CF’s Appleton Museum of Art announces a new schedule of studio art classes

The Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida, announces a new schedule of studio art classes designed to inspire creativity and new skills in artmaking. Beginning this fall, the museum will offer a variety of courses for artists of all ages and skill levels. From abstract painting and clay to options for homeschoolers and early learners, classes are led by experienced artists and seasoned art educators who provide participants with the opportunity to explore their artistic potential in a safe, supportive and inspiring environment.

Upcoming classes for adults include a six-week wheel throwing class on Saturdays, Sept. 28-Nov. 2. For those interested in painting, there are two workshops led by Ocala artists; both workshops meet on two consecutive Saturdays from 1-5 p.m. Lisa Russo will teach sunflower still-life acrylic painting on Sept. 28 and Oct. 5, and Heather Dawn Batchelor will teach an abstract painting workshop on Nov. 9 and 16. For full class details and registration, visit AppletonMuseum.org.

On Sept. 21, 5:30-7:30 p.m., adults 21 and up can take a special Pints and Prints workshop. Led by instructors E. Marie Fielding and Vanessa Zumba-Gonzalez, participants will experiment with three printmaking techniques while enjoying a personal charcuterie box from La Casella and a trio of craft beers. Those enrolled will take home a block print, gel print and dry point etching. Cost is $60 for Appleton members; $85 for nonmembers. Visit AppletonMuseum.org to register.

Returning to a once per month schedule, the Museum & Me program for ages 2-5 is offered from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, Sept. 3, Oct. 1 and Nov. 5. 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 Tuesdays, Sept. 24 and Oct. 29, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Both Museum & Me and Museum Happenings are free for children and Appleton members; included with admission fee for adult nonmembers. Pre-registration is required by visiting AppletonMuseum.org.

Multi-week classes for children will focus on developing students’ 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, Oct. 5-19. For ages 8-12, the Art Explorations program offers a three-week session in September exploring the wildlife of Florida using a variety of materials. This class is offered on Wednesdays, 3:30-5 p.m., or Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Clay classes for children include a six-week Clay Explorations class for ages 8-12 on Wednesdays, Oct. 2-Nov. 6, and a six-week session in wheel throwing for teens on Saturdays, Sept. 28-Nov. 2. For full class details and registration, visit AppletonMuseum.org.

Registration is now open. For inquiries, please contact AppletonEducation@cf.edu.

The Appleton Museum, Artspace and Store are open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, noon-5 p.m. A campus of the College of Central Florida, the Appleton Museum of Art is located at 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, east of downtown on SR 40 (exit 352 east off I-75 or exit 268 west off I-95). Parking is free. For more information, call 352-291-4455 or visit AppletonMuseum.org.