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OPE N S T U D IO Open noon to 11pm, seven days a week. Free access for UW-Madison students. Daily, weekly, monthly and annual passes available. Three playful, energetic, well-equipped work spaces for exploration, creativity and collaboration. • Studio Y – a full ceramics studio for wheel throwing, hand building, sculpture and more.
• Studio G – drawing, painting, printmaking, digital photography, fabric arts, matting & framing.
DROP - IN A R T S / D IY P RO J ECTS A great menu of fun Do-It-Yourself art projects. • Paint a Mini Masterpiece, • Mosaic Votive Lights • Tissue Vases • Memory Bracelets • Coasters – Cork, Ceramic or Mosaic • Always rotating feature project • Buy the kit and use the Studios to finish it with style!
A RT FO R S A LE Ceramics, prints, paintings, handmade books, knitwear—all handcrafted by local artists and very affordable!
DROP - IN E V E N T S & W O RKSHO P S Special one-time, quick engagement offerings, free or low cost, project-oriented, where you walk away with a creative finished work. Join our email list/watch our web page for these fun opportunities.
GRO U P P A R T IE S & I NSTRU CTI O N Schedule a studio for a birthday, bachelorette or other party. Just use the space and our tools/supplies or schedule an artist-led special event with one of our talented staff. We can help with project idea, materials and even food.
PRI V AT E IN S T R U C TI O N Ready for some one-on-one learning to advance your artistry or accomplish a specific project? Schedule time in the studios for private coaching and development. Hourly rate varies by artist and subject.
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• Studio O – art metals, stained glass, glass fusing, lasercutting, polymer clay jewelry and more.
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H ANDMADE JE WELR Y Metal or polymer clay, create your own jewelry YOU WR OTE TH AT ? Flash Memoirs, Start a Blog, Calligraphy… AR T IN TH E K ITC H EN Six new cooking courses waiting for you! F R E E OF F E R INGS Free Art Friday, The DROPS Project and more! ME MBE R S ONL Y Financial advising to day trips for Students/Union Members only PR INT MAK ING Screen print t-shirts and gig posters to relief prints
PH O T O M E M O R I E S
GRE A T S M A R T P H O NE PH OT O G R A P H Y
BEG I NNI NG & I NTERMEDI ATE DI G I TAL P HO TO G RAP HY
You will explore shooting, on– phone editing and uploading so you can share and/or print those great photos. Includes an intro to the use of Snapseed.
Your digital camera works fine as a point and shoot but you want to make even better pictures. Learn how in this class designed for the new or intermediate digital photographer.
#2200.301 Mar 29, TUE, 6–8:30pm
#2300.301 Feb 23–Mar 8, TUE, 6–9pm
$24.50 (Students/U.Memb) $34.50 (Non-Member)
#2300.302 Apr 4–18, MON, 6–9pm
B E TT E R D IG IT A L PH OT O S Explore the basics of the creative side of digital photography. You will learn about composition, lighting, and more.
$49.50 (Students/U.Memb) $59.50 (Non-Member) DSLR DI G I TAL P HO TO G RAP HY NEW!
#2310.301 Feb 9, TUE, 6–8:30pm
Learn how to utilize your digital single–lens–reflex camera in full manual mode. Explore the essential mechanics of creative photography and composition.
$24.50 (Students/U.Memb) $34.50 (Non-Member)
#2305.301 Feb 8–22 MON, 6–8:30pm
C O N S T R U C T ED I MA G E P H O T O G R A P HY NEW!
Learn about making sets/ constructed images for the camera. Explore professional techniques in studio lighting to capture 3D sets as photographic images. #2450.301 Mar 28–Apr 11 MON, 6–8:30pm $59.50 (Students/U.Memb) $49.50 (Non-Member) F REE D E M O : CO N S T R U C T E D IM AG E PHO TO S Free drop–in demonstration by Teaching Artist James Bellucci. Stop in to Wheelhouse Studios – no registration required. Feb 24, WED, 6:30–8pm
$59.50 (Students/U.Memb) $49.50 (Non-Member)
PH OTO POR TR AITS Make your people pictures really pop. We will explore photographic portraiture techniques, composition and lighting all to help you take great photo portraits. Includes hands on field session. #2325.301 May 3 & 7, TUE, 6–9pm & SAT, 1–4pm $44.50 (Students/U.Memb) $54.50 (Non-Member) TR AVE L & S CE NIC PH OTOGR APH Y WOR K S H OP Come home from your travels with great photos. Explore fundamental approaches and common errors to scenic photography. Capture your sights and memories like a professional. #2335.301 Apr 19, TUE, 6–9pm $24.50 (Students/U.Memb) $34.50 (Non-Member) DIGITAL DAR K R OOM
G REAT CO MP O SI T ION Every picture tells a story. And it tells a better story when it's a well designed composition. Explore the concepts and techniques for creating great compositions, photographically or otherwise. #2320.301 Apr 5 & 12, TUE, 6–9pm $34.50 (Students/U.Memb) $44.50 (Non-Member)
OK, you have gotten your image into your computer, now what? Make your good digital photos great efficient workflow and minimal manipulation. Enhance your images by learning to use the basic enhancement tools in your computer. #2350.301 Apr 25, MON, 6–9pm $24.50 (Students/U.Memb) $34.50 (Non-Member)
BACK Y AR D BIR D PH OTOGR APH Y Have you struggled getting decent pictures of wild birds? It could be that you already own one of the best blinds ever – your house. Covers setting up in your backyard to draw the birds in close, shooting techniques, feeders, equipment needed. #2340.301 Apr 26 & 30, TUE, 6–9pm & SAT, 1–4pm $39.50 (Students/U.Memb) $49.50 (Non-Member) US ING L IGH TR OOM Adobe's Lightroom has quickly become one of the most popular go to programs for digital photo manipulation and file organization, all in one program. Get an introduction to this powerful software and see how it can make you a better, more organized photographer. #2800.301 Apr 19–May 3, TUE, 6–8:30pm $59.50 (Students/U.Memb) $69.50 (Non-Member) PH OTOGR APH Y O NE– ON–ONE : PR IVAT E L E S S ON Let a professional photographer and experienced instructor help you improve your photography skills. Working at any level, on most any subject, it's up to you. One three–hour intensive session. #2900.301 Schedule with Teaching Artist $99.50 (Students/U.Memb) $109.50 (Non-Member)
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FERRO U S JE WE L R Y: AR T WITH STEEL Explore mild steel in the realm of metalsmithing and jewelry. Cutting, soldering, braising, and light forming are demonstrated as you create a wearable piece of steel art. #4108.301 Apr 5 & 12, TUE, 6:30-9:30pm $29.50 (Students/U.Memb) $39.50 (Non-Member) TEX TU RED & K E UMBOO J EW ELRY Learn to make a simple silver band by exploring the basics of the art of metalsmithing. Includes techniques such as annealing, soldering and forming.
