Pee Wee Picassos

Ages 2 - 5

Session I: Saturday, June 28 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. one session / 45 minutes)
Session II: Saturday, August 9 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. (one session / 45 minutes)
Session III: Thursday, August 21 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. (one session / 45 minutes)

Spend some quality time with your toddler and let their creativity loose at the art museum! Your little artist will explore the wonders of shape, line, texture, form and design while subconsciously developing manual dexterity and project development. New things will be taught each month! Limit of two children per adult. Supplies are included.

Instructors: Rebecca Grover
Tuition per session, per adult & child:

MWA members: $5.00
Public: $7.00
Additional child ½ price with a maximum of two children

Pee Wee Clay

Ages 2 - 5

Session I: Saturday, June 28 12:30 – 1:15 p.m. (one session / 45 minutes)
Session II: Saturday, August 9 12:30 – 1:15 p.m. (one session / 45 minutes)
Session III: Thursday, August 21 12:30 – 1:15 p.m. (one session / 45 minutes)

Developing motor skills is essential to the development of little hands and minds. Using modeling clay, our youngest artists will create masterpiece sculptures, finished and decorated to be taken home that day. Supplies are included.

Instructors: Rebecca Grover

Tuition per session, per adult & child:
MWA members: $8.00

Paper Mask Making

Saturday, October 18 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
(one class / 2 hours)

Start with a flat piece of Bristol board – fold, cut and manipulate it into shape. You can color, pattern and design it, and then decorate with feathers, fake fur, wiggly eyes and other stuff! Fun for the whole family. All supplies are included.

Instructor: Ron Sachse

MWA Members: $20.00 per family
Public: $35.00 per family

Mosaic Moon

Saturday, October 25
1:00 - 2:30 p.m. (one class / 1½ hours)

For families with younger children, this mosaic workshop is for you. Create a mosaic moon with a crystal drop hanging from the crescent tip to treasure for years to come. All supplies are included, however, you may bring any personal items you want to include in your mosaic.

Instructor: Amy Weh

MWA Members: $20.00 per project
Public: $35.00 per project

Pee Wee Picassos

Ages 2 – 5

Session I: Saturday, October 4, 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Session II: Saturday, November 1 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Session III: Saturday, December 6 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

Spend some quality time with your toddler and let their creativity loose at the art museum! Your little artist will explore the wonders of shape, line, texture, form and design while subconsciously developing manual dexterity and project development. New things will be taught each month! Limit of two children per adult. Each session is one class, 45 minutes. All supplies are included.

Instructors: Rebecca Grover / Jeanne Azoff

Tuition per session, per adult & child:
MWA members: $5.00 per session
Public: $7.00 per session

Additional child is ½ price with a maximum of two children.

Growing van Goghs

Ages 6 – 9

Session I: Saturday October 4 12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m.
Session II: Saturday November 1 12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m.
Session III: Saturday December 6 12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m.

With the popularity of our Pee Wee Picasso classes we thought the next age group deserved their own fun art class. Just like the Pee Wees, Growing van Goghs will explore different art mediums and projects in these short one and a half hour classes. Something new will be taught at each class. Each session is one class / 1 ½ hours. Supplies are included.

Instructor: Rebecca Grover / Jeanne Azoff

MWA members: $10.00 per session
Public: $25.00 per session

Feats of Clay

Mondays, October 6 - November 10 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. (six classes / 9 hours) Ages 6 - 13 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 finished ceramic work that is functional, sculptural or both. Supplies are included. Instructor: Andee Warren MWA members: $55 Public: $70

My Very Own Dishes

Ages 6 – 10

Wednesdays, October 22 - November 5
4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
(three classes / 4½ hours)

The thrill of creations lives on every day when kids make their very own "me-sized" dishes. In this class, little hands will build confidence and self-esteem while creating unique, functional dinnerware they can use for every meal. Using hand-building techniques, kids will create and glaze a finished cup, bowl and plate they can take home and USE!

Instructor: Andee Warren

MWA Members: $30.00
Public: $45.00

Sketch Club

Ages 10-13

Tuesdays, November 4 – November 18
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
(three classes / 3 hours)

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

Instructor: Rebecca Grover / Jeanne Azoff

MWA members: $20.00
Public: $35.00

Holiday Clay

Ages 6 - 13

Mondays, November 17 - December 1
4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
(three classes / 4½ hours)

Create holiday gifts and decorations from the heart! From ornaments to candlesticks, learn basic hand-building techniques to create a variety of holiday items and gifts. Construct, finish and glaze these holiday treasures and have them ready in time for the holidays! Students are encouraged to bring a sketchbook to jot down ideas. Supplies are included.

Instructor: Andee Warren

MWA Members: $30.00
Public: $45.00

Young Painters’ Workshop

Ages 8 – 13

Tuesdays, November 18 – December 2
4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
(three classes / 4½ hours)

Young artists wishing to explore painting techniques will have fun with this class. Students will build their painting skills and learn new techniques in realistic and abstract styles. We will be experimenting with different paints and tools while encouraging students to work in their own unique style. All supplies are included.

Instructor: Debbie Prahl

MWA Members: $30.00
Public: $45.00

Is It Really Me? - A 3-D Experience

Ages 5 – 8

Tuesdays, October 7 – November 11
12:30 – 2:00 p.m.
(six classes / 9 hours)

In this fun and creative class for the younger home school students, they will make a Polaroid jumping jack on a stick, a painted, stuffed life-sized self portrait and a “me in a box” – an assemblage of objects in a cigar box: things I like to do! All supplies are included.

