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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.

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Dig Into Clay: A.M. Wheel Throwing with Dawn Bergstrom

Ages:Adults
January 11, 2025- February 15, 2025
Saturdays, 10:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
Member Cost:$250
Non-Member Cost:$285

Led by Dawn Bergstrom, this six-week session provides potters of all skill levels the opportunity to practice and develop new wheel-throwing techniques through engaging and functional ceramic projects, including serving sets, vases and personal creative expressions.

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Dig Into Clay: P.M. Wheel Throwing with Dawn Bergstrom

Ages:Adults
January 11, 2025- February 15, 2025
Saturdays, 2-4:30 p.m.
Member Cost:$250
Non-Member Cost:$285

Led by Dawn Bergstrom, this six-week session provides potters of all skill levels the opportunity to practice and develop new wheel-throwing techniques through engaging and functional ceramic projects, including serving sets, vases and personal creative expressions.

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Virtual Art 101: Acrylic Painting

Ages:Adults
January 21, 2025
Tuesday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Member Cost:Free
Non-Member Cost:Free

In this free online workshop, learn new acrylic painting techniques or refine your existing skills in just one two-hour session.

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Drawing a Portrait in Profile with Lisa Russo

Ages:Adults
January 25, 2025
Saturday, 1-4 p.m.
Member Cost:$60
Non-Member Cost:$85

Led by Lisa Russo, learn the fundamentals of drawing a portrait in profile during this immersive three-hour workshop.

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Soft-Cut Block Printing with E. Marie Fielding

Ages:Adults
February 15, 2025
Saturday, 1-5 p.m.
Member Cost:$75
Non-Member Cost:$100

In this four-hour workshop led by E. Marie Fielding, discover the possibilities of working with soft cut blocks and acrylic paint.

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Ripples and Waves: Koi Fish Diptych

Ages:Adults
March 15, 2025
Saturday, 1-5 p.m.
Member Cost:$75
Non-Member Cost:$100

Led by Maritza Jauregui-Rodriguez, use stamps and paint to make two completed works on paper that are suitable for framing.

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Virtual Art 101: Acrylic Painting

Ages:Adults
April 8, 2025
Tuesday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Member Cost:Free
Non-Member Cost:Free

In this free online workshop, learn new acrylic painting techniques or refine your existing skills in just one two-hour session.

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Ceramic Stacking Sculpture

Ages:Adults
April 12, 2025- April 19, 2025
Saturdays, 10:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m.
Member Cost:$125
Non-Member Cost:$150

In this two-part workshop, create a ceramic stacking sculpture composed of individual pieces arranged atop a wooden dowel.

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Ceramic Stacking Sculpture

Ages:Adults
April 12, 2025- April 19, 2025
Saturdays, 2-5 p.m.
Member Cost:$125
Non-Member Cost:$150

In this two-part workshop, create a ceramic stacking sculpture composed of individual pieces arranged atop a wooden dowel.

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