Shake Rag Alley 2016 Arts and Crafts Catalog by Shake Rag Alley Center for the Arts

2016 Arts & Crafts Workshops Center for the Arts

Mineral Point, Wisconsin

ShakeRagAlley.com

ADULT WORKSHOP CALENDAR page

Feb 20 Mar 5 Mar 5 Mar 5 Mar 6 Mar 12 Mar 12-13

Macro Photography .................................................. 26 Flame-Worked Glass Beads ....................................... 10 Zentangle® Basics...................................................... 24 Zentangle® - The Adventure Continues...................... 24 Zentangle® Inspired Art............................................. 24 Leaves, Roots, Bugs...A Natural Dye Workshop........... 15 Beginning Rug Hooking............................................. 15

Mar 19-20 GARDEN GETAWAY................................... 4-6 Apr 2-3 Apr 8-10 Apr 9-10 Apr 9 Apr 10 Apr 16-17 Apr 16-17 Apr 16-17 Apr 22-24 Apr 23 May 7 May 7 May 7 May 7-8 May 21-22

The Art of Making Tools, Marks and Collage............... 23 Buried Treasure Hunt for Writers.................... 27 C.L.I.C.S iPhone Photo Class....................................... 26 Fine Silver Rings In A Day .......................................... 10 Fusing PMC with Argentium Sterling Silver ............... 10 Adirondack Rustic Table .............................................. 7 Enamel On Copper .................................................... 10 Intro to Encaustic Painting......................................... 24 Layers: Oil and Cold Wax Workshop................. 24 Intro to Torch Welding................................................ 14 Outdoor Photography................................................ 26 Beginning Shuttle Tatting.......................................... 15 Beginning Blacksmithing.......................................... 14 The Fun and Funky Art of Assemblage....................... 23 Blacksmithing: Focus on Leaf Making........................ 14

MAY 21-22 BEADS AND BANGLES ...................... 8-9 Jun 4 Jun 4-5 Jun 4-5 Jun 9-12 Jun 10-12 Jun 11 Jun 24-26 Jun 24-26 Jun 25 Jun 25 Jun 25 Jun 26

Foundations of Nature Printing.................................. 16 Welding: Cut and Weld with OA Torch........................ 14 Make a Bent Willow Chair ........................................... 7 Oil and Wax: Personal Color and Powerful Design...... 24 Blacksmithing for Home and Garden......................... 14 Intro to Weaving on a 4 Harness Table Loom.............. 16 Acrylic Marathon....................................................... 25 Mosaic Whimsy ........................................................... 7 Tapestry Sunset......................................................... 16 Intro to Torch Welding................................................ 14 Natural Stones Set In Silver Metal Clay ...................... 10 Fine Silver Leaves from the Garden ........................... 10

Jul 10-13 WOODLANDERS Rustic Arts & Nature Crafts ..... 7 Jul 16-18 Jul 16 Jul 16-17 Jul 22-23 Jul 23 Jul 30

3 Ring Circus ................................................ 11 Nuno Felted Fashion Scarves...................................... 16 Experimental Watermedia Collage............................. 23 Writing Facts Like Fiction........................................... 27 Painting Yarn............................................................. 16 Natural Dyes: Exploration, Extraction, Enthusiasm.... 16

Aug 5 Aug 6 Aug 6 Aug 6 Aug 13 Aug 13 Aug 19-20 Aug 20-21 Aug 20-21

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Watercolor from the Beginning................................. 25 Color Theory Through Watercolor............................... 25 Riveted Spinner Ring ................................................ 11 Beginning Blacksmithing.......................................... 14 Soldered Sterling Silver Link Bracelet........................ 11 Braided Wool Rug or Chair Pad................................... 17 Drawing Trees............................................................ 25 Make a Bent Willow Chair ........................................... 7 Turn Life Stories into Publishable Literature............... 27

Aug 25-28 ART ADVENTURE ......................... 18-22 Aug 27-28 Welding: Intro to Welding Small Sculptures............... 15 Sep 8-11 Expanding Your Vision with Oil and Cold Wax................................................ 25 Sep 8-10 Blacksmithing: Basic Forging, Punching, Twisting........................................ 15 Sep 10-11 Simple Soldered Silver Rings..................................... 11 Sep 12-16 Cool Cuffs...................................................... 11 Sep 16-18 Rug Hooking Retreat..................................... 17 Spe 17-20 Wire Weaving, Forging, and Layering ........................ 11 Sep 24 Chainmaille 101: Meet the Byzantine Family ............ 12 Sep 24 Intro to Torch Welding................................................ 14 Oct 1-2 The Mixed Media Art Journal..................................... 23 Oct 1-2 Make a Bent Willow Chair ........................................... 7 Oct 1 Intro to Torch Welding................................................ 14 Oct 1 Fabulous Fused Chains .............................................. 12 Oct 2 Fold Formed Earrings................................................. 12 Oct 6-8 Hand-forged Knives....................................... 15 Oct 8-9 Plein Air Watercolor Journaling.................................. 25 Oct 8 Soldered Silver Shield Earrings................................... 12 Oct 8 Advanced Shuttle Tatting - Cool Circles Necklace....... 17 Oct 8 Zentangle® Basics...................................................... 24 Oct 8 Zentangle® - The Adventure Continues...................... 24 Oct 9 Zentangle® Inspired Art............................................. 24 Oct 17-22 Polymer Clay Floral Dreamscapes................... 23 Oct 22 Painting Yarn............................................................. 16 Oct 22 Casting Small Pewter Charms, Pendants.................... 12 Oct 29 Torch Fired Glass Enamel on Copper........................... 12 Oct 29 Fine Silver Rings In A Day .......................................... 10 Oct 30 Combine Metal Clay and Traditional Metal Work........ 13 Nov 4-6 The Codex Compendium............................................ 23 Nov 5-6 Make a Bent Willow Chair ........................................... 7 Nov 12 Knitting Mitts - Magic Loop....................................... 17 Nov 12-13 Dichroic Bling Beads and Art Jewelry......................... 13

Check the website for additional classes that may be added throughout the year.

What is Shake Rag Alley? We are a nonprofit school of arts and crafts for adults and children offering workshops and cultural events in a wide variety of visual, literary and performing arts. Our lush, 2.5 acre campus of gardens and historic buildings is situated in the heart of the charming arts community of Mineral Point located in beautiful, hilly, southwest Wisconsin. From late winter through mid-November we offer close to 200 weekend adult workshops ranging from introductory half-day workshops to three or four day in-depth classes and workshop events. Our instructors are drawn from a wealth of creative talents, including nationally known artists from across the country and across the street (Mineral Point is rich in creativity!) Class sizes are small affording lots of personal attention. All skill levels are welcome.

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ADULT WORKSHOPS Beads & Bangles . 8-9 Blacksmithing & Metal Arts . . . . . 14-15 Creative Writing . . . . . . . . . . 27 Drawing & Painting . . . . . 24-26

Lind Pavilion Renovation Brings New Opportunities It’s official! The two year renovation of the Lind Pavilion (Quonset Hut) is now complete. Even before it was finished we were getting rave reviews from instructors, students and art retreat participants who used the building during construction. The huge space is handsomely remodeled with an industrial feel, excellent lighting and all the amenities including a dramatic mezzanine that can serve many purposes. The colorful exterior trim and signage lend a 1950’s vibe. A gravel walkway leads past drifts of flowers and grasses to a stunning rock wall and staircase on Shake Rag Street, tying the building to the rest of campus. The Lind Pavilion is a welcome addition to Shake Rag’s classroom space and is available for rent when not in use for workshops (see page 28).

Garden Tour / Garden Art & Plant Sale Saturday, June 18, 9am–4pm Spend a lovely summer day strolling through special gardens in and around the charming art community of Mineral Point WI. Plus, browse Shake Rag Alley’s annual Garden Art and Plant Sale.

Proceeds to benefit the creative programming at Shake Rag Alley Center for the Arts.

Garden Tour

This year’s Garden Tour (our 7th) is once again, a delightfully eclectic tour of home and public gardens in and around Mineral Point. Tickets and detailed map with garden descriptions available ONLY on the day of the tour at Shake Rag Alley, 18 Shake Rag St, Mineral Point. Tickets: $15

Garden Art & Plant Sale Great one-of-kind garden art created by Shake Rag Alley’s talented instructors and area artisans. There will also be a fine selection of healthy and reasonably priced perennials available for purchase.

This is a “rain or shine” event, so toss your umbrella in the car just in case.

Fiber Arts . . . . . 15-17 Garden Getaway 4-6 Art Adventure 18-22 Jewelry . . . . . . . 10-13 Mixed Media, Paper & Book Arts . . . . . . 23 Photography . . . . 26 Rustic Arts . . . . . . . . 7 Woodlanders Gathering . . . . . . . . 7

CUSTOM RETREATS AND SITE RENTAL

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YOUTH PROGRAMS

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TOUR OF FAIRY HOMES

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WINTER WRITERS SERIES . . . . . . . . . 28 Class Registration . . . . . 29 Shake Rag Alley Lodging . . . . . . . . . . 30 Mineral Point Dining & Lodging . . . . . . . . . 31

See the website for more detailed class listings: ShakeRagAlley.com

GARDEN GETAWAY Saturday & Sunday, March 19 & 20

Shake Rag Alley’s 11th Annual Garden Getaway – a weekend chock full of hands-on workshops making Garden Art plus informative lectures on the Art of Gardening. Register by March 14

Saturday

Sunday

9–10:30am Beginning Gardening 9am–noon Hypertufa Planter 9am–noon Wire Bird Mobiles 9am–noon Accent Table/Plant Stand 1–5pm Painted Garden Canvas 1–5pm Kimchi 1:30–4:30pm Garden Trellis 1:30–4:30pm Mosaic Garden Trowel 1:30–4:30pm Zentangle® Notecards

9am–noon 10am–5pm 1:30–4:30pm 1:30–4:30pm 1:30–4:30pm 1:30–4:30pm

Ye Old Stump Planter Foundations of Nature Printing Flower Pounding Japanese Style Hypertufa Lantern Herbal Soaps and Scrubs Ikebana Tray

Beginning Gardening

Painted Garden Canvas

Kriss Marion Sat, Mar 19 / 9–10:30am

CSA farmer Kriss Marion spent 20 years gardening on her postage stamp yard in inner-city Chicago before heading out to the fields of SW Wisconsin. In Chicago she designed gardens for her urban neighbors, now she grows food for 150 CSA families on 20 acre farm. Kriss has tried it all! Learn how to apply current commercial organic farming techniques, British allotment traditions, and ancient subsistence farming wisdom to grow healthy, hearty and bountiful produce on whatever space you’ve got in a way that suits your lifestyle and physical abilities. You’ll take a look at gardening well – from soil to seed starting to saving your harvest through the winter. Class size 35.

CJ Kitzke Sat, Mar 19 / 1–5pm

Create a vibrant and colorful garden canvas to hang on a wall, or use it to make a pillow. Your 2’x2’ canvas will be painted with acrylic paint, imagining a design of your own. CJ promises a fun class with unique painting techniques to create a lovely piece for all students. Buttons, yarns, trims and trinkets can be used to add dimension to your painting. It will be a magical class that you don’t want to miss! Class size 14.

16A335G / Tuition $55

16A320G / Tuition $10

Make a Rectangular Hypertufa Planter Judy Sutcliffe & Heidi Dyas-McBeth Saturday, March 19 9am–noon

Hypertufa planters add a pleasant, rustic look to your container gardens inside or out. (And outside, moss loves to grow on them). Hypertufa is a lightweight concrete which you’ll mix using cement and lightweight aggregates. You’ll form your planter in one of a variety of molds Judy and Heidi will have on hand. Your plants will enjoy it for years. (If there’s time, you’ll be able to make a second planter!) Class size 16.

16A325G / Tuition $55

Wire Bird Mobile

Cheryl Smeja Sat, Mar 19 / 9am–noon

Make these cute little birds with heavy gauge copper wire and string them up to make an indoor-outdoor mobile. Let it patina naturally, or use liver of sulphur to darken. Class size 10.

16A330G / Tuition $55

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Kimchi

Leslie Damaso Sat, Mar 19 1–5pm

Learn how to make the most popular version of kimchi. Made with napa cabbage, it is the funky, sour, sweet spicy, hard-to-resist, Korean soul food. We will also incorporate it into a typical Korean style meal. The menu: a hearty braised beef bulgogi, a sweet potato noodle dish called jabchae, and steamed sesame rice. In addition, you will get a jar of kimchi and recipes so you can re-create the meal for your friends and family. Bring your aprons and your appetite! Class size 6.

