2026 Summer Art Camp – Register Now!
Ages: 5-17
June 1, 2026
Monday-Friday,
There’s no better place to have a creative, art-filled summer than at the Appleton Museum of Art! Ocala’s biggest art camp returns with a full schedule of half-day camps for ages 5-17. Registration is now open!. Click here to view the 2026 art camp schedule and register.
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 MoreArt Explorations: Drawing & Painting
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.
Art Explorations: Drawing & Painting: Learn MoreMuseum & Me Pre-K Program
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.
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