Studio Vizcaya Returns with FREE Artmaking Workshops All Summer

Free Community Workshops

The Fruit We Bear will include ten FREE community art workshops held across Miami on Saturdays and at Vizcaya Village on Sundays, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Workshop dates are as follows:

• Session One: Saturdays and Sundays, June 6 through June 28, 2026
• Session Two: Saturday and Sunday, July 11 through July 12, 2026

Saturday workshops are held at locations across Miami (specific venues to be announced). Sunday workshops are held at the Vizcaya Village Garage, 3250 S Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33129 — directly across the street from Vizcaya’s main entrance.

All workshops are free and open to the public. Registration is required to secure a spot.

No artistic experience is necessary, and participants of all ages are welcome; those under 18 should be accompanied by an adult. Workshop registration and updated venue details are available at Vizcaya.org/studio.

The Finale: Vizcaya Late — The Fruit We Bear

The series of workshops, countless hours of tireless work, and hundreds of Miamians creating together all leads to one important moment: a light-filled public finale presentation on Saturday, July 25, 2026 from 7:00 to 9:30 PM.

Carrying their own miniature lanterns, lighting a path of collective hope in motion, nearly one thousand guests will walk in unison from Vizcaya Village to the waterfront of the historic campus at twilight, basking in the light of their community’s hard work as they discover nine large-scale illuminated fruit sculptures peppered throughout the historic formal gardens. Attendees will experience music, offerings from local food vendors and participatory artmaking on Vizcaya’s waterfront terrace

The experience is self-guided and designed for all ages. Free parking is available on site. Ticket information and details are available at Vizcaya.org/studio.

Studio Vizcaya is made possible through the generosity of community philanthropy, including vital support from the Efroymson Family Fund.

Acerca del Museo y Jardines de Vizcaya

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is a National Historic Landmark in Miami, originally built between 1914 and 1922 as the winter estate of James Deering. Open as a public museum since 1953, this European-inspired estate welcomes 400,000 visitors annually and includes a Main House filled with decorative arts, 10 acres of formal gardens, native forests and mangrove shores.       

The Vizcaya campus includes the historic Vizcaya Village on the west side of South Miami Avenue. Here, Vizcaya offers a Sunday farmers market, community programs on urban agriculture, wellness and other topics, and a charming Café in the restored Superintendent’s House that is open on weekends.       

Situado en el 3251 de South Miami Avenue (con el Village al otro lado de la calle, en el 3250 de South Miami Avenue), el Museo y Jardines de Vizcaya abre todos los días, excepto los martes, de 9:30 a 16:30, y cierra el Día de Acción de Gracias y el Día de Navidad. Para más información, visite www.vizcaya.org. 

About Shawna Moulton

Shawna Moulton is a multidisciplinary artist and art educator based in South Florida. Born in Freeport, Bahamas and raised in Kingston, Jamaica, her work reflects a deep exploration of identity shaped by her Caribbean heritage and experiences as an immigrant in the United States. Moulton holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, and her artistic practice spans drawing, painting, sculpture, and papermaking — including specialized training in traditional Japanese papermaking at the Awagami Factory in Japan.

She has worked extensively in museum education, collaborating with institutions including the Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami, the Norton Museum of Art, the Young At Art Museum, and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Museum. Moulton has also been in residence at the Bakehouse Art Complex and is currently a member of the Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator.

Her work — which often includes life-size paper-cast figures, illustrations on handmade paper, and watercolor paintings — explores themes of identity, diaspora, and motherhood. Through her practice, Moulton is committed to amplifying diverse narratives and fostering spaces where communities feel seen, represented, and connected. Learn more at shawnamoulton.com and Instagram (@ShawnaMoultonArt).