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WHEELHOUSE STUDIOS
INSIDE: Wine & Canvas Metalworking & Jewelry Ceramics Culinary Courses Sewing & Textiles
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. Explore three inspiring, well-equipped work spaces for exploration, creativity and collaboration. Studio Y
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•W heel throwing, including an accessible wheel •P lus, a variety of sculpture tools
• J ewelry & 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!
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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
A night out with friends!
Bracelets, rings and more!
Beginner and Advanced Classes!
Cultivate your culinary skills!
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Learn new skills!
DIY Kits & 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! 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.
REGISTER ONLINE UNION.WISC.EDU/WHEELHOUSE
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 watch 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 fall for fun, free art activities. • Friday, Oct 7 | Nature Art: Monoprinting with Autumn Leaves • Friday Nov 4 | Ink Flow Tiles • Friday, Dec 2 | Mixed Media Mosaic Mirrors
FOR GRADS! CAPPY HOUR Dec 12 - Dec 17 | 12 pm - 10 pm DECORATE YOUR GRADUATION CAP!
Pictured: Free Art Friday 2018
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PENCILS & BRUSHES Intro to Watercolor Painting
The Basics of Drawing
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!
Learn the basics of observational drawing and build confidence with a variety of drawing techniques.
Oct 27 - Nov 10, Thurs, 6 - 8:30 pm #1201.006
Nov 1 - 29, Tues, 6 - 9 pm #1301.008 $110 (Student/Union Member) $120 (Non-member)
$100 (Student/Union Member) $110 (Non-member)
Pictured: Chancellor’s Scholars event
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Pictured: Wine and Canvas - Birch Grove at Olbrich Gardens
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: Lavender Fields
Wine and Canvas: Old Wooden Boat
$40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member)
$40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member)
Wine and Canvas: Two Kayaks
Wine and Canvas: Baby Birds
$40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member)
$40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member)
Sept 23, Fri, 6 - 8:30pm #1101.001
Oct 14, Fri, 6 - 8:30pm #1101.002
Nov 11, Fri, 6 - 8:30pm #1101.004
Dec 9, Fri, 6 - 8:30pm #1101.005
Wine and Canvas: Hibiscus Oct 28, Fri, 6 - 8:30pm #1101.003
$40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member)
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Pictured: Moon Glass Bowls
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!
FUSED GLASS Discover the glass fusing process of cutting, shaping, combining and firing to create beautiful pieces of glass art!
Glass Coaster Fusing
Fall Glass Wave Panels
Continuing Stained Glass
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.
Advance your stained glass design and construction skills!
Sept 21, Wed, 12:30 - 3 pm #4601.001 $40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member)
Intro to Stained Glass Learn the basics of stained glass design and construction! Oct 11 - Oct 18, Tues, 6 - 8 pm #4601.002 $70 (Student/Union Member) $80 (Non-Member)
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Oct 27, Thurs, 6:30 - 8:30 pm #4601.003 $40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member)
$70 (Student/Union Member) $80 (Non-Member)
Blown Glass Ornaments
Glass Coral Bowl Learn glass working skills to create unique bowl forms that resemble coral. Nov 17, Thurs, 6:30 - 8:30 pm #4601.004 $40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member)
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Create blown glass ornaments using a torch and starter cylinders. Dec 1, Thurs, 6:30 - 9 pm #4601.006 $70 (Student/Union Member) $80 (Non-Member)
METALS & JEWELRY LAPIDARY IS THE ART OF CUTTING AND POLISHING GEMS AND STONES!
Intro to Lapidary
Enamel Pendants
Learn safety and the basic skills to saw, grind, sand and polish different kinds of rocks.
Use high temperatures to fuse enamel powder on metal to create a glass enameled pendant.
Sept 28 - Nov 2, Wed, 5:30 - 9 pm #5401.001
Nov 10, Thurs, 6 - 9 pm #5101.002
$170 (Student/Union Member) $180 (Non-Member)
$40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member)
Stone Setting in Jewelry
Basics of Metalsmithing and Jewelry
Learn how to bezel-set a stone in jewelry and explore soldering, cutting and annealing techniques.
Explore jewelry fabrication techniques including sawing, piercing, texturing, riveting, and soldering.
Oct 6 - Oct 13, Thurs, 6 - 9 pm #5101.001
Nov 11 - Dec 16, Fri, 6 - 9 pm (Does not meet Nov. 25) #5101.003
$70 (Student/Union Member) $80 (Non-Member)
$170 (Student/Union Member) $180 (Non-Member)
Pictured: Stone Setting in Jewelry
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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.
Tile Making
Intro to Wheel Pottery
Learn the basics of tile making using a variety of designs and tools.
