2017 Shake Rag Alley Art Center by Shake Rag Alley Center for the Arts

2017 Arts & Crafts Workshops Center for the Arts

Mineral Point, Wisconsin

ShakeRagAlley.com

ADULT WORKSHOP CALENDAR page

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Feb 25 Mar 11 Mar 11 Mar 11 Mar 11 Mar 11 Mar 12

Macro Photography...............................................................41 Tapestry Woven Landscape...................................................21 Yarn Painting..........................................................................21 Felted Flower.........................................................................21 Felted Images - Paint with Wool............................................21 Intro to Weaving on a 4 Harness Table Loom........................22 Leaves, Roots, Bugs, and More! A Natural Dye Workshop........................................................22

Jun 25 Jun 25 Jul 8

Silver Metal Clay Birdhouse or Fairy House Pendant............19 Intro to Torch Welding............................................................14 Toolmaking for Blacksmiths...................................................14

Jul 13-16

WOODLANDERS GATHERING: Rustic Arts & Nature Crafts...............................6–10

Mar 25-26

GARDEN GETAWAY Gardening and garden art....................................4–5

Apr 1 Apr 2 Apr 8-9 Apr 8-9 Apr 21-23

Fine Silver Leaves from the Garden......................................18 Combine Metal Clay and Traditional Metal Work...................18 Intro to Encaustic Painting.....................................................31 Cloisonné Enamel..................................................................18 Layers: Oil and Cold Wax Workshop.....................................31

Apr 28-30

WRITERS RETREAT: Mining the Story...............................................38–40

Jul 21 Jul 22-23 Jul 22 Jul 28 Jul 29-30 Aug 3 Aug 4 Aug 5 Aug 5 Aug 10-11 Aug 12-13 Aug 19-20 Aug 19-20 Aug 19 Aug 20

Tool Making 101.....................................................................19 The Ketoh Bracelet................................................................19 Natural Dyes–Adding Iron......................................................23 Flowing Features...................................................................32 Zen Painting...........................................................................32 Watercolor from the Beginning..............................................32 Color Theory Through Watercolor..........................................33 Botanical Watercolor..............................................................33 Beginning Blacksmithing........................................................14 Stackables: A Mixed Media Figurative Sculpture...................30 Sculpted-Character Walking Stick.........................................30 Make a Bent Willow Chair......................................................15 Welding Wild Yard Art............................................................14 Silver Metal Clay Link Bracelet..............................................19 Natural Stones Set In Silver Metal Clay.................................20

Aug 24-27

ART ADVENTURE: Mixed Media Art Retreat...................................24–29

Sep 9-10 Sep 9-10 Sep 9 Sep 10 Sep 13-15 Sep 15-17 Sep 16-17 Sep 16-17 Sep 16-17 Sep 21-24 Sep 23 Sep 24-29

Go For the Gesso..................................................................33 Photo Encaustic.....................................................................30 Polymer and Resin Jewelry...................................................20 Intro to Torch Welding............................................................14 Hand-forged Knives...............................................................15 Rug Hooking Retreat.............................................................23 Blacksmithing Kitchen and BBQ Tools...................................15 Poetry Writing Workshop.......................................................41 Get it Together with Cold Connections...................................20 Journey Into Abstraction........................................................33 Introduction to Bead Embroidery...........................................23 Building Sculptural Character................................................30

Apr 28-May 1 Wire Weaving, Forging, and Layering Retreat.......................18 Apr 30 Intro to Torch Welding............................................................14 May 2-4

WOODCARVERS RETREAT: Let the Chips Fly...............................................12–13

May 6

Beginning Blacksmithing........................................................14

May 6-7

BEADS AND BANGLES: Jewelry weekend bash.....................................16–17

May 12-14 May 19-21 May 20 May 20-21 Jun 2 Jun 3 Jun 3-4 Jun 3 Jun 8-11 Jun 9-11 Jun 10-11 Jun 16-18 Jun 23-25 Jun 24 Jun 24

Screenprinting Onto Encaustic..............................................29 Pastel Portraits and Beyond..................................................32 C.L.I.C.S iPhone Photo Class................................................41 Blacksmithing a Garden Gate................................................14 Leather Cuff with Beaded Tube.............................................18 Bead Embroidered Pendant..................................................19 Make a Bent Willow Chair......................................................15 Foundations of Nature Printing..............................................22 Oil and Wax: Personal Color and Powerful Design...............32 Blacksmithing for Home and Garden.....................................14 Beginning Rug Hooking.........................................................22 Junkyard Robots....................................................................29 Paint, Print, and Put It All Together........................................29 Beginning Shuttle Tatting.......................................................22 Fine Silver Rings In A Day.....................................................19

What is Shake Rag Alley? We are a nonprofit visual, literary and performing center for the 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.

