Classes

Learn + Play

Overview

Expand your experience of the works in the collection galleries through a variety of gallery-based classes. Our team of nationally recognized educators brings art history to life in dynamic art appreciation classes, and our studio artists are ready to equip you with the techniques used to create some of your favorite works of art—all while inspiring you to develop your own artistic style. Art clubs are offered in fall and winter, and summer art camps are available starting in June.

For questions regarding class registration, email sarah.gerbasi@mam.org. Registration closes ten working days prior to class start date. At that point, there is a cancellation fee of 50% of the price of the class. No refunds after class starts. Save on registration by becoming a Milwaukee Art Museum Member!

Museum Membership includes discounts on all classes.

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2025 Winter youth studio class: Build your own wonderland

  • Ages 10–15

  • Thursdays 4:30–6:30 p.m.

  • Feb 13, Feb 20, Feb 27, March 6

  • $210/$160 Members

During this multimedia installation class, students ignite their imaginations to create magical and mysterious places. This class takes inspiration from the Meadow installation in Windover Hall and artworks in the Museum’s collection that create exciting environments to explore. The studio projects include creating a nature-inspired scene using mixed-media materials like paper mâché, paint, wire, and clay. The finished works are displayed in the Kohl’s Art Studio for thousands of Museum visitors to enjoy during Spring Break and Art in Bloom, after which students can pick up their works to transform a space in their own world!

2025 Spring youth studio class: Painting experiments

  • Ages 6–9

  • Thursdays 4:30–6:30 p.m.

  • April 17, April 24, May 1

  • $135/$90 Members

In this class, young artists experiment with sculpting, drawing, and painting to discover new ways to create a painting. Students will find inspiration from artists in the Museum’s collection who use unique materials and techniques. Before taking their creations home, students will work together to curate their own exhibition for friends and family to see in the Kohl’s Art Studio.

Sue and Mike Dunham Scholarship Fund

Scholarships are available for school-age students interested in pursuing art who are in need of financial assistance. Fill out the application or call 414-224-3837 for details.