Wheelhouse Art Studios Fall 2023 Courses

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STUDIOS

Open Studio

Noon - 10pm, seven days a week

Free studio access for UW–Madison students. Daily, monthly and annual studio passes available for Wisconsin Union Members and the general community. Pass discounts are available for Union Members! Check out our website or contact us for more information.

Explore three inspiring, well-equipped studio spaces for exploration, creativity and collaboration.

FIND YOUR CLASS

• Wheel throwing, including an accessible wheel

• Plus, a variety of sculpture tools

Classes & Workshops

• Jewelry & art metals

• Stained glass

• Glass fusing

• Mosaics

• Hand-building

• Slab rolling

• Drawing

• Painting

• Printmaking

• Digital photography

• Fabric arts

Sign up for a single afternoon workshop or a multi-session class, where our instructors guide you through the steps and provide you the skills and knowledge to grow your art.

Union Members save $10 on classes!

DIY Projects

DIY Projects During open studio, stop by the front desk to purchase a fun, simple DIY project to complete in our space. We’ll include all the instructions and materials you need!

Available DIY projects rotate throughout the year. You can always stop by and browse completed samples to see what inspires you. Past DIY projects include: Painted Pottery, Woodburning, Mosaics.

Drop-In Events

Stop by Wheelhouse to enjoy these special one-time, quick engagement offerings that are free or low cost. Take home your creative, finished work. Join our email list or check our website to see upcoming opportunities.

Group Events

Wheelhouse Studios offers opportunities for group art-making events. Contact us to craft the perfect experience that meets your group size, budget and activity of choice.

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PAINT & DRAW

Enjoy creating your own works of art!

HANDMADE JEWELRY

Design bracelets, rings and more!

GLASS ARTS

Discover stained glass and fused glass!

IN THE KITCHEN

Cultivate your culinary skills!

A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS

See New Photography Classes!

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PENCILS & BRUSHES

Intro to Watercolor Painting

Learn the basics of watercolor painting or build on your skills in this three-part course. Each class, you will paint a new image to continue learning new watercolor techniques!

September 21–October 12, Thurs, 6–8:30 PM

#1201.007

$100 (Student/Union Member)

$110 (Non-member)

Book Binding

Learn introductory methods for bookbinding to create your own stitched journals!

September 25–October 9, Tues, 6–9 PM

#3101.001

$100 (Student/Union Member)

$110 (Non-member)

Intro to Acrylic Painting

Learn the basics of acrylic painting or refine your skills. Each class, you will continue learning new techniques.

November 9–30, Thurs, 6–8:30 PM

#1201.008

$100 (Student/Union Member)

$110 (Non-member)

The Basics of Drawing

Learn the basics of observational drawing and build confidence with a variety of drawing techniques.

November 21–December 12, Tues, 6–9 PM

#1301.009

$100 (Student/Union Member)

$110 (Non-member)

Pictured: The Basics of Drawing

WINE & CANVAS

Enjoy an evening of instructor-led painting, focusing on skill building and fun, with a glass of wine and good friends! Must be 21 or older to participate. Your first glass of wine or beer is provided, additional refreshments available for purchase.

Wine and Canvas: Late Summer Sunflower

September 15, Fri, 6–8:30 PM

#1101.001

$40 (Student/Union Member)

$50 (Non-Member)

Wine and Canvas: Peaceful Rowboat

September 22, Fri, 6–8:30 PM

#1101.002

$40 (Student/Union Member)

$50 (Non-Member)

Wine and Canvas: Fall River

October 13, Fri, 6–8:30 PM

#1101.003

$40 (Student/Union Member)

$50 (Non-Member)

Wine and Canvas: Flower Field Sunrise

October 27, Fri, 6–8:30 PM

#1101.004

$40 (Student/Union Member)

$50 (Non-Member)

Wine and Canvas: Stormy Sails

November 10, Fri, 6–8:30 PM

#1101.005

$40 (Student/Union Member)

$50 (Non-Member)

Wine and Canvas: Wisconsin Reflections

December 8, Fri, 6–8:30pm

#1101.006

$40 (Student/Union Member)

$50 (Non-Member)

METALS & JEWELRY

Intro to Lapidary

Learn safety and the basic skills to saw, grind, sand and polish different kinds of rocks.

September 20–October 25, Wed, 5:30–9 PM #5401.001

$200 (Student/Union Member)

$210 (Non-Member)

Intermediate Lapidary

Learn safety and advanced skills to saw, grind, sand and polish different kinds of rocks.

November 1–December 6, Wed, 5:30–9 PM #5401.002

$200 (Student/Union Member)

$210 (Non-Member)

Intro to Ring Making

LAPIDARY IS THE ART OF CUTTING AND POLISHING GEMS AND STONES!

