Create colorful paintings with your child at the Milwaukee Art Museum.
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Part I
About this event
Join the Milwaukee Art Museum for a unique painting class designed for both adults and children. Over the course of two days, you'll explore various painting techniques inspired by the museum's modern and contemporary galleries. This is a fantastic opportunity to bond with your child while unleashing your creativity.
The class encourages experimentation, allowing participants to create vibrant and personal artworks. It's a wonderful way to introduce young ones to the world of art, while also enjoying a creative outlet yourself. Remember to dress comfortably and be prepared for a colorful experience!
From the organizer
Discover how artists used different painting techniques in the modern and contemporary galleries and create your own experimental colorful paintings together!
Getting in
Tickets available online
Registration required — must sign up
Pricing details
Member $120, Non-Member $180.
Pro tips
Bring a smock or old t-shirt for your child to wear during the painting session. While materials are provided, it can get messy, and you'll want to protect their clothes.
Who'll Be There
Parents or guardians with children, art-loving families, individuals interested in learning painting techniques. Likely a mix of ages, primarily adults with children.
Part II · The feel
The details organizers don't always put in the description — pulled from the room, the crowd, and what people remember afterward.
Library rules. Whispers and a calm body — this is not a talking-out-loud room.
Sweet spot is 3–6 people actively doing the thing together.
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