826LA workshops at The Hammer Museum are back this fall! Beginning September 14, the museum will be hosting free monthly workshops for students aged 8-14.

Fall 2025 Schedule:

September 14: “Crafting The Magic Within Her”

This workshop from LA-based writer Heidi Lepe will
center magical realism, offering students a space to
create magical women characters inspired by
Caribbean and Latin American literature.

October 19: “Monster ER: Help Wanted”

In filmmaker Kim Adelman’s pop-up emergency room,
students will sketch monster patients, document their
ailments, apply quick fixes, and write up
recommended recovery plans. Some surgery may be
required.

November 2: “Writing About Art (And Finding It Everywhere)”

In this workshop from writer and artist Tierney
Finster, students will will pick a piece of their favorite
art to write about in the form of a review, a
recommendation, a short story inspired by the artwork,
or even a comic.

December 14: “Pitch And Write! My First Opinion Piece”

A workshop for kids with something to say! Under
the guidance of op-ed writer Ralinda Harvey,
students will create pitches for newspaper/magazine
opinion pieces, including a hook, central argument,
supporting points and a call to action.