Classes + Camps + Workshops
Color Mixing Theory | Ages 12+
Trout Museum of Art 111 W. College Ave., Appleton, WI, United StatesTues, October 3, 2023 5:30 - 7:00 pm $25 | TMA members receive 10% off! Adults & Teens 12+ Educator: Cristian Andersson Using a limited palette of oil paints, you will learn how to match the hue and value of nearly any color you will encounter. We will also have a discussion on color choices you may make in [...]
SOLD OUT! Setting Sparkling Faceted Stones | Ages 13+
Trout Museum of Art 111 W. College Ave., Appleton, WI, United StatesSOLD OUT! Setting Sparkling Faceted Stones Oct 3, 2023 5:30 - 8:30 pm | $65 Educator: Jennifer Dins Adults & Teens 13+ (Parents encouraged for young students) TMA members receive 10% off! Have you always wanted to learn how to make jewelry using precious metals like sterling silver, but felt intimidated by the cost of getting started? Working with [...]
Landscape Oil Painting (3 Sessions) | Ages 14+
Trout Museum of Art 111 W. College Ave., Appleton, WI, United StatesLandscape Oil Painting Thursdays: October 5, 12, and 19 5:30 - 7:30 pm $110 | TMA members receive 10% off! Adults & Teens 14+ Educator: Cristian Andersson In this three-week class, you will create a finished oil painting of a landscape of your choice. We will work through color theory and painting techniques as you paint your individual piece. [...]
Halloween Haunted House | Ages 12+
Trout Museum of Art 111 W. College Ave., Appleton, WI, United StatesHalloween Haunted House Fri, Oct 6 5:30pm - 8:30pm Ages 12 to Adult $60 | TMA members receive 10% off! Decorate your SPOOKY home with a mini haunted house! Start with an unfinished birdhouse that you tailor to your own spooky taste. Sculpt, paint, and embellish with spiders, pumpkins, & more! All supplies included. REGISTER [...]
SPARK! Free for Adults with Memory Loss
Trout Museum of Art 111 W. College Ave., Appleton, WI, United StatesSPARK! SPARK! is a free monthly engagement art program for adults living with memory loss and their care partners. Each one-hour program is led by specially trained museum educators who cultivate interactive visual art experiences. Attending a SPARK! program provides an opportunity to be together in the moment. The programs are not reminiscent nor do they rely on recalling [...]
Drawing Pastel Botanicals | Ages 12+
Trout Museum of Art 111 W. College Ave., Appleton, WI, United StatesDrawing Pastel Botanicals Wed, Oct 11 5:30pm - 8:00pm Ages 12+ $45 | TMA members receive 10% off! This class will introduce students to the essential information needed to draw leaves, flowers, seeds, bark, roots, and more, using the pastel medium. Ray gives you the tools needed to find your own style, while emphasizing technique. Demonstrations and individual instruction [...]
Mixed Media Prints
Trout Museum of Art 111 W. College Ave., Appleton, WI, United StatesWork in combination with color, layered prints, and collage as we combine processes to create a dynamic and rich composition.
Macramé Halloween Bat | Ages 15+
Trout Museum of Art 111 W. College Ave., Appleton, WI, United StatesMacramé Halloween Bat Sat, October 14 12-4 pm Ages 15+ $45 | TMA members receive 10% off! Create some spooky macrame decor just in time for Halloween! In this class, you will learn how to make a macrame bat using cotton cord and beads. Participants will learn several macrame knotting techniques to make this project. TMA members receive 10% off! A variety of supplies and [...]
Drawing Portraits like the Masters | Ages 12+
Trout Museum of Art 111 W. College Ave., Appleton, WI, United StatesDrawing Portraits like the Masters Wed, Oct 18 5:30pm - 8:30pm Ages 12+ $50 | TMA members receive 10% off! In this workshop students learn how modifying facial landmarks can animate their portraits, how to pursue blended expressions, as well as the nature of interrelated planes of the head and their impact upon the details. Students also gain a [...]
Pine Needle Basket-Making | Ages 12+
Trout Museum of Art 111 W. College Ave., Appleton, WI, United StatesNative Americans have been making beautiful Pine Needle Baskets for generations! Let's bring Nature inside and create a lovely Pine Needle Mini Basket. We will be using majestic Long Leaf Pine Needles while weaving Sweet Grass into your creation.