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

September 20, Thurs, 6–9 PM #5101.001

$40 (Student/Union Member)

$50 (Non-Member)

Basics of Metalsmithing and Jewelry

Explore jewelry fabrication techniques including sawing, piercing, texturing and smoldering.

October 4–November 1, Mon, 6–9 PM #5101.002

$170 (Student/Union Member)

$180 (Non-Member)

Stone Setting in Jewelry

Learn how to bezel set a stone in jewelry and explore soldering, cutting and annealing techniques.

November 29–December 6, Tues, 6–9 PM #5101.003

$70 (Student/Union Member)

$80 (Non-Member)

Pictured: Forged Bangle Bracelet

GLASS ART

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

Fused Glass Coasters

Create a set of four glass coasters using glass sheets, frit and rods.

September 14, Thurs, 6:30–8:30 PM #4601.001

$50 (Student/Union Member)

$60 (Non-Member)

Intro to Stained Glass

Learn the basics of stained glass design and construction!

October 3–10, Tues, 6 - 9 PM #4601.002

$80 (Student/Union Member)

$90 (Non-Member)

Fused and Slumped Glass Plates

Create a fused and slumped glass plate using glass sheets, frit and rods.

October 12, Thurs, 6:30–8:30 PM #4601.003

$50 (Student/Union Member)

$60 (Non-Member)

Fused Glass Picture Frames

Using glass sheets, frit and rods, create a decorative glass frame to display on a bookshelf or table.

November 9, Thurs, 6:30–8:30 PM #4601.004

$50 (Student/Union Member)

$60 (Non-Member)

NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!

Continuing Stained Glass

Advance your stained glass design and construction skills!

November 21–28, Tues, 6–9 PM #4601.005

$80 (Student/Union Member)

$90 (Non-Member)

Fused Glass Ornaments

Learn glass working skills to create unique ornaments!

December 7, Thurs, 6:30–8:30 PM #4601.006

$50 (Student/Union Member)

$60 (Non-Member)

Pictured: Intro to Stained Glass

CERAMICS & WHEEL POTTERY

Enjoy clay and wheel pottery courses 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. Five-week classes come with a bag of clay, tool kit and two weeks of open studio time after your course.

Intro to Wheel Pottery

September 11–October 9, Mon, 6–8:30 PM #4101.001

$170 (Student/Union Member)

$180 (Non-Member)

Intro to Wheel Pottery

September 12–October 10, Tues, 6–8:30 PM #4101.002

$170 (Student/Union Member)

$180 (Non-Member)

Intro to Wheel Pottery

September 13–October 11, Wed, 6–8:30 PM #4101.003

$170 (Student/Union Member)

$180 (Non-Member)

Continuing Wheel Pottery

Continue to develop your pottery skills and learn how to create new forms.

September 14–October 12, Thurs, 6–8:30 PM #4201.004

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

Hand Building Ceramics

Learn the basics of hand building in clay with techniques including coiling, pinching and slab work.

October 30–November 27, Mon, 6–8:30 PM #4201.005

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

Intro to Wheel Pottery

October 30–November 27, Mon, 6–8:30 PM #4101.006

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

Intro to Wheel Pottery

October 31–November 28, Tues, 6–8:30 PM #4101.007

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

Intro to Wheel Pottery

November 1–December 6, Wed, 6–8:30 PM #4101.008

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

Intro to Wheel Pottery

November 2–December 7, Thurs, 6–8:30 PM #4101.009

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

Pictured: Wheel Pottery

IN THE KITCHEN

Hearty Harvest Soups

Learn to make great soups from fall harvest vegetables.

October 10, Tues, 6–9 PM

#6101.001

$40 (Student/Union Member)

$50 (Non-Member)

Wednesday Wine Tasting–Pinot vs. Pinot

Come taste all things Pinot and explore what makes these grapes so unique. Light food pairings included.

October 18, Tues, 6–8 PM

#6501.001

$40 (Student/Union Member)

$50 (Non-Member)

Thanksgiving Tips and Tricks

Get practical information and new skills to make Thanksgiving much easier while learning new and fresh sides.

November 7, Tues, 6–9 PM

#6101.002

$40 (Student/Union Member)

$50 (Non-Member)

Wednesday Wine Tasting–Interesting Varietals

This class will explore and look at some of the less common known grapes outside of the typical “Big 10” varietals such as Touriga Nacional, a native grape found in Portugal. Light food pairings included.

