Explore and create in the Appleton’s studio art classes and workshops for adults. Browse the education calendar below for upcoming programs. All programs are led by experienced educators.
Visit the Online Resources page for educational content such as artist talks, videos on the permanent collection, crossword and jigsaw puzzles, and more.
If you have any questions, please contact AppletonEducation@cf.edu.
Explore Our Classes
Led by Dawn Bergstrom, take your pottery skills to the next level with Dig Deeper, the perfect follow-up to our basic wheel-throwing class.
Dig Into Clay: Dig Deeper: Learn MoreLed by Dawn Bergstrom, this session offers adults of all skill levels a chance to practice and develop new skills in wheel throwing through fun and functional ceramic projects such as serving sets, vases, or your own creative expressions.
Dig Into Clay: Wheel Throwing: Learn MoreJoin us for this free online workshop to learn new acrylic painting techniques or refine your existing skills in a two-hour session. (more…)
Virtual Art 101: Acrylic Painting: Learn MoreMaritzabel Jauregui-Rodriguez leads this beginner-friendly art class, inviting adults to explore pastel techniques through still-life drawing. The class covers how to use soft and firm pastels to create vibrant, detailed artwork, with a focus on capturing the richness and texture of everyday objects.
Still-Life Drawing with Pastels: Learn MoreLed by Dawn Bergstrom, this session offers adults of all skill levels a chance to practice and develop new skills in wheel throwing through fun and functional ceramic projects such as serving sets, vases, or your own creative expressions.
Dig Into Clay: Wheel Throwing: Learn MoreThis beginner-friendly workshop, taught by Deborah Horvath, welcomes anyone curious about this popular art form. Students will use a variety of papers and techniques to create a distinctive work of art, experimenting with color, texture and composition in a supportive, relaxed classroom setting.
Intro to Collage: Learn MoreJoin us for this free online workshop to learn new acrylic painting techniques or refine your existing skills in a two-hour session. (more…)
Virtual Art 101: Acrylic Painting: Learn MoreStacie Rae Pedrick guides this fun, beginner-friendly acrylic workshop focused on creating a vibrant sea turtle painting. Step-by-step instruction covers essential acrylic techniques such as color mixing, blending, layering and adding detail to bring the sea turtle to life.
Sea Turtle Acrylic Painting: Learn MoreOpen Studio is for potters who want a calm, well-managed space to practice, experiment and refine their work. Open studio time will be available for wheel throwing and hand-building. Limited to 12 participants.
NEW! Clay Lab Open Studio: Learn MoreEnjoy More as a Member
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