Learn to diffusion-bond 24K gold to silver using a traditional Korean technique allowing you to get high karat gold without the expense. Roller-printing also discussed. #4110.301 Mar 28-Apr 11 MON, 5:30-8:30pm
#4105.302 Apr 19, TUE, 6:30-9:30pm
$59.50 (Students/U.Memb) $69.50 (Non-Member)
$14.50 (Students/U.Memb) $24.50 (Non-Member)
STENCI LED E NAME L PE NDANTS
ST ON E S E T T IN G IN J EWELRY
Learn the ancient art of fusing glass on metal with this hands-on jewelry-making workshop! You will create a beautiful enamel pendant while learning basic enameling concepts.
#4106.301 Feb 9 & 16, TUE, 6:30-9:30pm
Learn basic metal etching concepts and materials in this hands-on jewelry-making workshop. You will create an etched copper pendant while learning metal preparation, use of resist and etching baths. #4120.301 Mar 16, WED, 6:30-9:30pm
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#4320.301 Feb 8, MON, 6:30-9:30pm
#4120.302 Apr 21, THR, 6:30-9:30pm
#4105.301 Feb 2, MON, 6:30-9:30pm
Learn the art of bezel setting stones in jewelry while making a pair of earrings or a ring. Soldering, cutting, annealing, and making of findings are demonstrated.
Learn to make beads by torch-firing layers of enamel on copper tubing. A great introduction to torch fired enamel, perfect for beginners.
E TCH E D COPPE R PE NDANT S
M ADE O F M E T AL
I N T RO T O R IN G M AKI NG
TOR CH -F IR E D E NAME L BE AD S
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OTH ER J EWELRY
POL YME R CL AY WITH H AND CAR VE D S TAMPS If you have ever wanted to try using polymer clay or making your own beads, this is the class for you. Create your own hand-carved stamps to make unique pendants and beads. Perfect for beginners. #4300.301 Apr 25, MON, 6:30-9:30pm C UST O M H A N D M A D E EA RRI N G S
WI RE-WRAPPE D CABOCH ON P ENDANT
Learn to create unique and stylish earrings using basic wire jewelry construction techniques. Each participant will have the opportunity to make 3 pairs of earrings using sterling silver wire and beads—bead drop earrings, wire-link designs and beaded wire-wrapped earrings.
Learn how to use wire-wrapping techniques to create a custom setting for a cabochon stone. Learn design and technique basics that will have you wirewrapping on your own.
#4125.301 Mar 1, TUE, 6:30-9:30pm $24.50 (Students/U.Memb) $34.50 (Non-Member)
#4201.301 Mar 29, TUE, 6:30-9:30pm $24.50 (Students/U.Memb) $34.50 (Non-Member) P MC – SI LVER PE NDANT MAKI NG
Create metalwork without soldering. Three types of rivets, and other cold connections techniques covered.
Precious Metal Clay (PMC) allows you to create the form with your hands and simple tools. Then after drying and firing you have .999 pure solid silver. We will guide you through the steps needed to complete a project.
#4110.301 May 2 & 9, MON, 5:30-8:30pm
#4215.301 Mar 9,WED, 6-9pm
$39.50 (Students/U.Memb) $49.50 (Non-Member)
$59.50 (Students/U.Memb) $69.50 (Non-Member)
J E W E LR Y V IA CO LD CO N N E C T IO N S NEW!
CHA I N M A ILLE BR ACELETS
$24.50 (Students/U.Memb) $34.50 (Non-Member) BE GINNE R POL Y ME R CL AY JE WE L R Y Want to learn fun, simple techniques for beautiful polymer clay jewelry? Discover how to make colorful patterns in polymer clay using Mokume Gane, a layering technique. #4310.301 Feb 17, WED, 6:30-9:30pm $24.50 (Students/U.Memb) $34.50 (Non-Member) CONTINUING POL Y ME R CL A Y JE WE L R Y Cannot get enough of polymer clay? Learn to make beautiful kaleidoscope designs using the art of Millefiori, an ancient technique producing fun, unique results. #4311.301 Mar 30, WED, 6:30-9:30pm $24.50 (Students/U.Memb) $34.50 (Non-Member) NEW!
