Art for all ages

Ages 5-7 will work on fun projects in a variety of media in the Art Adventures class. [Photo courtesy College of Central Florida]

The Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida, has announced a new schedule of fall art classes. Designed for all ages and skill levels, the classes invite the community to learn, create and be inspired in a safe, supportive environment. Each class is led by experienced educators and artists.

Fall painting classes for adults include a watercolor workshop on Sept. 20 with Lisa Russo, inspired by the work of Jeff Koons; a two-day abstract painting class with exhibiting artist Seth P. Benzel on Sept. 27–28; and a free online session on Oct. 14 that takes inspiration from the fall season. On Oct. 11, learn gel-plate printmaking with Deborah Horvath, or on Nov. 8, create a barn-quilt–inspired paper art project with E. Marie Fielding. For those interested in clay, options include a six-week wheel-throwing class from Oct. 18–Nov. 22 or a one-day ceramic luminary workshop on Dec. 13.

For pre-K children ages 2-5, the Museum & Me program will be offered from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, Oct. 7, Nov. 4 and Dec. 2. The Museum Happenings program, designed for independent and homeschool students ages 6-9, includes an educator-led gallery visit and hands-on artmaking activity. It is scheduled for 10:30 a.m.-noon Tuesdays, Sept. 30 and Oct. 28. Both programs are free for children and Appleton members and included with admission fee for adult nonmembers.

Multiweek classes for children will focus on developing students’ interest in art while learning new skills and techniques. Art Adventures for ages 5-7 will meet from 10:30 a.m.-noon on Oct. 4, 11 and 18. For ages 8-12, the Art Explorations program offers a six-week clay session on Wednesdays, Oct. 15-Nov. 19, from 3:30-5 p.m. Teens ages 13-17 can join a wheel-throwing and hand-building clay class held on Saturdays, Oct. 18-Nov. 22, from 2-4 p.m.

“Appleton art classes offer exceptional value and reflect the museum’s role as a statewide leader and resource for Florida residents,” said Hollis Mutch, museum educator, in the news release. “With an entire wing dedicated to arts education and a team of educators whose combined experience spans more than a century, we are proud to provide high-quality classes for all ages.”

To register for classes, visit appletonmuseum.org

Adults will learn wheel-throwing and hand-building in the six-week Dig Into Clay class. [Photo courtesy College of Central Florida]