ADULT WORKSHOP CALENDAR Continued

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Sep 28-Oct 1 PRINTMAKING RETREAT: Hands-on Image Making..................................34–37

Oct 1 Oct 5-8 Oct 7-8 Oct 7 Oct 7-8 Oct 13-15 Oct 14 Oct 14-15 Oct 28-29 Oct 28 Oct 28 Oct 29 Nov 4-5 Nov 4 Nov 4-5 Nov 10-12

Intro to Torch Welding............................................................14 Forge Welding: Fancy Handles..............................................15 Make a Bent Willow Chair......................................................15 Braided Wool Rug or Chair Pad.............................................23 Hidden Jewels Mokume.........................................................20 Abstract Mixed Media Composition in Collage......................30 Outdoor Photography............................................................41 Blacksmithing Historic Courting Candles...............................15 Cloud Painting: An Introduction to Paper Marbling................31 Flame-Worked Glass Beads..................................................21 Fine Silver Rings In A Day.....................................................21 Fusing Silver Metal Clay with Silver Sheet............................21 Oil Pastels..............................................................................33 Yarn Painting..........................................................................21 Make a Bent Willow Chair......................................................15 Mysteries of Translucence.....................................................31

Adult Workshops Art Adventure.............24–29 Beads & Bangles ......16–17 Blacksmithing & Metal Arts ...............14–15 Creative Writing.........38–40 Drawing & Painting....31–33 Fiber Arts....................21–23 Garden Getaway............4–5 Jewelry.......................18–21 Mixed Media, Paper and Books Arts..........29–31 Photography................... 41 Printmaking Retreat... 34–37 Rustic Arts.......................15 Woodcarvers Retreat.12–13 Woodlanders Gathering’.....................6–10 Writers Retreat...........38–40

Youth and Family Youth Summer Program......................42–44 Tour of Fairy Homes........11 Trick’r Treat......................11 Santa at Shake Rag.........11

Events Ragtime at Shake Rag with the Larry Busch Band..................................23 An Evening with Moriah the Medium..........17 Winter Writers Series................................40

Rental, Registration, Food and Lodging Custom Retreats and Site Rental........................37 Class Registration...........45 Shake Rag Alley Lodging............................46 Mineral Point Dining & Lodging.........................47

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

GARDEN GETAWAY

GARDEN GETAWAY Continued

Smiling Sun Garden Wall Hanging

Saturday & Sunday, March 25 & 26 Shake Rag Alley’s 12th annual Garden Getaway — a weekend dedicated to thinking Spring! Bring a journal as you will likely be feeling inspired as you wander the grounds and join in on these hands-on workshops. Leave with some beautiful garden art and perhaps some useful tips and tricks from the workshops and the other Garden Getaway participants. Join us and help celebrate Spring! Register by March 20

Saturday

Sunday

9–10:30am Raising Backyard Chickens

9am–4pm Concrete Cat

9am–noon Gazebo Bird Feeder Cont.

9am–4pm Gazebo Bird Feeder

9am–noon Hypertufa Planters

1–5pm Garden Canvas

1:30–4:30pm Garden Trellis

9am–4pm Stained Glass Garden or Window Critter 1:30–4:30pm Herbal Soaps & Scrubs

Using a wire armature you will sculpt a sun face about 12” in diameter, with a wire on the back for hanging on your garden wall. You’ll then add some mosaic pieces of stained glass and mirror bits to catch the sun beams in your garden. You’ll have fun making this art piece and it will cheer everyone on dreary days. Class size 16. 17A365G / Tuition $55

Fossil Stepping Stones

1:30–4:30pm Smiling Sun Face Wall Hanging 1:30–4:30pm Pebble Crowd 1:30–4:30pm Fossil Stepping Stones

Hypertufa Planters, Upside, Downside

Ed Bures Sat, Mar 25 9–10:30am

Interested in learning what it takes to get started with backyard chickens? Join Ed Bures of Bures Berry Patch Farm and learn what it takes to get started with your chickens. Ed will cover egg laying chickens but will also talk a little about meat production chickens. Plus, he’ll answer all your questions! Class size 30.

