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Explore and create in the Appleton’s art classes, workshops and drop-in activities for children and families. Browse the education calendar below for upcoming activities. All programs are led by experienced educators.

When you visit the museum, stop by the Artspace. The Artspace is a vibrant makerspace featuring family-friendly, hands-on activities and is open during museum hours.

Visit the Online Resources page for educational content such as videos with art projects, crossword and jigsaw puzzles, and more.

If you have any questions, please contact Hollis Mutch, 352-291-4455, ext. 1613, or mutchh@cf.edu.

Explore Our Classes

Dala Horse Ornament

Ages: Children and Adults
December 9, 2023
Saturday,  10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Member Cost: $40
Non-Member Cost: $65

(WORKSHOP FULL) This special workshop is for children and adults to make art together. Create a clay horse ornament inspired by the colorful wooden Dala horses of Sweden.

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Dala Horse Ornament

Ages: Children and Adults
December 9, 2023
Saturday,  2-4 p.m.
Member Cost: $40
Non-Member Cost: $65

This special workshop is for children and adults to make art together. Create a clay horse ornament inspired by the colorful wooden Dala horses of Sweden.

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Art Explorations: Painting and Drawing

Ages: 8-12
January 17, 2024 -  February 21, 2024
Wednesdays,  3:30-5 p.m.
Member Cost: $95
Non-Member Cost: $115

This six-week Art Explorations class focuses on painting and drawing. Classes are appropriate for all skill levels, and all materials are provided.

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Art Explorations: Painting and Drawing

Ages: 8-12
January 20, 2024 -  February 24, 2024
Saturdays,  10:30 a.m.-noon
Member Cost: $95
Non-Member Cost: $115

This six-week Art Explorations class focuses on painting and drawing. Classes are appropriate for all skill levels, and all materials are provided.

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AppleTeens: Realistic Portrait Drawing

Ages: 13-17
January 20, 2024
Saturday,  1-4 p.m.
Member Cost: $30
Non-Member Cost: $35

In this three-hour realistic portrait drawing workshop led by artist Lisa Russo, students will learn various portrait-drawing skills and techniques, including accurate proportions, placement and values of facial features.
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Art Explorations: Clay Creations

Ages: 8-12
March 20, 2024 -  April 24, 2024
Wednesdays,  3:30-5 p.m.
Member Cost: $95
Non-Member Cost: $115

This six-week Art Explorations session focuses on hand-building with clay.

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AppleTeens: Wheel Throwing

Ages: 13-17
March 23, 2024 -  April 27, 2024
Saturdays,  2-4 p.m.
Member Cost: $95
Non-Member Cost: $115

This six-week program is designed specifically for teens to learn the art of shaping and forming clay on the pottery wheel.

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Art Adventures

Ages: 5-7
April 13, 2024 -  April 27, 2024
Saturdays,  10:30 a.m.-Noon
Member Cost: $50
Non-Member Cost: $75

This three-week Art Adventures class introduces pint-sized Picassos to a studio art class. Students will take home their class sketchbook and three completed art projects at the end of the three classes. All materials are provided.

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Artspace

Ages: 4+
Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.,  Sunday, noon-5 p.m.

The Artspace engages adults and children in hands-on art experiences through colorful activity stations and projects that promote the understanding of art. Make a mosaic with magnets, build with Lego® or draw on our glass wall — there’s something for every age and ability!

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