SPRING 2023
WHEELHOUSE STUDIOS
INSIDE: Wine & Canvas Painting & Drawing Ceramics Culinary Courses Photography
A WISCONSIN UNION EXPERIENCE
STUDIOS Open Studio Noon - 10pm, seven days a week
FIND YOUR CLASS
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. Studio Y
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• Wheel throwing, including an accessible wheel • Plus, a variety of sculpture tools
• Jewelry & art metals • Stained glass • Glass fusing • Mosaics • Hand-building • Slab rolling
• Drawing • Painting • Printmaking • Digital photography • Fabric arts
Classes & Workshops 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 Kits & Projects
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WINE & CANVAS
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HANDMADE JEWELRY
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PLAY IN CLAY
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IN THE KITCHEN
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A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS
Enjoy a night out with friends!
Design bracelets, rings and more!
Beginner and Advanced Pottery Classes!
Cultivate your culinary skills!
Photography classes are back!
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! DIY Kits Purchase a DIY Kit to complete at home or give as a gift to a fellow art lover! DIY Kits include all the instructions and materials you need to complete the project at home. Available DIY projects and kits 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.
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Union Members receive 10% off DIY Kit purchases!
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. 2
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FREE ART FRIDAYS Students and community members of all skill levels are welcome to join us this spring for fun, free art activities from 5-7 PM. Come try something new like vinyl record painting, shrinky dink jewelry, PanPastel critters, and more! Check the Wheelhouse website for more details about the specific art activities for each Free Art Friday. • Feb 3 in Festival Room
• April 7 in Paul Bunyan Room
• Feb 17 in Festival Room
• April 21 in Paul Bunyan Room
• March 3 in Festival Room
• May 5 in Festival Room
• March 24 in Festival Room
FOR GRADS! CAPPY HOUR May 7 - 10 | 12 PM - 10 PM DECORATE YOUR GRADUATION CAP!
Pictured: Free Art Friday 2022
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PENCILS & BRUSHES Intro to Watercolor Painting
Intro to Acrylic 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! February 9 - 23, Thurs, 6 - 8:30 PM #1202.007 $100 (Student/Union Member) $110 (Non-member)
Learn the basics of acrylic painting or refine your skills. Each class, you will continue learning new techniques. April 13 - 27, Thurs, 6 - 8:30 PM #1202.008 $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. March 28 - April 25, Tues, 6 - 9 PM #1302.009 $110 (Student/Union Member) $120 (Non-member)
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Pictured: Wine and Canvas - Lavender Fields
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: Rocky Shore
Wine and Canvas: Wisconsin Moon
February 10, Fri, 6 - 8:30 PM #1102.001
March 24, Fri, 6 - 8:30 PM #1102.004
$40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member)
$40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member)
Wine and Canvas: Post Alone
Wine and Canvas: On a Clear Day
February 24, Fri, 6 - 8:30 PM #1102.002
April 14, Fri, 6 - 8:30 PM #1102.005
$40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member)
$40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member)
Wine and Canvas: Raspberries
Wine and Canvas: Sunset at the Pier
March 10, Fri, 6 - 8:30 PM #1102.003
April 28, Fri, 6 - 8:30pm #1102.006
$40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member)
$40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member)
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METALS & JEWELRY Intro to Lapidary
Intermediate Lapidary
Simple Ring Making
Learn safety and the basic skills to saw, grind, sand and polish different kinds of rocks.
Learn safety and advanced skills to saw, grind, sand and polish different kinds of rocks.
Design and construct simple silver bands while exploring the basic techniques of metalsmithing.
April 5 - May 10, Wed, 5:30 - 9 PM #5402.002
March 30 - April 6, Thurs, 6 - 9 PM (Does not meet Nov. 25) #5102.002
February 22 - March 29, Wed, 5:30 - 9 PM #5402.001 $170 (Student/Union Member) $180 (Non-Member)
$170 (Student/Union Member) $180 (Non-Member)
Stenciled Enamel Pendants LAPIDARY IS THE ART OF CUTTING AND POLISHING GEMS AND STONES!
Use high temperatures to fuse enamel powder on metal to create a glass enameled pendant. February 27, Mon, 6 - 9 PM #5102.001 $40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member)
$70 (Student/Union Member) $80 (Non-Member)
Stone Setting in Jewelry Learn how to bezel set a stone in jewelry and explore soldering, cutting and annealing techniques. April 18 - 25, Tues, 6 - 9 PM #5102.003 $70 (Student/Union Member) $80 (Non-Member)
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Pictured: Intro to Stained Glass
FUSED GLASS Discover the glass fusing process of cutting, shaping, combining and firing to create beautiful pieces of glass art!
Intro to Stained Glass
Fused Glass Wave Panels
Fused Dichroic Glass Pendants
Learn the basics of stained glass design and construction!
Using glass sheets, frit and rods, create a decorative glass panel to display on a bookshelf or table.
Learn glass working skills to create unique pendants!
February 7 - 14, Tues, 6 - 9 PM #4602.001 $70 (Student/Union Member) $80 (Non-Member)
Fused Glass Coasters Create a set of four glass coasters using glass sheets, frit and rods. February 16, Thurs, 6:30 - 8:30 PM #4602.002 $40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member)
March 9, Thurs, 6:30 - 8:30 PM #4602.003 $40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member)
April 20, Thurs, 6:30 - 8:30 PM #4602.005 $40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member)
Continuing Stained Glass Advance your stained glass design and construction skills! April 4 - 11, Tues, 6 - 9 PM #4602.004
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!