Instructor: Ron Sachse

MWA Members: $45.00
Public: $60.00

Sculpture: 3D

Ages 8 – 14

Tuesdays, October 7 – November 11
2:30 – 4:00 p.m.
(six classes / 9 hours)

Drip, dribble and splash a large (humongous) Jackson Pollock floor canvas exploring color schemes and mood. Use Polaroid and disposable cameras to create photo collages and portraits inspired by David Hockney and Cindy Sherman. Mona Lisa and Picasso’s Weeping Woman will inspire you using mixed media to create expressions. All supplies are included.

Instructor: Ron Sachse

MWA Members: $45.00
Public: $60.00

Painting & Drawing

Ages 8 – 14

Tuesdays, November 18 – December 16
1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
(five classes / 7½ hours)

Create a party complete with cardboard box guests inspired by the art of Andy Warhol, Claes Oldenburg and Marisol. Wrap the branches with pariscraft to create an animal (inspired by Christo) to inhabit a jungle (inspired by Henri Rousseau). All supplies are included.

Instructor: Ron Sachse

MWA Members: $40.00
Public: $55.00

Intermediate Watercolor Painting

Wednesdays, October 1 – November 5
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
(six classes / 12 hours)

This class is designed for students who have had the basic watercolor workshop or some watercolor background who want to gain greater knowledge of the medium and continue to grow as a watercolorist. Students will improve their ability to develop their own style through understanding of color, composition and design. A supply list will be sent with class confirmations.

Instructor: Joyce Eesley

MWA Members: $95.00
Public: $110.00

Beginning Watercolor Painting

Wednesdays, October 1 – November 5
3:30 – 5:30 p.m.
(six classes / 12 hours)

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 beginners, but others who have worked with watercolor are welcome to join. 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.

Instructor: Joyce Eesley

MWA Members: $95.00
Public: $110.00

Altered Form

Tuesdays, October 7 – 28
6:30 – 9:00 p.m.
(four classes / 10 hours)

Explore form and design through combining and altering wheel-thrown or hand-built forms. Taking inspiration from the many design styles exhibited in the concurrently running, All Fired Up: Contemporary Wisconsin Ceramics exhibition, students will create and glaze functional pieces designed to fulfill unique purposes or push the envelope of functionality. Open to beginners or experienced students. All supplies are included.

Instructor: Andee Warren

MWA Members: $70.00
Public: $85.00

Come Up and See Our Etchings!

Thursdays, October 9 – 30
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
(four classes / 8 hours)

When you get up to the studio you will learn about one of the most fascinating traditional ways to reproduce a drawing! Rembrandt did it and so can you! We will practice some drawing techniques, then polish up some copper and learn some etching techniques, then explore the medium and then we will produce small editions of prints. All supplies are included.

Instructor: Earl Kittleson

MWA Members: $50.00
Public: $65.00

Mosaic Witch’s Boot

Saturday, October 25
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon (one class / 2 hours)

Come and create a mosaic witch’s boot with a one-step process. The boot base is 10” x 20” and the boot shape is filled in with black stained glass and another color for negative area with some stars and alpha beads in a witch’s type verse in the background. All supplies are included, however, students may want to bring in their own embellishments to make their boot sparkle with some jewelry or shiny baubles. How fancy will your witch’s boot be?

Instructor: Amy Weh

MWA Members: $30.00
Public: $45.00

Drawing Series

Portrait Drawing:
Tuesdays, October 14 & 21 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
(two classes / 6 hours)

Clothed Figure Drawing: Thursdays, October 16 & 23 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
(two classes / 6 hours)

Under the guidance of highly experienced teacher, Steve Gerhartz, students will learn, brush up and develop new skills in clothed figure drawing and portraiture. New and continuing students are welcome. A supply list will be sent with confirmation.

Instructor: Steve Gerhartz

MWA Members: $60.00 per class
Public: $75.00 per class

Wheel Throwing

Saturdays, November 1 - 29
10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (five classes / 12½ hours)

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. Supplies are included.

Instructor: John Pritchard

MWA members: $90.00
Public: $105.00

Holiday Workshop

Sunday, December 7 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
(one class / 2 hours)

The Museum of Wisconsin Art’s Holiday Workshop has become a tradition for many. Enjoy the fun and surprise activities and projects for adults and kids alike. Reservations are necessary as space is limited.

Instructor: Amy Weh

Free for Members of the Museum of Wisconsin Art

A Sense of Place: The Photographs of A.J. Mueller

Saturday, October 4 2:00 p.m.

On Saturday, October 4th at 2:00 p.m. Mark Mueller will give a lecture and slide presentation on the work of his late father, A.J. Mueller, whose work is featured in the exhibition A Sense of Place: The Photographs of A.J. Mueller. Mueller was a photographer with the Appleton Post-Gazette and over 40 of his images taken in and around the Fox Valley between 1942 and 1966 will be on display. Featuring people, places and events as well as images revealing a deep appreciation for the beauty of this area, the exhibition will offer a long-lost snapshot of rural life in Wisconsin. The exhibition runs from October 1 – January 4, 2009.

All Fired Up: Contemporary Wisconsin Ceramics

Friday, September 12 10:30 a.m.

Established artists and rising stars will be featured in this MWA curated exhibition, which will showcase some of the best contemporary ceramists working in Wisconsin. Expect to see clay being used in the most imaginative ways to convey form, function and personal motivation while simultaneously revealing the t4emendous variety of techniques and ideas behind this ancient medium.

Museum of Wisconsin Art Members Show

Friday, November 7 10:30 a.m.

A traditional feature on the MWA calendar, this exhibition highlights the artistic talents ofour members who work in a wonderfully diverse range of media and subject matter. Whatever your taste in art, you will find something that suits you!