Dig Into Clay: Dig Deeper
Ages: Adults
August 22, 2026- September 26, 2026
Saturdays, 10:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
Member Cost: $265
Non-Member Cost: $310
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 MoreDig Into Clay: Wheel Throwing
Ages: Adults
August 22, 2026- September 26, 2026
Saturdays, 2-4:30 p.m.
Member Cost: $265
Non-Member Cost: $310
Led 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 MoreMuseum & Me Pre-K Program
Ages: 2-5
September 1, 2026
Tuesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Member Cost: Free
Non-Member Cost: Free for children
This engaging, multisensory program introduces ages 2–5 to the Appleton. Each 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.
Museum & Me Pre-K Program: Learn MoreMuseum Happenings
Ages: 6-9
September 15, 2026
Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.-noon
Member Cost: Free
Non-Member Cost: Included with admission fee
Led by an art educator, this program is designed for homeschool and independent students ages 6–9 to explore the wonders of the Appleton.
Museum Happenings: Learn MoreArt Explorations: Drawing & Painting
Ages: 8-12
September 16, 2026- October 7, 2026
Wednesdays, 3:30-5 p.m.
Member Cost: $110
Non-Member Cost: $140
Art Explorations are multiweek classes designed for ages 8–12. Join us for a four-week creative journey exploring a colorful world of painting and drawing!
Art Explorations: Drawing & Painting: Learn MoreStill-Life Drawing with Pastels
Ages: Adults
September 26, 2026
Saturday, 1-4:30 p.m.
Member Cost: $75
Non-Member Cost: $90
Maritzabel 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 MoreMuseum & Me Pre-K Program
Ages: 2-5
October 6, 2026
Tuesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Member Cost: Free
Non-Member Cost: Free for children
This engaging, multisensory program introduces ages 2–5 to the Appleton. Each 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.
Museum & Me Pre-K Program: Learn MoreDig Into Clay: Wheel Throwing
Ages: Adults
October 10, 2026- November 14, 2026
Saturdays, 10:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
Member Cost: $265
Non-Member Cost: $310
Led 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 MoreArt Adventures
Ages: 5-7
October 10, 2026- October 24, 2026
Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon
Member Cost: $70
Non-Member Cost: $95
This three-week class introduces young artists ages 5–7 to the fun and creativity of a studio art experience. Through age-appropriate projects, students will have a collection of colorful, imaginative artworks to bring home by the end of the session. All materials are included.
Art Adventures: Learn MoreAppleTeens: Wheel Throwing and Hand Building
Ages: 13-17
October 10, 2026- November 14, 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. Students will practice and develop new techniques while creating unique pieces.
AppleTeens: Wheel Throwing and Hand Building: Learn MoreArt Explorations: Clay
Ages: 8-12
October 14, 2026- November 18, 2026
Wednesdays, 3:30-5 p.m.
Member Cost: $150
Non-Member Cost: $175
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.
Art Explorations: Clay: Learn MoreIntro to Collage
Ages: Adults
October 17, 2026
Saturday, 1-4:30 p.m.
Member Cost: $65
Non-Member Cost: $80
This 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 MoreMuseum Happenings
Ages: 6-9
October 20, 2026
Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.-noon
Member Cost: Free
Non-Member Cost: Included with admission fee
Led by an art educator, this program is designed for homeschool and independent students ages 6–9 to explore the wonders of the Appleton.
Museum Happenings: Learn MoreMuseum & Me Pre-K Program
Ages: 2-5
November 3, 2026
Tuesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Member Cost: Free
Non-Member Cost: Free for children
This engaging, multisensory program introduces ages 2–5 to the Appleton. Each 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.
Museum & Me Pre-K Program: Learn MoreSea Turtle Acrylic Painting
Ages: Adults
November 14, 2026
Saturday, 1-4:30 p.m.
Member Cost: $85
Non-Member Cost: $100
Stacie 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 MoreNEW! Clay Lab Open Studio
Ages: Adults
November 21, 2026- December 12, 2026
Saturdays, 10:15 a.m.-2:15 p.m.
Member Cost: $265
Non-Member Cost: $310
Open 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 MoreMuseum & Me Pre-K Program
Ages: 2-5
December 1, 2026
Tuesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Member Cost: Free
Non-Member Cost: Free for children
This engaging, multisensory program introduces ages 2–5 to the Appleton. Each 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.
Museum & Me Pre-K Program: Learn MoreArtspace
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.
Artspace: Learn More