INTR O TO L APIDAR Y
Try your hand at chain maille and learn to make a bracelet using the European 4-in-1 technique. Learn to make your own jump rings and clasps too!
Lapidary is the art of cutting, polishing or engraving stones. Take a rough rock turn it into a work of. Designed for the beginner and a great complement to jewelry making.
#4150.301 Apr 14, THR, 6:30-9:30pm
#4205.301 Feb 17 – Mar 30 WED, 5:15-9:15pm
$24.50 (Students/U.Memb) $34.50 (Non-Member)
#4205.302 Apr 6 – May 11 WED, 5:15-9:15pm $109.50 (Students/U.Memb) $119.50 (Non-Member)
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FAB FABRICS
S IMPL E S IL K S CAR F DY E ING Come create stunning yet easy to make silk scarves. You will learn new techniques to dye silk fabric. Each person will create 2 scarves. #4440.301 Apr 12, TUE, 6-9pm $24.50 (Students/U.Memb) $34.50 (Non-Member) INTR O TO L E ATH E R WOR K ING
TEAC HING ARTI STS
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Do you have a unique talent or skill? Why not share it? We are seeking teaching artists who are experts in a number of different subjects. Request an application/ proposal form from our office, or fill it out online at union.wisc.edu/wheelhouse. Classes we’d love to offer include: » Matting & Framing » Glass Bead Making » Soap Stone Carving » Paper Marbling ...or your great idea! Call 608-262-3156 for more information!
Learn how to make beautiful leather creations entirely by hand. Unlock the designer in you and develop the skills to take you from sketch/idea to finished product. #4480.301 Feb 22 – Mar 7 MON, 6-9pm $59.50 (Students/U.Memb) $69.50 (Non-Member) R AG R UG MAK ING Learn how to make the classic rag rug. Whether starting your cottage business or just looking for the enjoyment of fabric upcyling and crafting, learn the steps in rug creation. #4510.301 Apr 17-May 1 SUN, 5:30-8:30pm $49.50 (Students/U.Memb) $59.50 (Non-Member)
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S H IBOR I MADE E AS Y Shibori technique is an ancient Japanese practice creating beautiful patterns while dyeing fabrics. Learn some of this technique and experience the joy creating surprisingly rich and beautiful fabric. #4515.301 Apr 18 & 25 MON, 6:30-8:30pm $24.50 (Students/U.Memb) $34.50 (Non-Member) INTR O TO MACH INE S E WING Learn to sew while making a cute tote bag from scratch. We will learn to make a pattern, cut, pin and sew. #4529.301 Feb 25-Mar 10 THR, 6:30-8:30pm $34.50 (Students/U.Memb) $44.50 (Non-Member) S E WING 123: BE GINN ING S E WING Designed for the complete beginner, and for those who want a refresher on sewing. Covers a little hand and then sewing machine basics as we complete a utility apron project. Course fee includes basic supplies. #4525.301 Feb 6-20, SAT, 9am-Noon $49.50 (Students/U.Memb) $59.50 (Non-Member)
SE W I NG BA S IC : SWEAT P A N T S This is a classic design for the beginner who has basic sewing knowledge. Come ready to layout and learn to read a pattern. Demos and direct instruction. #4526.301 Apr 2-16, SAT, 9am-Noon $49.50 (Students/U.Memb) $59.50 (Non-Member) A L T ER IN G Y O U R RAG S TO RI CHE S ! Learn simple altering techniques to transform your clothes. Bring those garments you have in your closet that you wish would fit right and alter them to turn them into your favorite items! No previous sewing experience necessary. #4531.301 Mar 30 & Apr 6 WED, 6:30-8:30pm
WRITTEN ART
NEW! INTR OS PE CTION TH R OUGH JOUR NAL ING
INTR O CAL L IGR APH Y WOR K S H OP NE W !
Get a quick introduction to calligraphy, the art of beautiful handwriting. Learn some basic techniques and a few patterns that will help you develop your own calligraphy skills. #3009.301 Feb 2 TUE, 5:30-7:30pm
SPR ING INTO CAL L IGR APH Y Learn the art of calligraphy just in time for the spring party and summer wedding seasons. Learn the basic techniques and patterns that can be used for wedding invitations, handmade cards and more. #3010.301 Feb 23 – Mar 8 TUE, 5:30-7:30pm
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We provide the hooks, the yarn and the basic instruction to get you started crocheting. Gives you the basics, directions and the know-how as we work on a crocheted beanie style cap.
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F L AS H ME MOIR
$9.50 (Students/U.Memb) $19.50 (Non-Member)
#3803.301 Apr 5 & 12, TUE, 7-9pm
I N T RO T O K N IT T ING
$19.50 (Students/U.Memb) $29.50 (Non-Member)
#4550.302 Mar 6, SUN, 1-3:30pm $9.50 (Students/U.Memb) $19.50 (Non-Member)
We will explore coming up with ideas, setting up a blog, and get started with the process. Engage in hands on activities, look at what successful blogs look like, set up your blog and even write your first posting. #3830.301 Mar 3 & 10, THR, 6-9pm
F ICTION WR ITING
#4535.301 Apr 3, SUN, 2-4pm
#4550.301 Feb 7, SUN, 1-3:30pm
NEW! BL OGGING: TH E IN S & OUTS
$29.50 (Students/U.Memb) $39.50 (Non-Member)
In flash memoir—stories under 1000 or even under 500 words—we challenge ourselves to develop a story concisely, concretely, with crisp precision. Accept the challenge of creative nonfiction!
