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 about classes, please email classes@mam.org. Registration closes one week 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 Spring youth studio class: Painting experiments

  • Ages 6–9

  • Thursdays, 4:30–6:00 p.m.

  • April 17, April 24, May 1

  • Sold out

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.

2025 Summer youth studio classes

  • Monday through Thursday

  • Ages 6–9, 9:30–11:30 a.m.

  • Ages 6–9, $240/$160 Members

  • Ages 10–15, 1–4 p.m.

  • Ages 10–15, $360/$240 Members

  • Scholarships available

Calling all young art enthusiasts for four weeks of fun! During youth studio classes, you will explore the Museum this summer through fun-filled interactive tours and craft your own creations inspired by the collection. Each class has a different focus. Sign up for one or the entire series!

Questions?
Reach out to classes@mam.org.

July 7–10: Painting

Explore paintings in the galleries and learn about historical painting practices featured in the exhibition The Brilliance of the Spanish World: El Greco, Velázquez, Zurbarán. Create your own body of work with acrylic, tempera, and watercolor paint on both canvas and paper.

All classes are sold out.

July 14–17: Printmaking

Learn about the Museum’s vast collection of works on paper by touring the galleries. Explore behind the scenes by visiting the archives. Learn the basic concepts by learning about a variety of print processes such as linocuts, collagraphs, and screenprints.
Ages 6–9
Ages 10–15

July 21–24: Clay

Take inspiration from sculptural and ceramic artworks in the Museum’s folk art and design collections. Learn pinch pot, slab, and coil clay hand-building techniques. Combine air dry clay and mixed-media materials like wood, wire, and fibers to make your own figures, vessels, and more!

All classes are sold out.

July 28–31: Mixed-media

Learn about multimedia artworks by exploring the contemporary and folk art collections. Make 2D and 3D artwork with a variety of sculptural materials, traditional tools, and found objects. Play and experiment to develop new understandings about art.

Classes for ages 10–15 are sold out.
Ages 6–9

Adult + child studio classes: Drawing and painting

  • Monday through Wednesday, 9:30–11:30 a.m.

  • August 18–20

  • $180/$120 Members

  • Scholarships available

Explore the Museum and make meaningful memories together! Learn about different styles of painting in the galleries and special exhibition The Brilliance of the Spanish World: El Greco, Velázquez, Zurbarán. Find inspiration in the Museum’s vast collection of works on paper in the galleries and behind the scenes with a visit to the archives. Work collaboratively in the Kohl’s Art Studio to experiment and create with different drawing and painting materials.

Adult + child studio classes are designed for children ages 4 to 8 with an adult. Please purchase a ticket for each child in your group. Children must attend the class with an adult age 18+. Limit of three children per one adult.

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.