Starting early from mud pies to sand castles, kids have a connection with clay. We will explore shape, texture and form molded from earth. This course will allow students to develop their connection to clay through exploration of various hand-building techniques. Students will create and glaze finish ceramic work that is functional, sculptural or both. Supplies are included.

Join this fun drawing class where students explore many different drawing techniques using pencils, markers, charcoal, pastels and more. Each artist will tackle compositional challenges, themes and be encouraged to develop their own style. Both new and continuing students are welcome. Supplies are included.

Explore a more environmentally-friendly printmaking through a variety of methods while creating fun, usable items. Students will learn about how to incorporate 'green' methods into relief printmaking and screen printing. Students will print stationary, t-shirts and reusable totes. Supplies are included.

Remember Paul Bunyan and his blue ox? Just as generations past enjoyed and learned from these tales, so will your children. Artist Eriks Johnson will read from tales from Wisconsin and America's mythic past and lead students on an artistic journey of imagination and discovery. Students will draw pictures from the stories explored, developing imaginations and drawing skills. Supplies are included..

Give your child this unique opportunity to work with professional artist, Eriks Johnson, and learn new techniques for expressing ideas on paper. Students in this class are encouraged to explore the imagination through a variety of drawing media and group projects. Students will learn new techniques and fully investigate their ideas and impulses in drawing, collage, and tempera painting. Supplies are included.

Professional artist Steve Ohlrich leads students in an exploration of the fundamentals of drawing and painting--studying proportions, shapes, values, rendering and a holistic working method. An original still life composition will be completed, from an initial sketch to the finalized painting. Painting objectives are to learn color mixing, paint application and procedure. Selected works of art from galleries will be used for insights into color, technique and visual inspirations.

Spend spring break evenings creating stupendous sculptures in clay! Students will design and create their own unique sculptural self-portraits using hollow construction techniques.

Devoted to exploring the museum's current exhibitions as inspiration and visual resources, this class will study form, lines and color while creating works of art inspired by masters. Elements of journaling and writing will be incorporated into the process of art exploration. Students will have fun, while learning the elements of art and tapping into creative expression.

Students will create unique, chic jewelry to show off with style! Create and glaze personalized beads and pendants in real, kiln-fired clay. Combine with found objects, wire and store-bought beads into beautiful, one-of-a-kind jewelry to treasure. Supplies are included.

MWA is pleased to announce this new pilot art class designed specifically for young art enthusiasts dealing with special needs due to autism. Parents are welcome and invited to attend the sessions. Under the trained guidance of Barbara Foster, students will create art projects and feel a sense of creative accomplishment. Students will learn how to break down the art process into steps and learn art techniques.

Pop-ups are easy and fun! Students will create pop-ups with colored paper bound together into a fun book full of surprises on every page.

Experiment with relief printmaking in this fun workshop. Students will learn basic printmaking skills while making a variety of pieces.

Students will use their imagination to create figurative, portrait, landscape, and/or animal compositions while learning to express their ideas more effectively through the principles of composition.

Join Mindy Sue in a felting workshop to learn some of the techniques she uses to make her artwork. Felting is an old tradition of pressing woolen fibers together to make an object or a piece of cloth. In this workshop students will learn what goes into the process of making a piece of felt, how to dye it and make an object to take home! Please bring a towel and be prepared for lots of fun!

Artist Steve Ohlrich will lead students in the classical method of figure drawing, demonstrating the comparative technique of working from a live model. Students will learn a holistic drawing procedure to create a realistic human figure drawing. Line, values and modeling will be explored as expressive tools and essential tools. Anatomy will be discussed and application of media will be demonstrated for various effects. The class is open to the beginner as well as advanced artist. A supply list will be sent with your confirmation.

Explore water-based relief printmaking with a new twist. Students will learn the basics of printmaking while incorporating the more painterly techniques of the monotype. Students will be working towards creating a small edition of relief prints with a monotype addition. Supplies included.

This class will provide a concise overview of oil painting techniques, using methods known to artists since the Renaissance. Because this is an introductory class no prior knowledge of oil painting is necessary, but an understanding of basic painting techniques is helpful. Students will learn about oil pigments and mediums both classic and new, and discuss the benefits of painting in oils versus other wet media. In addition, the class will practice a variety of techniques in order achieve different visual effects, and compare those results to master works of art.

Enjoy the delights of painting in the outdoors. Locations will be chosen for ease of accessibility and protection on rainy days. The instructor will assist, guide and encourage each student to grow on their own. This class is open to beginner and above levels. Medium of your choice. A supply list will be sent with your confirmation.

Watercolor painting can often seem a little intimidating, but all you really need is guidance and patience. We will focus on helping you get more out of this fascinating and addictive medium. You will learn the basics of good composition through use of elements and principles of art. We will be experimenting with many different techniques for achieving textures through experimentation with new artistic approaches. This class is aimed at all skill levels. You will gain knowledge and insights on tips and techniques presented and have a new perspective for watercolor painting. A supply list will be sent with your confirmation.

Learn the basics of making pottery, including clay preparation, centering, throwing and trimming. Learn to form several basic shapes and the fundamentals of creating pottery. New and experienced students welcome. Don't miss out on one of our most popular classes and instructor! Supplies are included.

Learn about perspective, foreshortening, and the creation of space as well as how to respond to line quality, light and dark, and the structure of subject matter and observed phenomena. Students will become confident using several different types of material for expressive and descriptive drawing purposes. A basic understanding of anatomy for drawing the human form will also be covered. All skill levels welcome. A materials list will be mailed with class confirmation.

Take your painting skills to the next level. Students will strengthen their understanding of color mixing and theory while improving their skills in painting the three dimensional world and expanding their ability to manipulate acrylic paint. Classroom discussion will explore the creation of dynamic compositions, painting the human anatomy, the work of significant artists, as well as art theory. All skill levels welcome. A materials list will be mailed with class confirmation.

This course is an introduction to the art of making books. Students will learn the skills needed to create unique hand-bound books and progress to making larger forms. The class will focus on traditional techniques but new forms and format will also be introduced. Bring your ideas for texts and illustrations with you to incorporate into your unique book!