Drawing and Painting Life | Ages 7–13
Learn real artist habits of drawing and painting from life. Explore how artists create artworks that express personal interests, celebrate favorite things, and are inspired by the world around them.
The Art of Bookmaking | Ages 10–13
Learn several bookmaking styles and binding methods, and ways of filling the space between the front and back cover. Perfect for book lovers and artists who love to construct.
Abstract Art | Ages 7–13
Experiment with the idea of abstract art through exploration of materials and concepts. Discover different ways to abstract through collage, painting, air-dry clay sculpture, and found object sculptures.
Handbuilding with Clay | Ages 4–7
Have fun sculpting and learning all the basic techniques of working with clay.
Potter’s Wheel Friday Workshop | Ages 8–16
Learn to throw clay pots on the potter’s wheel. This class is great for both beginners and return students.
Graphic Novels and Illustrated Words | 10-13
Do you like to create stories? See how artists who make illustrated stories and graphic novels develop ideas and envision worlds. Have fun creating story-boards, and choose your own adventure for characters you invent. Learn how events and action can create unique and memorable worlds on the illustrated page.
Reinventing and Recycling a Future Rube | Ages 7–13
Reuse, reclaim, and recycle materials into artsy Rube Goldberg inventions for future civilizations! Garbage grabbing and dumpster diving with the intent to make it into usable and interesting art will be the fun focus. Enjoy the challenge of using recycled materials to create a contraption that does something, and make art that helps save the planet—one plastic bottle at a time.
All Art Creatures Great and Small | Ages 4–6
Use all kinds of materials to explore creatures of all shapes and sizes throughout a week of animal art adventures.
Polymer Play | Ages 4–6
Discover sculpture and 3-D art using polymer clay. Each day will feature a different theme such as food, plants, and animals.
Illustrated Characters | Ages 7–13
How can artists generate ideas for unique illustrated characters? Learn skills illustrators use to develop painted and drawn characters who can run, jump, play, fly, and come to life with the help of your imagination. What type of world will your character live in? Your imagination will help tell your character's story.
The Future is so Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades | Ages 7–13
What does the future hold for you? Let’s create fantastical futuristic paintings and artwork that explore a future that is so bright that you might want to put on your shades—and start looking at life through rainbow color glasses!
Cosmic Art: Ages 4–6
Explore outer space themed art, to infinity and beyond! Make planet paintings, space craft design and more…..cause baby, you are a star!
Make it for Mom Workshop is Back! | Ages 7–13
Want to make something special for Mother's Day? Create a multitude of amazing art that any mother or grandmother will cherish for years to come.
Mix It Up with Watercolors Workshop: Ages 7–13
Mix It Up with Watercolors Workshop: Ages 7–13 [...]
Think Spring Polymer Art Workshop: Ages 7–13
Spring will be popping up with these polymer art projects! Take inspiration from the spring season to craft floral designs, succulents, and garden objects.
Drawing Discoveries Workshop: Ages 7–13
Drawing Discoveries Workshop: Ages 7–13 [...]
Bunnies and Chicks Canvas Painting Workshop: Ages 7–13
Use acrylic paint to depict delightfully adorable bunnies and chicks inspired by the spring season!
(Canceled) Free Drop-in for Art at RAM’s Wustum Museum
From 3:30 to 5:00 pm on Thursday, February 16, take inspiration from Acquaetta William’s glass sculptures at RAM to create a glass-like, collaged vessel using paper, embroidery floss, and beads.
Free Drop-in for Art at RAM’s Wustum Museum
From 3:30 to 5:00 pm on Thursday, January 19, Kids ages 4 and up (accompanied by an adult) are welcome to drop-in for some FREE art fun at RAM’s Wustum Museum, 2519 Northwestern Avenue. Spend a little time in the galleries to learn about the current exhibition and create an art project, for a well-rounded art experience!
Free Art Activity at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center
RAM Education staff has partnered with Racine Unified School District's Family Engagement Outreach Center to provide free hands-on art activities during a pre-holiday celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Day from 4:30 to 6:30 pm on Wednesday, January 11. Visit the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, 1134 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, Racine, to craft a Paper Peace Dove Mobile inspired by King's famous, impactful speeches.
