SUMMER 2023
WHEELHOUSE STUDIOS
INSIDE: NEW
Culinary Classes
NEW
Photography Classes
NEW
Painting & Drawing Classes
Plus, Terrace Art Zone!
A WISCONSIN UNION EXPERIENCE
STUDIOS Open Studio
FIND YOUR CLASS
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! Contact us to learn more. Enjoy three inspiring, well-equipped studio spaces for exploration, creativity, and collaboration. Studio Y
Studio O
Studio G
• 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
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WINE & CANVAS
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HANDMADE JEWELRY
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PLAY IN CLAY
Enjoy a night out with friends!
Design bracelets, rings and more!
Beginner and Advanced Pottery Classes!
PICTURE IS WORTH A p. 10 A THOUSAND WORDS
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.
Photography classes are back!
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Union Members save $10 on classes!
DIY Projects
IN THE KITCHEN
Cultivate your culinary skills!
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
REGISTER ONLINE UNION.WISC.EDU/WHEELHOUSE
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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TERRACE ART ZONE Make art on the Terrace from June to August! Join us every Wednesday-Saturday from 5-8 pm. All ages and skill levels are welcome to create at our FREE art events. Projects range from painting flower pots to button-making to mosaic picture frames and more.
See Upcoming Projects:
Pictured: Free Art Friday 2022
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PENCILS & BRUSHES The Basics of Drawing Learn the basics of observational drawing and build confidence with a variety of drawing techniques. May 30 - June 27, Tues, 6 - 9 PM #1303.009 $110 (Student/Union Member) $120 (Non-member)
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! June 8 - June 22, Thurs, 6 - 8:30 PM #1203.007 $100 (Student/Union Member) $110 (Non-member)
Learn introductory methods for bookbinding to create your own stitched journals! July 19 - August 27, Wed, 6 - 9 PM #3103.003 $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! August 3 - 17, Wed, 6 - 8:30 PM #3103.003 $100 (Student/Union Member) $110 (Non-member)
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Pictured: The Basics of Drawing
Book Binding
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: Gills Rock Shore
Wine and Canvas: Lake Mendota Sunset
Wine and Canvas: Terrace Chairs Sunset
$40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member)
$40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member)
$40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member)
Wine and Canvas: Dandelion
Wine and Canvas: Lake Monona Moon Reflection
June 9, Fri, 6 - 8:30 PM #1103.001
June 16, Fri, 6 - 8:30 PM #1103.002
$40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member)
July 21, Fri, 6 - 8:30 PM # 1103.004
August 18, Fri, 6 - 8:30 PM #1103.006
August 4, Fri, 6 - 8:30 PM #1103.005
$40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member)
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METALS & JEWELRY Intro to Lapidary Learn safety and the basic skills to saw, grind, sand and polish different kinds of rocks. July 12 - August 16, Wed, 5:30 - 9 PM #5403.001 $170 (Student/Union Member) $180 (Non-Member)
Introduction to Ring Making
Basics of Metalsmithing and Jewelry Explore jewelry fabrication techniques including sawing, piercing, texturing, and soldering. July 21 - August 18, Mon, 6 - 9 PM #5103.002 $140 (Student/Union Member) $150 (Non-Member)
Etched Copper Pendants
Stone Setting in Jewelry Learn how to bezel set a stone in jewelry and explore soldering, cutting and annealing techniques. July 19 - 26, Wed, 6 - 9 PM #5103.004 $70 (Student/Union Member) $80 (Non-Member)
Stenciled Enamel Pendants
Learn how to safely use acid to etch gorgeous designs on a copper pendant.
Use high temperatures to fuse enamel powder on metal to create a glass enameled pendant.
June 28, Wed, 6 - 9 PM #5103.001
July 12, Wed, 6 - 9 PM #5103.003
August 16, Wed, 6 - 9 PM #5103.005
$70 (Student/Union Member) $80 (Non-Member)
$40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member)
$40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member)
Design and construct simple silver bands while exploring the basic techniques of metalsmithing.
LAPIDARY IS THE ART OF CUTTING AND POLISHING GEMS AND STONES!
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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!
Fused Glass Coasters
Fused Glass Wave Panels
Fused Dichroic Glass Pendants
Create a set of four glass coasters using glass sheets, frit and rods.
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!