Judy Sutcliffe Sat, Mar 25 9am–noon

You’ll make two “light weight concrete” hypertufa planters, one formed on the inside of a large plastic box or bowl, the other formed upside down over another mold, featuring a wide flat collar to enhance the planting feature. Class size 16. 17A350G / Tuition $55

Gazebo Bird Feeder

Mary Kopecky Sat–Sun, Mar 25–26 Sat 9am–4pm Sun 9am–noon

Weave the prettiest bird feeder in the neighborhood. Cardinals will flock to this gazebo-style feeder just to be seen! This project is made in two parts. You will learn how to set up willow uprights on a solid wood base, then complete the side weave that contains the birdseed and shelters the birds. Next, we will use a little muscle and mental gymnastics to create the flared roof and connect the roof to the base. You will learn twining, waling, French randing and a border. We will finish off our feeders with a decorative wrap and a sturdy wire hanger. Prior stake and strand weaving experience useful; some basketry experience required. Participants must have good hand strength. Class size 8. 17A345G / Tuition $170 / Materials Fee $50

17A355G / Tuition $55

Garden Trellis Jim Arendt Sat, Mar 25 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. 17A360G / Tuition $65

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Cr 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. 17A385G / Tuition $55

You will use an 8” round or square stepping stone mold, cement and leaves, twigs or other organic material to make natural sturdy “fossil” stepping stones. Class size 10. 17A370G / Tuition $55 / Materials Fee $4

A Concrete Cat for Your Garden

Judy Sutcliffe Sun, Mar 26 9am–4:30pm

CJ Kitzke Sat, Mar 25 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 with a design from your own imagination. CJ promises a fun class with unique painting techniques to create a lovely piece for all students. Buttons, yarns, trims and trinkets will be used to add dimension to your painting. It will be a magical class that you don’t want to miss! Class size 14.

Get down and dirty in the garden, then get cleaned up with you

Sherry Viktora Sat, Mar 25 1:30–4:30pm

Painted Garden Canvas

17A340G / Tuition $10

Kriss Marion Sun, Mar 26 1:30–4:30pm

Judy Sutcliffe Sat, Mar 25 1:30–4:30pm

1:30–4:30pm Flower Pounding on Dish Towels’

Raising Backyard Chickens

Herbal Soaps and Scrubs

Flower Pounding on Dish Towels’ Paula Washow Sun, Mar 26 / 1:30–4:30pm

Enjoy a unique afternoon of painting on dish towels 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 10. 17A390G / Tuition $55

You’ll use a provided armature to use as a form and you’ll apply concrete around it to sculpt a curious, sitting cat, a simple and easy shape to construct. You’ll add colorful glass eyes, wire whiskers, and a pretty mosaic collar to the kitty. If time permits, you can add a mosaic vest or you can even entirely mosaic your creation. Class size 8. 17A375G / Tuition $105

Stained Glass Garden or Window Critter Sherry Viktora Sun, Mar 26 9am–4pm

Learn how to make your own small stained glass garden ornaments in a frog, dragonfly, cat or butterfly design. You will learn how to cut and grind stained glass and use a soldering iron to put your ornament together with lead came and wire. Your unique ornament is ready to go home with you to put on a stake or hang from your porch or in your window. Class size 8. 17A380G / Tuition $55 / Materials Fee $25

Pebble Crowd

Cheryl Smeja Sun, Mar 26 / 1:30–4:30pm

Make a crowd of pebble people to adorn your garden. These folks are shy and peeking up at those who come across them, but yours can have any expression you like. Class size 10. 17A395G / Tuition $55 / Materials Fee $5

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

WOODLANDERS GATHERING RUSTIC ARTS & NATURE CRAFTS WORKSHOPS July 13 –16, 2017 Thursday to Sunday “It’s like Summer Camp for Adults!” Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced craftsperson, you are in for an incredibly fun and creative time with over 40 nature-based workshops to choose from and more than 20 talented instructors to work with. Create rustic furniture, garden structures, baskets, or concrete/mosaic sculptures; try your hand at blacksmithing, woodcarving, working with leather, fiber, gourds, and more. Take time to relax, soak up the sunshine, enjoy the company of a great group of nature loving folks, and discover the magic of Shake Rag Alley’s lush gardens, tall trees, historic buildings, and natural spring fed stream. Come for a day, two, three or the entire four days and have the time of your life! Choose your days, then fill them with as many workshops as you can fit into your schedule (be sure your choices don’t overlap times). Register on page 45 or online. Fees: $95 per day includes your choice of workshops, lunch, snacks, beverages, and evening activities. (Thursday and Sunday registrants may attend Friday or Saturday evening events). Material fees are additional and listed at the end of each workshop description.