Make a Mosaic Garden Trowel

Judy Sutcliffe & Heidi Dyas-McBeth Saturday, March 19 / 1:30–4:30pm

Too pretty to dig with, but lovely to hang on the wall! You’ll cut and nip stained glass to make small mosaic pieces for a simple floral design on a garden trowel. Everything is supplied, trowel, glass, glass cutters, etc. You will adhere the mosaic bits to the trowel and then grout them. Everyone will admire this unique and colorful work of garden art! Class size 16.

16A350G / Tuition $55

Zentangle® Inspired Botanical Notecards

16A340G / Tuition $85

Diane Knauff Sat, Mar 19 / 1:30–4:30pm

Garden Trellis

Jim Arendt Sat, Mar 19 / 1:30–4:30pm

Rummage through a stash of long green willow withes, then bend and shape your wands into a flat trellis. You’ll enjoy working with Jim and you’ll be really happy with your willow creation. Class size 12.

16A345G / Tuition $65

Winter can be long and drab but as the days get longer it is time to celebrate the coming of spring by creating one-of-a-kind notecards inspired by nature and Zentangle patterns. These notecards will blossom with specially selected patterns to create garden-like art, perfect for sharing sentiments with friends both near and far. Participants will create a set of four notecards using ink and color to beat away the winter doldrums. Class size 10.

16A355G / Tuition $45 / Materials Fee $10

Ye Olde Stump Planter

Judy Sutcliffe & Heidi Dyas-McBeth Sunday, March 20 9am–noon

Have fun creating this old stump planter from concrete you will mix by hand and apply to a provided armature. You can add branch stubs, knots and burls, maybe a mouse? You’ll take home a one-of-a-kind planter that’s great for succulents or herbs. Class size 16.

16A365G / Tuition $55

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Check the website for additional classes that may be added throughout the year.

2016 GARDEN GETAWAY continued Foundations of Nature Printing

Sharlene Bohr Sun, Mar 20 / 10am–5pm

Experience the magic of nature! Learn to naturally dye fabrics through the modern process of eco-printing. Eco-printing is a technique in which plants, leaves and flowers leave their shapes, color, and marks on fabric. Learn to identify dye plants, how to mordant fabrics, how to create a bundle, how different metals change the color outcome, the effects of heat source choices, and ways to manipulate your fabric and plant placement to vary your design possibilities. You will leave class with two finished silk scarves and the knowledge to take your skills home and work with local plants, wherever you might live! Bring an old, white cotton sheet to class. Class size 8.

Herbal Soaps and Scrubs

Kriss Marion Sun, Mar 20 / 1:30–4:30pm

Get down and dirty in the garden, then get cleaned up with your own soap and scrub creations. We’ll start with bases of goat milk, coconut, glycerin, honey and olive oil and add your choice of essential oils, colors, crushed herbs, ground chocolate, almond flour or various other mix-ins. You will make several different soaps. Then we’ll let the soaps cure and harden while we create an olive oil sugar scrub just perfect for getting those muddy feet clean. Come prepared to experiment and have some good clean fun! Class size 12.

16A390G / Tuition $55

16A375G / Tuition $95 / Materials Fee $23 Also offered on Jun 4 (see Fiber Arts) and on Aug 25 (see Art Adventure)

Flower Pounding

Paula Washow Sun, Mar 20 / 1:30–4:30pm

Enjoy a unique afternoon of painting on watercolor paper by pounding fresh flowers to release their pigments. Bring your favorite flowers or use what Paula has grown and collected. All materials provided. Class size 14.

16A380G / Tuition $55

Japanese Style Hypertufa Lantern

Ikebana Tray

Tom Cabezas Sun, Mar 20 / 1:30–4:30pm

Show off the natural beauty of your flower arrangement in a wooden tray you’ve made yourself. Using driftwood, wood slabs or other wood forms, Tom will show you how to create a beautiful and functional Ikebana tray. He will provide a round “flower frog” and basic tool instruction. If you have an interesting piece of wood to support a 2 inch frog hole bring it, but Tom will have all the materials you will need. Class size 8.

16A395G / Tuition $55

Judy Sutcliffe & Heidi Dyas-McBeth Sunday, March 20 1:30–4:30pm

Make a three-part, Japanese style lantern from hypertufa (lightweight concrete). You’ll mix cement with lightweight aggregates and form the three sections of the lantern in two different ways, using plastic molds and sand molds. You’ll finish the three sections and then, if you like, add some pebble and mirror mosaic on the top of the “roof.” Put a candle in your garden lantern this summer and watch the fairies come to dance! Class size 16.

16A385G / Tuition $55

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MOSAIC / CEMENT

RUSTIC ARTS

Mosaic Whimsy

Adirondack Rustic Table

Jim Kern Sat–Sun, Apr 16–17 9am–4pm

Judy Sutcliffe & Heidi Dyas-McBeth

Have you long admired cabin or lodge type furniture and decor? In this workshop, you will have the opportunity to create your own custom piece. This rustic table will look great in any home, cabin or porch. Beginning with a pre-assembled pine table, use hand tools to apply a variety of rustic and natural materials, including birch bark, twigs and leather, to decorate your table with elements of the Adirondack style. Return home with your own masterpiece sure to be a welcome addition to your home! Class size 8. Register by Apr 4.

16A450 / Tuition $150 / Materials Fee $75

Make a Bent Willow Chair Jim Arendt

Bring a bit of nature into your home with a bent willow chair. Jim will bring plenty of green willow and lead you through the process of making a rustic, bent willow chair using only hand tools. At the end of the workshop you will have a beautiful, handcrafted piece of rustic furniture to take home. (Be sure you have room to carry it in your vehicle!) You’ll enjoy every minute of this two-day class as you learn about working with willow. This class is for everyone—no experience necessary. Class size 6. Tuition $245 Sat–Sun, Jun 4–5 / 9am–4pm / 16A620 / Register by May 23. Sat–Sun, Aug 20–21 / 9am–4pm / 16C233 / Register by Aug 8. Sat–Sun, Oct 1–2 / 9am–4pm / 16C410 / Register by Sep 19. Sat–Sun, Nov 5–6 / 9am–4pm / 16C510 / Register by Oct 24

Friday–Sunday, June 24–26 Fri 1-4pm Sat 9am-4pm Sun 9am-4pm Come play with cement and mosaic for 2 1/2 days and take home multiple magic! It’s easy! The possibilities include making concrete leaf castings or surreal-shaped birdbaths using sand molds. Or sculpt lizards, dragons, faerie houses, or birds with concrete applied over chicken wire and styrofoam. Add stained glass bits, ceramic shards, tiny porcelain kitsch to concrete sculpture, birdbaths, mirrors, large tiles, lightweight mosaic board, spotlights, foamboard, step stones, mushrooms, turtles, pink flamingoes.... We’ve got lots of creative materials for you to play with for both concrete and mosaic work, so come and get your hands into the “mud” and play with us! You’ll take home unique treasures for your house and garden! All materials supplied. Class size 8. Register by Jun 13.

16A650 / Tuition $285 Also see Mosaic / Cement workshops listed under Garden Getaway (pages 4-6) and Art Adventure (pages 18-22).

15th Midwest

Woodlanders Gathering

Rustic Arts and Nature Crafts

Woodland Workshops July 7-10, 2016

“It’s like Summer Camp for Adults!” Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, you will be in the company of a great group of nature-loving folks. You can choose from over 40 workshops

creating unique projects made from natural materials. Build rustic lamps, tables, chairs, or benches from twigs and branches. Make a trellis, a gate or a cement mosaic art piece for your garden. Try your hand at woodcarving, basketmaking, nature printing, blacksmithing, soapmaking, scrimshaw, welding, or working with gourds, leather, stone, plants, clay and metal. Every day is packed with unique hands-on projects, intriguing demonstrations, and light-hearted fun. Come for one, two, three, or the entire four days and expect to have the time of your life!

Look for the 2016 schedule on the Shake Rag Alley website by March 1st or before. (Prior to Mar 1st, to get an idea of a typical 4 day schedule, view last year’s line-up on our website. The 2016 schedule will include similar workshops plus many new ones.)

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BEADS & BANGLES Weekend Jewelry Bash! Saturday–Sunday, May 21-22 Ten introductory level jewelry classes offering a range of techniques and styles from funky to fine. Use this weekend to explore different approaches, learn new skills, network with other jewelers, and leave with a lot of new ideas and jewelry. Register by May 9

Saturday

Sunday

9am–noon Double-Wrap Leather Bracelet 9am–noon Hammered Copper or Brass Wire Jewelry 9am–5pm Etched and Roller Printed Tapestry Pendants 1–4pm Coin Mosaic Pendant 1–4pm Wire Basics - Clasps

9am–noon 9am–noon 9am–4:30pm 1–5pm 1–5pm

DoubleWrap Leather Bracelet

Jill Erickson Sat, May 21 9am–noon

The look of Urban Boho jewelry is summed up in this easy-to-wear double wrap bracelet. Students will learn how to use a double needle technique to weave world beads between lengths of supple leather cord. Jill shares her tips for tying on a button closure and wrangling long lengths of strong beading thread. You’ll also learn how to neatly finish the weave and create an adjustable closure. Materials fee includes supple leather cord, world beads (Jill will bring a variety of quality strings for you to choose from), flexible needles, nylon beading thread, buttons (for the clasp). Class size 8.

16A550B / Tuition $50 / Materials Fee $25

Hammered Copper or Brass Wire Jewelry

Judy Sutcliffe Sat, May 21 / 9am–noon

It will be noisy, but a lot of fun, and you will discover how many inventive jewelry pieces you can create with simple bending and hammering of brass, copper, and nickel silver wire. Besides Celtic spiral pendants and matching earrings, you can try bracelets, hair clips, scarf pins, money clips, and neck rings with bead dangles. If you can think of it or see it in the books Judy will bring, you can make it and embellish it with colorful beads. Find out how inexpensively you can create a whole wardrobe of jewelry for yourself and make unique gifts for friends and family. All materials provided. Class size 10.

16A555B / Tuition $50 / Materials Fee $5

Bracelet With Handmade Beads Enameling on Embossed Copper Explore Silver and Copper Clays Band Rings Working with Steel Wire

Etched and Roller Printed Tapestry Pendants

Kay Rashka Sat, May 21 / 9am–5pm

Make a multi layer “tapestry-like” textured pendant with roller printed, textured or etched metals. Copper, Brass and Nickel sheet metal can be etched to transfer fabric patterns from rubber texture mats. Metal can also be textured using the Shake Rag Alley rolling mill. Metal sections will be connected using wire or tube rivets. Hand rolled hinges with wire bails can be used to create movable, layered pendants. The hinges will be cut using a saw blade/frame. Students will make at least one layered pendant and a pair of earrings if time permits. Materials fee includes sheet metal (copper, brass and nickel), wire, and copper bead chain for a necklace. Additional metal can be purchased from instructor on the day of class. Class size 12.

16A560B / Tuition $125 / Materials Fee $30

Coin Mosaic Pendant Jill Erickson Sat, May 21 1–4pm

Using a ready-made bezel, students will learn to make a seed bead mosaic pendant that features a world coin. Jill will share tricks for working with 2-part epoxy compound and embedding seed beads. Ball chain and a clasp are provided. Materials fee includes bezel pendant, seed beads, world coin, Apoxie Sculpt, flexible beading wire, wooden picks, craft sticks, nitrile gloves, ball chain and clasp, and instructions. Class size 8.

16A565B / Tuition $50 / Materials Fee $10

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Explore Silver and Copper Clays Sherry Viktora Sun, May 22 9am–4:30pm

Wire Basics – Clasps Cheryl Smeja Sat, May 21 / 1–4pm

Learn the basic skills required for making jewelry with wire, and then apply the skills to making a variety of clasps. We will start by making jump rings and opening and closing them properly. Next you will make consistent simple and wrapped loops, and a variety of spirals. Then we will move on to making basic hook and eye clasps, plain and fancy “S” clasps, toggle clasps, and some other fancy shapes. Clasp styles can range from a simple mechanical closure, to a decorative focal point worn up front. Class size 8.

16A570B / Tuition $55 / Materials Fee $5

First there was Silver Metal Clay that turned into .999 pure silver, now there are several bronze and copper metal clays available which turn into pure copper and bronze. Learn all about two of the three metal clays available (silver and copper) – how to work with and fire them. You will create pendants, earrings or components from fine silver PMC (Precious Metal Clay), and one type of copper metal clay. Sherry will have written information on all of the clays on the market and will discuss combining different metals using cold connections. Materials fee includes silver and copper clays, written information, use of tools and disposables. Class size 8.