November 15, Wed, 6–8 PM

#6501.002

$40 (Student/Union Member)

$50 (Non-Member)

Working with

Chocolate

Scratch your sweet tooth with this introuctory chocolatier class and learn skills such as tempering, dipping and decorating.

December 5, Tues, 6–9 PM #6101.003

$40 (Student/Union Member)

$50 (Non-Member)

Cocktail Mixology at the Union

Learn about the components of great beverages and how to mix delectable, homemade cocktails from scratch, all while enjoying paired appetizers with friends.

December 7, Thurs, 6–8:30 PM #6101.004

$80 (Student/Union Member)

$90 (Non-Member)

Wednesday Wine Tasting–New Wines to Wisconsin

Join us for this class and be one of the first people to try the hottest and newest wines that have just arrived and some of which have not been seen around Madison yet. Light food pairings included.

December 13, Wed, 6–8 PM #6501.003

$40 (Student/Union Member)

$50 (Non-Member)

Pictured: Fall Favorites

PRINT & SEW

Screen Printing

Discover a variety of fun techniques to print images onto paper and t-shirts.

September 26–October 10, Tues, 6–9 PM #3101.001

$100 (Student/Union Member)

$110 (Non-Member)

Drypoint Printmaking

Get started with intaglio printing through drypoint.

October 31–November 14, Tues, 6–9 PM #3101.002

$100 (Student/Union Member)

$110 (Non-Member)

Shibori Dyeing

Learn textile dyeing and how to make indigo patterns on clothing and other cloth!

October 14, Sat, 1–4 PM #8101.001

$40 (Student/Union Member)

$50 (Non-Member)

Intro to Sewing Intensive

Want to get started with sewing? This oneday intro workshop will teach you many basics with a start to finish project!

October 16, Mon, 6–9:30 PM #8101.002

$55 (Student/Union Member) $65 (Non-Member)

Denim Bag Construction

Learn to make a small bag focused on patterns, seams and zippers!

October 19–November 2, Thurs, 6–9 PM #8101.003

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

Upcycled Wearable Adornments

Learn to assemble brilliant earrings, necklaces or fashion adornments from a selection of materials and talk about earring fashion design!

October 23, Mon, 6–9 PM #8101.004

$40 (Student/Union Member)

$50 (Non-Member)

Intro to Sewing

Learn key sewing skills to get you started on a variety of projects in this three-part introductory class!

November 6–November 20, Mon, 6–9 PM

#8101.005

$100 (Student/Union Member)

$110 (Non-Member)

Wax Batik

Learn about creating resist patterns with wax and indigo dye!

November 11, Sat, 1–4 PM #8101.006

$40 (Student/Union Member)

$50 (Non-Member)

Decorative Embroidery–Sashiko Stitching

Learn how to mend garments in beautiful new ways through sashiko stitching!

November 29–December 13, Sat, 1–4 PM #8301.004

$100 (Student/Union Member)

$110 (Non-Member)

Pictured: Screen Printing

PHOTOGRAPHY

Smartphone Photography I

Grab your cell phone and get ready to take your smartphone photos up a notch with tips for photo composition and an in-phone editing tutorial.

September 27, Wed, 6–8:30 PM #2201.001

$25 (Student/Union Member)

$35 (Non-Member)

Polaroid Emulsion Lifting

In this fun one-night photo course, participants will learn about transferring polaroid images to paper to create unique works of art!

October 11, Wed, 6–9 PM

#2201.002

$40 (Student/Union Member)

$50 (Non-Member)

BECOME A MEMBER & SAVE!

Wisconsin Union Membership

Whether a graduating student, alumnus, retiree or just a lover of the Wisconsin Union, membership is open to everyone. We have a variety of options from one-time payments to yearly installments for a lifetime of benefits, including $10 off Wheelhouse Studios courses, discount on studio passes and 10% discount on DIY kits. Learn more at: union.wisc.edu/membership

Smartphone Portraits

Learn the techniques of styling and photographing stunning portrait photography with your smartphone!

October 25, Wed, 6–9 PM #2201.003

$25 (Student/Union Member)

$30 (Non-Member)

Fall Landscape Photography–The Fundamentals

Learn the basics of using your DSLR camera to create beautiful landscape photos.

November 1–15, Wed, 6–9 PM #2201.004

$80 (Student/Union Member)

$90 (Non-Member)

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 an adult education program designed for lifelong learners. Due to liability reasons, we cannot accommodate individuals under the age of 18 in our classes or open studio. For information about group events for participants under the age of 18, please contact us at wheelhouse@union.wisc.edu. Thank you for your understanding.

Refunds & Transfers

A full refund of class fees will 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.

Your Satisfaction Guaranteed

Your satisfaction is important to us. If you are dissatisfied with your course, please 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