Walker's Point Center for the Arts

$ 50/week * members
$ 60/week * non-members

* Registration required *
Snacks provided. Air-conditioned classroom with outdoor garden.
Location: 911 W. National Ave. (enter through the gallery)

Call Kate to register: 755.8892
Or e-mail with questions: kate@wpca-milwaukee.org

Scholarships available – please inquire.

Week 1 * June 23 – 26
PAINTING/PRINTMAKING
with Kate Bradley (WPCA’s Education Director)

We begin with one of our most popular classes where students learn the techniques and applications of painting and printmaking.

Week 2 * June 30 – July 3
DRUM MAKING AND RHYTHMS
With Cecilio Negreon, Jr (performer/facilitator)

Create and personalize your own one of a kind hand-made frame drum. Learn the history, culture and rhythms of the drum.

Week 3 * July 7 – 10
CERAMICS
with Muneer Bahauddeen (celebrated artist and instructor)

Discover the wonderful world of clay – all pieces glazed and fired on site for students to take home.

Week 4 * July 14 – 17
ENVIRONMENTAL ART
with Barb Nelson-Fuqua (certified art educator)

Our second year creating an earthwork art installation in the Menomonee Valley, along the river.

Week 5 * July 21 – 24
ENVIRONMENTAL ART
with Barb Nelson-Fuqua (certified art educator)

Students learn about the land hands-on and collaborate with renown environmental artists.
Funded by Milwaukee Arts Board

Week 6 * July 28 – 31
DANCE
with Miriam Levie (professional performer and instructor)

Explore Latin and African culture through movement. Wear comfortable, loose clothing and get ready for fun!

Week 7 * August 4 – 7
ALL-CITY PARADE
In collaboration with Milwaukee Public Theater

End the summer with a bang! Students make themed costumes to participate in Milwaukee’s first All-City Parade! Transportation to and from the parade will be provided. Family and friends are welcome to attend the festivities on August 7th and 8th!

Attention Educators!

During WPCA exhibits, one-hour educational tours are available for school groups. The exhibition tour and accompanying studio art experience are available by advance reservation only and are appropriate for any age group or artistic ability.

Each tour includes a gallery discussion of the artwork on display, as well as a hands-on/take-home art project related to the show for the students to create in our classroom.

FEE: $3.00 per student (adults, teachers and chaperones are free). We can accommodate up to 40 students. Groups of younger students are requested to please include one chaperone for each 10 children. Please call WPCA Educational Program Coordinator Kate Bradley at (414) 755-8892 to arrange your tour TODAY!

We offer art related workshops and residencies to schools affiliated with MPS’s Arts at Large program. Schools can choose from programs in the Visual Arts, Theatre Arts and Creative Writing, Murals, Dance and Movement and more… We pride ourselves in serving students with a comprehensive arts experience and can create a workshop or residency that is tailor made to fit the needs of the students at the site. We provide qualified dedicated professionals with years of experience leading workshops and residencies.

SO/HO (Site-On Hands-On)

SO/HO is part of WPCA’s Hands-On program developed to reach students (where they are at.) Through the MPS Partnership for the Arts grant, WPCA has reached over 1000 students, hiring more than a dozen professional working artists. After school Arts programs offered have included: Afro-Cuban Dance, African Ameri-Dance, Puppet Theater, Drum Making, Percussion, Creative Writing, Culture Crafts and Visual Arts including Print Making, Hand-Crafted Tile Mosaic Mural, Community Murals, Ceramics, Painting and Drawing.

Riley Elementary Black History Program

Afternoons with Art

Afternoons with Art offers classes from 1pm to 5pm on days when MPS is not in session (i.e. Spring and Winter breaks, Record/Staff planning days).

After School Drop-In

Art classes are offered Tuesday through Friday from 3-5 pm for students 6-12 years of age. Here students learn about art elements and principals of design through hands-on activities.
Classes are Free!

WPCA’s Art Classroom

Special Events

WPCA will provide workshops, demonstrations and performances for Special Events. In the past year we have worked with organizations such as: the Milwaukee Art Museum, Kohl’s Corporation, UCC, Latino Arts, Inc. and coordinators of Cinco de Mayo celebration to create a special, memorable experience for all!

Birthday Parties

You can celebrate your child's next birthday at Walker's Point Center for the Arts! Children's Art Project Birthday parties are an afternoon of fun. WPCA members $85. Non-members $120.

Call Kate Bradley at (414) 755–8892 for more information.

Our major program sponsors Include: Anonymous Donor, Helen Bader Foundation, Brico Fund, Patrick and Anna M. Cudahy Fund, Richard and Ethel Herzfeld Foundation, Jane Bradley Pettit Foundation, Milwaukee Public Schools Foundation, Wisconsin Arts Board, Northwestern Mutual Foundation, Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s Mary L. Nohl Fund, Milwaukee Arts Board and Milwaukee County CAMPAC.

Week 1 * June 23 – 26 PAINTING/PRINTMAKING with Kate Bradley (WPCA’s Education Director)

Week 2 * June 30 – July 3 DRUM MAKING AND RHYTHMS With Cecilio Negreon, Jr (performer/facilitator)

Week 3 * July 7 – 10 CERAMICS with Muneer Bahauddeen (celebrated artist and instructor)

Week 4 * July 14 – 17 ENVIRONMENTAL ART with Barb Nelson-Fuqua (certified art educator)

Week 5 * July 21 – 24 ENVIRONMENTAL ART with Barb Nelson-Fuqua (certified art educator)

Week 6 * July 28 – 31 DANCE with Miriam Levie (professional performer and instructor)

Week 7 * August 4 – 7 ALL-CITY PARADE In collaboration with Milwaukee Public Theater