16A585B / Tuition $105 / Materials Fee $40

Bracelet With Handmade Beads Sharon Stauffer Sun, May 22 9am–noon

Make some terrific looking beads out of unconventional (and inexpensive!) jewelry materials – paper beads, beads made from fabric, wire, vinyl tubing, telephone wire casing, and more. These beads are great fun to make and can be done in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors to suit any style. When combined with commercial beads they make up into unique jewelry pieces with a look that can’t be bought. You’ll string your beads on easy-to-use Memory Wire. Make a dramatic 5 loop bracelet or two 2 1/2 loop bracelets. Class size 10.

16A575B / Tuition $50 / Materials Fee $5

Enameling on Embossed Copper Leslie Perrino Sun, May 22 9am–noon

Create a round pendant by cutting out richly patterned and grooved copper foil, forming it into a graceful dome, then coating it in layers of colored glass. You will also get a chance to try your hand at texturing copper using a rolling mill, and will complete at least one pin or pendant to take home. All materials and tools provided.Class size 8.

16A580B / Tuition $50 / Materials Fee $12

Band Rings Leslie Perrino Sat, May 21 1–5pm

Love rings? Learn to make a sterling silver textured band ring. Leslie will introduce you to a few basic metalwork skills, including sawing, stamping, soldering and finishing and you will leave with a lovely ring to wear or give as a gift. All materials and tools provided. Class size 8.

16A590B / Tuition $65 / Materials Fee $5

Working with Steel Wire:

Get your hands dirty and fall in love Deb Donaghue Sun, May 22 / 1–5pm

An introduction to making wire jewelry from this humble, non allergenic, inexpensive and beautiful material. Learn sources for where to get it. Learn the tools best suited for it. Learn some of its strengths and weaknesses. Learn how to clean it. Learn some patinas that work on it and learn how to protect it. During our explorations we will create spirals and cages, both controlled and chaotic, for objects or stones. You should leave class with at least one piece of jewelry. Materials fee includes steel wire, patina, beads and stones. Chain, ear wires and clasps may be purchased from the instructor if desired. Class size 10.

16A595B / Tuition $55 / Materials Fee $5

Be sure to arrive 15 minutes early for all classes and workshops.

JEWELRY FlameWorked Glass Beads

Julie Lukosaitis Sat, Mar 5 9am–4:30pm

Whether a beginner or an advanced glass bead artist, this class is for you. Julie will help you hone your skills at flame working. You will learn the basics of hot head torch set up and safety. Round beads will be made first and a discussion of common problems associated with bead making will follow. You will learn how to pull stringers from glass rods and use them to decorate beads with dots, scrolls and swirls. Materials fee includes glass and silver foil. Class size 8. Register by Feb 22.

16A300 / Tuition $130 / Materials Fee $15

Fine Silver Rings In a Day

Sherry Viktora

Create your own unique .999 pure silver ring using Precious Metal Clay Silver (PMC), and wear it home. Learn the techniques to size, form, refine, embellish, and set a fire-in-place stone into your ring. Make your ring as plain or glitzy as you wish, with or without a stone. After it’s fired and polished, you can leave it bright silver or add patina. You’ll also learn to torch fire PMC. If you have clay left over from your ring, you can make earrings or charms and torch fire those. Materials fee includes PMC silver clay, appropriate stone, and use of tools and disposables. Extra PMC available for purchase. Class size 8.

Tuition $105 / Materials Fee $39 Sat, Apr 9 / 9am–5pm / 16A440 / Register by June 6. Sat, Oct 29 / 9am–5pm / 16C480 / Register by Oct 10.

Fusing Precious Metal Clay with Argentium Sterling Silver Sherry Viktora & Deb Donaghue Sun, Apr 10 / 9am–5pm

Combine two modern forms of silver to highlight the strengths of each. PMC allows you to create intricate patterns and textures easily and quickly. While it is possible to use PMC to create sheet and wire effects, it is more expensive and less structurally sound than Argentium Sterling. Combining the two metals expands your metal working world considerably and you get the best of both materials! In the morning create fine silver piece(s) with Precious Metal Clay, forming, drying and firing in a kiln or with a butane torch. After lunch and an introduction to some basic metal working techniques including texturing metals using hammers or rolling mills and then fusing, permanently connect the PMC to the Argentium sterling. Then finish your edges, apply patina, and take your finished piece home! No previous experience required but some familiarity with PMC or with traditional metal working skills is helpful. Class size 8. Register by Mar 28.

16A445 / Tuition $110 / Materials Fee $45

Enamel On Copper

Leslie Perrino Sat–Sun, Apr 16–17 Sat 9am–4pm, Sun 9am–1pm

Enamel is glass fused to a metal base using a kiln. It’s deeply colorful, it’s shiny, and it’s fun to make jewelry from this contemporary medium with an ancient past. Leslie will teach you how to apply the glass, fire it in the kiln, and show you several simple techniques that make a big impact on your enamels. You will learn many techniques in this workshop, and go home with several small pieces or one larger piece. But this just scratches the surface of what can be done with enamel. Materials fee includes all materials and use of tools.Class size 8. Register by Mar 28.

16A460 / Tuition $160

Natural Stones Set In Silver Metal Clay Sherry Viktora Sat, Jun 25 9am–4pm

Create a fine silver bezel setting for a natural, nonfirable stone cabochon which you will add to your textured silver metal clay pendant. Sherry will teach you how to use fine silver bezel wire and metal clay to create your bezel, how to account for shrinkage, how to fire your pendant, how to set your stone and polish and patina (optional) your own beautiful pendant. Bring your own natural cabochon or purchase one from the instructor who will have a variety of sizes and prices available. Materials fee includes 25g metal clay, and bezel wire. Note: This is NOT a beginning class! Must have taken a previous class with Sherry or get her approval for other experience. Class size 8. Register by Jun 13.

16A680 / Tuition $105 / Materials Fee $47

Fine Silver Leaves from the Garden Sherry Viktora Sun, Jun 26 9am–4:30pm

Transform leaves into fine silver jewelry using Precious Metal Clay in this exciting one day class. Sherry will demonstrate the process from collecting appropriate organic material, preparing and/or storing that material, to completion of a fine silver piece of jewelry. Learn to make bails and embellish your jewelry with fire-in-place stones, syringe, and extruder. You will go home with one or more beautiful pieces of pure silver jewelry, and the knowledge to create more. You will also learn how to torch fire PMC with a small butane torch, so you can fire your work without a kiln. Materials fee includes 18gm PMC clay, a fire-in-place stone, and use of tools. More PMC available for purchase. Class size 8. Register by Jun 13.

16A685 / Tuition $105 / Materials Fee $35

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Simple Soldered Silver Rings

3 Ring Circus

Eva Sherman Sat–Sun, Sep 10–11 / 9am–4pm

Richard Salley Sat–Mon, Jul 16–18 / 9am–4pm

The “Circus” is Coming! Richard Salley brings you an intensive 3-day workshop that focuses entirely on the process of ring making. In this series of workshops we will be presenting how to make 3 rings, 3 different ways in 3 days (The Spinner Ring, The Bezel-Set Cabochon Ring and The Torch-Fired Enamel Ring with Tube-set CZ). Whether this will be your first foray into ring making or you want to expand your ring making knowledge, you will leave the workshop with newly acquired skills that will launch you into a new level of jewelry making. Class size 12. Register by Jul 5.

16C110 / Tuition $325 / Materials Fee $65

Using a butane torch, silver wire & sheet, and a few pre-made bezels, students will create amazingly beautiful rings that are deceptively simple to construct. Students will learn techniques in soldering, filing, fabrication, and stone setting. Soldering experience is helpful but not required. Materials fee includes sterling silver wire and sheet, solder, flux, flux brush, pre-made bezels, faceted stones, cabochons. Class size 12. vRegister by Aug 28.

16C310 / Tuition $200 / Materials Fee $80

Cool Cuffs

Eva Sherman Mon–Fri, Sep 12–16 / 9am–4pm

Applying texture to light gauge metals, and then cold connecting them to a heavier base, provides an infinite number of cuff possibilities! We will cover several hot and cold metal texturing techniques including: roller printing, fold forming, corrugating, fusing, forging and more! All levels are welcome and no metal working experience is required. Materials fee includes all copper sheet, wire and rivets to complete the projects. Silver sheet, wire and rivets will be available for purchase if desired, or students may bring their own. Class size 12. Register by Aug 28.

Riveted Spinner Ring Jill Erickson Sat, Aug 6 / 9am–4pm

Learn the basics of sawing, drilling, filing, sanding, shaping, and finishing sterling silver sheet metal to make your own stirrup ring band. Then master the skill of setting a tube rivet that captures a focal bead to give your ring kinetic zing. Materials fee includes 18-gauge sterling silver sheet, thick-walled sterling silver tubing, a focal bead, templates and supplies, plus use of instructor’s tools. Class size 6. Register by Jul 25.

16C320 / Tuition $525 / Materials Fee $100

16C210 / Tuition $105 / Materials Fee $15

Soldered Sterling Silver Link Bracelet Kay Rashka Sat, Aug 13 9am–5pm

Learn the basics of silver soldering and forging to make a soldered link, silver chain bracelet. Students will hand cut jump rings from sterling wire for each link. The jump rings and toggle clasp will be forged and multi temperature silver solder will be used for soldering. Students can modify the shape and also texture the rings to personalize their project. Micro butane and acetylene torches will be used for soldering. Bracelet can be tumble polished if time permits. Professional finishing using flex shafts and polishing tips will be emphasized. Most students should finish the project in class. Materials fee includes 12, 14, and 16 gauge wire and silver solder. Class size 8. Register by Aug 1.

Wire Weaving, Forging, and Layering Sarah Thompson Sat–Tue, Sep 17–20 / 9am–6pm

Learn basic wire weaving and techniques for shaping wire to create jewelry with layers and dimension. Using only wire, you can create sophisticated pieces of jewelry without soldering! Master wire weaver Sarah Thompson will show you how. All hand tools, torches, and bench tools in the supply list can be provided, or you can bring your own. Copper wire can be purchased in class for $5 fee.Class size 12. Register by Aug 29.

16C340 / Tuition $425/ Materials Fee $5 (payable to instructor at class time)

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16C220 / Tuition $125 / Materials Fee $50

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Soldered Silver Shield Earrings Kay Rashka Sat, Oct 8 9am–5pm

Chainmaille 101: Meet the Byzantine Family

Kate Tegtmeier / Sat, Sep 24 / 9am–4pm

This is a beginner’s introduction to a basic, but seemingly complicated, family of weaves. Many interesting weaves are created with a basic knowledge of Byzantine and this class will provide a foundation from which to build one’s basic skill. Although a beginner class, this would also be interesting to the intermediate since the mechanics of chainmaille and design construction will be discussed. Materials fee includes enough copper rings to practice with and make weave starters and sufficient silver-filled rings to make one 7.5” Byzantine bracelet and a clasp. Prior experience needed: Students should be able to open and close small jump rings cleanly. Class size 8. Register by Sep 12.

Use basic fabrication and soldering skills to craft these sterling silver “Shield” earrings. Learn the basics of soldering with multi-temperature silver solder. The basic earring shape will be cut out using a saw blade/frame. The metal will be textured using metal design stamps. Micro butane torches will be used for soldering. Professional finishing using motorized tools and polishing tips will be emphasized. This project was featured on the cover of the September issue of Art Jewelry (2011). Materials fee includes sterling silver sheet, round and square silver wire and solder. Class size 8. Register by Sep 26.

16C440 / Tuition $125 / Materials Fee $25

Casting Small Pewter Charms, Pendants

16C350 / Tuition $105 / Materials Fee $25

Fabulous Fused Chains

Leslie Perrino Sat, Oct 1 9am–4:30pm

Want to learn to make chains using silver? Leslie will teach you how to make jump rings, use a hand torch to create fluid links and go on to create a large variety of chains that can be made into necklaces, earrings and bracelets. Chains are interesting to connect and create, to enjoy plain or paired with beads or your favorite pendant. All materials and tools will be provided for this class. Materials fee covers silver wire and use of tools. Class size 8. Register by Sep 19.

16C420 / Tuition $105 / Materials Fee $25

Fold Formed Earrings Leslie Perrino Sun, Oct 2 9am–1pm

Hammer up a pair or two of distinctive earrings in copper or brass while exploring the fun and versatile fold forming technique. All skill levels are welcome. Materials fee includes copper and brass. Silver will be available for purchase from the instructor during class for $10. Class size 8. Register by Sep 19.

16C425 / Tuition $60 / Materials Fee $5

Eric Donaldson / Saturday, October 22 / 9am–4pm

Learn how to make your own cast pewter charms or pendants with metalsmith Eric Donaldson. Working with pewter is very easy. You can make castings at home in your kitchen or garage, once you know how to work with this wonderful, soft metal. Eric will show you how to create your own original, reusable molds from simple materials, how to heat the pewter, how to pour the molds, how to finish the castings. Purchase pewter from Eric for $5-$10 and you will be able to make several charms or pendants from a small amount. Your bracelets, necklaces, and key chains will be jingling and jangling. Class size 10. Register by Oct 10.