WOODLAND WORKSHOPS, THURSDAY, JULY 13 7:30-8:30

Registration & Check-In Shake Rag Alley Office, 18 Shake Rag Street

8:30-11:30

A01 LEAF CASTING: SUTCLIFFE—Mix a smooth concrete to cover a rhubarb, burdock, or other well-veined leaf, producing an attractive concrete leaf for your garden. Judy will give you the perfect formula. You’ll also make a leaf-imprinted concrete bowl for exterior or interior display. Materials: $5

8:30-11:30

A02 WILLOW ORB: KOPECKY—Willow orbs provide earthy ornaments for home or garden. Hang them from a small tree and watch chickadees land on them or embed them with lights for a festive glow, nestled against tall grasses. Mary will expertly show you how to make a basic frame and then fill in with a random weave for an orb approximately 12 inches in diameter, 36 inches circumference. You will leave with the skills to make a whole collection of orbs in a variety of sizes. Materials: $15

8:30-11:30

A03 RUSTIC TWIG MOSAIC FRAME: CABEZAS—Tom is a master woodworker with a very creative edge. He will provide the basic materials and guidance for you to make a fabulous and functional rustic twig mosaic frame that will beautifully set off an 8’x10’ mirror, photo, or work of art. Materials: $30

8:30-4:00

A04 BLACKSMITHING A KNIFE: DONALDSON—Using a traditional forge and anvil, Eric, a professional metal arts teacher, will lead you through the process of making a knife from a steel railroad spike. You can either draw out a steel handle or craft a tang for later application of a wood handle. Materials: $10

8:30-4:00

A05 CHILD’S BENT WILLOW CHAIR: SOMAN—Create a charming, traditional bent willow chair for a special child in your life—just like an adult chair in structure and technique, only smaller. Dan, a versatile rustic artist, will show you how to work with green willow, how to bend the curves, how to join them together to create a memorable treasure for a young child. Materials: $35

8:30-5:00

A06 NEEDLE FELTED CRITTERS: TSURKAN—Tamara will take you through the process of creating your own charming felted little critter...a dog or cat. She will help you sketch your project, build a skeleton, and then create magic with a felting needle and natural roving. Delightful results. Materials:$20.

11:30-1:00

LUNCH ON THE GREEN: A chance to chat, meet new friends and reconnect with old friends. (Included in your daily fee. If you wish to add a guest $8)

1:00-5:00

A07 LEATHER CUFF/BRACELET: SMEJA—Cheryl is a whiz with leather arts, and she’ll show you how to create a good looking bracelet/cuff with leather, closures, and .optional enhancements. This is a beauty! Materials: $15

1:00-4:00

A08 GOURD THUNDER DRUM: ROGNESS—Cooper, a Woodlander scholarship kid who is now an instructor, will teach this really cool workshop. You will create your very own thunder maker. Using a gourd, and some mystery ingredients, you will assemble and embellish it with imprints, paint, carving, .or woodburning. Then shake it, and you may need to look out for the lightning and run for cover. Materials: $25

1:00-5:00

A09 TABLE-TOP FALL LEAF TREE: ROGNESS—Jamie, a versatile and creative artist, has designed a unique 24” table top tree, both rustic and elegant. Using real fall leaves, glue-gun, Mod Podge and paint, you will create one of your own to take home and brag about. Materials: $25

1:00-5:00

A10 WOOD & PAPER SCULPTURAL BOX: HAUGEN—Working with pre-cut pieces of thin wood and hand-printed papers, Larry will show you how to build an exquisite sculptural box with a lid. Cover it with beautiful papers from around the world and add embellishments such as wine corks, coins, sea shells or your own personal embellishments. Materials: $10

ShakeRagAlley.com 608.987.3292 info@shakeragalley.com

WOODLANDERS GATHERING Continued

WOODLAND WORKSHOPS, FRIDAY, JULY 14 7:30-8:30

REGISTRATION & CHECK-IN: Shake Rag Alley Office, 18 Shake Rag St

8:30-11:30

B01 PERSONALIZED WALKING STICK: WHITT—This walking stick will take you to new adventures in nature! Marcia will supply super saplings, dried, debarked, and with character. You’ll adjust height and sand, then using a wood burner, inscribe designs or words to make it your .own. A rubber tip, a leather wrist strap, and voila! Materials: $15

