OCALA, FL. (352Today) — The Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida, is excited to announce a brand-new schedule of fall art classes. Designed for all ages and skill levels, these classes invite the community to learn, create and be inspired in a safe, supportive environment. Held on-site in the Appleton’s art studios, each class is led by experienced educators and artists who provide guidance to help participants build and expand their artistic skills.
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 held on Tuesdays, Oct. 7, Nov. 4 and Dec. 2, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. 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 Tuesdays, Sept. 30 and Oct. 28, from 10:30 a.m.-noon. Both Museum & Me and Museum Happenings 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 meets on three consecutive Saturdays, Oct. 4-18, from 10:30 a.m.-noon. 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. “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.”
Registration is now open. For class descriptions, fees and registration, visit AppletonMuseum.org. For inquiries, please contact AppletonEducation@cf.edu.