Madeline Island School of the Arts is the country's newest art and craft school located on a uniquely restored Wisconsin dairy farm in the middle of an island surrounded by Lake Superior and the other Apostle Islands.  Accessible only by ferry, boat or plane, Madeline Island has an art and craft tradition that dates back more than three hundred years during which time three different flags have flown on her shores.

Unique Setting

MISA is situated on a peaceful, prairie meadow farm, on an Island that is unrivaled with its forests and bogs, sea caves and beaches, and clear blue waters with bright skies.

It is a location that provides tranquility with color and nature to awaken the creative spirit. The beauty of this natural environment, with its quaint, village atmosphere and historical structures provides indescribably perfect settings for painters, photographers, writers and other creative enthusiasts.


Exceptional Workshops 

Our classes are taught by nationally recognized teachers and are held between May and November.  The school offers week long classes in writing, painting, photography, quilting and other genres.  There is no standing faculty - instructors and students come to the school for the duration of their session.

The variety of classes offered is extensive -  from broad introductory workshops to those covering a single technique. Workshops are designed  for beginning, intermediate, and advanced students, with the majority of the classes welcoming all three.

2012 Classes Open for Registration

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Classes are limited in size -  it's easy to reserve space and lodging online.  We hope you will join us.  If you have any questions, please contact us or call.