wisconsin union
SUMMER • 2012 CATALOG
MINI COURSES
www.wisc.edu/minicourses Welcome!
Welcome to the summer Mini Course catalog. Our new format is just one of the many changes going on! The Memorial Union Reinvestment begins this summer and means our office moves to Union South and the Craftshop closes for renovations. But Mini Courses continue, the Terrace will still be open (don’t let a silly construction fence deter
Swing, Salsa, Rhumba your summer.
Mind & Body
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From Summer Evening Meditations to Astrology & Tarot
Adventure & Travel Sailing Lake Mendota to a Taliesen Tour
New Learning Master the new art of e-publishing…
Wine & Music Summer time is wine time!
Photo & Written Word Take digital to new levels.
Registration Info Register in 4 easy ways.
Outdoor Watercolor Painting
#1370.101 TUE 6-7:30pm, June 19 $24.50(Students/U.Mem)$34.50(Fac/Staff)
Writing Courses See page 7.
Pounded Flower Art Come hammer flower petals and leaves onto cotton linter, watercolor paper and fabric for the most beautiful and magical transfers. You can make them into note cards, book marks or framed art by using the original art or making color copies. $5 material fee for paper, fabric and paints. 1 Meeting. INSTRUCTOR: Nancy Welch, has a degree in graphic design and teaches playful art classes. #1555.501 THR 5-9pm, May 31 $29.50(Students/U.Mem)$39.50(Fac/Staff)
ARTISTRY
Enjoy the warm summer evenings while painting at numerous campus locations. Whether you’re just starting out or want to refine your watercolor skills, join us as we explore various painting styles and develop our own! Choose your subject matter and incorporate various watercolor. All experience levels welcome! Additional supply cost. 4 Meetings. INSTRUCTOR: Luci Shirek, accomplished landscape, floral and house portrait artist with a BFA from UW-Madison.
Zentangle ® Basics Looking for a way to unwind from stress, focus your thoughts, or explore your creative side? Learn the creative and relaxing process of the Zentangle® art form. By using easy to learn repetitive patterns and deliberate pen strokes, you will create an abstract piece of art while entering into a relaxed and focused meditative state. Includes high quality supply kit containing all the necessary art. 1 Meeting. INSTRUCTOR: Diane Knauff, certified Zentangle® teacher and self-taught multimedia artist. #1290.101 TUE 6:30-9pm, July 10 $44.50(Students/U.Mem)$54.50(Fac/Staff)
#1900.101 WED 5:15-9:15pm, June 20-Aug 1 $109.50(Students/U.Mem)$119.50(Fac/Staff)
Intro To Wheel Pottery It is as much fun as it is therapeutic! Discover the magic of wheel pottery. Create bowls, mugs, vases and more as you learn basic wheel techniques, hand pulling and glazing techniques. Add supply cost. Opportunity to use studio outside of class time (thru June 22). First class session may run 15 to 30 minutes over. 5 Meetings. INSTRUCTOR: (Sec. 101)Gloria VanDixhorn, accomplished professional potter with tons of teaching experience who sells through galleries and art fairs, (Sec. 102)Ira Slatter, practicing ceramic artist with a variety of teaching experiences. #6060.101 TUE 6:30-9pm, May 22-June 19 #6060.102 WED 6:30-9pm, May 23-June 20 $99.50(Students/U.Mem)$109.50(Fac/Staff)
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Summer Knitting
Are you curious about knitting? Never tried it but always wanted to or know the basics and want to improve? Learn how simple and fun knitting can be. Knitting doesn’t have to be just woolly socks and sweaters! You can make lightweight summer items as well. All supplies and materials included in course fee. 3 Meetings. INSTRUCTOR: Emily Popp has been knitting for fun and fabulousness since the year 2000. #1570.101 THR 6:30-9pm, June 21-July 5 $54.50(Students/U.Mem)$64.50(Fac/Staff)
Intro to Lapidary Lapidary is the art of cutting, polishing or engraving stones. See how you can take a rough rock such as an agate or jasper and turn it into a work of art suitable for incorporating into jewelry. Designed for the beginner and a great
Custom Handmade Earrings Learn to create unique and stylish earrings using basic wire wrapping techniques. Each participant will have the opportunity to make several pairs of earrings using beads and sterling silver wire. No jewelry making experience is necessary. Supply list at registration. 2 Meetings. INSTRUCTOR: Alison Lesniak is an independent jewelry artist and experienced teacher. #6224.101 MON 6:30-9:30pm, July 9&16 $49.50(Students/U.Mem)$59.50(Fac/Staff)
The Wisconsin Union Craftshop The Craftshop, “where art is a verb,” was the first open studio arts facility ever opened in a college union. Located on the fourth floor of Memorial Union the Craftshop will close early this summer for renovations. Take advantage of the opportunity while you can! The new
Wheel Pottery Studio
Continue and advance your exploration of ceramics and the wheel with an accomplished artist as your guide. Perfect for those who have done an Intro class or want to get back into pottery. Start where you are at and grow with personalized instructions and group sharing. Opportunity to use studio outside of class time (thru June 22). 5 Meetings. INSTRUCTOR: Gloria VanDixhorn.
