Teen Arts: Visual Narratives: Art and Storytelling

Creative teens get a behind-the-canvas look at visual storytelling during this hands-on workshop at the Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena. Led by illustrator and designer Jenny Cho, the session explores how artists build mood, movement and narrative into a single image.

Drawing inspiration from works in the museum's collection by artists such as Vincent van Gogh and Edgar Degas, participants will look closely at how color, composition and mark making shape the stories a picture tells. Then it is their turn: working in mixed media, teens will create original artwork that connects classic fine art with today's world of illustration and visual storytelling.

The workshop is designed for high school students and all materials are provided. Class size is capped at 20 participants, so advance registration is a must, and a waitlist opens if the session fills. It is a terrific pick for teens who love to draw, dream of a career in illustration or animation, or simply want a fresh creative outlet.

📅 Dates & Times

Saturday, October 10, 2026

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

📍 Venue

Norton Simon Museum

411 W. Colorado Blvd.

Pasadena, CA 91105

👨🏻‍👩🏻‍👦🏻‍👦🏻 Age Requirement

This workshop is designed for high school students.

🎟️ Tickets/Price

The workshop is free with museum admission, and admission is free for ages 18 and younger.

Regular museum admission applies to adult visitors (adults $20, seniors 62 and older $15).

Advance registration is required. Space is limited to 20 participants, and parents or caregivers can add up to two tickets per order.

If the session sells out, a waitlist is available.

REGISTER FOR TEEN ARTS

🍔 Food

The Garden Café is open during museum hours. Outside food and drink are not permitted.

🚙 Parking

The museum's parking lot is free, and limited free parking is available on adjacent streets.

Pasadena Transit lines 10 and 33 and Metro bus line 180 stop in front of the museum, and the Metro A Line Memorial Park Station is nearby.

🌐 Website Link

Norton Simon Museum Teen Arts

🧭 Directions

Click on the “Google” map for directions.

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