Children and Families

Ages: 2-5

January 6, 2026

Tuesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Member Cost: Free

Non-Member Cost: Free for children

This engaging, multisensory program introduces children ages 2–5 to the Appleton. Each Museum & Me session begins with a storybook reading, followed by a short gallery visit to explore a featured artwork or artist. Afterward, children will head to the Artspace to create their own art inspired by what they have seen.

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Ages: 8-12

January 21, 2026- February 11, 2026

Wednesdays, 3:30-5 p.m.

Member Cost: $110

Non-Member Cost: $140

Art Explorations are multiweek classes designed for ages 8–12. Bring your imagination to life in this fun, four-week drawing class! Explore perspective, shading, and realism while experimenting with a variety of materials and techniques.

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Ages: 8-12

January 24, 2026- February 14, 2026

Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon

Member Cost: $110

Non-Member Cost: $140

Art Explorations are multiweek classes designed for ages 8–12. Bring your imagination to life in this fun, four-week drawing class! Explore perspective, shading, and realism while experimenting with a variety of materials and techniques.

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Ages: 6-9

January 27, 2026

Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.-noon

Member Cost: Free

Non-Member Cost: Free for children

Museum Happenings, led by an art educator, are designed for homeschool and independent students ages 6–9 to explore the wonders of the Appleton.

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Ages: 2-5

February 3, 2026

Tuesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Member Cost: Free

Non-Member Cost: Free for children

This engaging, multisensory program introduces children ages 2–5 to the Appleton. Each Museum & Me session begins with a storybook reading, followed by a short gallery visit to explore a featured artwork or artist. Afterward, children will head to the Artspace to create their own art inspired by what they have seen.

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Ages: 6-9

February 24, 2026

Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.-noon

Member Cost: Free

Non-Member Cost: Free for children

Museum Happenings, led by an art educator, are designed for homeschool and independent students ages 6–9 to explore the wonders of the Appleton.

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Ages: 2-5

March 3, 2026

Tuesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Member Cost: Free

Non-Member Cost: Free for children

This engaging, multisensory program introduces children ages 2–5 to the Appleton. Each Museum & Me session begins with a storybook reading, followed by a short gallery visit to explore a featured artwork or artist. Afterward, children will head to the Artspace to create their own art inspired by what they have seen.

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Ages: 8-12

March 4, 2026- April 15, 2026

Wednesdays, 3:30-5 p.m.

Member Cost: $135

Non-Member Cost: $165

Art Explorations are multiweek classes designed for ages 8–12. This six-week session presents fun projects in hand building with an introduction to glazing.

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Ages: 13-17

March 7, 2026- April 18, 2026

Saturdays, 2-4 p.m.

Member Cost: $150

Non-Member Cost: $175

This six-week class for teens ages 13–17 offers the opportunity to hone wheel throwing and hand building skills through fun, functional projects.

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Ages: 6-9

March 24, 2026

Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.-noon

Member Cost: Free

Non-Member Cost: Free for children

Museum Happenings, led by an art educator, are designed for homeschool and independent students ages 6–9 to explore the wonders of the Appleton.

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Ages: 8-12

April 15, 2026- May 6, 2026

Wednesdays, 3:30-5 p.m.

Member Cost: $110

Non-Member Cost: $140

Art Explorations are multiweek classes designed for ages 8–12. In this four-week drawing and painting class, join us for a colorful adventure learning to sketch, paint and create like a true artist! In this four-week session, learn about perspective, shading and realism while using a variety of materials.

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Ages: 8-12

April 18, 2026- May 9, 2026

Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon

Member Cost: $110

Non-Member Cost: $140

Art Explorations are multiweek classes designed for ages 8–12. In this four-week drawing and painting class, join us for a colorful adventure learning to sketch, paint and create like a true artist! Learn about perspective, shading and realism while using a variety of materials.

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Ages: 5-7

March 28, 2026- April 11, 2026

Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon

Member Cost: $85

Non-Member Cost: $115

This three-week class introduces young artists ages 5–7 to a studio art class. Students will have a collection of colorful, imaginative artworks to bring home by the end of the session.

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Ages: 2-5

April 7, 2026

Tuesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Member Cost: Free

Non-Member Cost: Free for children

This engaging, multisensory program introduces children ages 2–5 to the Appleton. Each Museum & Me session begins with a storybook reading, followed by a short gallery visit to explore a featured artwork or artist. Afterward, children will head to the Artspace to create their own art inspired by what they have seen.

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Ages: Children with Adult(s)

April 25, 2026

Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Member Cost: $60

Non-Member Cost: $85

This workshop is designed for children and their accompanying adult to make art together! In many Celtic and Irish folktales, fairies are said to make their homes inside trees. Bring a touch of that magic to your own garden by crafting a whimsical clay fairy door.

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Ages: 13-17

May 2, 2026

Saturdays, 1-4 p.m.

Member Cost: $55

Non-Member Cost: $75

In this three-hour workshop led by artist Lisa Russo, capture your likeness as you learn about proportions, placement and how to define facial features while adding your own artistic touch.

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Ages: 2-5

May 5, 2026

Tuesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Member Cost: Free

Non-Member Cost: Free for children

This engaging, multisensory program introduces children ages 2–5 to the Appleton. Each Museum & Me session begins with a storybook reading, followed by a short gallery visit to explore a featured artwork or artist. Afterward, children will head to the Artspace to create their own art inspired by what they have seen.

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Ages: 5-7

May 16, 2026- May 30, 2026

Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon

Member Cost: $85

Non-Member Cost: $115

This three-week class introduces young artists ages 5–7 to a studio art class. Students will have a collection of colorful, imaginative artworks to bring home by the end of the session.

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Ages: All Ages Welcome

Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, noon-5 p.m.

Member Cost: Free

Non-Member Cost: Included with admission fee

The Appleton’s Artspace is a vibrant, hands-on makerspace designed for children and adults to explore, create and connect through art. With colorful activity stations inspired by the museum’s collection and the broader art world, visitors of all ages can enjoy playful, skill-building experiences in a fun and welcoming environment.

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