8:30-11:30

B02 ALTERED T-SHIRTS: ROGNESS—Amazing what Jamie (and you!) can do with a T-shirt and a sharp pair of scissors! Tees don’t ravel when cut, so clever snipping can create intricate openwork designs, seen to great avail worn over contrasting color tees. She’ll have several designs you can choose from, and she will also show you how to do leaf impressions with bleach on dark tees. Woodlander high style! Materials: $7

8:30-11:30

B03 OLD STUMP PLANTER: SUTCLIFFE—You’ll create an old, hollow tree stump planter by sculpting concrete around a supplied armature. Judy makes this project a fun creation and surprisingly easy, an introduction to the art of faux bois, wood sculpture in concrete. Materials $5

8:30-11:30

B04 SILK SCARF DYEING AND PAINTING: WELCH—Come create two beautiful silk scarves with Nancy, a teacher of playful art classes. She will show you how to dye .silk fabric in a microwave oven for easy yet gloriously colorful results and also show you how to paint flowers or organic art on your scarves. Materials: $20

8:30-5:00

B05 SHAKER BOXES-3 GRADUATED SIZES: RISTOW—These attractive .Shaker boxes provided storage for dried products such as tea, sugar, matches, .gun powder, etc. You will create 3 lovely Shaker Boxes graduated in size. Bob will teach you to shape, soak, bend, fit, peg, sand and finish your boxes with awesome results. Materials: $40

8:30-4:00

B06 EMBELLISHED & DYED GOURD VESSEL: RILEY—Always exploring new .creations, Regina will show you how to use alcohol ink to hand dye your gourd and .embellish it with coiled paper or beads, feathers, ribbon, wire, and other materials to turn your gourd into a work of art. Materials: $10

11:30-1:00

LUNCH ON THE GREEN: A chance to chat, meet new friends and reconnect with old friends. (Included in your daily fee. If you wish to add a guest $8)

1:00-3:00

B08 NATURE IMPRINTS IN CLAY: JOHNSTON—Create a unique hand-built bowl and imprint the clay with natural textures, working with expert potters, Diana, Tom, and Claire, at the fabulous Johnston’s Brewery Pottery Studio at 276 Shake Rag Street. Materials: $15 plus any fees if you need your work shipped.

1:00-5:00

B09 NATURE THEMED JEWELRY: VIKTORA—Find or bring a leaf, fern or other piece of organic material and impress it into copper clay, then dry and fire it to create earrings or one or two rustic organic pure copper pendants or charms to wear home. It’s a bit like magic when you learn how to turn copper clay into a strong metal by firing it with a small butane “crème brulee” torch. Sherry has many designs to choose from. Materials: $7

1:00-5:00

B10 BLACKSMITHING LEAF HOOKS: TUFTEE—Pick up a hammer and try the art and craft of blacksmithing with forge and anvil. Bob will demonstrate and also help you create your own useful iron hooks with an attractive decorative leaf design. Wear cotton clothing, leather shoes. Materials: $5

1:00-5:00

B11 RUSTIC CORNER TABLE: KALLNER—Using willow, popple, and white ash, you’ll create a pleasant and useful corner table for your home or cabin. Bill will bring the fresh wood, and you’ll learn how to build a sturdy shelf unit on three legs. Materials: $35

1:00-5:00

B12 RUSTIC CHAIR WITH BIRDHOUSE: KINGERY—Todd is a successful full-time rustic artist and his work is shown in many shops and galleries. You will learn the basics of twig chair .structure and construction and take home a wonderful whimsical chair for your porch, house, or garden with a birdhouse atop. Materials: $45

1:00-5:00

B13 LEATHER BOHO BAG: KERN—You’ll construct an attractive leather bag from one piece of leather, following Jim’s pattern design. Hand sewing and dyeing are among basic leather working skills you’ll learn as you go. You can choose a shoulder strap or belt loop, and you can add embellishments like beads and bones to decorate the flap. Materials: $25

5:00-6:30 pm B14 PICNIC ON THE GREEN—A good time to relax and share your day’s creative adventures. Stick around later for a Woodlander favorite — The Trade Blanket Exchange, and prepare to have a lot of laughs. $10 6:30-8:00 pm

B15 TRADE BLANKET EXCHANGE: HOLZWART—Long ago native peoples gathered to barter goods. Few tribes spoke the same language, so trade blanket business was conduct.ed in silence with hand signals or simple gestures. Join Little John as he starts the fun. Bring your finished goods, raw materials, food items, collectibles or useless junk to trade for something you really want. Warning: This can be habit forming and you may get a healthy dose of laughter. No Fee