Metal Jewelry Design Basics
Drawing - Using the Right Side of the Brain
#1320.101 WED 7-10pm, June 20-July 25 $69.50(Students/U.Mem)$79.50(Fac/Staff)
complement to your jewelry making. Learn safety and the basic skill techniques to saw, grind, sand, and polish many different types of rock into cabochons. Meets at the Goodman Community Center. Presented in cooperation with the Madison Gem & Mineral Club. No class 7/4. 6 Meetings. INSTRUCTOR: Madison Gem & Mineral Club.
#6070.101 THR 6:30-9:00pm, May 24-June 21 $99.50(Students/U.Mem) $109.50(Fac/Staff)
#1350.101 TUE 5:30-8:30pm, July 10-31 $54.50(Students/U.Mem)$64.50(Fac/Staff)
Unleash the inner artist and release the inner critic. Learn the basics of drawing and advance your ability. Create line variations, spatial depth, volume, composition, texture, light and shadow. Learn to really see what you are looking at. Add supply cost. No class 7/45 Meetings. INSTRUCTOR: Jeremy Anacker, experienced Instructor with a BFA from UW-Madison and private art school training.
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Learn the fundamentals of metalsmithing and jewelry design. We will explore jewelry fabrication techniques including sawing, piercing, soldering, riveting and texturing. Starting with an extensive exploration of the various ways to texture metals, you can then design and fabricate pendants or earrings using these techniques. Opportunity for studio use outside of class (thru June 22). Additional supply costs depend on project choices. 3 Meetings. INSTRUCTOR: Alison Lesniak is an independent jewelry artist and experienced teacher. #6220.101 TUE 6:30-9:30pm, May 29-June 12 $69.50(Students/U.Mem)$79.50(Fac/Staff)
3 Silver Rings
Create your own silver rings as we explore three different types of ring design. Learn ring fabrication techniques including sawing, filing, soldering, basic forming, and more. Create your own designs using the the unlimited combinations possible around these three basic ring types. Opportunity for use of facilities outside of class (thru June 22). Additional supply costs depend on project choices. 3 Meetings. INSTRUCTOR: Alison Lesniak in an independent jewelry artist and experienced teacher. #6222.101 WED 6:30-9:30pm, May 30-June 13 $69.50(Students/U.Mem)$79.50(Fac/Staff)
open art studio space will open at Memorial Union in Fall 2014. (see page 6)
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Facepainting can liven up birthday parties, the company picnic, block party or your fundraiser. Learn simple and fun designs, safety tips to prevent allergic reactions, working with different skin types and how to deal with problem parents (and children!). Includes ideas for how to use your new talent as a fundraiser and/or entertainment enhancement. Fee includes all supplies in this hands on workshop. 1 Meeting. INSTRUCTOR: Monica Wahlberg ran her own facepainting business for seven years.
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Facepainting: Tips & Techniques
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you!), and summer will still be the best time to take advantage of all the Union has to offer. Come join us!
Stenciled Enamel Pendants
Learn the ancient art of fusing glass on metal with this hands-on jewelry-making workshop! You will create a beautiful enamel pendant will learning basic enameling concepts. Includes design basics, metal preparation, preparing base coats, kiln firing and use of stencils. No experience with metalwork or enameling is necessary, those with pervious art metals experience welcome. Small materials fee due to Instructor at class. 1 Meeting. INSTRUCTOR: Alison Lesniak is an independent jewelry artist and experienced teacher. #6240.101 MON 6:30-9:30pm, June 18 $29.50(Students/U.Mem)$39.50(Fac/Staff)
Glass Bead Making An excellent introduction to bead making and the related skills of working with hot glass in a flame. Learn a variety of skills beginning with a simple round bead and progressing through more advanced shapes such as cylinders and bicones, and how to apply dots and lines to create many beautiful designs. Opportunity to use studio outside of class time (thru June 22). Additional supply cost depends on projects. 3 Meetings. INSTRUCTOR: Maggs Kailhofer, makes and sells flame worked glass in stores and shows, experienced Instructor. #6280.101 THR 7-10pm, May 31-June 14 $74.50(Students/U.Mem)$84.50(Fac/Staff)
Hypertufa Garden Pottery You can make your own garden planters! And do it really inexpensively, too. If you liked mud pies as a kid, you will love making Hypertufa pottery. Hypertufa is a lightweight concrete that you can easily form into planters, birdbaths, stepping stones, even sculpted statues. We will go over the basic recipe and techniques for making pots and planters. Includes all supplies for a small to medium garden planter. 1 Meeting. INSTRUCTOR: Kris Rasmussen is a UW-Madison grad and owner of the Wisconsin Artisans Gallery in Merrimac. #6300.101 SAT Noon-2pm, June 16 $34.50(Student/U.Mem) $44.50(Fac/Staff)
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