Wheelhouse Catalog - Winter/Spring 2019

WINTER/SPRING 2019

WHEELHOUSE STUDIOS INSIDE: Wine & Canvas Fused Glass Samba!

Stop Motion Printmaking

A WISCONSIN UNION EXPERIENCE

WHEELHOUSE STUDIOS Open Studio

FEATURED

Noon - 10pm, seven days a week Free access for UW-Madison students. Daily, monthly and annual passes available for Wisconsin Union members and general community.

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WINE & CANVAS A night out with friends!

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FUSED GLASS Light up the night

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MOTION ACTIVATED Learn to Samba

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CAMERA READY Stop-motion animation

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PRINT & SEW Laser-cut designs

Three playful, energetic, well-equipped work spaces for exploration, creativity and collaboration.

Studio Y – wheel throwing, hand-building, including an accessible wheel, slab rolling and a variety of sculpture tools Studio O – art metals, stained glass, glass fusing, mosaics and jewelry Studio G – drawing, painting, printmaking, digital photography and fabric arts

DIY Projects How it works: purchase the supply kit and finish it with style!

Available projects rotate throughout the year, stop by and browse completed samples.

• Painted Pottery • Woodburning • Mosaics

Drop-In Events Special one-time, quick engagement offerings that are free or low cost.

Take home your creative, finished work. Join our email list or watch our website for these fun opportunities.

Group Events Use one of the studios for a team-building exercise or even a birthday party. Groups can work independently or make an instructor-led project.

We have a variety of projects to choose from!

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Classes & Workshops Single afternoon workshops to multi-session classes, our expert teaching artists guide you through the steps and provide you the skills and knowledge to grow your art.

Pictured on front: Pottery Wheel (pg. 6) 2

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PENCILS & BRUSHES The Basics of Drawing

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Mini-Comics Drawing Lab

Anyone can draw! Start with the basics and build confidence through observational drawing.

Discover the history, culture and practical skills to illustrate your own comics. Join us for a single night or for the whole week!

Jan 28-Feb 25, Mon, 6-9pm #1000.301

Mar 4-8, Mon-Fri, 2-5pm #1010.101

$59.50 (Student/Union Member) $69.50 (Non-member)

$59.50 (Student/Union Member) $69.50 (Non-member) Mar 4, Mon, 2-5pm, $15 #1011.101

Fiction Writing

Mar 5, Tue, 2-5pm, $15 #1012.101

Enhance your skills with a workshop exploration of writing techniques.

Mar 6, Wed, 2-5pm, $15 #1013.101

Feb 12-Mar 5, 6:30-9:30pm #3800.001

Mar 7, Thu, 2-5pm, $15 #1014.101

$39.50 (Student/Union Member) $49.50 (Non-member)

Bring your friends, sip some wine and enjoy step-by-step instruction to paint your own masterpiece. Must be 21 or older to participate.

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Birch Tree Landscape

Feb 22, Fri, 6-9pm #1110.003 $29.50 (Student/Union Member) $39.50 (Non-member)

Monet’s Lake Monona Apr 26, Fri, 6-9pm #1110.001 $29.50 (Student/Union Member) $39.50 (Non-member)

Pictured: Monet’s Lake Monona

Mar 8, Fri, 2-5pm, $15 #1015.101

WINE & CANVAS

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Intro to Ring Making

Chandelier Statement Earrings

Design and construct simple silver bands while exploring the basic techniques of metalsmithing.

Design and create a pair of elegant, wire-wrapped, chandelier-style statement earrings.

Jan 28, Mon, 6:30-9:30pm #5110.001

Mar 11, Mon, 6:30-9:30pm #5210.001

$19.50 (Student/Union Member) $29.50 (Non-member)

$19.50 (Student/Union Member) $29.50 (Non-member)

Stone Setting in Jewelry Explore the many different ways to set stones in jewelry!

Feb 4 & 11, Mon, 6:30-9:30pm #5310.001 $39.50 (Student/Union Member) $49.50 (Non-member)

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Pictured: Sgraffito Enamel Pendants

JEWELRY

Imprinted Metal Jewelry

Custom design a textured pendant or pair of earrings. Choose between brass, nickel and copper.

Sgraffito is an Italian term associated with the technique of scratching through layers of enamel to reveal the surface below

Mar 25, Mon, 6:30-9:30pm #5130.001 $24.50 (Student/Union Member) $34.50 (Non-member)

Etched Copper Pendants NEW

Cast Pendant Workshop

Learn how to safely use acid to etch gorgeous designs on a copper pendant.

Create a custom pendant (bronze or silver) using the art of lost-wax casting.