16C470 / Tuition $105 / Materials Fee $5-$10 (payable to instructor at class time)

Torch-Fired Glass Enamel on Copper Julie Lukosaitis Sat, Oct 29 9am–4pm

Light up your life with a flame work glass enameling class. No experience necessary. You’ll learn torch fired glass enameling techniques including counter enameling, vertical surface enameling, and sgraffito. Julie will demo sheet metal fabrication and shaping and will have on hand several precut shapes of copper metal for you to chose from. You’ll be the artist choosing your colors and designs. She will have extra materials including gemstones to enhance your finished designs. Your final piece will be made into earrings or a pendant. Materials fee includes glass enamels, torch and fuel to use in class, tools for use during class, wire for earrings or head pins, four copper shapes. Class size 9. Register by Oct 17.

16C475 / Tuition $130 / Materials Fee $25

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Combine Metal Clay and Traditional Metal Work

Dichroic Bling Beads and Art Jewelry

Sherry Viktora & Deb Donaghue Sun, Oct 30 / 9am–5pm

In the morning you will create your fine silver focal piece with Precious Metal Clay, forming, drying and firing your piece to be ready to rivet it to copper sheet metal in the afternoon to create a pendant. After lunch you will be introduced to some basic metal working techniques including texturing copper sheet with hammers, riveting, finishing edges and applying patina. You will then rivet your PMC piece or pieces to your textured copper sheet and take home a finished piece of jewelry! Materials fee includes 9 grams of fine silver clay, copper sheet metal, rivets, and any disposables necessary. Chain, ear wires and hooks may be purchased directly from the instructors. Class size 8. Register by Oct 17.

16C485 / Tuition $110 / Materials Fee $28

Julie Lukosaitis Sat–Sun, Nov 12–13 Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 9am-1pm

In this two-day class create hand made glass beads AND create one-of-a-kind beaded art jewelry. Day 1: create glass beads that glitter and sparkle with Dichroic glass. The colors seen in Dichroic glass are light waves traveling through or reflecting off very thin layers of oxides on one surface of glass. You will use two types of Dichroic glass – black opaque glass with Dichroic layers and clear Dichroic glass. You will be the artist choosing your colors. Day 2: create jewelry with your hand made glass beads. You’ll forge metal bead caps, make your own head pins, and assemble beads into beautiful one-of-a-kind necklaces and earrings. All tools, glass and materials provided. Extra Dichroic glass, sterling and fine silver, and gemstones will be available for purchase. Must have experience making beads with a torch. Class size 8. Register by Oct 31.

16C530 / Tuition $220 / Materials Fee $40

Our Jewelry Studio is Tops! Jewelry students love our Jewelry Studio in the Smeja Annex! It’s outfitted with sturdy wood tables and adjustable chairs, and each bench has task lights, bench pins, and a large selection of hand tools. The studio has equipment for fabricating and finishing, including a rolling mill, bench shear, flex shafts, drill press, punches, and mandrels. There are two soldering stations with acetylene/air torches and set ups for butane torches at each student bench. We also have a kiln for enamels, glass, and metal clay, and for polymer, there are basic supplies for each student, a convection oven, and a Simmons slicer. Wow! Sign up for a jewelry class today!

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BLACKSMITHING & METAL ARTS Intro to Torch Welding Dennis McKernan

Want to give welding a try? Learn the process of cutting and welding mild steel that will give you the basics for working on steel sculptural assemblages. There are three types of welding equipment: oxyacetylene torch, arc welder and electric wire feed. In this class Denny will teach you the use of oxyacetylene for cutting and welding steel. You’ll draw shapes on metal and cut them out, then weld pieces together into three dimensional small sculptures. Denny can answer all your questions about welding including the kinds and costs of equipment for your own studio. Class fee covers cost of materials and fuel. Wear cotton clothes and leather shoes. Class size 4.

Tuition $105 / Materials Fee $10 Sat, Apr 23 / 9am–4pm / 16A490 / Register by Apr 11 Sat, Jun 25 / 9am–4pm / 16A670 / Register by Jun 13 Sat, Sep 24 / 9am–4pm / 16C360 / Register by Sep 12 Sat, Oct 1 / 9am–4pm / 16C415 / Register by Sep 19

Beginning Blacksmithing Greg Winz

Learn the basics of lighting and tending the coal fire in the forge; handling hammers, tongs, and anvil; and working iron into points, hooks, and twists for useful objects such as drawer handles, plant hangers and a variety of hooks. This is a beginning class but intermediate students are welcome to review their skills and try more complex projects. Wear cotton clothing and leather shoes. Bring safety glasses if you have them. Class fee includes cost of materials and fuel. Class size 8.

Tuition $105 / Materials Fee $5 Sat, May 7 / 9am–4pm / 16A520 / Register by Apr 25 Sat, Aug 6 / 9am–4pm / 16C212 / Register by Jul 25

Blacksmithing: Focus on Leaf Making

Mitch Quade Saturday–Sunday, May 21–22 / 9am–4pm

Blacksmithing moves toward art when you start forging leaves. This

class is open to both beginners and intermediates. You’ll begin making simple leaves by means of tapering the end of an iron bar to a point and creating a leaf. Mitch will show you how to use the edge of the anvil and how to use your hammer to spread the leaf. From a simple leaf the class will proceed to the fern type leaf which will require more hammer work and the use of various tools and leafing hammers to add veins, texture, and character to the leaf. You’ll enjoy adding attractive leaves to hooks and other projects. Wear long cotton pants and shirt, shoes (no sandals or sneakers). Bring safety glasses if you have them. Class size 6. Register by May 9.

16A540 / Tuition $200 / Materials Fee $15

Welding: Cut and Weld with OA Torch Mitch Quade Saturday–Sunday, June 4–5 / 9am–4pm

This two-day torch welding class is open to beginners and intermediates and focuses on using a traditional combination OA (oxyacetelene) torch and the DHC 2000 torch for cutting thin steel (.035") and thick steel plate. Additionally, we will weld both thin (.035") and thick metal (.375") using OA. You will also have the opportunity to braze steel with fluxed bronze rods. Welding aluminum with OA can be challenging. There will be time for students who want to take on the challenge of welding thin aluminum (.040”). Mitch will demonstrate how to weld cast iron using cast iron filler with welding flux. Wear long cotton pants & shirt, and shoes (no sandals or sneakers). Bring safety glasses if you have them. Class size 4. Register by May 31.

16A610 / Tuition $200 / Materials Fee $15

Blacksmithing for Home and Garden Bob Tuftee Fri–Sun, Jun 10–12 / 9am–4pm

Learn the basics from a talented blacksmith and make useful items for your home and garden. New this year is an opportunity to make a garden bell from recycled oxygen cylinders that Bob will supply. Other possible projects include a variety of hooks, triangular dinner bells, candle holders, roasting forks, flower pot holders, and more. Beginners will quickly pick up the fundamentals, and if you have some experience, you’ll enhance your skills while trying new ideas. Bob always has new and different projects to tempt you to the forge. Enjoy this 3-day class in ironwork, limited to 6 students, one or two

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FIBER ARTS per forge. If you have questions or a project you’d like to try, please contact Bob through the office at Shake Rag Alley. Class size 6. Register by May 31.

Leaves, Roots, Bugs, and More! A Natural Dye Workshop

Welding: Intro to Welding Small Sculptures

Spend a day with natural dyes, and learn a new avenue into color possibilities from ancient traditions. This class will cover some of the long history of natural dyes, the color possibilities they offer, mordant techniques, the dyeing process, and some color theory. We will use readily available dyes like indigo, cochineal, osage, logwood, fustic, and madder, as well as talk about the process for extracting dyes from common “weeds” like Queen Anne’s Lace and Goldenrod. Students will take home dyeing instructions, many samples, information on each of the dyes used, and source lists on where to get them. Class size 15. Register by Feb 29.

16A630 / Tuition $270 / Materials Fee $10

Mitch Quade Saturday–Sunday, August 27–28 / 9am–4pm

Learn welding with Mitch using the DHC 2000 torch for making small metal art. This class is open to beginners for learning how to weld with an O/A (oxyacetelene) torch. As you learn, you’ll create small metal art work using thick wire, nails, washers, thin sheet metal, nuts, bolts, etc. Small works of art can be scaled up for making yard art or art pieces for the home. You are also welcome to explore making iron pendants and other steel-based jewelry. Wear long cotton pants and shirt, shoes (no sandals or sneakers). Bring safety glasses if you have them.Class size 4. Register by Aug 15.

Stefania Isaacson Sat, Mar 12 / 9am–4pm

16A312 / Tuition $95 / Materials Fee $30

16C298 / Tuition $200/ Materials Fee $15

Blacksmithing: Basic Forging, Punching, Twisting

Mitch Quade Thursday–Saturday, September 8–10 / 9am–4pm

Beginners and intermediates, learn the basics of blacksmithing with Mitch. You’ll begin with how to start and manage the traditional coal fire, moving on to use of the hammer, tongs and anvil. You will learn hot punching, cutting, twisting, and scrolling. After the basics you are welcome to complete several possible forging projects such as fancy hooks, key rings, chain links, candle holders and more. Wear long cotton pants and shirt, shoes (no sandals or sneakers). Bring safety glasses if you have them. Class size 6. Register by Aug 29.

16C305 / Tuition $270 / Materials Fee $15

Hand-forged Knives

Robert Schulz Thu–Sat, Oct 6–8 9am–4pm

Hand forge and finish a knife of high carbon steel with handle of natural materials such as wood, bone, or antler. Knife fittings of guards, bolsters, and pommels will be forged or poured with non-ferrous casting. Techniques included in class will be fire maintenance; hot forging; filing; heat treatment of annealing, hardening, and tempering; applying handle materials; and sharpening. You will go home with your own custom knife! Class appropriate for beginning and intermediate smiths. All materials supplied, but you may bring special handle materials such as hardwoods or antler, if you wish. Class size 6. Register by Sep 26.

16C430 / Tuition $270 / Materials Fee $30

Casting Small Pewter Charms, Pendants

Eric Donaldson Saturday, October 22 / 9am–4pm

(see listing under Jewelry)

Beginning Rug Hooking

Harriet Ridnour Sat–Sun, Mar 12–13 / 9am–4pm

Traditional rug hooking is an art form indigenous to America. Come and learn the hooking techniques of pulling loops of wool through a backing to create a small mat, pillow or wall hanging. This is a beginning class to give you the basic techniques of rug hooking: finding and preparing the wool, use of color, texture and design, and finishing techniques. Although this is a beginner class, if you have done rug hooking in the past and feel your techniques need improvement or just want a refresher course, you are welcome to join us. Materials fee includes: pattern printed on linen, wool and a hook (choice of three patterns). Class size 10. Register by Feb 29.

16A315 / Tuition $175 / Materials Fee $80

Beginning Shuttle Tatting

Marilee Rockley Sat, May 7 9am–4pm

This class is ideal for beginners seeking an experienced teacher to guide them through the basics of shuttle tatting, a Victorian lace craft that is enjoying a resurgence of popularity. Learn how to make the basic knot of tatting (double stitch), the decorative loops (picots), the characteristic oval shapes (rings) and curved lines (chains). Basic skills may seem hard at first, but once learned are very easy and fun to do. Although you will not finish a project in class, the practice bits can be used to embellish note cards, enhance scrapbook pages, or adorn any project that needs a little something extra. Class fee includes a kit with all necessary supplies. Class size 6. Register by Apr 25.

16A510 / Tuition $95 / Materials Fee $10

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Foundations of Nature Printing

Tapestry Sunset

Sharlene Bohr Sat, Jun 4 / 10am–5pm

Ruth Manning Sat, Jun 25 9am–4pm

Explore color as we think about sunsets and how it affects the landscape around you. Students will use tapestry technique to weave a small landscape with a focus on mixing color in landscape design. The instructor will provide looms, bobbins and yarn, discuss finishing of tapestry, and show examples of her work. All levels of experience are welcome. Class size 12. Register by Jun 13.

16A660 / Tuition $105 / Materials Fee $10

Nuno Felted Fashion Scarves

Beth Crook Sat, Jul 16 / 9am–4pm

16A600 / Tuition $95 / Materials Fee $23

Also offered on Mar 20 (see Garden Getaway) and Aug 25 (see Art Adventure).

Learn how to felt onto a silk scarf. You’ll choose from a selection of hand dyed silk scarves and hand dyed wool roving to create a nuno felted fashion scarf. All students will leave the class with a small practice piece, a completed scarf and the knowledge to make many more. Materials fee includes hand dyed scarf, hand dyed roving, felting mats and tools for use during the class. Class size 7. Register by Jul 5.

