Art Thrives: Clay and Wire Sculpture Workshop
Thu, March 19th at 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
One event on Thu, January 29th, 2026 at 12:00 PM
One event on Thu, February 5th, 2026 at 12:00 PM
One event on Thu, February 12th, 2026 at 12:00 PM
One event on Thu, February 26th, 2026 at 12:00 PM
One event on Thu, March 5th, 2026 at 12:00 PM
One event on Thu, March 12th, 2026 at 12:00 PM
One event on Thu, March 19th, 2026 at 12:00 PM
One event on Thu, March 26th, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Art Thrives invites participants ages 55 and above to an eight-week ceramics and wire art course where they will learn about the meaning of materiality in artistic practice, as well as about the artwork of Hayward Oubre. Along with a guided tour of the exhibition Hayward Oubre: Structural Integrity, participants will explore artwork across NOMA’s galleries and engage in meaningful conversations about their own artistic practices, Oubre’s work, and other artists’ work.
This workshop is $55 for NOMA members and $65 for all other participants.
Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions, as the content will build on creating a comprehensive piece.
Workshop Details
Dates and Times
All workshop sessions take place on Thursdays from 12 pm to 2 pm between January 22 and March 26. See all session dates below.
| Month | Date |
| January | 22 and 29 |
| February | 5, 12, and 26 |
| March | 5, 12, 19, and 26 |
About the Teaching Artist
Veronica Casares Lee, born in Michoacán, Mexico, in 1974, is a multidisciplinary artist. She studied at the High School for Performing and Visual Arts (HSPVA) and earned a scholarship to attend Pratt Institute. From 2000 to 2008, Veronica was a resident artist at Haven Art in Port Washington, New York, contributing significantly to the creative community. In 2008, she and her family relocated to Michoacán, Mexico, where she shifted her focus to ceramics and painting, infusing her work with the cultural richness of her homeland.
In 2016, Veronica moved to New Orleans, where she currently resides and passionately pursues her art as a full-time artist, capturing the essence of the city through her diverse, evolving body of work.
About Art Thrives: Creative Aging at NOMA
In 2022, the New Orleans Museum of Art introduced Art Thrives, an institutional initiative designed to engage adults ages 55 and older through the arts. With hands-on workshops and storytelling-focused programs, Art Thrives offers experiences designed specifically for adults as part of the museum’s mission to inspire lifelong learning through the arts.