Feb 18, Mon, 6:30-9:30pm #5120.001

Mar 26-Apr 9, Tue, 6-9pm #5610.001

$24.50 (Student/Union Member) $34.50 (Non-member)

$49.50 (Student/Union Member) $59.50 (Non-member)

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Sgraffito Enamel Pendants

Create colorful patterns and effects on a kiln-fired, enameled copper pendant.

Apr 8, Mon, 6:30-9:30pm #5140.001 $24.50 (Student/Union Member) $34.50 (Non-member)

Twist-Forged Cuff Try your hand at cold forging metal (nickel, copper or brass) into a minimalist-style, twisted cuff bracelet.

Pictured: Chandelier Statement Earrings

Apr 22, Mon, 6:30-9:30pm #5410.001

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$24.50 (Student/Union Member) $34.50 (Non-member)

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THE WEDNESDAY WINE SERIES

FUSED GLASS

Discover the glass fusing process of cutting, shaping, combining and firing to create beautiful pieces of glass art!

Sample and learn the stories of various wines at Prairie Fire wine bar in Union South. Each evening offers a fun new theme! Light appetizers provided.

Movie Wines

Feb 20, Wed, 6:30-8:30pm #6000.001 $29.50 (Student/Union Member)

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Jan 30, Wed, 6:30-8:30pm #4801.001

Feb 14, Thu, 6:30-8:30pm #4900.001

Mar 13, Wed, 6:30-8:30pm #4801.002

Apr 24, Wed, 6:30-8:30pm #4900.002

$24.50 (Student/Union Member) $34.50 (Non-member)

$24.50 (Student/Union Member) $34.50 (Non-member)

Dessert Wines

Mar 27, Wed, 6:30-8:30pm #6000.002 $34.50 (Student/Union Member)

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Fused Glass Nightlights

Organic Wines

Apr 17, Wed, 6:30-8:30pm #6000.003 $29.50 (Student/Union Member)

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Pictured: Fused Glass Nightlights

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Intro to Glass Fusing

NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!

GET BEHIND THE WHEEL Clay courses and workshops for all skill levels! Whether or not you have worked in clay before, our experienced instructors will guide you through the forming, glazing and firing process to make your own mugs, bowls and vases.

Intro to Wheel Pottery Jan 30-Feb 27, Wed, 6:30-9pm #4000.001 Jan 31-Feb 28, Thu, 6:30-9pm #4000.002 Feb 5-Mar 5, Tue, 6-8:30pm #4000.003 Mar 27-Apr 24, Wed, 6:30-9pm #4000.005 Mar 28-Apr 25, Thu, 6:30-9pm #4000.004 $119.50 (Student/Union Member) $129.50 (Non-member)

Continuing Wheel Pottery Feb 3-Mar 3, Sun, 9:30am-noon N E W #4110.001

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Pictured: Continuing Wheel Pottery

Mar 26-Apr 23, Tue, 6-8:30pm #4110.002

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$119.50 (Student/Union Member) $129.50 (Non-member)

Ceramic Tile Making Mar 31-Apr 21, Sun, 9:30am-noon N E W T I M E #5120.001 $79.50 (Student/Union Member) $89.50 (Non-member)

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M OT I O N AC T I VAT E D Harmonica Private Lessons Start with the basics or expand your repertoire with advanced techniques.

Each 30 minute lesson is customized to your needs.

Jan 31-Feb 28, Thu, 3-8pm #7100.001 Mar 28-Apr 25, Thu, 3-8pm #7100.002 $69.50 (Student/Union Member) $79.50 (Non-member)

“ The harmonica is the most voice-like instrument, you can make it wail, feel happy, or cry.

It’s like singing the blues without words.”

C H A R L I E MUSSELWHITE

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Caribbean Soca

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Intro to Brazilian Samba

High energy dance that emphasizes hips and legs, a fusion of calypso, chutney, funk and soul.

Learn the basics of the energetic dance style. Every class is accompanied by live Brazilian drumming!

Feb 3-24, Sun, 5-6pm #7150.003

Mar 26-Apr 16, Tue, 6-7pm #7150.002

$9.99 (Student/Union Member) $19.99 (Non-member)

$24.50 (Student/Union Member) $34.50 (Non-member)

Act and Audition Like a Boss

Hip Hop and Urban Movement

Quick and powerful ways to make your performance more natural and spontaneous - knock your auditions out of the park!

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Get some fresh moves for the dance floor! A structured, vibrant and fun-filled environment open to all skill levels.

Feb 6-Mar 6, Wed, 5:30-8:30pm #7000.001

Mar 31-Apr 28, Sun, 12pm-1pm #7150.001

$49.50 (Student/Union Member) $59.50 (Non-member)

$34.50 (Student/Union Member) $44.50 (Non-member)

Swordsmanship of Japan An intro to the basics of formal kenjutsu study, hone your focus and experience the calm of a modern Samurai.