June 22, Thurs, 6:30 - 8:30 PM #4603.001 $40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member)
Intro to Stained Glass Learn the basics of stained glass design and construction! July 18 - 25, Tues, 6 - 9 PM #4603.002 $70 (Student/Union Member) $80 (Non-Member)
July 20, Thurs, 6:30 - 8:30 PM #4603.003 $40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member)
August 10, Thurs, 6:30 - 8:30 PM #4603.005 $40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member)
Continuing Stained Glass Advance your stained glass design and construction skills! August 1 - 8, Tues, 6 - 9 PM #4603.004
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!
$70 (Student/Union Member) $80 (Non-Member)
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C E RA M ICS & WHE E L P OT T E RY 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
$170 (Student/Union Member) $180 (Non-Member)
$170 (Student/Union Member) $180 (Non-Member)
Intro to Wheel Pottery
Continuing Wheel Pottery
$170 (Student/Union Member) $180 (Non-Member)
July 18 - August 15, Tues, 6 - 8:30 PM #4103.006
May 30 - June 27, Tues, 6 - 8:30 PM #4103.002
May 31 - June 28, Wed, 6 - 8:30 PM #4103.003
Intro to Wheel Pottery June 1 - June 29, Wed, 6 - 8:30 PM #4103.004
Continue to develop your pottery skills and learn how to create new forms.
$170 (Student/Union Member) $180 (Non-Member)
Intro to Wheel Pottery
$170 (Student/Union Member) $180 (Non-Member)
Continue to develop your pottery skills and learn how to create new forms.
Intro to Wheel Pottery
July 19 - August 16, Wed, 6 - 8:30 PM #4103.007
June 5 - July 3, Mon, 6 - 8:30 PM #4103.001
$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. July 17 - August 14, Mon, 6 - 8:30 PM #4203.001 $170 (Student/Union Member) $180 (Non-Member) 8
July 17 - August 14, Mon, 6 - 8:30 PM #4103.005
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$170 (Student/Union Member) $180 (Non-Member)
Intro to Wheel Pottery
Learn the basics of hand building in clay with techniques including coiling, pinching and slab work. July 20 - August 17, Thurs, 6 - 8:30 PM #4103.008 $170 (Student/Union Member) $180 (Non-Member)
PRINTMAKING Screen Printing
NEW Drypoint Printmaking
Discover a variety of fun techniques to print images onto paper and t-shirts.
Get started with intaglio printing through drypoint!
June 12 - 26, Mon, 6 - 9 PM #3103.001
July 17 - 31, Mon, 6 - 9 PM #3103.002
$100 (Student/Union Member) $110 (Non-Member)
$100 (Student/Union Member) $110 (Non-Member)
Painterly Prints - Monotype and Chine-Collé Explore the most painterly printmaking process, monotype! Learn reductive and additive mark-making techniques using a variety of tools. August 9 - 23, Wed, 6 - 9 PM #3103.004 $100 (Student/Union Member) $110 (Non-Member)
Pictured: Screen Printing
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PHOTOGRAPHY Summer Colors Photography
Polaroid Emulsion Lifting
Portrait Photography
Learn how to take those summer fun moments and turn them into something more in this summer colors photo class!
In this fun one-night photo course, participants will learn about transferring polaroid images to paper!
Learn the techniques of styling and photographing stunning portrait photography!
June 21, Wed, 6 - 8:30 PM #2203.002
July 20, Thurs, 6 - 9 PM #2203.001
August 8, Tues, 6 - 9 PM #2203.004
$25 (Student/Union Member) $35 (Non-Member)
$40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member)
$80 (Student/Union Member) $90 (Non-Member)
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Visual Art Literacy
Gain vital skills in observing, discussing, and experiencing visual art! July 11 - July 25, Tues, 6 - 9 PM #2203.005 $80 (Student/Union Member) $90 (Non-Member)
Smartphone Photography 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. August 2, Wed, 6 - 8:30 PM #2203.003 $25 (Student/Union Member) $35 (Non-Member)
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IN THE KITCHEN Vietnamese Cooking Learn the techniques and ingredients needed to make delicious Vietnamese food at home! June 13, Tues, 6 - 9 PM #6103.001 $40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (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 and discount on studio passes. 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.
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.
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UW’s Art Studio
Wheelhouse Studios in Memorial Union, Lower Level Hours Noon - 10 PM Monday - Sunday Closed holiday weekends
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