Come, have fun, and leave a knitter. We provide the needles, the yarn and the basic instruction to get you started knitting.
#3807.301 Feb 23 & Mar 1 TUE, 6:30-8:30pm $29.50 (Students/U.Memb) $39.50 (Non-Member)
$9.50 (Students/U.Memb) $19.50 (Non-Member)
$24.50 (Students/U.Memb) $34.50 (Non-Member)
Looking for clearer purpose, increased creativity, less stress and reduced confusion? Try journaling, a flexible tool available to everyone for achieving these benefits through increased self-awareness.
Learn techniques of fiction writing. Tell the story with dialogue, character development and passion. You've got the imagination—use it! #3800.301 Feb 2-23, TUE, 6:30-9:30pm $59.50 (Students/U.Memb) $69.50 (Non-Member)
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Good food, G O O D F R IE N D S FOOD
KN I F E S K ILLS W ORK S H O P Learn and practice the techniques that help take the chore out of cooking. Techniques include deboning a chicken, pasting garlic and more. Knife selection, sharpening, and care also covered. #6010.301 Feb 24, WED, 6:30-9pm $34.50 (Students/U.Memb) $44.50 (Non-Member) NEW! C U LIN A R Y T ERMS & TE C H N IQ U E S
Sweat or Saute, Bake or Roast, Stir or Fold; Soft Peaks or Firm Peaks? See, learn and practice a myriad of cooking terms and techniques in this intensive twoday series.
NEW ! I NDI AN- STYLE BI RYANI
NEW! S OUTH AME R ICAN F IE S TA
NEW! L AS AGNA F R OM S CR ATCH
Learn to make Indian-style Chicken Biryani, Shrimp Biryani, Shrimp Curry, Kachumbari (seasoned salad) and Mango Lassi.
The dishes of South America with roasted tritip with chimmichurri, flatbread with potatoes and caramelized onion, and fresh fish ceviche with pepper confetti.
The basics of fresh homemade pasta, and homemade ricotta, then layer them together with other elements to create a truly from-scratch pan of lasagna.
#6323.301 Apr 17, SUN, 3:30-6:30pm $29.50 (Students/U.Memb) $39.50 (Non-Member)
#6545.301 Feb 9, TUE, 6:30-8:30pm $39.50 (Students/U.Memb) $49.50 (Non-Member)
I NDI AN-STYLE CHI CKEN & FI SH RECI P ES Learn to make Indian-style chicken curry, South Indian-style fish fry, Cumin-rice Pilaf and Raita. #6320.301 Mar 6, SUN, 3:30-6:30pm $29.50 (Students/U.Memb) $39.50 (Non-Member) SEASO N I NG S & SPICE S
#6030.301 Mar 1 & 2 TUE & WED, 6:30-9pm
Spice up your life! The right seasonings can make ordinary, inexpensive food into a treat. Learn some simple tricks and tips to impress your taste buds.
$69.50 (Students/U.Memb) $79.50 (Non-Member)
#6400.301 Mar 7, MON, 6-9pm
$39.50 (Students/U.Memb) $49.50 (Non-Member) NEW!
NEW!
TR IP TO VIE TNAM
CINCO DE MAYO
Journey to Vietnam with vegetable spring rolls with spicy peanut sauce, rice noodle bowls with lemongrass meatballs and pickled vegetables, and sweet Vietnamese iced coffees.
Celebrate the holiday with best-ever guacamole, arroz verde, ranchero beans, roasted peppers stuffed with chorizo, mushrooms, and onions, and sweet homemade horchata to drink.
#6530.301 Mar 13, SUN, 1-3pm
#6540.301 Apr 24, SUN, 1-3pm
$39.50 (Students/U.Memb) $49.50 (Non-Member)
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NEW ! BEG I NNI NG CAJ U N/ZYDECO DANCE
Get into the Mardi Gras spirit with this infectious dance! We will cover the basic steps of Cajun/Zydeco dance in three easy sessions, including the Cajun 2-step and waltz. #7150.301 Jan 28-Feb 11, THR 7:30-9:30pm Plus live band lesson/dance FRI, 2/5 $24.50 (Students/U.Memb) $34.50 (Non-Member) TANG O WO RKSH OP From Argentina to Paris with love! We'll work on American Style Tango and discuss how to give the dance some Argentinean flair. #7014.301 Feb 14, SUN, 3-5pm $14.50 (Students/U.Memb) 24.50 (Non-Member) RO MANTI C DANCES WO RKSH OP NEW !
Celebrate Valentine's Day by dancing with your sweetheart! With a focus on the sensual Rumba, the elegant Waltz and a bit of Tango. RO M A N T IC DA NC E S WOR K S H O P F EB 14
MA KE IT A SP EC IAL DA Y!
BAL L R OOM BAS ICS WOR K S H OP A relaxed, flexible, fun introduction to partnership dancing. An easy presentation of basic steps, music and style of the most popular social dances: Foxtrot, Waltz, Salsa, and Swing. #7010.301 Apr 24, SUN, 5-7pm $14.50 (Students/U.Memb) $24.50 (Non-Member) S WING, S WING, S WING WOR K S H OP A fun, fast-paced workshop to help you try on the different styles and steps of East Coast Swing. Features several types of Swing - from triple step to jitterbug. We will dance to the big band rhythms of the 40s, R-n-B of the 60s and try on a little Rockabilly for fun!