Funky Bypass Ring | Ages 13+
Trout Museum of Art 111 W. College Ave., Appleton, WI, United StatesFunky Bypass Ring Tues, October 24 5:30 - 8:30 pm | $65 Educator: Jennifer Dins Adults & Teens 13+ (Parents encouraged for young students) TMA members receive 10% off! Have you ever wanted to learn how to work with real silver and make jewelry, but you were intimidated by the cost of getting started? Working with fine and sterling [...]
Dried Flower Arrangements | Ages 12+
Trout Museum of Art 111 W. College Ave., Appleton, WI, United StatesDried Flower arrangements Sat, Nov 4 9am - 11:30am Ages 12+ $55 | TMA members receive 10% off! Welcome in the changing of the seasons and the turning of the leaves with a handmade dried floral arrangement that captures the spirit of transformation. These arrangements placed inside a glass cloche will incorporate a variety of dried keepsakes. Participants will learn [...]
Drawing: Superheros, Creatures & Dinosaurs Ages 8-14
Trout Museum of Art 111 W. College Ave., Appleton, WI, United StatesDrawing: Superheros, Creatures & Dinosaurs Tuesdays: Nov 7, 14, 21, & 28 5 - 7 pm Ages 8-14 $150 | TMA members receive 10% off! This course will be a fun opportunity for kids to draw their own characters from superhero, science-fiction, to Prehistoric dinosaurs. Every week will have a new character to draw. Students will leave each class [...]
Draw your Home! (Pen & Ink) | Ages 14+
Trout Museum of Art 111 W. College Ave., Appleton, WI, United StatesDraw your Home! (Pen & Ink) Sat, Nov 11 1 - 4 pm Ages 14+ $65 | TMA members receive 10% off! Treasure your memories with a personalized drawing of your house, cabin, or cottage, drawn by you! These home renderings make a great gift all year long for any special occasion. Learn how to see and execute different [...]
Figure Oil Painting (2 Sessions) | Ages 18+
Trout Museum of Art 111 W. College Ave., Appleton, WI, United States2 Session Series! November 11 & 12 1 - 4 pm $60 | TMA members receive 10% off! Adults & Teens 18+ Educator: Cristian Andersson The goal of this weekend, intermediate-level workshop, will be to create a finished oil painting from a live model. Both days will start with some posed drawn sketches to work out proportions before settling [...]
Tempered Glass Mosaic Paintings | Ages 12+
Tempered Glass Mosaic Paintings Mon, Nov 13 and 20 | 2-day workshop 5:30 - 8:30PM Ages 12+ $80 | TMA Members Receive 10% Off! Tempered glass, otherwise known as crash glass, is a versatile material that when used as an overlay adds shimmer to a painting. Students will glue clear and/or tinted tempered glass over their acrylic paint creation [...]
Papermaking | Ages 8+
Papermaking Wed, Nov 15 5 - 7 PM Ages 8+ $35 | TMA Members Receive 10% Off! The Fox Valley has a long history of paper production, a resource that is ever present in business, education, and art. Join us to explore the process of hand-dipped papermaking! From start to finish, participants will shred material, create a pulp bath, [...]
Holiday Wreath Making | Ages 12+
Trout Museum of Art 111 W. College Ave., Appleton, WI, United StatesHoliday Wreath Making Fri, Nov 17, 2023 5:30pm - 8:00pm Ages 12+ $65 | TMA members receive 10% off! Jumpstart your holiday spirit with a Winter wreath workshop. Create your own unique Winter wreath from an abundance of fresh greenery and accents. All supplies included. REGISTER
Pine Needle Basket-Making | Ages 15+
Trout Museum of Art 111 W. College Ave., Appleton, WI, United StatesNative Americans have been making beautiful Pine Needle Baskets for generations! Let's bring Nature inside and create a lovely Pine Needle Mini Basket. We will be using majestic Long Leaf Pine Needles while weaving Sweet Grass into your creation.
Spaghetti Pendant & Earrings | Ages 13+
Trout Museum of Art 111 W. College Ave., Appleton, WI, United StatesSpaghetti Pendant & Earrings Tues, November 28, 2023 5:30 - 8:30 pm | $75 Educator: Jennifer Dins Adults & Teens 13+ (Parents encouraged for young students) TMA members receive 10% off! Have you always wanted to learn how to make jewelry using precious metals like sterling silver, but felt intimidated by the cost of getting started? Working with real [...]