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

WOODLANDERS GATHERING Continued

WOODLAND WORKSHOPS, SATURDAY, JULY 15 Continued

WOODLAND WORKSHOPS, SATURDAY, JULY 15 7:30-8:30

REGISTRATION & CHECK-IN: Shake Rag Alley Office, 18 Shake Rag St

8:30-11:30

C01 RUSTIC GARDEN BENCH: SOMAN/DUDLEY/KULICK—Dan, Kelly and Max are the perfect rustic woodworker team to assist you in making your very own rustic bench from scratch. You’ll choose and trim up a slab, make rustic legs, drill holes, fit the legs, and you’ll go home with a family heirloom! Materials: $30

8:30-11:30

C02 WILLOW GARDEN TRELLIS: WHITT—With Marcia’s help, you will create a trellis with green willow saplings. Make a traditional style, or use your imagination to make a free-form style. Whatever you create will be fabulous and special. Materials: $15

8:30-11:30

C03 SKINNY MINNIE NATURE BASKET: WHITT—It’s a long, slender basket with texture, just right for table, shelf, or wall. Marcia will guide you in making the frame with willow withes, and the weavers can include a variety of natural materials such as grasses, lily leaves, wool, corn husks. Your finished basket will be 16” to 28” long, lovely, and useful. Materials: $10

8:30-11:30

C04 RUSTIC “CRITTER” GARDEN SCULPTURE: DONOVAN—Michael, artist and imaginative carpenter, will inspire you with his rustic-plus-found-object sculpture. You’ll construct your own “pooch,” cat, bird, or any other “critter” creation from lots of old boards and fascinating “junque” he’ll bring to class. Great fun! Materials: $25

8:30-11:30

C05 MEDICINAL & WILD EDIBLE PLANT WALK: HOLZWART—Take a walk on the “wild side” with “Little John” Holzwart, an artist very tuned in to nature, as he points out the fascinating properties, both tasty and healthy, of many common weeds and flowers, prairie and woodland plants.

8:30-4:00

C06 CARVE A GOLDFINCH: SCHEUER—You will carve and color a charming goldfinch mounted on driftwood, with the expert guidance of woodcarver, Nick Scheuer. Materials: $15

8:30-4:00

C07 BLACKSMITHING A GARDEN BELL: TUFTEE—You will recycle a steel oxygen tank into a beautiful bell for your patio, porch or garden. You’ll be doing blacksmithing and welding to make the bell and the hanger to support the bell. Some experience in metalworking would be helpful, but beginners are definitely welcome. Bob will help you through the process for your project. Materials: $20

11:30-1:00

LUNCH ON THE GREEN: A chance to chat, meet new friends and reconnect with old friends. (Included in your daily fee. If you wish to add a guest $8)

1:00-5:00

C08 TWIG MOSAIC TABLE: KINGERY—Todd is a successful rustic artist and his work is shown in many shops and galleries. You will create an attractive end table with Todd’s expert aid. You’ll make the basic sturdy, graceful table structure, then enhance the table top with your unique twig and river stone mosaic design. A Woodlander favorite. Materials: $45

ShakeRagAlley.com 608.987.3292 info@shakeragalley.com

1:00-5:00

C09 TENNERIFFE WEAVE ON A BANGLE BRACELET: RILEY—Regina will introduce you to the age-old style of needle weaving called Teneriffe. You will learn the basic process .by covering a metal bangle with a classic Teneriffe design and finish the bracelet by stitching sweet grass on both edges. Lovely results. Materials: $5

1:00-5:00

C10 MOSAIC BIRDBATH: SUTCLIFFE—Judy will show you how to mix and form concrete over a mold to make a birdbath, then add a mosaic of ceramic shards, pebbles, and bright colored glass, finished with grout. Take home an attractive outdoor creation for your garden. Materials: $5

1:00-5:00

C11 WILLOW PLANT CAGE: KOPECKY—Mary, an expert when it comes to weaving with willow, will share her techniques to help you weave a sturdy support for your .peonies, tomatoes, or other plants with a tendency to sprawl. This plant cage uses attractive twining techniques on willow uprights to create a cylindrical cage. The finished dimension is approximately 3 feet high and 16 inches in diameter, but the size can be varied to suit your garden needs. Participants need to have good hand strength and the ability to sit, crawl and kneel on the ground. Materials: $20