S AL S A WOR K S H OP Learn the basic steps and turns of salsa dancing--a spicy, high energy Latin dance that will definitely keep you moving! #7013.301 Apr 24, SUN, 3-5pm $14.50 (Students/U.Memb) $24.50 (Non-Member) NEW! DANCE TO S INATR A
Next time you hear Ol' Blue Eyes you will be ready with some great new moves! We will work on at least two dances to swing and sway to the tunes of "the chairman of the board." #7018.301 May 1, SUN, 7-9pm $14.50 (Students/U.Memb) $24.50 (Non-Member)
#7011.301 May 1, SUN, 5-7pm
BE GINNING BE LLY DANCE
$14.50 (Students/U.Memb) $24.50 (Non-Member)
Discover for yourself this ancient, beautiful and sensuous dance. You will develop body isolations, flexibility, posture, basic walking patterns, dance movements and start your own routine.
YOUR WE DDING DANCE WOR K S H OP Learn an easy, stress-free routine if you are getting married or a member in the wedding party. This workshop can help you choose your music and dance style to fit the occasion. #7012.301 Apr 24, SUN, 7-9pm
#7019.301 Feb 14, SUN, 5-7pm
#7012.302 May 1, SUN, 3-5pm
$14.50 (Students/U.Memb) $24.50 (Non-Member)
$14.50 (Students/U.Memb) $24.50 (Non-Member)
NOTE TO BALLROOM DANCERS: Couples recommended, partners are not guaranteed for single registrants. NO refund of course fee if you are not able to find a partner in class. Please do not wear tennis shoes or sandals. A hard-soled shoe is best. NOTE: Course fees are per individual, not per couple.
#7200.301 Feb 11 – Mar 17 THR, 6:30-8pm $59.50 (Students/U.Memb) $69.50 (Non-Member) INTR O TO POL E DANCING Build confidence, flexibility and strength through this unique and fun fitness activity. Learn safe technique, basic pole moves and some spins using a portable pole. #7210.301 Apr 17, SUN, 5:30-7pm $19.50 (Students/U.Memb) $29.50 (Non-Member)
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F R E E!
I N SPI R A T IO N FR O M ANI MAL SE X L IV E S Acclaimed author, filmmaker, photographer, and adventurer Karin Muller spent a year chronicling the unique sex lives found in the animal kingdom for National Geographic. Get inspiration for your artistry as you learn about hermaphrodites, sex changes, 500 genders and males that live inside the female! PRESENTER: Karin Muller, film producer, director and cinematographer set out in the 1990's to travel the world's great highways and has completed the Ho Chi Minh Trail, the Inca Road and a 3,000 mile pilgrimage across Japan. #8010.301 Mar 13, 2016, SUN, 6:30-8pm FREE – Pre-registration required ME DI A O F T H E M ONTH We feature an art medium each month with a special free drop-in art project, DIY project and demos. This spring we are featuring:
P AINT & D RAW
Since the fall of 2004 the Union has offered free art projects on the first Friday of every month during the academic year. We have greatly expanded these free events with multiple projects, performances, food and more. All supplies and materials provided. See you at Wheelhouse Studios! 5:00 – 9:00pm, Wheelhouse Studios & the Rathskeller No preregistration required FRI , FEB 5 Get ready for Mardi Gras! Mask making, handmade beads, live Cajun music with dance lessons and more FRI , MAR 4 Easy Metal Jewelry Wire rings, hardware jewelry and more FRI , AP R 1 A Paintacular – No Foolin’ Choose your canvas, white or black. FRI , MAY 6
Feb = Paper
Celebrate Mom Create a handmade Mother’s Day Gift
Mar = Metal Apr = Paint
TH E BAS ICS OF DRAW ING Creating images begins with the capacity to observe what is right in front of you. Get inspired, take in pointers from a seasoned artist and learn from other students like yourself. #1000.301 Mar 28-Apr 25 MON, 7-10pm $59.50 (Students/U.Memb) $69.50 (Non-Member) E XPL OR ING WATE R C OLOR PE NCIL S TH R OUGH NATUR E Experience the amazing range from intense opaque to light wash as you take inspiration directly from any variety of natural objects. Fee includes all supplies. #1020.301 May 2-16, MON, 7-9pm, $59.50 (Students/U.Memb) $69.50 (Non-Member) TH E ZE N OF DR AWING
Join our email list to get news and updates about Media of the Month events and come to Free Art Friday for free projects in that month’s media. F RE E D E M O : C O N S TRU CTED I MA GE P H O T O S Free drop-in demonstration by Teaching Artist James Bellucci. Stop in to Wheelhouse Studios – no registration required Feb 24, WED, 6:30-8pm
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COME P LAY! WHEELHOUS E S TUDIOS STU DENT AR T R E S IDE NCY THE DROPS PR OJE CT Thursday, Feb. 11, 7pm Play Circle Theater, Memorial Union FREE! Every word we use to lace together a conversation is like raindrops in the ocean – they create a rippling effect. Join us for a highly interactive performance art presentation on the language we use to discuss Discrimination, Racism, Oppression, Prejudice and Stereotyping (DROPS). Audience created art, spoken word, performance will all be used to explore our stories and conversations.