Holiday Pop-Out Cards | Ages 12+
Holiday Pop-Out Cards Wed, Nov 29 5 - 7 PM Ages 12+ $35 | TMA Members Receive 10% Off! Join us for a winter card-making class! We’ll be exploring paper engineering and pop-up card mechanics to produce unique greeting cards. Participants will learn up to 3 pop-up structures that can be used to design a holiday or winter-themed card [...]
Intro to Acrylic Painting | Ages 12+
Trout Museum of Art 111 W. College Ave., Appleton, WI, United States4-Week Course! Intro to Acrylic Painting Wednesdays: Nov 29, Dec 6, 13, 20 5:30pm - 7:30pm Ages 12+ $150 | TMA members receive 10% off! In this 4-week course, Gretchen covers setup and materials, color mixing and pigment choice, brush-handling, as well as gels and mediums. Learn the foundations of working with acrylic paint and how they are the [...]
Draw your Home! (Pen & Ink) | Ages 14+
Trout Museum of Art 111 W. College Ave., Appleton, WI, United StatesDraw your Home! (Pen & Ink) Sat, Dec 2 1 - 4 pm Ages 14+ $65 | TMA members receive 10% off! Treasure your memories with a personalized drawing of your house, cabin, or cottage, drawn by you! These home renderings make a great gift all year long for any special occasion. Learn how to see and execute different [...]
Intro to Oil Painting (2 Sessions) | Ages 14+
Trout Museum of Art 111 W. College Ave., Appleton, WI, United States2 Session Series! Tues, December 5 & 12 5:30pm - 7:30pm $75 | TMA members receive 10% off! Adults & Teens 14+ Educator: Cristian Andersson In this two-night painting course, we will use a limited color palette and a still life to learn the basics of oil painting. You will learn brush handling techniques, color mixing, and the "science" [...]
Intro to Drawing | Ages 12+
Trout Museum of Art 111 W. College Ave., Appleton, WI, United StatesIntro to Drawing Thursdays: Dec 7 & 14 5 - 7 pm Ages 12+ $75 | TMA members receive 10% off! This 2-week course explores drawing techniques and concepts. It is intended to develop expression and discipline in drawing with emphasis on materials. Students will create a variety of drawings such as still life, shapes, landscape, and more while [...]
Colorful Dichroic Glass | Ages 13+
Trout Museum of Art 111 W. College Ave., Appleton, WI, United StatesColorful Dichroic Glass December 9, 2023 3 - 6 pm | $75 Educator: Jennifer Dins Adults & Teens 13+ (Parents encouraged for young students) TMA members receive 10% off! Have you always wanted to learn how to work with real silver and make jewelry, but you were intimidated by the cost of getting started? Working with fine and sterling [...]
Pine Needle Basket-Making | Ages 12+
Trout Museum of Art 111 W. College Ave., Appleton, WI, United StatesNative Americans have been making beautiful Pine Needle Baskets for generations! Let's bring Nature inside and create a lovely Pine Needle Mini Basket. We will be using majestic Long Leaf Pine Needles while weaving Sweet Grass into your creation.
Paint Your Pet | Ages 12+
Trout Museum of Art 111 W. College Ave., Appleton, WI, United StatesPaint Your Pet Workshop returns! Treasure your pet forever with a carefully hand-crafted pet portrait, painted by you. Learn how to add highlights, mid-tones, and shadows; as well as techniques for different types of fur. The stunning detail in your personalized pet portrait will show your furry friend’s fine features and personality.
Indigenous Beading Workshop (Hoop Earrings) | Ages 13+
Trout Museum of Art 111 W. College Ave., Appleton, WI, United StatesIndigenous Beading Workshop | Hoop Earrings Sat, December 30 2:00 - 5:00 pm | $35 TMA members receive 10% off! Educator: Shelby Siebers Adults & Teens 13+ Join us in learning the history of beading and its significance in Native American cultures. We will be learning the ladder stitch technique. This workshop is open to anyone willing to learn [...]
Acrylic Painting – Wild Animals | Ages 12+
Trout Museum of Art 111 W. College Ave., Appleton, WI, United States4-Week Course! Acrylic Painting - Wild Animals Wednesdays: Jan 3, 10, 17, 24 5:30pm - 7:30pm Ages 12+ $150 | TMA members receive 10% off! In this 4-week course learn how to paint a beautiful wild animal from start to finish. Gretchen will teach you the planning stages, color mixing, troubleshooting, value, and much more. Come join us and [...]