16C120 / Tuition $95 / Materials Fee $30

Intro to Weaving on a 4 Harness Table Loom Kathleen Nutter Sat, Jun 11 / 9am–4pm

Acquire the skills needed to set up a 4-harness table top loom and get weaving! Each student will have a loom to work on. (Bring your own or borrow one of ours for the day!) In the morning get instruction and practice in winding the warp and dressing the loom (threading the heddles and winding the warp onto the loom). Then in the afternoon, learn to read a draft (pattern) and make a sampler of plain (tabby) weave and an assortment of twill weaves. The sampler will be yours to take home. Materials fee includes enough yarn to make a 2.5 yard sampler. Develop your warping or weaving skills further in one or both non-instructional Sunday lab sessions. See class codes 16A636 & 16A637. Class size 6. Register by May 31.

16A635 / Tuition $105 / Materials Fee $13

Intro to Weaving on a 4 Harness Table Loom: Lab Sessions Kathleen Nutter

Students in the Saturday Intro to Weaving workshop may sign up for one or both of the Sunday Lab sessions to develop their warping or weaving skills in a non-instructional session. Equipment will be provided and you may use your own yarn. Kathleen will be on hand to assist with troubleshooting problems and answering questions. Class size 6. Register by May 31.

Tuition $25 per session Sun, Jun 12 / 9am–noon / 16A636 Sun, Jun 12 / 1–4pm / 16A637

Painting Yarn Sandy Jones

Learn to apply dye to yarn to create your own custom skeins. You will learn about color and dye and will receive a handout with all the details. The yarn will need to steam, so bring a separate project to work on, or plan to explore Shake Rag Alley and Mineral Point while you wait. Class fee includes 4 skeins of yarn, dyes and all other necessary materials and equipment. Additional skeins will be available for purchase from the instructor at $6 per skein. Class size 10.

Tuition $65 / Materials Fee $30 Sat, Jul 23 / 9am–5pm / 16C150 / Register by Jul 11 Sat, Oct 22 / 9am–5pm / 16C465 / Register by Oct 10

Natural Dyes: Exploration, Extraction, Enthusiasm Stefania Isaacson Sat, Jul 30 / 9am–4pm

Explore plant materials from garden and field, how to extract the dye, and how to create our own dye pot. We will use the flowers of Queen Anne’s Lace, Goldenrod, Weld, and Marigolds, among others, to get yellows, and then will overdye in indigo and madder to get a variety of greens and oranges. We will also use some extracts

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made from dyes to which we don’t have access, such as Fustic and Quebracho Yellow! Become immersed in color theory as well as the dye process and take home many samples, instruction, and the knowledge of how to dye from nature on your own. Enthusiasm for beautiful color and for the fun process will abound! Class size 15. Register by Jul 18.

16C160 / Tuition $95 / Materials Fee $30

Braided Wool Rug or Chair Pad Linda Dee Derrickson Sat, Aug 13 9am–4pm

Local shepherdess Linda Dee of “Bluffwood Landing” will show you how to create beautiful, sturdy braided rugs. With wool roving from her sheep (NOT strips of fabric), you will learn how to braid, felt and sew a mini-rug, chair pad or hot pad to take home. “My grandmother made cushy braided rugs to warm her drafty farmhouse floors. Making rugs with roving is faster and easier than her method, but the results are just as beautiful.” No experience needed. Class fee covers needles and linen thread. Feltable wool roving can be purchased in class or byo (3 colors, 2-3 oz ea). Class size 10. Register by Aug 1.

16C225 / Tuition $95 / Materials Fee $5

Rug Hooking Retreat

Sharon Smith Fri–Sun, Sep 16–18 Fri & Sat 9am–4:30pm, open lab Fri & Sat eve; Sun 9am–noon

Advanced Shuttle Tatting - Cool Circles Necklace Marilee Rockley Sat, Oct 8 / 9am–4pm

Improve your tatting with advanced techniques while tatting a beautiful necklace with beads. Techniques covered in this class will include split rings, bead inside a split ring, node stitch, alligator join, self-closing mock ring, lock stitch chain, and bead picots. Materials fee covers size 10 Lizbeth thread, beads, crochet hook size 14, collapsible eye needle, embroidery needle, jump rings and findings. Prerequisite: students should already be comfortable with tatting rings and chains using a shuttle. Class size 6. Register by Sep 26.

16C445 / Tuition $105 / Materials Fee $8

Knitting Mitts– Magic Loop

Sandy Jones Sat, Nov 12 / 9am–5pm

Learn to knit fingerless mittens or full mittens using one long circular needle – the Magic Loop method. Learn how to cast on and knit one or two mittens on a single needle. Prior experience needed: should be comfortable with knitting in the round, casting on and knit and purl stitches. Materials fee includes knitting needles and 2 patterns. Instructor will have yarn available for purchase at the class for an additional fee if needed. Class size 6. Register by Oct 31.

16C520 / Tuition $65 / Materials Fee $10

The annual 3-day Rug Hooking workshop/retreat is open to students of all levels from beginner to advanced. Students bring their own pattern, frame, hooks and wools and receive individualized instruction on their projects from a nationally recognized instructor. In addition to class time, open studio time is available on Friday and Saturday evenings. Class size 15. Register by Sep 6.

16C330 / Tuition $255

Be sure to check the website for the necessary supplies for your class.

ART ADVENTURE NEW THIS YEAR!

A Mixed Media Art Retreat! Thur-Sun, August 25-28

4 days…28 workshops: collage, assemblage, jewelry, altered art, journaling, creative writing, cement/mosaic…and more. Plus fun evening activities. Check the Shake Rag Alley website for the latest updates. Register by August 15

Thursday

Saturday

9am–noon Altered Mint Tins 9am–noon Beginning Jewelry Making 9am–noon & Curvaceous Birdbath! Friday 1–5pm 10am–5pm Foundations of Nature Printing 1–5pm Small Assemblage Sculpture in a Shadow Box 1:30–4:30pm & Hypertufa Galore! Fri 9am–noon 1:30–4:30pm Junk Drawer Art Charms

9am–noon Making Monoprints 9am–noon Make Your Own Art Stamps 9am–4pm Polymer Pretties Pendant 9am–4:30pm Mixed Media Collage 9am–5pm A Story in a Day Sat & Sun Books Unbound Deluxe 10am–5pm Edition: a 2 Day Intensive Altered Book Workshop 1:30–4:30pm Japanese Style Hypertufa Lantern 1:30–4:30pm Notan Paper Cut Collage

Friday

Sunday

9am–4pm A Garden Snail! 10am–3pm Doodling on Fabric 10am–4pm Beautiful Beaded Trees 9–11:30am Zentangle® Basics 1–5:30pm Zentangle® - The Adventure Continues 1–4pm UV Resin Jewelry

9am–noon Woven Bead Clusters 9am–4:30pm Textured Mixed Media 9am–4:30pm Explore Journal Writing and Sketching

10am–5pm Box Full of Dreams: Mixed Media Assemblage Workshop 1–5pm Paper Collage Painting

1:30–4:30pm Whimsies!

Altered Mint Tins

Sharon Stauffer Thur, Aug 25 / 9am–noon

Have you been saving those mint tins thinking there must be a use for them? Come and transform them into wonderful artful pieces. Sharon will show you how to deal with the paint and shininess of the tin, how to attach stuff, and how to create an accordion fold insert for photos (a great gift idea!). There will be lots of art supplies, decorative papers, doodads and embellishments on hand, but you are welcome to bring your own. Sharon will bring mint tins but you may also furnish your own. Class size 10.

16C240A / Tuition $50/ Materials Fee $10

Beginning Jewelry Making Cathy Lawson Thur, Aug 25 / 9am–noon

Cathy has been teaching this class for 20 years and never tires of opening the world of beads to people. Making jewelry is one of the most practical hobbies because it combines your creative expression with something you can use yourself or give to others. Learn about beads, tools, and where to get inspiration. We’ll cover all the basics of jewelry making: wire work and wrapped loops for earrings, stringing a multi-strand necklace and how to use beading wire with crimp beads. You’ll make earrings and a multi-strand necklace. Kits will be available so you can do a bunch in class or take some projects home. Tools will be available for use in class and for sale. Class size 10.

16C242A / Tuition $65 Materials Fee: $6 for earrings, $19 for necklace (payable to instructor at class time)

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some paint and glue, and you’ll go home with a great piece of art to enliven your home or office. Tom will supply decorated shadow box frames. Class size 6.

16C248A / Tuition $70 / Materials Fee $15

Hypertufa Galore! Judy Sutcliffe Thur–Fri, Aug 25–26 Thur 1:30–4:30pm, Fri 9am–noon

Curvaceous Birdbath!

Judy Sutcliffe Thur–Fri, Aug 25–26 / Thur 9am–noon, Fri 1–5pm

Make one or more curving, shapely concrete birdbaths over molds you will shape yourself from wet sand. That’s on Thursday morning. The birdbaths must stay on the molds overnight to harden sufficiently. So on Friday afternoon you’ll carefully remove the birdbaths from their molds, trim the edges, and start adding mosaic to the interiors. There will be plenty of ceramic shards and stained glass to work with for colorful designs. You’ll adhere the mosaic to the concrete and when that’s done, you’ll grout it. Guaranteed gorgeous! Class size 8.

16C244A / Tuition $105

Foundations of Nature Printing

Sharlene Bohr Thur, Aug 25 / 10am–5pm

16C246A / Tuition $95 / Materials Fee $23

Also offered on Mar 20 (see Garden Getaway) and on June 4 (see Fiber Arts)

Small Assemblage Sculpture in a Shadow Box Tom Kelly Thur, Aug 25 / 1–5pm

Tom makes magic out of little old bones, pencil stubs, old brushes, a few beads, a dollop of paint. Suddenly it all comes together in a shadow box frame, and, voila, little tribal faces look back at you, almost alive and ready to dance around a bonfire. Rummage through a selection of Tom’s oddities looking for a few little pieces that speak to you, add

Thursday afternoon make as many hypertufa pots as you can using our round or rectangular molds, big and small. Hypertufa is lightweight concrete with a rustic look, easy to make into pots. Friday morning you’ll take your hypertufa pots out of the molds, trim edges, scrape, texture, carve or make more. You’ll take home several handsome hypertufa planters for your garden specialties. Class size 8.

16C250A / Tuition $95

Junk Drawer Art Charms

Sharon Stauffer Thur, Aug 25 / 1:30–4:30pm

Yep, we’re going to make jewelry charms and dangles out of that little stuff that accumulates in your desk drawer, tool chest, sewing kit, child’s toy chest...or wherever. Sharon will show you how to make nifty charms out of inexpensive craft materials, introduce you to some great craft techniques, and teach you basic jewelry attachment methods, then turn you loose on her collection of little doodads and charm fodder. Make the object itself the charm as is, or drill it, distress it, alter it, dress it up with paint or ink, add beads, fiber, or wire. Anything goes! Your charms can be used for a charm bracelet, as necklace pendants, or as earring dangles. Class size 10.

16C252A / Tuition $50 / Materials Fee $5

Woven Bead Clusters Cathy Lawson Fri, Aug 26 / 9am–noon

Learn Cathy’s original design of this gorgeous necklace. Weave with wire and various beads through chain to make any length of cluster, a great technique for using up those extra beads you may have or for matching a specific outfit. Start with weaving a base of smaller beads and build up your creation with bigger and bigger beads. This is an intuitive and abstract design that asks for balance in the finished piece – fill in with just the beads needed to achieve your balance. We’ll discuss various finishing techniques that will enable you to do a completely different necklace each time. For all levels of experience, good small motor skills helpful. Tools will be available for use in class. Class size 10.

16C254A / Tuition $65 Materials Fee $25-$35 for a kit (payable to instructor at class time)

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Textured Mixed Media Tom Cabezas Fri, Aug 26 / 9am–4:30pm

Create a unique painted art piece rich in texture, with deep layers of color, and sophisticated design. Tom will share some great ideas and techniques for using acrylic paints along with unusual textured compounds, a variety of papers, and some offbeat found objects. As a design teacher, Tom will share his composition principles, design ideas, and new ways to use your art materials to add heightened impact to your mixed media creations. Bring your own acrylic and watercolor paints and brushes along with any special handmade papers, photos, plant materials, and odds and ends you might like to incorporate in your art piece. Class size 8.

Leather Cuffs

Cheryl Smeja Fri, Aug 26 / 1–5pm

A neat project for either guys or gals. Learn basic leather craft skills while you design and create leather cuffs or wristbands. Cheryl provides punches, chisels, edging tools, plus setting tools for snaps and rivets. Your design might include stitching, lacing, stamped surface designs or roller embossing. Class size 10.