Sept 22 - Oct 20, Thurs, 6 - 8:30 pm #4101.004
Intro to Wheel Pottery
Sept 18 - Oct 16, Sun, 9:30 am - 12 pm #4201.001
$170 (Student/Union Member) $180 (Non-Member)
$170 (Student/Union Member) $180 (Non-Member)
$170 (Student/Union Member) $180 (Non-Member)
Continuing Wheel Pottery
Intro to Wheel Pottery
Intro to Wheel Pottery
Continue to develop your pottery skills and learn how to create new forms.
Nov 8 - Dec 6, Tues, 6 - 8:30 pm #4101.006
Sept 19 - Oct 17, Mon, 6 - 8:30 pm #4101.001
Nov 6 - Dec 11, Sun, 9:30 am - 12 pm #4301.001
$170 (Student/Union Member) $180 (Non-Member)
$170 (Student/Union Member) $180 (Non-Member)
$170 (Student/Union Member) $180 (Non-Member)
Intro to Wheel Pottery
Intro to Wheel Pottery
Handbuilt Ceramics
Sept 20 - Oct 18, Tues, 6 - 8:30 pm #4101.002 $170 (Student/Union Member) $180 (Non-Member)
Intro to Wheel Pottery
Sept 21 - Oct 19, Wed, 6 - 8:30 pm #4101.003
Learn the basics of handbuilding in clay with techniques including coiling, pinching and slab work. Nov 7 - Dec 5, Mon, 6 - 8:30 pm #4201.002 $170 (Student/Union Member) $180 (Non-Member)
$170 (Student/Union Member) $180 (Non-Member)
Intro to Wheel Pottery
Nov 10 - Dec 15, Thurs, 6 - 8:30 pm (Does not meet Nov. 24) #4101.008
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Pictured: Wisconsin Craft Night
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Nov 9 - Dec 14, Wed, 6 - 8:30 pm (Does not meet Nov. 23) #4101.007
$170 (Student/Union Member) $180 (Non-Member)
$170 (Student/Union Member) $180 (Non-Member)
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Nov 7 - Dec 5, Mon, 6 - 8:30 pm #4101.005
IN THE KITCHEN New Culinary Offerings!
Fall Favorites for Two!
Intro to Italian Cooking
Learn foundational culinary skills to improve your home cooking while preparing a roasted chicken with a pan sauce, polenta, root vegetables, a salad, and dessert.
Discover the secrets to delectable homemade pasta and prepare the perfect sauce from scratch.
Oct 18, Tues, 6 - 9 pm #6101.001
Nov 15, Tues, 6 - 9 pm #6101.003 $40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member)
$40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member)
Wednesday Wines: Celebrities and Wine Learn about celebrities that have entered the industry, try their wines, and enjoy light appetizers at Prairie Fire! Oct 19, Wed, 6 - 8 pm #6501.001
Wednesday Wines: Italy vs. France Learn about and try wines from these two wine-making giants and enjoy light appetizers at Prairie Fire! Nov 16, Wed, 6 - 8 pm #6501.002 $40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member)
$40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member)
Wednesday Wines: Pacific Northwest
Basics of Baking Learn foundational baking skills while preparing cookies, savory scones, and meringues with a baking professional.
California gets all the glory, but both Washington and Oregon are making incredible wines. Learn about and try wines from both of these regions and enjoy light appetizers at Prairie Fire!
Oct 22, Sat, 12 - 3 pm #6101.002
Dec 14, Wed, 6 - 8 pm #6501.003
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PRINT & SEW Screen Printing
Shibori Dying
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!
Oct 6 - Oct 20, Thurs, 6 - 9 pm #3101.001
Oct 12, Wed, 6 - 9 pm #8301.002
$100 (Student/Union Member) $110 (Non-Member)
$40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member)
Upcycled Winter Wear
Wax Batik
Create an upcycled scarf or pair of mittens!
Learn about creating resist patterns with wax and indigo dye!
Oct 3 - Oct 10, Mon, 6 - 9 pm #8301.001 $70 (Student/Union Member) $80 (Non-Member)
Nov 9, Wed, 6 - 9 pm #8301.003 $40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member)
Decorative Mending: Sashiko Stitching Learn how to mend your garments in beautiful new ways through sashiko stitching! Dec 1 - Dec 8, Thurs, 6 - 9 pm #8301.004 $70 (Student/Union Member) $80 (Non-Member)
Recreate Your Favorite Pants Learn foundational sewing and patterning skills to create a pattern from your favorite pants and recreate them in any fabric you choose! Nov 21 - Dec 12, Mon, 6 - 9 pm #8301.005 $140 (Student/Union Member) $150 (Non-Member)
Pictured: Screen Printing
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PERFORMANCE Introduction to Kenjutsu: Swordsmanship of Japan An intro to the basics of formal kenjutsu study. Hone your focus and experience the calm of a modern Samurai. Oct 3 - Oct 31, Mon, 6 - 7 pm #7701.001 $40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member)
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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 and State of Wisconsin Mandatory Reporter of Child Abuse guidelines, we cannot accommodate individuals under the age of 18 in our classes or open studio. There are no exceptions to this policy. Thank you for your understanding.
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
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. 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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