Paint Your Pet Watercolor | Ages 12+
Trout Museum of Art 111 W. College Ave., Appleton, WI, United StatesPaint Your Pet Workshop returns! Treasure your pet forever with a carefully hand-crafted pet portrait, painted by you. Learn how to add highlights, mid-tones, and shadows; as well as techniques for different types of fur. The stunning detail in your personalized pet portrait will show your furry friend’s fine features and personality.
Bookbinding (2 Sessions) | Ages 12+
Bookbinding Mon, Jan 8 & 15 (2 Days) 5 - 7 PM Ages 12+ $55 | TMA Members Receive 10% Off! Description coming soon. A variety of supplies will be provided for use during this class! All supplies included. Register Michelle Sharp (b. 1992) is an artist and adventurer born and raised in Tarkio, Missouri. Working primarily in [...]
Indigenous Beading Workshop (Flatwork Earrings or Pop Sockets) | Ages 13+
Trout Museum of Art 111 W. College Ave., Appleton, WI, United StatesIndigenous Beading Workshop (Flatwork Earrings or Pop Sockets) Tues, January 9 & 16 5:00 - 8:00 pm | $40 TMA members receive 10% off! Educator: Shelby Siebers Adults & Teens 13 Join us in learning the history of beading and its significance in Native American cultures. We will be learning the 1 needle flat stitch technique and creating either [...]
SUMINAGASHI: The Art of Floating Ink | Ages 14+
Trout Museum of Art 111 W. College Ave., Appleton, WI, United StatesSUMINAGASHI: The Art of Floating InkJanuary 13, 2024Age 14+3:00pm - 5:00pm$45.00Educator: Jessica LomenaSuminagashi (sue-me-na-gashi) is the ancient Japanese technique of paper marbling. Dating back to the 12th century, it originated as a meditative practice that combines water, ink, and “chi” (energy flow). Each pattern is unique and unreproducible, like a fingerprint of the creator!In this fun 2-hour workshop, Jessica with [...]
Pine Needle Basket-Making | Ages 12+
Trout Museum of Art 111 W. College Ave., Appleton, WI, United StatesNative Americans have been making beautiful Pine Needle Baskets for generations! Let's bring Nature inside and create a lovely Pine Needle Mini Basket. We will be using majestic Long Leaf Pine Needles while weaving Sweet Grass into your creation.
Leaf Watercolors | Ages 14+
Trout Museum of Art 111 W. College Ave., Appleton, WI, United StatesLeaf Watercolors January 27, 2024 Age 14+ 10:00am - 12:00pm $40 Educator: Jessica Lomena Join Jessica of Jlowatercolor in learning how to paint colorful leaf patterns using a negative space technique. This class is beginner-friendly and enjoyable for all skill levels. Participants will have the option to mat their creations for framing. TMA members receive 10% off! All materials [...]
Mixed Media | Ages 8-12
Trout Museum of Art 111 W. College Ave., Appleton, WI, United StatesMixed Media Wednesdays: Feb 7 & 14 5:30 - 8 pm Ages 8 - 12 $75 | TMA members receive 10% off! Inspiration and beauty is all around us. Learn how to use any material around you to create unique pieces of artwork. In this class, we will learn how we can use found objects and different mediums to [...]
SUMINAGASHI: The Art of Floating Ink | Ages 14+
Trout Museum of Art 111 W. College Ave., Appleton, WI, United StatesSUMINAGASHI: The Art of Floating Ink February 10, 2024 Age 14+ 1:00pm - 3:00pm $45.00 Educator: Jessica Lomena Suminagashi (sue-me-na-gashi) is the ancient Japanese technique of paper marbling. Dating back to the 12th century, it originated as a meditative practice that combines water, ink, and “chi” (energy flow). Each pattern is unique and unreproducible, like a fingerprint of the [...]
Pine Needle Basket-Making | Ages 12+
Trout Museum of Art 111 W. College Ave., Appleton, WI, United StatesNative Americans have been making beautiful Pine Needle Baskets for generations! Let's bring Nature inside and create a lovely Pine Needle Mini Basket. We will be using majestic Long Leaf Pine Needles while weaving Sweet Grass into your creation.
Mixed Media | Ages 13-18
Trout Museum of Art 111 W. College Ave., Appleton, WI, United StatesMixed Media Wednesdays: Feb 21 & 28 5:30 - 8 pm Ages 13-18 $75 | TMA members receive 10% off! Inspiration and beauty is all around us. Learn how to use any material around you to create unique pieces of artwork. In this class, we will learn how we can use found objects and different mediums to design, experiment, [...]