16C262A / Tuition $55 / Materials Fee $10

Paper Collage Painting

Kim Geiser Fri, Aug 26 / 1–5pm

16C256A / Tuition $105 / Materials Fee $10

Explore Journal Writing and Sketching Patricia Ann McNair & Philip Hartigan Fri, Aug 26 / 9am–4:30pm

The journals and sketchbooks of Mark Twain, Sylvia Plath, e.e. Cummings, DaVinci, Michelangelo, Goya, and others show exploration in text, image, and their intersections. This one-day workshop will encourage participants to do the same. Journal and Sketchbook will be team-taught by a writer and a visual artist, using interdisciplinary approaches toward the development of creative processes. Participants will engage in creative practice that includes writing, drawing, visual note-taking and expressive mark-making. Recommended for anyone interested in writing and/or visual art, documentation, and creative practices; all levels welcome. Class size 12.

Create a colorful collage painting using papers you create with paint, stencils and other techniques. You will learn basic shape collage, background techniques and unique finishing techniques. Please bring a canvas 9 by 12 or larger. Instructor will provide everything else. Class size 15.

16C264A / Tuition $80

Whimsies!

Terri Schmit Fri, Aug 26 / 1:30–4:30pm

16C258A / Tuition $105

Box Full of Dreams: Mixed Media Assemblage Workshop

Lorraine Reynolds Fri, Aug 26 10am–5pm

Joseph Cornell is known for his special brand of visual poetry, brought to life in what he called the Box Construction. Cornell created little stories inside “shadow boxes” – voyages of the imagination – forged by assembling a seemingly disparate and random collection of objects into dreamlike miniature tableaus. His boxes address his interests in childhood, space, birds, and ballerinas. This class builds on the idea of the Cornell box. We will be building our own “memory boxes” – poetic little “theatre boxes” that evoke the memories contained within. We will assemblage found objects and elevate those objects to a place of reverence – of redemption. This is a great opportunity to use the found objects you have been collecting to create a unique work of art that speaks from your heart. Class size 14.

16C260A / Tutiion $130 / Materials Fee $10

your piece. Class size 12.

What are Whimsies? Whimsical people to hang on your wall – art that will make you smile. You’ll have to step outside the box for this class! Starting with a few pieces of gourd, you’ll add wire, beads, yarns, raffia and lots of other plant material and found objects to create a fun wall hanging (about 12” or so tall). Any level of expertise can do this class. All materials provided but you are welcome to bring a special trinket to add to

16C266A / Tuition $60

Making Monoprints Philip Hartigan Sat, Aug 27 / 9am–noon

Monoprints are one-of-a-kind prints that are the most flexible and least intimidating of all the printmaking processes. Discover how you can create unique, painterly prints in a matter of hours using many of the same techniques used in watercolor and oil painting. All levels welcome. Philip will bring materials for printmaking and his portable press. Class size 8.

16C270A / Tuition $80 / Materials Fee $5

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Make Your Own Art Stamps Tisha Sandberg Sat, Aug 27 9am–noon

Rubber art stamps are easy to create and can be used in lots of interesting ways. Print on paper or fabric, use in home decorating or on clothing, the possibilities are endless. We’ll use soft carving block, much easier to carve than linoleum, and a simple carving tool, which is yours to keep. Even if you lack drawing skills, clip art is easily available and you’ll learn a simple way for transferring any design. Materials fee includes cutter and tips, soft carving block, a variety of inks, paints, papers and fabric, handouts, clip art. Class size 10.

16C272A / Tuition $60 / Materials Fee $20

Polymer Pretties Pendant Kim Geiser Sat, Aug 27 9am–4pm

Make a statement with polymer clay! In this class you will turn clay into beautiful intricate beads using a variety of techniques and then create a one-of-a-kind statement piece with those beads. This is a great class for anyone who has never worked with clay as well as for experienced artisans looking to explore new techniques. Class size 15.

August 15 (see website for instructions on where to send your draft). Together we’ll work on all the components of a great story such as a captivating opening, an intriguing conflict, building suspense and a satisfying resolution. Our goal will be to have completed your story by the end of the day. Class size 10.

16C278A / Tuition $105

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A 2-Day Intensive Altered Book Workshop Lorraine Reynolds Sat–Sun, Aug 27–28 10am–5pm

This extended, more intensive version of my Altered Book class will have you gluing, cutting, painting and tearing up old books to create 3 dimensional works of art. We will break all rules set by librarians and school teachers who told you books were meant to be kept on shelves. You will not only be exposed to specific techniques such as making pockets, building niches, using transparencies, creating images through various kinds of transfer techniques, and aging/ distressing, you will also have space to freely develop your own personal narrative with found objects. Transform ordinary pages of text into something mythical and profound and bravely enter into new creative territories. If you are into ALTERED BOOKS, this class is for you! Class size 14.

16C280A / Tuition $230 / Materials Fee $10

Japanese Style Hypertufa Lantern

16C274A / Tuition $105

Mixed Media Collage Rita Yanny Sat, Aug 27 9am–4:30pm

Explore the endless possibilities of collage. Create a collage by applying a variety of approaches to materials that have meaning to you such as photographs, fabric scraps, letters, drawings, and decorative papers. Rita will demonstrate various techniques and provide workshop handouts. Artists of all skill levels are welcome. Class fee includes the prepared board on which you will mount your collage. Please see the supply list on the Shake Rag website. Class size 12.

16C276A / Tuition $105 / Materials Fee $10

A Story in a Day

Peggy Stortz Sat, Aug 27 / 9am–5pm

Have you had an idea for a story percolating in your head for a long time? Perhaps you’ve even started to write it, but just never got it done. Let’s dedicate one day to completing it with the support and guidance of other authors. To make the best use of your time, you may wish to send Peggy an outline or a rough draft of your story by

Judy Sutcliffe Sat, Aug 27 1:30–4:30pm

16C282A / Tuition $55

Notan Paper Cut Collage

Tisha Sandberg Sat, Aug 27 / 1:30–4:30pm

Notan is a Japanese word meaning light/dark harmony. In this workshop you’ll learn a simple paper-cutting technique to create a striking black and white collage. This easy-to-learn technique renders amazing and satisfying results. Class size 10.

16C284A / Tuition $60 / Materials Fee $5

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A Garden Snail! Judy Sutcliffe Sun, Aug 28 9am–4pm

You’ll start in the morning sculpting a simple concrete snail shape around a basic armature that Judy will provide. In the afternoon you’ll add colorful mosaic to the snail’s shell and take home a charming (and harmless) snail for your cabbage patch. Class size 8.

16C286A / Tuition $105

Doodling on Fabric

Joyce Mori Sun, Aug 28 / 10am–3pm (one hour lunch break)

Create special pieces of mottled fabric using at least 7 different techniques. You will then doodle on these fabrics with a casual, freeform style of doodling. The fabrics can be used in art quilts and the instructor will have samples of her art quilts. Joyce will bring a lot of supplies plus some completed fabrics that you can begin to work on while learning to create your own fabric. Class size 10.

16C288A / Tuition $70 / Materials Fee $15

Beautiful Beaded Trees Kate Bausch Sun, Aug 28 10am–4pm

Enjoy the meditative process of creating a beautiful beaded tree from start to finish during this day-long workshop. We will journey together as we first paint the background, then the trunk and branches of our trees on hardboard. Then we will choose from a collection of vintage and contemporary beads to glue on the board to complete our one-of-akind mixed media art piece. No painting or art experience needed. Materials fee includes masonite hardboard, glue, gesso, paint, brushes, beads, buttons, sequins. Class size 8. Register by Aug 15.

and includes a high quality supply kit containing all the necessary art materials so you can experience all the ways that Zentangle can positively change your life. Class size 14.

16C292A / Tuition $45

Zentangle® – The Adventure Continues

Diane Knauff Sun, Aug 28 / 1–5:30pm

Build on the creative and relaxing designs learned in the Zentangle® Basics class and continue your journey by gaining additional depth and understanding of the Zentangle process. This class will expand your pattern library while teaching you techniques that will optimize the aesthetic quality of your Zentangle art. Prerequisite: Zentangle Basics. Bring supply kit from Zentangle Basics class. Course fee includes a high quality supply kit containing all additional art materials. Class size 14.

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16C294A / Tuition $55 / Materials Fee $15

UV Resin Jewelry

Cheryl Smeja Sun, Aug 28 1–4pm

Learn the basics of incorporating images and small 3-D objects in resin to make unique wearable art. You can try using bezel trays, or washers from the hardware store. We’ll use alcohol inks on metal washers, or on metal tape in bezels, or treat paper to cover with resin. UV resin has the advantage of curing in a UV light box in 15-20 minutes. This will allow you to make more layers in a bezel, and to make more finished items during class time. Materials fee includes UV resin, bezel trays, washers, wire, use of inks, and assorted beads and inclusions. Class size 8.

16C296A / Tuition $50 / Materials Fee $15

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16C290A / Tuition $75 / Materials Fee $10

Zentangle® Basics

Diane Knauff Sun, Aug 28 / 9–11:30am

Looking for a way to unwind from stress, focus your thoughts, or explore your creative side? In this class, you will learn the creative and relaxing process of the Zentangle art form. By using easy to learn repetitive patterns and deliberate pen strokes, you will create an abstract piece of art while entering into a relaxed and focused meditative state. Zentangle provides artistic satisfaction and an increased sense of personal well-being. This class will provide you with the basic knowledge of the Zentangle process

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MIXED MEDIA, PAPER & BOOK ARTS The Expressive Art of Making Tools, Marks and Collage

Crystal Neubauer Sat–Sun, Apr 2–3 / 9am–4pm

Join Crystal for this two-day intensive in the art of mark-making and collage. Begin by exploring artistic Mineral Point and the magical Shake Rag campus as you gather found and natural objects to develop your own hand-crafted mark-making tools...while keeping a watchful eye out for treasures to incorporate in your collage art. Then use your handcrafted tools and brushes in a series of expressive exercises to help tap into your intuitive voice, while creating interesting marks on papers to use as collage fodder. From the art of making the tools, to the marks made with the tools, and finally the art made with the marks made with the tools, learn what it means to trust your intuitive voice to guide you in achieving satisfying and meaningful works of art. Class size 16. Register by Mar 21.

16A400 / Tuition $240 / Materials Fee $20

The Mixed Media Art Journal Mary Beth Shaw Sat–Sun, Oct 1–2 9am–4pm

In this workshop (for all levels), you will learn a multitude of techniques for creating a multi purpose art journal. Whether you like to write, paint, doodle or collage, you are sure to enjoy the creation process behind scrumptious layers. We will make our own custom collage papers, stickers and even tape (!) to use in our journaling practice and then complete pages using paints, pens and markers. Whether you are brand new to art journals or experienced, you are sure to find Mary Beth’s enthusiasm absolutely contagious. Materials fee includes a Mixed Media journal and a stash of items that Mary Beth likes to use (you will be able to take these items home) plus supplies provided for class use. Class size 15. Register by Sept. 19.

16C400 / Tuition $240 / Materials Fee $20

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The Fun and Funky Art of Assemblage

Carol Simmons & Maureen Carlson Mon–Sat, Oct 17–22 9am–5pm

Michael Donovan Sat–Sun, May 7–8 / 9am–4pm

The cast-offs of our disposable culture find their way back into our society’s art galleries and homes through offbeat sculptural arrangements—often humorous, always intriguing. Try your hand at this fun and funky art of assemblage sculpture. It’s art made with imagination, incredible junk, several kinds of adhesives, and various methods of attaching objects together. You’ll find inspiration in Michael’s collection of old architectural bits and pieces, toys, mechanical objects, old tools, musical instruments, old boxes, bits of trim. Add your own “finds” to his or trade with fellow participants and construct a free-standing sculpture or wall hanging to take home. This expanded 2 day version of Michael’s popular class will give you plenty of time to play! Class size 6. Register by Apr 25.

16A530 / Tuition $185 / Materials Fee $40

Experimental Watermedia Collage

Jacqueline Sullivan Sat–Sun, Jul 16–17 / 9am–4pm

Create paintings that will “Wow” everyone by pouring color onto the watercolor papers. We’ll work with Golden Paint’s new and very brilliant QoR watercolors. Pouring results in a loose, flowing, colorful wash that happens naturally with this wet-into-wet technique. After mastering the basic technique, we’ll experiment with other techniques including the tried and true salt and alcohol, but adding things like Rit dyes, pastel powders, metal leaf, metallic powders, collage and more, to create very unique and interesting abstract works. We’ll also explore markmaking and Asemic (abstract) writing and learn the best ways to include this writing into our abstract works. Once the paintings are complete, we will cut some up and build a layered collage. Students who have taken this workshop have gone home with several frameable small abstract paintings. Class size 16. Register by Jul 5.

