Teen Workshops

A photograph of a light-skinned teenager with short brown hair and wearing a red and blue floral shirt is hammering a leather strap on the table. Across the table, a dark-skinned adult who has their hair tied in a bun and wears large gold earrings holds the leather strap in place for the teenager. In the background more teenagers are working.

Teen Workshops

Build your design toolkit! Our Teen Drop-In program is a series of free monthly workshops exploring techniques, strategies, and careers in design. Participants are not required to participate in all workshops, and no prior experience is needed—just bring yourself and a creative mindset! Learn to weave, make a print, or just talk to a designer and meet some new creative people.

Programs are designed for teens ages 14–18 and run from November to June. Snacks are provided.

A photograph of an adult with light brown skin, closely shaved hair, and thick-framed glasses leans over to demonstrate an activity to a light-skinned teen with shoulder-length brown hair who is sitting at a table in front of them.

A photograph of a group of teenagers sitting at a table creating jewlery. The teenager on the left reaches their arm across and measures the finger of the teenager in front of them. At the center of the table are trays of pliers, wire, beads, pencils and scissors.

A photograph of a teenager with light brown skin, black curly long hair, and wearing a black leather jacket holds a spool of gold wire. A dark-skinned teenager on the left who has dreadlocks and wears a bandana pulls the wire.

A photograph of a group of teenagers standing around a table making leather key chains. Two teenagers on the left are hammering their key chains. In the background there are shelves filled with books.

Two light brown hands pierce a metal stud through a leather strap. On the table sits an instruction manual, a key ring, metal studs, a worksheet, and a pencil.

Upcoming Teen Programs

To see programs for all age levels, view our Calendar.

Upcoming Events

02/26

Thursday

Teen Drop-In: Drawing Studio

Thu. February 26, 2026
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET

Build your design toolkit! This month, join us for an open drawing studio inspired by the new exhibition Art of Noise. Come enjoy snacks, a live DJ set with Building Beats, an exhibition tour, and plenty of drawing supplies. Each participant will receive a sketchbook to take home. Teen Drop-In is a series of free, drop-in workshops for high school students exploring techniques, strategies, and careers in design. No... View full event details here.

Event Address:
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
2 East 91st Street
New York, NY 10128

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Free, Registration Required

03/30

Monday

Design Career Fair

Mon. March 30, 2026
12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET

High school students, thinking about a career in design and wondering where to start? Join us for the Design Career Fair at Microsoft Garage! This annual event welcomes 9th-12th grade students to speak with National Design Award winners, guest designers, and colleges on the many pathways toward design. Designers from every discipline including fashion, architecture, product design, graphic design, UX, and more will be available to discuss everything from mentorship and college to the future of the field. Creative careers are growing fast to meet the needs of our changing world. See how these jobs fit into different industries and make an impact! View full event details here.

Event Address:
This program will take place offsite at Microsoft Garage, located at 300 Lafayette Street in Soho. The nearest subway station is Broadway-Lafayette/Bleecker Street (B,D,F,M or 6 trains).

Free, Registration Required

Design learning at Cooper Hewitt is made possible by Adobe, The Pinkerton Foundation, The Richard and Jean Coyne Family Foundation, The Hirsch Family Foundation, PwC Charitable Foundation, The Milton and Sally Avery Arts Foundation, the Smithsonian Institution’s Youth Access Grants for Youth Innovation in Rural America, and public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.