1:00-4:00

C12 RUSTIC HANDLES FOR UTENSILS: WILSON—Lindy is a creative free spirit who loves to forage the woods gathering unusual wood branches to use for new handles .on old spoons, knives, forks, even BBQ utensils. She has plenty of materials and utensils to choose from, but you can also bring some of your old favorites. You’ll saw, drill, glue, and give them new life and a unique look. Materials: $5

1:00-4:00

C13 ADIRONDACK FRAME: KERN—You’ll create an attractive frame in the .Adirondack style by adding bark, twigs and other natural materials. Jim will provide the .frame base and a wide variety of materials to choose from, but if you have any special items to add, bring them along. Materials: $25

5:00-6:30 pm C14 PICNIC ON THE GREEN—A good time to relax and share your day’s creative adventures. Stick around later for an annual Woodlander tradition—Sunset Mini-Boat Race, Bonfire, & S’mores. $10. 6:00 pm

C15 RUSTIC MINI-BOAT BUILDING: ROGNESS—Prepare for tonight’s annual .tradition — THE RACE DOWN THE RUSHING WATERS. Conjure up a “boat” to survive the rapids of Sharp’s Creek. Make your boat of leaves,flowers, twigs, candy wrappers, anything that will float, for a hilarious boat launch. Jamie and Cooper will inspire you with ideas and help. No fee.

7:30 pm

C16 SUNSET MINI-BOAT LAUNCH, BONFIRE, AND S’MORES—Artisans John .and Jennifer Sharp graciously invite Woodlanders to their amazing hand-built home for .our annual mini-boat race in their creek. After the race, you’ll feel like a kid at .summer camp—“just settin” around a campfire making music, small-talk, and s’mores.” Bring an instrument if you wish. Awards for most beautiful boat, most unique, and the winner of the race down the rushing waters. No fee.

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

FAMILY ACTIVITIES

WOODLANDERS GATHERING Continued

WOODLAND WORKSHOPS, SUNDAY, JULY 16 7:30-8:30

REGISTRATION & CHECK-IN: Shake Rag Alley Office, 18 Shake Rag St

8:30-5:00

D01 MAKE A TIN CAN FORGE AND WOODCARVING KNIFE: NEUBAUER—Yes, Denny is going to show you how to make your own forge from a coffee can padded with insulating material. While yours is drying, he will demonstrate how to use the forge to create a small woodcarving knife blade from a drill bit. In the afternoon you will create your own woodcarving knife using this small format forge, and add a nifty cholla cactus handle to your knife. You will take home a forge and a nifty carving knife. Materials: $35

8:30-11:30

D02 STICK PEOPLE: WILSON—Your imagination will run wild creating, dressing, and embellishing a free standing “stick figure” sculpture. Lindy will provide the branches and more than enough weird and inspiring found objects and art supplies to spark your ideas for a unique character. Join a fun class of makers. Materials: $3

8:30-11:30

D03 HOT FORGING A COPPER BRACELET: DONALDSON—Using a forge and anvil, Eric—a professional metal arts teacher, who headed the only high school art blacksmith shop in the Midwest, will lead you through the process of creating a beautifully unique copper bracelet with heat and hammer. Materials: $10

8:30-11:30

D04 HYPERTUFA PLANTERS: SUTCLIFFE—Learn how to mix hypertufa, a lightweight form of concrete. Judy will show you how to mix and how to use simple molds to make rustic planters for your house or garden. Materials: $5

8:30-11:30

D05 WILLOW SUET HOLDER: KOPECKY— Sometimes simple is the best. If you hate filling those skinny wire suet feeders, but you love to provide suet or seed cakes for your .winter birds, this project is for you. Students will create an easy-to fill inverted cone feeder using a strong twining weave and a crammed border, then add a bowed handle for hanging the feeder. Most students will be able to complete two feeders during our class. Nice holiday gifts! Materials: $15

8:30-11:30

D06 ALL ABOUT FOSSILS: KOSTOHRYS—Jim, a local fossil expert and amateur marine paleontologist of Wisconsin’s Driftless Area, found an 18-foot long fossilized .cephalopod just outside Mineral Point. He will talk about his finds and share information about the creatures that lived in our area 500 million years ago. Bring your found fossils or interesting stones for identification and discussion.