16C130 / Tuition $225 / Materials Fee $15

Learn about color, caning, and sculpting through playful exploration in this 6-day intermediate/ advanced polymer clay workshop co-taught by Carol Simmons (a colorist and caner) and Maureen Carlson (a sculptor). This workshop was originally designed as a follow-up to Carol’s Kaleidoscope Bracelet and Master Cane Workshops. Students who haven’t taken one of these workshops must be experienced in creating and modifying Skinner blends and proficient in cane construction. Taking our inspiration from the natural world, we will use very thin slices of polymer clay canes to construct multi-layered, fantasy flowers with interchangeable parts. These components will be combined with sculptural forms designed to enhance the presentation of the flowers. At the end of the week combine your creations into a unique tabletop sculpture, piece of wall art, or wearable art. Polymer clay will be provided. See the website for a list of supplies to bring. Class size 16. Register by Sep 25.

16C460 / Tuition $650

The Codex Compendium Andrea Matus deMeng Fri–Sun, Nov 4–6 / 9am–4pm

I like the word codex. This ancient device was a hybrid between scrolls and books and it reminds me of forgotten secrets hidden away and requiring special knowledge to reveal its story. Playing with this concept we will build our own codex of mysteries using a compendium of mixed media techniques. The three day format will allow time to delve into more advanced techniques to create true masterpieces. Our unique artwork will feature a series of 18" x6" canvas panels linked together with grommets and chains or ropes to fold concertina style, or unfurl to reveal the story in its entirety. You decide if you are going to build your story horizontally or vertically, or perhaps a bit of both. After we’ve woven together our tale, we’ll make a magnificent holder for display, incorporating clay, found objects and textiles to make a hanger worthy of our work. Class size 15. Register by Oct 3.

16C500 / Tuition $370 / Materials Fee $20

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DRAWING / PAINTING Zentangle® Basics Diane Knauff

Tuition $45 Sat, Mar 5 / 9–11:30am / 16A305 / Register by Feb 22 Sun, Aug 28 / 9–11:30am / 16C292A / Register by Aug 15 Sat, Oct 8 / 9–11:30am / 16C450 / Register by Sep 26

Zentangle® – The Adventure Continues Diane Knauff

Tuition $55 / Materials Fee $15 Sat, Mar 5 / 1–5:30pm / 16A306 / Register by Feb 22 Sun, Aug 28 / 1–5:30pm / 16C294A / Register by Aug 15 Sat, Oct 8 / 1–5:30pm / 16C451 / Register by Sep 26

Zentangle® Inspired Art Diane Knauff

Have you been wanting to think outside the Zentangle box? Zentangle Inspired Art (ZIA) is art that uses the philosophy and patterns of Zentangle but is bigger or smaller, more colorful, and can include representational images. You can go wherever your imagination takes you. We will use a variety of papers, art boards and mark making tools to learn how to bring color, texture and depth to your work and create unique pieces of art. Prerequisite: Zentangle Basics. Bring supply kit from the Basics class. Course fee includes all other supplies but you are encouraged to bring additional coloring supplies so you can bring out your inner Da Vinci. Class size 10.

Tuition $90 / Materials Fee $25 Sun, Mar 6 / 9am–4pm / 16A310 / Register by Feb 22 Sun, Oct 9 / 9am–4pm / 16C455 / Register by Sep 26

Zentangle® Full Immersion Weekend Discount / Diane Knauff

Sat–Sun, Mar 5–6 / Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 9am-4pm Sat–Sun, Oct 8-9 / Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 9am-4pm

Make it a Full Immersion Zentangle Weekend and receive a $20 discount when taking all three Zentangle classes on either of these two weekends. Register individually for each of the classes (Zentangle Basics, The Adventure Continues, and Zentangle Inspired Art). Be sure to enter the discount code when registering online (see the website).

Intro to Encaustic Painting Sarah Rehmer Sat–Sun, Apr 16–17 9am–4pm

Learn the fundamentals of painting with encaustic paints and medium. This two-day workshop will cover color mixing, making glazes, and safe studio practices for working in this versatile medium. We will also work with the various characteristics that make this medium unique – from optical depth, to texture and mark making – as well as working with image transfers and mixed media applications. You will come away with a basic understanding of the media and fusing techniques, as well as how to incorporate encaustic painting into your current studio practice. You do not need prior experience working with encaustic paint, but general art making experience will be helpful. Instructor will supply panels, paint and medium plus all equipment and brushes needed for use during the workshop. Class size 12. Register by Apr 4.

16A470 / Tuition $200 / Materials Fee $75

Layers: Oil and Cold Wax Workshop

Jim Scherbarth Fri–Sun, Apr 22–24 / Fri & Sat 9am–4pm, Sun 9am–3pm

Build abstract paintings by layering, utilizing cold wax medium, tube oils, pigment sticks, powdered pigments and a variety of implements. We will explore new ways to create textures, color fields and mark making while utilizing various tools and techniques to “push the limits” of our mediums and welcome the surprises along the way. This workshop is well suited for those with some prior painting experience who enjoy the sharing, flexibility and happenstance of a group environment! The focus is on the process itself more than a “finished” painting. We will look at form and content, deliberate and accidental mark making, starting points, titling of work, and working in series. Described as “inspiring and life-changing” this workshop will enliven your art and unleash your creative voice! Class size 12. Register by Apr 11.

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16A480 / Tuition $290

Oil and Wax: Personal Color and Powerful Design / Pamela Caughey

Thu–Sun, Jun 9–12 / 9am–4pm

This workshop is for artists working with cold wax medium and oils who have a basic understanding of how to create texture and layers in this medium, but want to explore the next step – how to create a powerful composition using dynamic color and powerful design. Emphasis will be on mixing colors, the importance of grays and glazes, creating strong values and meaningful mark making. Gain

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an understanding of the power of contrast throughout the painting process and learn how to approach a painting at any stage and understand the “when” and “how” to pull your paintings together to a satisfying conclusion. We will also discuss the importance of an experimental approach and creative risk taking. The majority of time will be devoted to painting, but also ample time for individual critique and discussion of each student’s personal artistic goals and progress. Class size 12. Register by May 9.

16A625 / Tuition $400

Acrylic Marathon

Bonnie Cutts / Fri–Sun, Jun 24–26 / 9am–4pm

Want to learn all about acrylics, the most versatile of all paint materials? Spend three full days working with different acrylic paint formulas – Heavy Body, Fluids and High Flow, and a variety of acrylic gels, molding pastes and mediums used to build texture, create glazes, and extend paint. Apply gorgeous grounds (surfaces to work on), pour paint, apply stencils (both raised and flat), transfer images, create washes, make skins and make art! You’ll get clear explanations of all materials and become comfortable with new techniques as you create images layer upon layer. Join Golden Artist Colors Certified Working Artist Bonnie Cutts for this fun-filled, information overload workshop and leave with tons of ideas. Open to all levels of painting experience. All paints, gels and mediums provided. Class size 10. Register by Jun 13.

16A640 / Tuition $290 / Materials Fee $40

Watercolor from the Beginning Dawn Flores Fri, Aug 5 10am–4pm

Learn everything you need to build a strong foundation for getting started in watercolor. Receive detailed information on paper, paint and brushes explained clearly and demonstrated with helpful visual aids. Practice mixing colors, learn how to do basic washes and find out about special techniques unique to watercolor. This class is excellent preparation for the Color Theory Through Watercolor class on Saturday, August 6. Sign-up for both classes to fully emerge yourself in this wonderful medium. Class size 10. Register by Jul 25.

Drawing Trees

Dawn Flores Fri–Sat, Aug 19–20 10am–4pm

Basic drawing skills are essential to building a strong foundation from which to express yourself creatively in any medium. By focusing on the beauty of trees, you will learn the power of observation, the importance of proportion, how to establish perspective and how to build form, while learning about and cultivating an appreciation for the anatomical complexity of nature’s botanical wonders. The class will work directly from observation outdoors and from photographs provided by the instructor. No previous experience required. Class size 10. Register by Aug 8.

16C230 / Tuition $160

Expanding Your Vision with Oil and Cold Wax Lisa Pressman Thu–Sun, Sep 8–11 9am–4pm

Expand your personal vocabulary and vision through exercises, conversation and writing. We will revisit cold wax and other media to create expressive layered and richly surfaced paintings using a variety of materials including R&F pigment sticks, cold wax, graphite, ink, pastels and oil paint. A variety of techniques and tools will be demonstrated including layering, excavating and monoprinting, as well as the use of edge, line, texture, mark making and editing. Students will be encouraged to work in a series, while revisiting the painting process. Activities will include exercises, informal group discussion, individual support, Power Point presentations and more. We will focus on content, how to see and move the work forward. This class is for students who have already worked with cold wax and oil. Class size 12. Register by Aug 8.

16C300 / Tuition $460 / Materials Fee $35

16C200 / Tuition $85

Color Theory Through Watercolor

Dawn Flores Sat, Aug 6 / 10am–4pm

Understanding color is essential to creating work that captivates the eye and evokes certain moods or emotions. Through a series of fun exercises you will learn to understand tints, shades and tone, the color wheel, complementary colors, warm and cool colors and color schemes. You will make useful charts and swatches that can be used for future reference. Whether you are just starting out or have some experience with watercolor, this class will help you masterfully mix color, no matter what your medium or level of experience. Class size 10. Register by Jul 25.

16C205 / Tuition $85

Plein Air Watercolor Journaling Trish McKinney Sat–Sun, Oct 8–9 / 9am–4pm

“Being Aware” – The Art Of Paying Attention Through Plein Air Watercolor Journaling. Do you have thousands of reference photos just laying around? Explore the exciting world of plein air watercolor art journaling as a way of keeping a more personal reference of inspiring moments. First, learn about the immediacy of seeing by creating a plein air watercolor journal – full of moments of being aware, exciting visual imagery and inspiring words. Then select one journal image and translate it into a painting. Capture scenic moments using Trish’s unique approach she calls “drawing with a brush” and then finish with a small painting done in the studio. This class will live out the words from the poet Mary Oliver, “Pay attention. Be astonished. Now tell about it.” Class size 15. Register by Sep 26.

16C435 / Tuition $240

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PHOTOGRAPHY Macro Photography

Stephen Gassman Sat, Feb 20 / 9am–4pm

This class is geared to help both the novice and experienced photographer achieve better close-up images of nature. Stephen will discuss lighting, composition, depth of field and various techniques he has picked up over the past twenty years. Please bring a camera or camera and lens with macro capabilities. Weather permitting we will venture out to do some shooting outdoors, so dress appropriately. Class size 8. Register by Feb 8.

but the iPhone camera, we will explore your creativity. This unique workshop explores the processes involved in finding your genuine photographic voice. Steve’s methodology (heavy on vision and light on equipment) frees you to delve deeper into the relationship between your camera, your subjects and yourself. Through visual exercises, lecture, and photo assignments Steve demystifies the art of seeing. Through discussions about composition, the emotions of color and the fundamentals of photographic seeing, Steve will deepen and expand your understanding of the visual language. Through visual exercises you will begin to find your unique photographic story telling gifts. Class size 14. Register by Mar 28.

16A420 / Tuition $220

Outdoor Photography

16A200 / Tuition $105

Stephen Gassman Sat, May 7 9am–4pm

C.L.I.C.S iPhone Photo Class Steve Wewerka Sat–Sun, Apr 9–10 9am–5pm

How to shoot and edit gallery quality iPhone photographs. The iPhone photo class is a fantastic way to unlock your talents as a photographer. From beginners to the most experienced shooters this class is an eye opening experience. Carrying nothing

Stephen will teach you his techniques for achieving better scenic, landscape and close-up images from nature. He will discuss composition, lighting, filters, exposure and additional equipment. You will have a chance to shoot in the field and have your photos critiqued in class. You should have a working knowledge of your camera. Bring your camera, camera manual, tripod (optional) and USB card reader or cable for downloading images. Class size 8. Register by Apr 25.

16A500 / Tuition $105

You Can Help Support Shake Rag Alley We’re not only running an art school for adults and children, we’re also committed to preserving and maintaining eight historic buildings, as well as keeping the weeds pulled and the flowers blooming on our lovely campus. We have a full time director, six dedicated part time staff, and a fantastic group of working board members who care greatly about the future of Shake Rag Alley and help with a multitude of tasks. But we couldn’t do it without the creative spirit and drive of our loyal volunteers or without financial support from individual contributions. We welcome your support. See our website for more information on how you can help (ShakeRagAlley.com/ support).

