Classes

Learn + Play

Overview

Expand your experience of the works in the galleries through a variety of dynamic youth studio classes. Our team of nationally recognized educators brings art history to life and inspires young artists to develop their own artistic style.

Registration closes one week prior to class start date. A cancellation fee of 50% of the price of the class applies two weeks prior to the class start date. No refunds for cancellations a week or less prior to the class start date. Save on registration by becoming a Milwaukee Art Museum Member!

For questions about classes, please email classes@mam.org.

Museum Membership includes discounts on all classes

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Youth Studio Class: Colorful Compositions

  • Ages 6–9

  • Oct 30 and Nov 6

  • 4:30–6:00 p.m.

  • $90/$60 Members

Discover how modern and contemporary artists embrace color in The Bradley Collection of Modern Art: A Bold Vision for Milwaukee. Learn about the properties of color and mix your own paints to create vibrant color palettes. Bring your ideas to life in abstract paintings and playful sculptures that embrace the full spectrum of color!

Youth Studio Class: Painting with Light

  • Ages 10–15

  • Nov 20, Dec 4, and Dec 11

  • 4:30–6:30 p.m.

  • $180/$120 Members

Explore paintings and decorative arts in the galleries to discover new ways of seeing light and shadow! Create your own series of glowing work through paper lantern-making, shadow painting, and faux stained-glass painting.

Youth Studio Class: Drawing Techniques

  • Ages 6–9

  • Jan 15 and Jan 22

  • 4:30–6:00 p.m.

  • $90/$60 Members

Explore works in the Museum’s collection and learn unconventional ways to make a drawing. Using a variety of drawing materials like charcoal and colored pencils, discover new methods of creating works on paper.

Youth Studio Class: Timeless Treasures and Hidden Keepsakes

  • Ages 10–15

  • Feb 5, Feb 12, and Feb 19

  • 4:30–6:30 p.m.

  • $180/$120 Members

Make your own treasure chest and special keepsakes. Draw inspiration from Renaissance clocks, precious locked chests, and jewelry in the Design galleries. Learn about ornate decoration techniques like engraving, inlaying, and gilding to elevate your objects!

Drawing in the Galleries

  • Ages 10–17, with an adult

  • Select Saturdays and Sundays

  • 10:30–11:30 a.m.

  • $40/$15 Members

Expand your drawing skills as you learn about techniques like value, mark-making, and proportions. Take inspiration from artworks in the Museum collection and follow along to make a drawing in the gallery.

This program is designed for ages 10–17 with an adult. All adults and children attending the class must register. Non-member price includes Museum admission.

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 email classes@mam.org for details.