Art Classes, Workshops, and Lectures

Photo Credit Larry D'Attilio

Unlock your creative potential.

Engage your family.

Explore your world.

The Wilson Center is proud to nurture lifelong learning through innovative and exciting programs and classes for all interests, ages, and abilities. Using state-of-the-art studios and classrooms, these programs enrich our lives and inspire a passion for the arts.

Students learn the joys of expanding their perspective, connecting with other people and cultures while tapping into their creativity.

Some of Southeast Wisconsin’s finest arts organizations offer professional instruction at the Wilson Center: Danceworks, Inc., First Stage Theater Academy, and Wisconsin Conservatory of Music. Guest artists and professional performers from around the county and the world also provide specialized master classes and opportunities for growth and enrichment throughout the year.

Additional underwriting provided by:

• Lynda and Tom Curl
• Karen and Eric Dermond
• Mrs. Jane Doud
• John Fitzpatrick
• Four Four Foundation
• W. Jerome Frautschi Charitable Lead Unitrust
• George Watts and Sons, Inc
• Greater Milwaukee Foundation—Andrea & Anthony Bryant
• Cynthia and Jeff Harris
• Suzanne S. and John T. Jacobus Family Foundation, Inc.
• Kalmbach Publishing
• Kathie and Jack Koehler
• Harry Schwartz Bookshops
• Herbert H. Kohl Charities
• Milwaukee Alumni Club of Mortar Board, Inc.
• NEV 2/11 Foundation
• Next Generation Philanthropy
• Pleasant T. Rowland Foundation
• Marilyn N. and John L. Schlosser
• Carlile and Richard Schneider
• Schwartz Gives Back
• Mary and Carl Strohmaier
• Virginia Taylor
• Marjorie Vallier
• Vilter Foundation
• Waukesha County Community Foundation—Dalum Fund
• Wauwatosa Savings and Loan Foundation
• Kate and Don Wilson