Paint Your Pet | Ages 12+
Trout Museum of Art 111 W. College Ave., Appleton, WI, United StatesPaint Your Pet Workshop returns! Treasure your pet forever with a carefully hand-crafted pet portrait, painted by you. Learn how to add highlights, mid-tones, and shadows; as well as techniques for different types of fur. The stunning detail in your personalized pet portrait will show your furry friend’s fine features and personality.
Watercolor Sunflowers | Ages 14+
Trout Museum of Art 111 W. College Ave., Appleton, WI, United StatesWatercolor Sunflowers February 24 Age 14+ 3:00pm - 5:00pm $40.00 Educator: Jessica Lomena Sunflowers are known as the “happy flower”, representing longevity and peace. Come join Jessica in painting your own bright sunflower with watercolor! This class is beginner friendly and enjoyable for all skill levels.TMA members receive 10% off! All materials are provided. REGISTER Jessica Lomena is [...]
Custom Bath Bomb Workshop | Ages 6-8
Custom Bath Bomb Workshop You & Me | Parents Encouraged March 9, 2024 9:00am-10:00am $35 | TMA members receive 10% off Age 6-8 Come hang with Leah for an hour and make yourself 6 fun colored, glittering, and smelling bath bombs! We will learn how to measure out various friendly ingredients, how to mix wet ingredients into dry, [...]
Custom Bath Bomb Workshop | Ages 9-12
Custom Bath Bomb Workshop | Age 9-12 March 9, 2024 11:00am -12:00pm $35 | TMA members receive 10% off Age 9-12 Come hang with Leah for an hour and make yourself 6 fun colored, glittering and smelling bath bombs! We will learn how to measure out various friendly ingredients, how to mix wet ingredients into dry, and finally [...]
Meditative Artmaking | Ages 13+
Trout Museum of Art 111 W. College Ave., Appleton, WI, United StatesMeditative Artmaking Sat, Mar 9 3 - 5 pm Ages 13+ $35 | TMA members receive 10% off! This workshop is a time of conversation, art, and relaxation to prepare for new days. We will focus on light check-ins and an art directive to guide you through positive ways to care for yourself! All supplies included. REGISTER [...]
Ukrainian Pysanky Workshop & Fundraiser | Ages 12 – Adult
Trout Museum of Art 111 W. College Ave., Appleton, WI, United StatesUkrainian Pysanky Workshop & Fundraiser! Pysanky (Ukrainian Easter eggs) have become a symbol of peace in Ukraine and around the world. Legend has it that “the more people in the world who continue to teach and make pysanky, the less chance evil will prevail.” All proceeds from this workshop series will help offset the costs of transporting/shipping donated items [...]
Paint Your Pet Watercolor (You & Me) | Ages 10+
Trout Museum of Art 111 W. College Ave., Appleton, WI, United StatesPaint Your Pet Workshop returns! Treasure your pet forever with a carefully hand-crafted pet portrait, painted by you. Learn how to add highlights, mid-tones, and shadows; as well as techniques for different types of fur. The stunning detail in your personalized pet portrait will show your furry friend’s fine features and personality.
Pine Needle Basket-Making | Ages 15+
Trout Museum of Art 111 W. College Ave., Appleton, WI, United StatesNative Americans have been making beautiful Pine Needle Baskets for generations! Let's bring Nature inside and create a lovely Pine Needle Mini Basket. We will be using majestic Long Leaf Pine Needles while weaving Sweet Grass into your creation.
Meditative Artmaking | Ages 13+
Trout Museum of Art 111 W. College Ave., Appleton, WI, United StatesMeditative Artmaking Wed, Mar 27 5:30 - 7:30 pm Ages 13+ $35 | TMA members receive 10% off! This workshop is a time of conversation, art, and relaxation to prepare for new days. We will focus on light check-ins and an art directive to guide you through positive ways to care for yourself! All supplies included. REGISTER [...]
Cyanotypes | Ages 7+
Holiday Pop-Out Cards Sat, Mar 30 12 - 2 PM Ages 12+ $45 | TMA Members Receive 10% Off! Cyanotypes are one of the most easily-recognized photographic processes. Their dark blue hue is iconic and timeless. In this class, we’ll explore the process from start to finish. Students will learn how to mix their own chemistry, coat their own [...]