Art Experience Classes

Team Bonding that’s Creative

Immerse yourself in a world of creativity and connection at the Trout Museum of Art! Our art experience classes are not just about painting or sculpting; they’re about bonding with your team, strengthening your friendships, and building lasting memories.

Picture this: vibrant splashes of color, laughter, and a shared sense of accomplishment as your group explores the depths of artistic potential. Our professional art educators will guide you through the creative process, fostering teamwork and inspiration along the way. Come unlock your inner artist and enjoy gourmet food and drinks while creating an unforgettable masterpiece with us!

For more information or to book your art experience class, contact Frankie at fgilboa@troutmuseumart.org.

Art Experience Package

$3,500 package includes:

Welcome champagne toast on group arrival in the TMA Store
Tour of the museum exhibitions with Executive Director or Curator
Hors d’oeuvres served in our private studio classroom catered by Valley Catering
Wine, beer, and other beverages
Art Experience class taught by a professional local artist – all supplies provided, multiple artists and mediums to choose from
Each guest takes home a finished project as a memento of the team building experience
Complimentary 1 year Family Membership for each guest, which includes all member benefits
15% discount coupon to the TMA Store
Group class commemorative photo emailed to all guests
Social media thank you from TMA with logo
Recognition as an Art Experience group participant on TMA website

Some of our team building clients include:

All support from TMA art class experiences support Trout Museum of Art programming!

Select from 5 talented art educators for your class!

Elyse-Krista Mische is a mixed-media artist living in Appleton. Select from three art mediums with Elyse-Krista!

Silk Scarf Dying

Learn the basics of acid dying, folding, and bundling techniques to dye your silk scarf. Students will learn relief printmaking techniques, carving a linoleum block stamp to adorn their dyed scarf with a printed design.

Coil Pots

Coil pottery is a great way to hand-build pots. We’ll make lovely pots with character and individuality using simple coiling methods.

Cyanotype Prints

Learn the beautiful art of cyanotype, one of the earliest photographic techniques!

Jennifer Dins of DinsDesigns is a jewelry artist working with metal clay.

Jewelry Making

We will explore the basics of how to start working with Silver Metal Clay to create a jewelry piece. After being fired at DinsDesigns studio for 2 hours in a kiln at 1650° work will be available for pick-up within one week.

Mel Kolstad is a Fond du Lac artist known for her tiny prints!

Mixed Media Prints

Join us and explore traditional methods of print making as well as working in combination with color viscosity, layered prints, and collage. Combining processes to create dynamic and rich composition.

Jessica Lomena is a self-taught watercolor artist and small business owner of Jlowatercolor. Select from two art mediums with Jessica!

Sumingashi: Floating Ink

Suminagashi (sue-me-na-gashi) is the ancient Japanese technique of paper marbling. We will make prints and explore our creativity! Students will walk away with multiple pieces ready to frame.

Watercolor

Learn how to paint colorful watercolors. Pick a theme and learn basic watercolor techniques for everyone so walk away with a finished piece!

Gretchen works out of Soulflower Studio in Appleton. Her paintings often focus on nature themes and animal subjects with bold colors, organic shapes, and floral motifs.

Meditative Artmaking

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!

Why does art make a great office team builder?

You spend a lot of time with your coworkers. It makes sense to have a good relationship with them. Without much social time left in the workweek or with some of the team working online, a team-building event can be the perfect opportunity to grow those relationships. In TMA’s art experience classes, your team can create art, get to know each other, and build relationships in a casual atmosphere—making memories that will last many fiscal years to come!

What if not everyone is an artist?

So, maybe not everyone on your team is the next Picasso. In TMA’s art experience classes that doesn’t matter! Your party is about making fun art, not fine art. Our casual atmosphere and guided art sessions leave plenty of room for you and your team to bond.

Can any group sign up for a TMA art experience class?

Team building art experience classes aren’t reserved for work functions and office events! Any group can partake. Give you and your sports team a break from practicing. Your dance team can step up to the canvas. The community club can argue whose self-portrait is better. The list goes on! No matter what you and your team do, you’ve got a place in our studio.

How do I book an art experience class team builder?

Contact us and we’ll work with you to select the perfect art educator for your private art party. Trust us. It’ll be a game changer.

For more information or to book your art experience class, contact Frankie at fgilboa@troutmuseumart.org.