond realism — exploring how color, pattern, and meaningful symbols can represent identity in imaginative ways.
During the hands-on studio time, kids will create a mixed-media self-portrait, incorporating drawing, painting, and collage. They’ll be encouraged to include elements that feel personal, such as favorite colors,…
Tickets
Saturday Art Lab- Kids 6-10
Suggested Donation $20
$+Ticket service fee
Total
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