Feb 12-Mar 12, Tue, 6-8pm #7740.001 $39.50 (Student/Union Member) $49.50 (Non-member)

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Pictured: Smartphone Photography

CAMERA READY Intro to DSLR Photography

Smartphone Photography

Intro to Lightroom

Learn how to use your DSLR camera, compose interesting images and edit them to stand out.

Kick your Instagram up a notch with photo composition tips and an in-phone editing tutorial.

Explore Adobe Lightroom and become comfortable editing your photos.

Feb 7-21, Thu, 6-8:30pm #2101.001

Mar 12, Tue, 6-8:30pm #2210.001

$49.50 (Student/Union Member) $59.50 (Non-member)

$24.50 (Student/Union Member) $34.50 (Non-member)

DSLR Photography II

Stop-Motion Animation Workshop

Take your skills to the next level with advanced composition and lighting techniques!

Apr 16-30, Tue, 6-8:30pm #2102.102 $49.50 (Student/Union Member) $59.50 (Non-member)

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Collaborate as a group to capture incremental changes to a 3D scene on a single camera to create an animation.

Mar 31-Apr 14, Sun, 2-5pm #2301.001 $29.50 (Student/Union Member) $39.50 (Non-member)

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Apr 2, Tue, 6-8:30pm #2300.001 $24.50 (Student/Union Member) $34.50 (Non-member)

PRINT & SEW Discover how to make images on paper and t-shirts!

Jan 29-Feb 12, Tue, 6-9pm #3301.001 Mar 26-Apr 9, Tue, 6-9pm #3301.002 $49.50 (Student/Union Member) $59.50 (Non-member)

Painterly Prints: Monotypes Learn the process of one-time prints and explore brushing and ink-dabbing techniques for a unique work of art.

Feb 28-Mar 14, Thu, 6:30-9:30pm #3201.001 $49.50 (Student/Union Member) $59.50 (Non-member)

Block Printing on Fabric Explore fabric design fundamentals and create custom stamps to make patterns and prints.

Apr 4 & 11, Thu, 6-8:30pm #3510.001 $29.50 (Student/Union Member) $39.50 (Non-member)

Laser-Engraved Printmaking NEW

Use a laser cutter to engrave designs into plates for printmaking.

Apr 18-May 2, Thu, 6:30-9:30pm #3401.001 $49.50 (Student/Union Member) $59.50 (Non-member)

Japanese Shibori Tye Dye Create intricate designs with indigo dye by binding, stitching, folding, twisting and compressing fabric.

Feb 26-Mar 12, Tue, 6:30-8:30pm #3520.001 $29.50 (Student/Union Member) $39.50 (Non-member)

Learn to Sew Use basic stitches and techniques to make a pair of cozy pajama pants!

Apr 13-27, Sat, 1-4pm #3601.001 $49.50 (Student/Union Member) $59.50 (Non-member)

Pictured: Japanese Shibori Tye Dye

Screen Printing

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DROP-IN WORKSHOPS Free Art Friday

Cappy Hour

Join us on the first Friday of the month from 5-7pm throughout the academic year for free art marking!

No registration required.

Graduate in style, Badgers! Decorate your grad cap with paint or jewels to make a design, image or phrase.

No registration required.

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May 9, Thu, 2-5pm

Mar 1 Apr 5

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FAQ Parking For most courses there is public parking within two blocks of your meeting place. Visit union.wisc.edu/parking for more information.

Children in Wheelhouse Courses Wheelhouse Studios is a lifelong education program designed for adult learners and cannot accommodate individuals under the age of 18 due to liability reasons and State of Wisconsin Mandatory Reporter of Child Abuse guidelines. There are no exceptions to this policy. Thank you for your understanding.

Refunds & Transfers A full refund of class fees can be issued if we cancel a course. If you elect to drop or transfer, we must receive notice at least three full business days prior to the start date. A $5.00 service fee is assessed for any refund request.

Give the Gift of Wheelhouse!

Available for any amount over $25, gift certificates are good for one year towards any course registration, drop-in project, group event or studio pass. Gift certificates are available online, in-person or by phone.

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Your satisfaction is important to us. If you are dissatisfied with your course, let us know why and depending on the situation we can discuss issuing a refund.

Whether a graduating student, alumnus, retiree or just a lover of the Union - membership is open to everyone. We have a variety of options from onetime payments to yearly installments for a lifetime of benefits. union.wisc.edu/membership

For a full list of FAQs and policies, please visit us at union.wisc.edu/wheelhouse.

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Hours

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Noon-10pm, Monday-Sunday Closed holiday weekends

By Phone 608.262.3156 MC/VISA/Discover/AMEX

In Person Memorial Union Lower Level

Registration Required Course instructors do NOT take registrations or payment. Registrations accepted until the day of course provided class has made minimum enrollment and space is available. Register early to ensure your space in a course!

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