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Create line variations, spatial depth, volume, composition, texture, light and shadow while using a range of subjects like flowers, fruit and nostalgic objects. It is shocking and surprising to discover how much your mind gets in the way of what is right in front of you. #1030.301 Feb 1-15, MON, 7-10pm $39.50 (Students/U.Memb) $49.50 (Non-Member)
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EX P RESS IONIS T POR TR AITS
CR AF T A BUTTON TR E E
Introduction to impasto painting style and techniques through which to convey the painted human form with emotion. Designed for beginning painters, others welcome.
Looking for a unique gift or decoration? Craft a truly unique and wonderfully creative wall canvas. We will lead you through the steps to create your personal custom button tree expression.
#1140.301 Feb 11, THR, 6-9pm
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Real paints, real canvas! Create your painted masterpiece in one night. No previous painting experience required.
$14.50 (Students/U.Memb) $24.50 (Non-Member)
#1180.301 Apr 5, TUE, 5-7pm $19.50 (Students/U.Memb) $29.50 (Non-Member)
THE ARTIS T’S WAY Take an inner journey of reflections that culminates in a mixed media vision board, a soul inspiring collage based on your 3 weeks of written and creative exploration. Based on Julian Cameron's "The Artist's Way.
PAINTING/DR AWING PR IV AT E L E S S ONS
#1050.301 Feb 22-Mar 7, MON, 7-9pm
Work one-on-one with an accomplished artist to advance your painting and/or drawing skills. Direct your learning towards a particular skill or project or do an open exploration with a skilled and creative mentor.
$49.50 (Students/U.Memb) $59.50 (Non-Member)
#1900.301 Schedule w/ Teaching Artist $30/hour
O I L PAINTING – BIR CH TREE SCE NE NEW !
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C O LO R FU L G UI TARS
Create a colorful guitar composition using acrylic paints. #1120.301 Feb 16, TUE, 6:30-8:30pm $29.50 (Students/U.Memb) $39.50 (Non-Member) NEW!
M U N C H ’ S T H E SCREAM
Create a reproduction of Edvard Munch's the Scream or mix it up entirely with your own rendition of this iconic painting using acrylic paints. #1120.302 Mar 13, SUN, 2-4pm $29.50 (Students/U.Memb) $39.50 (Non-Member) NEW! TENNEY PARK REF L E C T IO N S
We use a photo of the architectural award winning bridge in Madison's Tenney Park to inspire a beautifully painted composition. #1120.303 Mar 15, TUE, 6:30-9pm $29.50 (Students/U.Memb) $39.50 (Non-Member)
An introductory class to oil painting. Explore the vibrant color and smooth texture that oil paints have to offer. Practice the basics of oil painting while creating a beautiful nature scene. #1130.301 Feb 22 & 29, MON, 6-8pm $34.50 (Students/U.Memb) $44.50 (Non-Member) NEW !
DAY GL O PAINTING
Learn how to make expressionist portraits in exciting florescent colors! A new and bright take on portraiture, includes glow in the dark option! The canvas, the paints, use of brushes provided. #1145.301 Mar 31, THR, 7-9pm $29.50 (Students/U.Memb) $39.50 (Non-Member)
WINE & CANVAS S ERIE S Sip on delicious wine with friends while releasing your inner artist! No previous painting experience required. We provide the canvas, paints and wine -- You take home a finished painting and a Wheelhouse Studios custom wine glass. MADIS ON S TAR R Y S TARR Y NIGH T Create a unique Madison version of the classic van Gogh painting, using acrylic paints. #1125.301 Apr 13, WED, 6-8:30pm $39.50 (Students/U.Memb) $49.50 (Non-Member) NEW!
DE L ICIOUS DAIS IE S
Create a spring daisy composition using acrylic paints. #1125.302 Apr 28, THUR, 6:30-8:30pm $39.50 (Students/U.Memb) $49.50 (Non-Member)
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P OTTERY
I NTRO TO WH E E L POTTE R Y Discover the magic of wheel pottery. Create bowls, mugs, vases and more as you learn basic wheel techniques, hand pulling and glazing techniques. #4000.301 Feb 2-Mar 1, TUE 6:30-9pm #4000.302 Feb 3-Mar 2, WED, 7-9:30pm #4000.303 Feb 4-Mar 3, THR, 7-9:30pm #4000.304 Mar 28-Apr 25, MON, 7-9:30pm #4000.305 Apr 7-May 5, THR, 7-9:30pm $99.50 (Students/U.Memb) $109.50 (Non-Member) YO U R WOR L D OF POTTE R Y
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Whether just a beginner, looking for a refresher or wanting to advance current skills, we will help you go where you want to go. From handbuilding to wheel throwing, glazing and finishing, this is the complete pottery course.
Learn how to make "closed" hollow forms using ceramic handbuilding techniques. You can construct letter shapes, unique sculptures and functional wares. #4045.301 Mar 15, TUE, 6:30-8:30pm $9.50 (Students/U.Memb) $19.50 (Non-Member) NEW! POTTE R Y GL AZING WOR K S H OP
Get the ins and outs of glazing techniques, some tricks and advanced tips, for your pottery in this one-session workshop. #4044.301 Mar 8, TUE, 6:30-8:30pm $9.50 (Students/U.Memb) $19.50 (Non-Member)
#4005.301 Feb 1-29, MON, 7-9pm #4005.302 Mar 30-Apr 27 WED, 7-9pm $89.50 (Students/U.Memb) $99.50 (Non-Member) CO NT INUING WH E E L P O TTE R Y Strengthen and expand your basic throwing skills. Take your ceramic artistry to the next level as we focus on skill building, control and technique. Learn to create lidded vessels, develop new finishing techniques and create your own ceramic aesthetic.
