Wheelhouse Art Studios Fall 2021 Courses

FA L L 2 0 2 1

WHEELHOUSE STUDIOS

INSIDE: Wine & Canvas Fused Glass Ceramics Textiles Printmaking

A WISCONSIN UNION EXPERIENCE

WHEELHOUSE STUDIOS Open Studio

FEATURED COURSES

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.

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

4

WINE & CANVAS

5

GLASS BLOWN ORNAMENTS

A Night Out with Friends!

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

Winter Glasswork!

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 Buttons Scratch Art

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.

6

PLAY IN CLAY

9

CAMERA READY

12

Group Events

Beginner and Advanced Classes!

Fall Photos!

PRINT & SEW

Learn New Skills!

Use one of the studios for a team-building exercise or even a birthday party.

We have a variety of projects to choose from!

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.

REGISTER ONLINE U N I O N .W I S C . E D U / W H E E L H O U S E

Pictured on front: Stone Setting 2

F U L L C O U R S E L I S T I N G AT U N I O N .W I S C . E D U / W H E E L H O U S E

608.262.3156

PENCILS & BRUSHES The Basics of Drawing Pictured: Madison Starry Night Painting

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

Oct 26-Nov 23, Tues, 6-9pm #1201.001 $110 (Student/Union Member) $120 (Non-member)

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

Wisconsin Countryside, acrylic

Sunset Silhouette, acrylic

Sept 24, Fri, 6-8:30pm #1101.001

Nov 19, Fri, 6-8:30pm #1101.004

Autumn Lake Reflection, watercolor

Watercolor Winter Landscape

Oct 8, Fri, 6-8:30pm #1101.002

Dec 10, Fri, 6-8:30pm # 1101.005

Harvest Moon, acrylic

$40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-member)

Oct 22, Fri, 6-8:30pm # 1101.003

F U L L C O U R S E L I S T I N G AT U N I O N .W I S C . E D U / W H E E L H O U S E

608.262.3156

3

Pictured: Sgraffito Pendants

JEWELRY Intro to Ring Making

Wire Wrapped Cabochons

Stenciled Enamel Pendants

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

Learn about jewelry design and wire work to create a stunning pendant.

Use high temperatures to fuse enamel powder on metal to create a glass enameled pendant.

Sept 27, Mon, 6-9pm #5101.001 $40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-member)

Stone Setting in Jewelry

$40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-member)

Explore the many different ways to set stones in jewelry!

Oct 11 & 18, Mon, 6-9pm # 5101.002

Nov 3-Nov 24, Wed, 6-9pm #5101.005

$70 (Student/Union Member) $80 (Non-member)

$140 (Student/Union Member) $150 (Non-member)

Try your hand at cold forging metal (nickel, copper or brass) into a minimaliststyle, twisted cuff bracelet.

Oct 12, Tues, 6-9pm #5101.003 $40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-member)

Dec 6, Mon, 6-9pm #5101.007 $40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-member)

Intro to Metalsmithing and Jewelry Explore jewelry fabrication techniques including sawing, piercing, texturing, and soldering!

Twist-Forged Cuff

4

Oct 27, Wed, 6-9pm #5101.004

Riveting Rivets!

Learn how to make connections in jewelry with rivets while making a spectacular project!

Dec 1-Dec 8, Mon, 6-9pm #5101.006 $70 (Student/Union Member) $80 (Non-member)

F U L L C O U R S E L I S T I N G AT U N I O N .W I S C . E D U / W H E E L H O U S E

608.262.3156

RIVETING IS A UNIQUE AND EXCITING WAY TO CONNECT METALS WITHOUT SOLDER.

FUSED GLASS Glass Coaster Fusing Sept 18, Sat, 1:00-3:30pm #4601.001

NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!

$40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-member)

Fused and Slumped Glass Bowls Sept 19, Sun, 12:30-3:00pm #4601.002 $40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-member)

Sugar Skull Glass Panels Oct 7, Thurs, 6:30-9:30pm #4601.003 $40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-member)

Glass Wave Panels Nov 11, Thurs, 6:30-9:30pm #4601.004 $40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-member)

Blown Glass Ornaments Dec 9, Thurs, 6:30-9:30pm #4601.005 Pictured: Fused and Slumped Glass Bowls

Pictured: Sgraffito Pendants

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

$70 (Student/Union Member) $80 (Non-member)

WINE AND CANVAS WORKSHOPS PAGE 3

F U L L C O U R S E L I S T I N G AT U N I O N .W I S C . E D U / W H E E L H O U S E

608.262.3156

5

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. 5-week classes come with a bag of clay, tool kit, and 2 weeks of open studio time after your course.

