Studio Saturdays
Studio Saturdays at LASM
Join us every third Saturday of the month for Studio Saturdays, LASM’s hands-on art program that connects the community with local artists and a variety of creative techniques. Participants explore different styles of artmaking while learning directly from experienced artists and museum professionals. Designed for artists of all skill levels, each session offers a unique opportunity to engage with exhibitions, artistic processes, and creative expression.
Past Studio Saturday instructors have included Eleanor Owen Kerr, Kelsey Livingston, Meagan Moore, Chase Mullen, Brandon Lewis, Ellen Ogden, and many others, each sharing their distinctive artistic practices and expertise.
Upcoming Classes
Saturday, September 19 | 10:00 AM
Studio Saturday: Cajun Landscape Painting with Beth Welch
Celebrate the landscape paintings of George Rodrigue’s beloved Cajun series at Studio Saturday! Inspired by Rodrigue’s earliest series, participants will paint their own Louisiana landscapes while exploring the beauty, color, and spirit of the Cajun countryside.
Join LASM Assistant Curator and Museum Preparator Beth Welch for a creative morning inspired by one of Louisiana’s most iconic artists.
Saturday, October 17 | 10:00 AM
Studio Saturday: San Carlin Studio Sketch with Michael Mamp
Get inspired by the stunning gowns of Louisiana Couture: The Legacy of San Carlin at Studio Saturday! Participants will enjoy a live sketching session featuring the gowns on display while learning the basics of fashion illustration.
Join LSU Textile & Costume Museum's Curator and Director Michael Mamp for a morning of creativity, observation, and couture-inspired sketching as you bring these beautiful designs to life on paper.
Saturday, November 21 | 10:00 AM
Saturday, December 19 | 10:00 AM
Studio Saturday: Paint Your Own Blue Dog
Join LASM Assistant Curator and Museum Preparator Beth Welch from 10:00 AM–12:30 PM for a creative morning inspired by Reflections: The Art of George Rodrigue. We’ll begin with a guided tour of the exhibition before exploring Rodrigue’s iconic Blue Dog, including the characters, symbols and storytelling behind his work. Then, it’s your turn to create!
Send us a photo of your pet ahead of class and transform your furry friend into a one-of-a-kind Blue Dog–style masterpiece! Paint your own original Blue Dog or Blue Cat inspired by your beloved companion.
ArtLean Scholarships
LASM is committed to making arts education accessible to all. Through the ArtLean Scholarship Program, participants may qualify to attend Studio Saturdays at a free or reduced rate.
Established through the generosity of Dr. Khanh Ho, the ArtLean Scholarship supports participation in LASM’s studio art programs and helps remove financial barriers to arts education.
For information about applying for an ArtLean Scholarship or making a contribution to support the program, please contact Tracey Barhorst, Curator and Public Programs Manager, at tbarhorst@lasm.org.
Program Support
Studio Saturdays is supported by a grant from the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council, as administered by the RAC. Additional funding is provided by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Alma Lee, Norman and Cary Saurage Fund of the Baton Rouge Area Foundation on behalf of Cary Saurage.
