Wheelhouse Catalog Summer 2019

SUMMER 2019

WHEELHOUSE STUDIOS INSIDE: Comics Adventures in Photography Music & Sculpting Floral Embroidery Art on the Terrace

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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PAPER & PENCILS Intro to Comics

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SUMMER ARTISTRY Adventures in Photography

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EMBELLISHMENTS Floral Embroidery

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ART ON THE TERRACE Art Zone, Paintacular & Peaceful Palettes

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.

• Scratch Art • Painted Pottery • Kandi Jewelry

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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.

CLAY TIME Expressing Music through Sculpting

Group Events 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

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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: Terrace Paintacular (pg. 8) 2

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PA P E R & P E N C I L S The Art of Calligraphy

The Basics of Drawing

Learn the building blocks of manuscript writing. Great for handmade cards, wedding invitations and more.

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

June 4-18, Tue, 5:30-7:30pm #1003.004

July 22-Aug 19, Mon, 7-9:30pm #1003.001

$29.50 (Student/Union Member) $39.50 (Non-member)

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

Origami

Intro to Comics

Practice folding techniques and explore their use to create shape and form.

Explore visual storytelling through studying narrative, character development and writing.

July 15, Mon, 6-8pm #3103.001 $19.50 (Student/Union Member) $29.50 (Non-member)

Aug 14-28, Wed, 6-8:30pm #1013.001 $29.50 (Student/Union Member) $39.50 (Non-member)

PAINTING CLASSES ON THE TERRACE:

Pictured: Origami

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SUMMER ARTISTRY NEW Summer Adventures in Photography

Capture quintessential Madison summer scenes while learning how to use your DSLR camera.

June 5-19, Wed, 6-8:30pm #2103.002 $49.50 (Student/Union Member) $59.50 (Non-member)

Intro to DSLR Photography Learn the basics of how to use your DSLR camera, compose interesting images, and edit them to stand out.

July 23-Aug 6, Tue, 6-8:30pm #2103.001 $49.50 (Student/Union Member) $59.50 (Non-member)

Glass Pendants Use basic cutting and fusing techniques to create beautiful and unique pendants for jewelry.

July 8, Mon, 6:30-9pm #4803.001

Pictured: Intro to Laser Cutting

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

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Glass Coasters

Screen Printing

Harmonica Private Lessons

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

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

Aug 15, Thu, 6:30-9pm #4803.002

July 11-25, Thu, 6-9pm #3303.001

Start with the basics or expand your repertoire with advanced techniques. Each 30 minute lesson is customized to your needs. No class 8/22.

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

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

July 25-Aug 29, Thu, 3-8pm #7103.001 $69.50 (Student/Union Member) $79.50 (Non-member)

Quick and Easy Summer Suppers Frit is small, broken pieces of glass and can range in size from a powder to coarse chunks.

A delicious menu of spicy plum-glazed chicken, herbed turkey meatballs, BLT salad, and balsamic berries.

June 25, Tue, 6-8:30pm #6103.001 $39.50 (Student/Union Member) $49.50 (Non-member)

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Intro to Laser Cutting

Work through the laser cutting process from software and design, to safety protocols and workable materials.

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

Aug 6-27, Tue, 6-7pm #7203.001 $24.50 (Student/Union Member) $34.50 (Non-member)

Food and White Wine: Tastes of Summer

July 10-24, Wed, 6-8:30pm #3403.001

Examine how chardonnay, riesling and sauvignon blanc pair with sweet, salty, sour, bitter and umami.

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

July 23, Tue, 6-8:30pm #6103.002 $39.50 (Student/Union Member) $49.50 (Non-member)

MORE JEWELRY OPTIONS: Pictured: Glass Coasters

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EMBELLISHMENTS NEW

Floral Embroidery

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Enamel Doodle Pendants

Design your own pendants using enamel powder and the “sift and dump� technique.

July 9-16, Tue, 6:30-9pm #3503.001

June 3, Mon, 6:30-9:30pm #5103.002

$29.50 (Student/Union Member) $39.50 (Non-member)

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

Pictured: Floral Embroidery

Work with templates to learn stitching and embroidery techniques and create floral patterns.

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NEW Wire Wrapped Beach Stone Pendant

Learn about jewelry design and wire wrapping to create a beach stone pendant perfect for a necklace.

