Appleton Museum now enrolling spring art classes, workshops for children, adults

Martiza Jauregui teaches students how to sketch and visualize shapes on Jan. 5

Alex Fagundo, 6, left, and his brother Leandro, 8, right, learn to paint with other students on the first day of the Art Explorations class taught by Martiza Jauregui at the Appleton Museum of Art.

The Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida in Ocala begins the New Year by offering a full schedule of in-person art classes and workshops for adults and children alike, beginning in January and extending throughout the spring of 2022.

“All skill levels are welcome,” said Hollis Mutch, museum educator for the Appleton, on Jan. 3. “Don’t worry about making any mistakes: that’s what art is all about.”

Upcoming classes and workshops this spring include:

• “Intro to Wheel-Throwing” (Jan. 8-Feb. 12, Saturdays, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.)
• “Art 101: Watercolor with Sue Primeau” (Tuesday, Jan. 18, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.)
• “Art 101: Glass Fusing with Beth Cox” (Tuesday, Feb. 8, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.)
• “Intro to Drawing” (Feb. 19-Feb. 26, Saturdays, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.)
• “Horse Silhouette Painting” (Feb. 19 and Feb. 26, both 1 p.m.-4 p.m.)
• “Art 101: Silk Scarves” (Tuesday, March 8, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.)
• “Hand-Building: Beginners and Beyond” (April 2-May 14, Saturdays, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. No class on April 16)
• “Art 101 Online: Spring Acrylic Painting” (Tuesday, April 12, free Zoom class for adults, requires pre-registration)
• “Fashion Illustration” (April 23-April 30, Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.)
• “Matisse Painting” (April 23 and April 30, both 1 p.m.-4 p.m.)

The Appleton also has a full schedule of classes for children from pre-K to teen.

For children ages 2-5, the “Museum & Me” program helps introduce early learners to the museum. This one-hour class meets on the first Tuesday of the month, February-May, at 10:30 a.m. Registration opens one week prior to each class date.

Children ages 7-12 can enroll in “Art Explorations”: six-week sessions that focus on drawing and painting; after school and weekend options are also available.

For the tweens and teens, a one-day workshop on glass fusing is scheduled for Feb. 12.

“We still have spots available,” added Mutch this past Monday, concerning the “Art Explorations” program, “but parents should register soon if interested.”

All programs take place at the Appleton, located at 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, east of downtown on SR 40, and are led by experienced art educators. Parking is free. Advance registration via Eventbrite is required for all classes.

Materials for most classes are provided; others are included in class fees. For more information, call (352) 291-4455, or visit AppletonMuseum.org for class descriptions, prices, material lists and registration links.