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CREATIVE WRITING Buried Treasure Hunt for Writers Jane Guill Fri–Sun, Apr 8–10 Fri 5-8pm, Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 9am-noon

Words are treasures. Mound them together and they can be troves. This supportive retreat encourages writers to unearth their own buried word-hoards. We’ll find hidden sentences, paragraphs and pages, while shaking off winter’s frosty barnacles. All writers are welcome, whether new or seasoned. So avast, me hearties. Heave to and search for treasure with us. (FYI–The instructor promises not to talk like a pirate except under extreme provocation.) Class size 12. Register by Mar 28.

16A410 / Tuition $150

Writing Facts Like Fiction B.J. Hollars Fri–Sat, Jul 22–23 / 9am–4pm

Aug 6-7

An Overview of Creative Nonfiction, Essays, and Memoir: Do you have a story to tell but don’t know how to tell it? An anecdote that might be transformed into art? Join writer and professor B.J. Hollars as he discusses the various tips and tricks to help you share your story with a wider audience. The two-day workshop will consist of lecture, discussion, writing exercises, as well as group and individual feedback. You will leave the workshop with a clear plan for moving forward with your own creative work, as well as a deeper understanding of the fundamentals of the craft. Class size 10. Register by Jul 11.

16C140 / Tuition $185

Turn your Life Stories into Publishable and Meaningful Literature

Amy Lou Jenkins Sat–Sun, Aug 20–21 Sat 9:30am-12:30pm & 2-5pm; Sun 9:30am-12:30pm

Your memories and reflections have value. Study master writers and markets to practice skills that will transform your life stories into publishable and enduring literature. Whether you wish to sell, publish, leave a legacy or a combination of motives, this day and a half of focus on your literary goals will jump start your writing life. Learn the pistons that drive the engine of good prose. Explore ways to offer the reader a transcendent experience rather than a dogmatic lesson. Learn the steps to close the gap between the prose of a beginning and a master writer. Participate in readings, writing exercises, and writing workshops. Class size 12. Register by Aug 8.

16C237 / Tuition $175

Explore Journal Writing and Sketching Patricia Ann McNair & Philip Hartigan Fri, Aug 26 / 9am–4:30pm (see listing under Art Adventure)

A Story in a Day

Peggy Stortz Sat, Aug 27 / 9am–5pm

(see listing under Art Adventure)

2015/16 Winter Writers Series Enjoy Wednesday evenings with Wisconsin’s award-winning authors sharing their work and creative inspiration. 7:00pm at Shake Rag Alley’s Lind Pavilion, Mineral Point WI Free Admission Feb 3

Nikki Kallio, 2014 Fiction Contest Winner

Feb 24 Cathryn Cofell, Lorine Niedecker Poetry Award

Mar 9 Chloe Krug Benjamin, Edna Ferber Fiction Book Award Apr 6

Kimberly Blaeser, 2015-16 Wisconsin Poet Laureate

Apr 13 John Hildebrand, Norbert Blei/August Derleth Nonfiction Book Award The Winter Writers Series and Residency Project is a partnership of Shake Rag Alley Center for the Arts with the Council for Wisconsin Writers, Wisconsin People & Ideas, and the Wisconsin Poet Laureate Commission through the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters.

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Custom Retreats and Site Rentals Did you know the Shake Rag Alley Grounds and Buildings are available to rent for custom retreats, meetings and other private events?

Custom Retreats Do you want to take a workshop with some of your friends or family but can’t find one of our workshops that fit the needs of your group? Our office staff is happy to chat with you about the personalized retreats we can offer. We are happy to consult with you about the possibilities for a custom retreat that can be set up just for your group. It’s fun, relaxing and a great way to spend time with friends, family or business colleagues. We offer reasonable rates for Custom Retreats that vary depending on the types of classes chosen. Our staff will work with you to design a retreat that is tailored just for your groups’ needs and interests. Site Rental Do you want to host a private event at Shake Rag Alley? Looking for a facility to hold a company meeting or corporate retreat? The recently renovated Lind Pavilion at Shake Rag Alley has accommodations that may be a good fit for your group. Our office staff is happy to chat with you about hosting your event at the Lind Pavilion or any of other buildings on the historic Shake Rag Alley grounds. Our outdoor theatre venue, Alley Stage, is available to rent for events, performances and shows. Please inquire for rental rates and further information. Come experience the magic at Shake Rag Alley! Call our office at 608-987-3292 and talk with our helpful staff to plan a rental that will rejuvenate and inspire you and your friends, family or colleagues.

Youth Programs at Shake Rag Alley

Summer 2016 Enrichment Classes (Kindergarten- High School) The goal of the Shake Rag Alley Youth Enrichment Program is to help children develop their creativity in a nurturing, noncompetitive environment. These classes encourage children to develop new talents, confidence, and self-esteem, while exploring a broad spectrum of the arts and humanities. As they go through this process in a historic and natural setting, they also learn about themselves, their value to the community, and their place in the natural world. The 2016 Summer Youth Program Schedule will be published in early spring. We look forward to another exciting summer of enriching youth workshops from June through August. Interested in volunteering or teaching a workshop? Contact Elizabeth Johanna at elizabeth.shakeragalley@gmail.com.

Come join in the Fairy Magic at Shake Rag Alley!

TOUR OF FAIRY HOMES

Sat & Sun, May 28-29 (Memorial Day Weekend) 9am-5pm Admission: Adults (12 and above) $5. Children 11 and under FREE

Stroll the magical grounds at Shake Rag Alley to see original fairy homes built especially for this tour. (Think small…really small.) Each home will be situated in a special spot on site for your viewing pleasure at this fundraiser for our non-profit school of arts and crafts. If you should fall in love with one, you will be able to bid in a Silent Auction of Fairy Homes (Bidding will end at 4pm on Sunday.)

Make your own fairy home.

We supply the materials and you create the fairy habitat. $20

Create your own fairy wand.

We supply the materials and you create your very own whimsical wand. $3

And, returning this year is the Moonlight Tour & Cocktail Reception: Saturday, May 28, 8–10pm

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REGISTRATION

You may also register online: www.ShakeRagAlley.com Student Name____________________________________________________________________________________ (Please use a separate form for each individual registering.) Address_________________________________________________________________________________________ City___________________________________________________________State _______ Zip__________________ Phone______________________________________________________________________ Email_______________________________________________________________________

I’m registering for the following workshops: Code

Workshop Name

Date

Fee

_________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ TOTAL ____________ Checks payable to: Shake Rag Alley OR pay by VISA/Mastercard/ Discover/ American Express

Mail to: Shake Rag Alley, 18 Shakerag Street, Mineral Point, WI 53565 Card # ___________________________________________________ Exp. Date __________________ Signature ______________________________________________________

Don’t forget, any time you’re signed up for a workshop, you can get 20% off Shake Rag Alley lodging. Call the office or go online to arrange.

REGISTER online, by mail, by phone, or stop by. Please complete your registration by the “Register by” date published for your class. Class registrations will be confirmed when full payment is received. You will receive a letter (or email confirmation if registering online) verifying your place in the class and with information about the class, anything you need to bring, and info on Mineral Point and how to get to Shake Rag Alley. Refund Policy: Refunds are handled by the office by phoning 608-987-3292. Student cancellations: • 21 days or more prior to class start date: Full refund less a $30 processing fee (or class fee, if less than $30). • 20 days or less prior to class start date: No refunds except for documented medical or family emergencies. Classes canceled by Shake Rag Alley: If Shake Rag Alley must cancel a class you will be notified immediately via email or phone and will receive a full refund. A class that does not meet minimum enrollment may be cancelled. Under-enrollment cancellation decisions will be made on the day following the “Register by” date. RESTRICTIONS: Workshops are for adults and mature youth 14 and up, some exceptions possible: check with the office. No pets or young children. Although our paths are rustic brick and packed gravel and our classrooms are in historic buildings, we can usually accommodate persons with disabilities, but it’s a good idea to check with the office first.

Please refer to the Shake Rag Alley website for complete registration and class information: Policy link under the Workshop tab at www.ShakeRagAlley.com

Enjoy Shake Rag Alley’s Historic Lodging! Lodging at historic Shake Rag Alley is charming and full of art by Mineral Point artists. Check the website for a visual tour of the rooms. And don’t forget—students taking Shake Rag Alley workshops may request a 20% discount. (When making an online lodging reservation please indicate that you are a student in the ‘Why are you visiting?’ section.)

The Stagecoach House:

Three delightful upstairs rooms, each with private bath, two with queen beds, one with a double bed. The 1840s wood structure also offers a Commons Room on the ground floor and wireless access.

The Tuckpoint: The 1840s stone-walled Tuckpoint at 223 Commerce St. (rear) offers a large living room / dining room with kitchen facilities, bedroom with queen bed, bathroom with tub and separate shower, garden patio and private parking. Everything at the Tuckpoint is historic, artistic, or just plain whimsical — like the iron arrow through a support post, recycled scythe handle railings, or fossils embedded in brick walls. Stained glass adorns doors and walls. Art abounds. From Bruce Howdle’s laser-cut steel horses to 1940s sculptures by Eva Ferneke, guests will find something fascinating to look at and ponder in every corner of the comfortable, accommodating rooms. And if you’re lucky, you might get to watch neighbor Bruce Howdle unloading his stoneware kiln. At the Tuckpoint, you’re surrounded by art and artistry. Check availability and make reservations on-line at www.MineralPointLodging.com or call 608-987-3292. See the website for more photos of the rooms.

From any direction, it’s a pleasant drive to the historic arts community of Mineral Point

WISCONSIN

Minneapolis 250 miles

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Mineral Point Cedar Rapids Dubuque 100 miles 40 miles

Madison 45 miles

Quad Cities 115 miles

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Milwaukee 120 miles Chicago 180 miles

Where To Stay in Mineral Point SHAKE RAG ALLEY LODGING

608-987-3292 | www.MineralPointLodging.com

Stagecoach House at Shake Rag Alley 18 Shake Rag Street

Tuckpoint Garden Suite 3R Commerce Street

OTHER MINERAL POINT LODGING Miner’s Cottage on Shake Rag Street www.brewerycreek.com

Mineral Point Hotel

121 Commerce Street 608-987-3889 | www.mineralpointhotel.com

23 Steps Inn

215 High Street 608-987-4000 | www.23StepsInn.com

219 Washington

219 Washington Street 608-987-1522 | www.219Washington.com

Brewery Creek Inn

23 Commerce Street www.brewerycreek.com

Brewer House Inn

526 Fountain Street 608-553-1300 | www.brewerhouseinn.com

Cothren House

320 Tower Street 608-987-1522 | www.cothrenhouse.com

Dairyland Motel

535 Ridge Street 608-987-3141 | www.freewebs.com/dairyland

Mousehole Lodging

14 Shake Rag Street 608-553-1966 | www.mouseholelodging.com

Walker House

1 Water Street 608-553-0728 | www.thewalkerhouse.org

Quality Inn

Exit 40 off Highway 151 608-987-4747 | www.qualityinnmineralpoint.com

Springside Cottage on Shake Rag Street www.brewerycreek.com

The Saltbox

244 South Street 608-341-7207 | www.thesaltboxwi.com

110 Chestnut

110 Chestnut Street 608-574-2246 | www.110chestnut.com

Vision By The Lake

683 Joes Lane, Platteville, WI 608-574-8375 | www.visionbythelake.com

Redwood Motel 625 Dodge Street 608-987-6500

Tanglewood Ranch & Hunt Club

17771 County Road O 608-557-2150 www.tanglewoodranchandhuntclub.com

Where To Eat in Mineral Point Blimpie Subs & Salads

Pointer Café

609 Dodge Street | 608-987-3030

809 Ridge Street | 608-987-3733

Brewery Creek BrewPub

Red Rooster Café

23 Commerce Street | 608-987-3298

158 High Street | 608-987-9936

Cruise Inn Bar & Grill

Subway

221 Commerce Street | 608-987-3010

1045 Branger Drive | 608-987-1367

Dodge Point Country Club

Tequila Point

171 County Road YD | 608-987-2500

43 High Street | 608-987-6556

Gray Dog Deli

Tony’s Tap

215 High Street | 608-987-4000

10 Commerce Street | 608-987-2211

Ludden Lake Supper Club

Zian’s Chinese Place

1350 West Lake Road | 608-987-2888

615 Ridge Street | 608-987-2626

Midway Bar & Grill 140 High Street | 608-987-4309

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Garden Getaway

NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE

March 19-20

May 21-22

Beads and Bangles May 28-29

Tour of Fairy Homes June 18

July 7-10

Rustic Arts and Nature Crafts (Woodlanders Gathering)

Shake Rag Alley Center for the Ats Shake Rag Alley, Inc. 18 Shake Rag St. Mineral Point, WI 53565

Garden Tour / Garden Art & Plant Sale

August 25-28

Art Adventure October 31

Trick R Treat

December 3

Santa Day