CF Appleton Museum of Art winter/spring 2025 classes
The offerings are for all ages and skill levels and are led by experienced artists and seasoned art educators.
Ages 5-7 will explore a variety of media in the three-week Art Adventures class. [Photo courtesy CF Appleton Museum of Art]
The Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida has announced a new schedule of studio art classes, workshops and programs for all ages and skill levels.
The art classes are offered on-site in the museum’s art studios and provide opportunities to explore artistic potential in a creative and supportive environment. All programs are led by experienced artists and seasoned art educators.
Ages 8-12 can enroll in classes for clay, sketching and more in the Art Explorations program. [Photo courtesy CF Appleton Museum of Art]
Learn to draw a portrait in profile with Lisa Russo on Jan. 25 or create a sculpture from stacked shapes of your own design in a two-part workshop on April 12 and 19.
Two, six-week wheel throwing sessions are available for adults. [Photo courtesy CF Appleton Museum of Art]
Two free virtual workshops on acrylic painting are set for Jan. 21 and April 8.
For early learners, the Museum & Me program for ages 2-5 is offered once a month from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Jan. 7, Feb. 4, March 4, April 1 and May 6.
The Museum Happenings program is designed for independent and homeschool students ages 6-9 to explore the museum. Including an educator-led visit to the galleries and artmaking activity, the program is scheduled for Jan. 28, Feb. 25 and March 25, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Both Museum & Me and Museum Happenings are free for children and Appleton members; included with an admission fee for adult nonmembers. Pre-registration is required by visiting appletonmuseum.org.
Multi-week classes for children will focus on developing student interest in art while learning new skills and techniques. Art Adventures for ages 5-7 meets from 10:30 a.m.-noon on three consecutive Saturdays, April 12-26.
For ages 8-12, the Art Explorations program offers three separate classes, each focusing on a different theme: On Wednesdays and Saturdays beginning in January, students can take a three-week class to learn drawing skills; on Wednesdays beginning in February, a six-week class on clay; and on Wednesdays and Saturdays beginning in April, a three-week class that explores color.
Teens ages 13-17 can take a six-week AppleTeens class that focuses on wheel throwing, scheduled for Saturdays, March 1-April 5.
For full class details and registration, visit appletonmuseum.org.
Learn to draw a portrait in profile with artist Lisa Russo. [Photo courtesy CF Appleton Museum of Art]
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