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HA N D CA R VED STA M PS PA GE 6
$99.50 (Students/U.Memb) $109.50 (Non-Member)
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M E M B E R S O N LY Open to Union Members only, UW students are automatically Union Members. Union Membership is open to anyone. Join today and take advantage of these special offerings.
WHEN TO RETI RE & SO CI AL SECU RI TY MADE EASY
Communication requires practice and skill. Learn some simple techniques to improve your partner communication for life. #9330.301 Apr 11, MON, 6-8pm $24.50 (Students/U.Memb) NEW! I N T E R N A T IO NAL T RA V E L O N A BU DG ET
Do you dream of travel outside the U.S., but have nightmares about the cost? We will discuss ways to save on accommodations, transportation, and activities to make that dream a reality. #9125.301 Mar 8, TUE, 6:30-8:30pm $19.50 (Students/U.Memb)
Learn the basics of wills and estate planning including trusts and powers of attorney. Course fee includes ability to bring spouse/guest. #9220.301 Mar 13, SUN, 5:30-7:30pm $34.50 (Students/U.Memb)
WINE S OF S P AIN
Evolving from the culmination of so many questions pre-retirees, and post-retirees want to know, we will cover where to find the latest tools to uncover some answers and offer resources! Includes one-on-one consult with presenter.
One of the great wine producing countries. Join us for a special evening with a guest speaker with great knowledge of the region.
#9210.301 Mar 7, MON, 6-8:30pm
#9510.301 Apr 9, SAT, 11:30am-6pm
$24.50 (Students/U.Memb)
$49.50 (Students/U.Memb)
ABC WINE S – ANYTH ING BUT CH AR DONNAY
U S TRAVEL ON A BU DG ET
ON TH E TR AIL OF CH IE F BL ACK H AWK
Did you know there are less popular cities in the U.S. that offer some of the best kept secrets? We will discuss ways to save on accommodations, transportation, and activities in some well-known and lesser known destinations.
Join us for a special way to reflect on the upcoming Memorial Day. We will trace the trail of Chief Black Hawk and his people as they were pursued across southern Wisconsin in the tragic ending to the Blackhawk War. Fee includes transportation.
#9130.301 Feb 10, WED, 6:30-8:30pm
#9520.301 May 7, SAT, 8:30am-6pm
$19.50 (Students/U.Memb) NEW ! FI NANCI AL P RO TECTI O N WO RKSHO P
How do you best protect your hard earned assets? Geared for those wanting to working on protecting themselves from market risk, long term care expenses and other wealth sucking possibilities. #9225.301 Apr 19, TUE, 6-8:30pm $24.50 (Members/Students Only)
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Wisconsin State Highway 69, as is winds south of Verona, includes a fine collection of historic Wisconsin pubs and a great brewery tour in Monroe. Join us as we explore this resource and see how these gathering places fit into the history of southern Wisconsin. Fee includes transportation.
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G HO ST TO WNS O F SO U THERN WI SCONS IN Yes, there are ghost towns in Wisconsin! Several may even have ghosts. Join us for a unique day trip across Southern Wisconsin. A unique exploration of some Wisconsin history. Fee includes transportation. #9515.301 Apr 23, SAT, 9am-6pm
$39.50 (Students/U.Memb)
#9000.302 Mar 16, WED, 6:30-8:30pm $19.50 (Students/U.Memb)
We will explore great white wines for spring sipping, a great variety with not a Chardonnay in the mix! #9000.303 Apr 20, WED, 6:30-8:30pm $19.50 (Students/U.Memb)
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WED NES D AY WINE S ERIES Join us in the Prairie Fire Winebar at Union South as we sample and learn the stories of a variety of wines. We will tour the wine landscape, sample a variety of wines and include a sampling of complementary light appetizers. NEW! H OL L Y WOOD WINE S
Explore the variety of wines now available that have a connection to movie stars, owned by someone connected to Hollywood or have appeared in a movie. #9000.301 Feb 17, WED, 6:30-8:30pm $19.50 (Students/U.Memb)
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Create a fused glass picture frame of your own design as you learn basic glass fusing techniques and firing skills. Course fee includes supplies.
- Henri Matisse
#4635.301 Feb 10, WED, 7-9pm $24.50 (Students/Union Memb) $34.50 (Non-Member)
NEW ! I NTRO TO TH E SCREEN P RI NT ING P RO CESS
P R I N T M AK I N G
NEW! P R IN T M A K IN G WORK S H O P
Learn three different printmaking methods. We will explore monoprints, relief printing and drypoint print making. Course fee includes all basic supplies. #3350.301 Apr 7-21, THR, 6:30-9:30pm $39.50 (Students/U.Memb) $49.50 (Non-Member) NEW! P A P E R M A R BL I NG : Y O UR O W N P E R S O NAL GALAXY
Work through the traditional practice of paper marbling and experimental new techniques to create your own abstracted, complex, and beautiful patterning on paper. #3320.301 Feb 23, TUE, 7-9pm $19.50 (Students/U.Memb) $29.50 (Non-Member)
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F US E D/S L UMPE D GL AS S BOWL S Create a multicolored small glass bowl of your design as you learn glass fusing techniques and simple slumping to form your bowl. We will cover fusing basics and the slumping process. Course fee includes supplies to make one small bowl.
