Color
A collection of Josef Albers's experimental exercises for teaching and studying color theory.
5 Workshops
In the spirit of the teachings of Josef and Anni Albers, the Foundation’s educational programs seek to instill a passion and appreciation for discovery and craft.
Workshops
Weaving
An introduction to the basics of weaving, including how to make and use a card loom with one or multiple colors.
2 Workshops
Design
A selection of design tutorials based on lessons originally taught by Josef Albers.
3 Workshops
Albers for Kids
Simple tasks intended to encourage kids (as well as adults) to really look and to experiment with color and material.
11 Workshops
Get in touch
The Albers Foundation leads an active program of educational workshops in association with museums and other institutions around the world.
Photo: Adrien Thibault
If you would like to learn more about educational resources and upcoming workshops, please contact Fritz Horstman, Education Director, at fhorstman@albersfoundation.org.
Teacher Resources
The Logic and Magic of Color
A selection of videos which combine audio excerpts from Josef Albers’s lecture “The Logic and Magic of Color” (University of South Florida, 1966).
On Teaching Art to Youngsters
Transcript of Josef Albers's talk "On Teaching Art to Youngsters," including examples of classroom exercises for school-age children.
Designing as Visual Organization
An audio clip of Anni Albers presenting a talk on "Designing as Visual Organization" at Yale University ca. 1958.
Material as Metaphor
Transcripts of lectures by Anni Albers, including talks about "Material as Metaphor" and "On Weaving."
The Alberses
Anni and Josef Albers were passionate teachers, believing that the goal of education was to encourage exploration and experimentation.
Anni Albers
Anni Albers described how, at the Bauhaus, beginning in 1922, teaching and learning took the form of experimentation. With very little direct instruction or guidance, she wrote, “...Technique was picked up as it was found to be needed insofar as it might serve as a basis for future experimentations.”
Josef Albers
Josef Albers believed that teaching art was not a matter or imparting rules, styles or techniques, but of leading students to a greater awareness of what they were seeing. Albers said his goal as a teacher was “to open eyes” and his approach relied on direct observation and self-discovery.