Intro to Wheel Pottery

Continuing Wheel Pottery

Wine and Wheel

Sept 21-Oct 19, Tues, 6-8:30pm #4101.001

Sep 20-Oct 18, Mon, 6-8:30pm #4301.001

Nov 12, Fri, 6-9:00pm #4401.001

Sept 22-Oct 20, Wed, 6-8:30pm #4101.002

Nov 1-Nov 29, Mon, 6-8:30pm #4301.002

$65 (Student/Union Member) $75 (Non-member)

Sept 23-Oct 21, Thurs, 6-8:30pm #4101.003

$170 (Student/Union Member) $180 (Non-member)

Nov 2-Nov 30, Tues, 6-8:30pm #4101.004

Handbuilt Ceramics

Nov 3-Dec 1, Wed, 6-8:30pm #4101.005

Nov 1-Nov 29, Mon, 6-8:30pm #4201.001

Nov 4-Dec 2, Thurs, 6-8:30pm #4101.006

$170 (Student/Union Member) $180 (Non-member)

Pictured: Wheel Pottery

$170 (Student/Union Member) $180 (Non-member)

6

F U L L C O U R S E L I S T I N G AT U N I O N .W I S C . E D U / W H E E L H O U S E

608.262.3156

MOT IO N ACT IVAT E D Swordsmanship of Japan An intro to the basics of formal kenjutsu study, hone your focus and experience the calm of a modern Samurai.

Sep 30-Oct 28, Thurs, 6-7pm # 7740.001

Pictured: Swordmanship of Japan

$40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-member)

F U L L C O U R S E L I S T I N G AT U N I O N .W I S C . E D U / W H E E L H O U S E

608.262.3156

7

Pictured: Stone Setting in Jewelry

CAMERA RE A DY Smartphone Photography Kick your Instagram up a notch with photo composition tips and an in-phone editing tutorial.

Nov 3, Wed, 6-8:30pm #2201.001 $25 (Student/Union Member) $35 (Non-member)

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

Oct 6-20, Wed, 6-8:30pm #2101.001 $80 (Student/Union Member) $90 (Non-member)

8

F U L L C O U R S E L I S T I N G AT U N I O N .W I S C . E D U / W H E E L H O U S E

608.262.3156

Relief Printing

Japanese Shibori Dyeing

Explore making multi-layered prints with the relief process!

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

Nov 11-Dec 2, Thu, 6-9pm #3101.001 $100 (Student/Union Member) $110 (Non-member)

Screen Printing Discover how to make images on paper and t-shirts!

Oct 28, Tue, 6-9pm #8301.001 $40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-member)

Sewing Projects Sustainable Tote Bag Learn to create basic patterns, thread the machine and hand stitch to make a fantastic simple apron.

Oct 5-19, Tue, 6-8pm #8101.002 $100 (Student/Union Member) $110 (Non-member)

Sewing Projects - Simple Apron

Nov 8-22, Mon, 6-9pm #3101.002

Learn to create basic patterns, thread the machine and hand stitch to make a fantastic simple apron.

$100 (Student/Union Member) $110 (Non-member)

Sept 21-28, Tue, 6-8pm #8101.001 $70 (Student/Union Member) $80 (Non-member)

Pictured: Relief Printing

Pictured: Stone Setting in Jewelry

PRINT & SEW

F U L L C O U R S E L I S T I N G AT U N I O N .W I S C . E D U / W H E E L H O U S E

608.262.3156

9

D RO P -I N WORKS HO P S Free Art Friday

Join us on the first Friday of the month from 5-7pm throughout the academic year for free art marking! No registration required.

Oct 1 Nov 5

Pictured: Handbuilt Ceramics

Dec 3

10

F U L L C O U R S E L I S T I N G AT U N I O N .W I S C . E D U / W H E E L H O U S E

608.262.3156

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

Pictured: Handbuilt Ceramics

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.

Wisconsin Union Membership

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 one-time payments to yearly installments for a lifetime of benefits union.wisc.edu/membership.

Our Satisfaction Guarantee

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.

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

BECOME A MEMBER AND SAVE!

F U L L C O U R S E L I S T I N G AT U N I O N .W I S C . E D U / W H E E L H O U S E

608.262.3156

15

R E G I ST E R TO DAY !

Online at

union.wisc.edu/wheelhouse

By Phone

608.262.3156 MC/VISA/Discover/AMEX

In Person

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Teaching artists 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!

Memorial Union Lower Level

Hours

Noon-10pm, Monday-Sunday Closed holiday weekends

UW’s Art Studio