June 17, Mon, 6:30-9:30pm #5103.003 $24.50 (Student/Union Member) $34.50 (Non-member)

Pictured: Enamel Doodle Pendants

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

July 10-Aug 14, Wed, 5:30-9pm #5403.001 $139.50 (Student/Union Member) $149.50 (Non-member)

Intro to Ring Making Design and construct simple silver bands while exploring the basic techniques of metalsmithing.

July 29, Mon, 6:30-9:30pm #5103.004 $19.50 (Student/Union Member) $29.50 (Non-member)

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Beaded Tassel Earrings

Combine textiles and bead work to make a pair of dazzling earrings.

Aug 8, Thu, 6-9pm #5103.001 $24.50 (Student/Union Member) $34.50 (Non-member)

Basics of Metalsmithing and Jewelry Explore jewelry fabrication techniques including sawing, piercing, riveting and texturing.

Aug 12-26, Mon, 6:30-9:30pm #5203.001 $69.50 (Student/Union Member) $79.50 (Non-member)

THE ARTS. EVERY DAY. EVERYONE.

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Pictured: Peaceful Palettes – Summer Sunflower

A R T O N T H E T E R R AC E Terrace Art Zone Join us on the Terrace for FREE art making Wednesdays throughout June and July, 5-7pm!

No registration required.

June 12 | Paint a Pot and Plant It June 19 | Canvas Painting June 26 | Rock Mandalas July 10 | Terrace-themed Bandanas July 17 | Watercolor Painting July 24 | Kandi Jewelry

Terrace Takeover An art takeover of the Terrace! Presented in partnership with Allen Centennial Garden.

July 30, Tue, 6:30-8:30pm

Terrace Paintacular Madison’s largest paint night!

Sept 2, Mon, 3-5pm

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P E A C E F U L PA L E T T E S

Bring your friends and relax while painting on the Terrace! Follow step-by-step instructions to sketch your design, mix paints and create a masterpiece.

Summer Scenes with Watercolor NEW

June 30-July 14, Sun, 4-6pm #1103.001 $39.50 (Student/Union Member) $49.50 (Non-member)

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Summer Sunflower

June 11, Tue, 6-8pm #1103.002 $29.50 (Student/Union Member) $39.50 (Non-member)

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Summer Sailboats

July 9, Tue, 6-8pm #1103.003

Pictured: Paint a Pot and Plant It

Pictured: Peaceful Palettes – Summer Sailboats

$29.50 (Student/Union Member) $39.50 (Non-member)

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Pictured: Large Piece Workshop

C L AY T I M E Expressing Music Through Sculpting NEW

Turn your favorite music into a 3D sculpture. Listen, discuss, conceptualize, sketch and create.

June 4-18, Tue, 6:30-9pm #4103.003

DEEP DIVE DEMOS

$69.50 (Student/Union Member) $79.50 (Non-member)

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Join us for a fast-paced demo session where we dive deeply into a specific topic or skill. Multiple Wheelhouse instructors will demonstrate their perspectives and offer unique tips and tricks.

Large Piece Workshop

Develop skills and advanced techniques for throwing taller pieces on the wheel!

June 6-20, Thu, 6:30-9pm #4203.002

Clay: Getting a Handle on Handles

$69.50 (Student/Union Member) $79.50 (Non-member)

June 29, Sat, 12:30-2pm #4303.001

Intro to Wheel Pottery

$5.00

June 3-July 1, Mon, 6:30-9pm #4003.002

Clay: Glazing Perspectives

July 9-Aug 6, Tue, 6:30-9pm #4003.001

Aug 24, Sat, 12:30-2pm #4303.002

July 13-Aug 10, Sat, 12:30-3pm #4003.003

$5.00

$129.50 (Student/Union Member) $139.50 (Non-member)

Continuing Wheel Pottery July 17-Aug 14, Wed, 9:30am-12pm #4203.001

WHEEL POTTERY CLASSES NOW INCLUDE 10LBS OF CLAY!

$129.50 (Student/Union Member) $139.50 (Non-member)

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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.

Family members of all ages are welcome at our Free Art Friday and free Terrace Art Zone events.

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.

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.

B E C O M E A M E M B E R A N D S AV E !

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 onetime payments to yearly installments for a lifetime of benefits.

Learn about membership benefits at union.wisc.edu/membership

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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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