Includes a variety of methods including both stenciling and the photo emulsion techniques plus an introduction to digital methods to assist screen printing.
#4615.301 Feb 3, WED, 7-9pm
#3311.301 Apr 10-24, SUN, 1-4pm
#4615.302 Mar 2, WED, 7-9pm
$29.50 (Students/U.Memb) $39.50 (Non-Member)
$24.50 (Students/U.Memb) $34.50 (Non-Member)
SCREEN P RI NT ING T-SHI RTS An introduction to making screen printed T-shirts. Learn how to use the silk screen printing method to print your own custom shirts with either hand-drawn graphics or another source. #3312.301 Feb 21 & 28, SUN, 1-4pm
F US E D GL AS S COAS TE R S Create a set of four glass coasters of your own design as you learn basic glass fusing techniques and firing skills. Course fee includes supplies to make one set of coasters #4605.301 Feb 24, WED, 7-9pm $14.50 (Students/U.Memb) $24.50 (Non-Member)
$24.50 (Students/U.Memb) $34.50 (Non-Member) EVENT P O STERS – DIGITAL TO SCREENP RI NTE D Create promotional materials for an event, your music group, or others using digital and screen printing methods. Covers the basics of communication elements of gig posters including aesthetics, graphic hierarchy and logistical information. #3315.301 May 5 & 12, THR, 6-9pm
INTR O TO S TAINE D GL AS S Learn basic stained glass design and construction (copper foil method) as you create an 8" by 10" stained glass window. Covers design basics, glass cutting methods and construction processes. Course fee includes supplies to make one window. #4625.301 Apr 6-27, TUE, 7-9pm $59.50 (Students/U.Memb) $69.50 (Non-Member)
$19.50 (Students/U.Memb) $29.50 (Non-Member)
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NEW! T A LK , M O V E A LI TTLE, SI T A LIT T LE M O R E
A somewhat different Kundalini Meditation class that we think you will like! Short talk, some yoga moves and a meditation with a different focus each week. #7560.301 Feb 8 – Mar 7, MON, 6:30-7:30pm #7560.302 Mar 28 – Apr 25 MON, 6:30-7:30pm $49.50 (Students/U.Memb) $59.50 (Non-Member) MEDI T A T IO N , M IN DFU LNESS & MO V E M E N T Learn practices centered around mindfulness based meditation, including: breathing exercises, muscle relaxation, awareness through movement based meditation. No class 3/20 & 3/27. #7570.301 Feb 28 – Apr 10 TUE, 7:30 – 8:30pm $49.50 (Students/U.Memb) $59.50 (Non-Member) NEW!
KARMA YOGA
Everything you learned in kindergarten times infinity! All the reasons you enjoyed Robert Fulghum's book will be the same reasons you will enjoy this class on Life Lessons. #7575.301 Feb 9 – 23, TUE, 6-7pm $34.50 (Students/U.Memb) $44.50 (Non-Member)
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NEVER L E T’E M S E E YOU ACT Using proven techniques, all in a supportive environment, improve your performance and be the best you can be. Applicable for any situation when you are standing up in front of a group.
H AR MONICA PR IVATE L E S S ONS
#5100.301 Feb 9-Mar 8, TUE 5:30-8pm
The harmonica is a popular, easy-to-learn, and expressive musical instrument. Single notes, melodies, blues, bent notes and improvisation are covered in these five oneon-one 30-minute private lessons. Sec. 302, no class 4/14.
#5100.302 Apr 5-May 3, TUE 5:30-8pm
#5520.301 Feb 4-Mar 3, THR, 2-8pm
$49.50 (Students/U.Memb) $59.50 (Non-Member)
#5520.302 Mar 31-May 5, THR, 2-8pm
A 1960 ’S S OUL MUS IC – MESSAGE IN TH E MUS IC NEW !
Look at how social factors of the turbulent 60's shaped Soul and R&B music, and how the music shaped this time of movement in our country. #5300.301 Feb 17 & 24, WED 6-7:30pm $19.50 (Students/U.Memb) $29.50 (Non-Member)
$69.50 (Students/U.Memb) $79.50 (Non-Member) VOICE PR IVATE L E S S O NS Whether you're an experienced performer or have only sung in the shower, voice lessons can help. Keep your performance up by learning simple habits and techniques to help you be a more consistent and healthy performer. Five 45-minute private lessons. #5500.301 Feb 1–29, MON, 6-9pm
G U I TAR /UK UL E L E PR IVATE LESSO NS
#5500.302 Apr 5-May 3, TUE, 6-9pm
Interested in learning or improving your playing? Whether it’s guitar or ukulele, finger style, rock, blues, or jazz, whether you consider yourself a beginner or an experienced player. Six 45-minute private lessons.
$119.50 (Students/U.Memb) $129.50 (Non-Member)
#5510.301 Feb 9-Mar 15, TUE, 6-9pm $109.50 (Students/U.Memb) $119.50 (Non-Member)
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ONLINE AT union.wisc.edu/wheelhouse BY PHONE (608) 262-3156 10am-5pm, Mon-Fri MC/VISA/Discover/AMEX IN PERSON Memorial Union, Lower Level Open Studio Hours: Noon-11pm, Monday-Sunday
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