$70 (Student/Union Member) $80 (Non-Member)
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GET BEHIND T HE WHE E L 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. 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
Intro to Wheel Pottery
Intro to Wheel Pottery
$170 (Student/Union Member) $180 (Non-Member)
$170 (Student/Union Member) $180 (Non-Member)
$170 (Student/Union Member) $180 (Non-Member)
January 30 - February 27, Mon, 6 - 8:30 PM #4102.001
Intro to Wheel Pottery January 31 - February 28, Tues, 6 - 8:30 PM #4102.002
$170 (Student/Union Member) $180 (Non-Member)
Intro to Wheel Pottery February 1 - March 1, Wed, 6 - 8:30 PM #4102.003
$170 (Student/Union Member) $180 (Non-Member)
February 2 - March 2, Thurs, 6 - 8:30 PM #4102.004
Intro to Wheel Pottery March 20 - April 17, Mon, 6 - 8:30 PM #4102.005
$170 (Student/Union Member) $180 (Non-Member)
Intro to Wheel Pottery March 21 - April 18, Tues, 6 - 8:30 PM #4102.006
$170 (Student/Union Member) $180 (Non-Member)
March 23 - April 20, Thurs, 6 - 8:30 PM #4102.008
Continuing Wheel Pottery Continue to develop your pottery skills and learn how to create new forms. March 22 - April 19, Wed, 6 - 8:30 PM #4101.007 $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. March 20 - April 17, Mon, 6 - 8:30 PM #4202.001 $170 (Student/Union Member) $180 (Non-Member)
Pictured: Wheel Pottery
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Pictured: Fall Favorites
IN THE KITCHEN Cooking Great Breakfast
Wednesday Wine Tasting - California Cabernets
Learn foundational culinary skills to improve your home cooking while learning to prepare a delicious breakfast!
Join us in the Prairie Fire Winebar at Union South to learn about and sample California’s beloved cabernet sauvignon.
February 7, Tues, 6 - 9 PM #6102.001
February 15, Wed, 6 - 8 PM #6502.001
$40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member)
$40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member)
Intro to Vietnamese Cooking
Wednesday Wine Tasting - Old World vs. New World
Learn the techniques and ingredients needed to make delicious Vietnamese food at home! March 21, Tues, 6 - 9 PM #6102.002
Join us in the Prairie Fire Winebar at Union South to learn about and compare wines from these two distinct regions. March 22, Wed, 6 - 8 PM #6502.002
$40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member)
$40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member)
Cooking Pizza and Calzones! Discover the secrets to delectable homemade pizza and calzones from scratch.
Wednesday Wine Tasting - Food and Wine Pairings
April 11, Tues, 6 - 9 PM #6102.003
Join us in the Prairie Fire Winebar at Union South to learn about wine pairings and taste some delicious combinations.
$40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member)
April 19, Wed, 6 - 8 PM #6502.003 $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
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PRINT & SEW Screen Printing
Shibori Dyeing
Summer Swimwear
Discover a variety of fun techniques to print images onto paper and t-shirts.
Learn textile dyeing and how to make indigo patterns on clothing and other cloth!
February 13 - 27, Mon, 6 - 9 PM #3102.001
March 11, Sat, 1 - 4 PM #8302.001
Want to get ready for summer fashion? Learn how to make custom swim trucks that will fit you perfectly!
$100 (Student/Union Member) $110 (Non-Member)
$40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member)
Screen Printing
Wax Batik
Discover a variety of fun techniques to print images onto paper and t-shirts.
Learn about creating resist patterns with wax and indigo dye!
March 23 - April 6, Thurs, 6 - 9 PM #3102.002
April 15, Sat, 1 - 4 PM #8302.002
$100 (Student/Union Member) $110 (Non-Member)
$40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member)
Relief and Block Printing
Small Bag Construction
Think about relief printing from a different perspective by learning the reduction technique to create multi-layered works of art. April 3 - 17, Mon, 6 - 9 PM #3102.003 $100 (Student/Union Member) $110 (Non-Member)
April 5 - 19, Wed, 6 - 9 PM #8102.002 $100 (Student/Union Member) $110 (Non-Member)
Earrings Fashion Show Learn to assemble brilliant earrings from our selection of supplies and talk about earring fashion design! April 24, Mon, 6 - 9 PM #8102.003 $40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member)
Learn to make a small bag or fanny pack focused on patterns, seams, and zippers! March 2 - 16, Thurs, 6 - 9 PM #8102.001 $100 (Student/Union Member) $110 (Non-Member)
Pictured: Screen Printing
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PHOTOGRAPHY Intro to DSLR Photography
Smartphone Photography
Learn more about how to use your DSLR camera and fundamental photography techniques!
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.
February 22 - March 8, Wed, 6 - 8:30 PM #2101.001 $80 (Student/Union Member) $90 (Non-Member)
March 22, Wed, 6 - 8:30 PM #2202.002 $25 (Student/Union Member) $35 (Non-Member)
Intro to Landscape Photography: The Fundamentals Capture the beauty of landscape photography while you learn the basics of using your DSLR camera. You’ll compose interesting images and edit them to stand out. April 12 - 26, Wed, 6 - 8:30 PM #2102.003 $80 (Student/Union Member) $90 (Non-Member)
FAQ 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
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.
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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.
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Wheelhouse Studios in Memorial Union, Lower Level Hours Noon - 10 PM Monday - Sunday Closed holiday weekends
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