11:30-1:00

LUNCH ON THE GREEN: A chance to chat, meet new friends and reconnect with old friends. (Included in your daily fee. If you wish to add a guest $8)

1:00-5:00

D07 ACCENT TABLE/PLANT STAND: SOMAN—A Woodlander favorite—create a charming accent table or use it as a plant stand, 32” high with a shelf at the top and the bottom. Dan, an expert rustic artist, will provide a variety of rustic materials, recycled boards, twigs, and curly willow. Materials: $25

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D08 WILLOW HAT RACK: ARENDT—Jim will help you create a handsome wall-mounted hat/coat rack approximately 24–36 inches long and 6–8 inches high. Your hand-built hat rack will hold 5 or 6 hats or llghtweight coats. A nifty project. Materials $5

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D09 CHIP CARVE A “LITTLE NOTHINGS” BOX: RISTOW—Ann, a practiced carver, will show you how to decorate with chip carving a small basswood box 2” high, 3” diameter, and its hardwood cover. This lovely little box is perfect for buttons, rings, brass screws, AAA batteries, carving thumb guards, you name it! Bring your own chip carving knife if you have one, if not Ann will have some for your use. Materials: $20

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D10 PINE NEEDLE BASKETRY: HOLZART—Explore the traditional art of Pine Needle Basket Weaving! Little John will be your guide as you make your own basket to take home. You will learn the art of coiling and creating simple stitches to make your own unique basket. Pine needles have been gathered and cured for you to use, all materials are provided and include extra supplies to take home. Discussion about other basket styles and decorative options will be included. Materials: $10

SANTA AT SHAKE RAG Saturday, December 2, 10am–3pm

Once again, Mr. and Mrs. Claus will make a photo op appearance at Shake Rag Alley. Photos with Santa are a great holiday tradition at Shake Rag. Also on December 2nd, Santa’s Workshops make for a fun family day decorating gingerbread houses and making Christmas crafts. Check the website for details on times and specific craft activities.

TOUR OF FAIRY HOMES Saturday, June 17, 2017 9am–5pm Admission: Adults (12 and above) $5. Children 11 and under FREE

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 ShakeRagAlley.com 608.987.3292 info@shakeragalley.com

Halloween Night, October 31, 5–7 pm

If you are a kid or want to act like a kid...put on your wildest costume and come to Shake Rag Alley after the Mineral Point Halloween Parade from 5-7 pm, children of all ages will meet friendly (not scary) costumed characters who will be passing out Halloween treats at each of the Shake Rag historic buildings. This Mineral Point tradition is enjoyable for the whole family and a way to meet so many other free spirits and check out their wacky get-ups.

SUPPORT SHAKE RAG ALLEY

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 Saturday.)

TRICK’R TREAT

We are not only running an art school for children and adults, 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 2 full-time staff and 6 part-time staff as well as a dedicated group of board members and volunteers who care greatly about the future of Shake Rag Alley. But we couldn’t do it without the creative spirit and drive of our loyal volunteers nor without the financial support from individual contributors. We welcome your support. Volunteer: contact our office, or sign up online to let us know you are interested in lending a hand. Annual Support: see our website or call the office to inquire. Planned Giving: see our website or call the office to inquire.

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WOODCARVING RETREAT

WOODCARVING RETREAT Continued

Tuesday–Thursday, May 2–4, 2017 Sharpen your knives and get ready to carve and whittle with other woodcarving enthusiasts for three relaxing, fun days starting with a welcome dinner on Monday evening. Five excellent instructors offer you their expertise and their signature projects, great for beginners as well as advanced carvers. Lunches are included and evening events will round out the days. Three workshops in other media will be offered for guests of woodcarving students. • Three day Woodcarving Workshops Fees: $270 per person (includes welcome dinner and lunches, morning coffee, snacks, and evening activities). Material fees are separate and shown in the workshop listings. • Woodcarvers’ Guests Workshop Fees: $45 per person per workshop. Sampler sessions include Hypertufa planters, Swirl Bead Pendant, and Hand Dyed Silk Scarves. Lunches and welcome Dinner for woodcarver’s guests may be purchased separately. Evening activities are free. • Evening activities include: a visit to the woodcarving studio and hand-built home of artists John and Jennifer Sharp. John’s outstanding woodcarvings have won many major awards including Best of Show at the International Woodcarvers Congress. Denny Neubauer will also give demonstrations on knife sharpening and tips on carving knives and tools. Carvings by some of the instructors will be on exhibit during the Woodcarving retreat at Longbranch Gallery, 203 Commerce Street in Mineral Point. Register by April 24

WhittleCarving 101 Jim Hecker Tue–Thu, May 2–4 9am–5pm

Intaglio Relief Carving

Greg Wirtz Tue–Thu, May 2–4 9am–5pm

Intaglio relief is carving an image into the wood’s surface leaving the outside perimeter to frame the carving. A rather ancient form of carving it has become very popular in recent years, partly due to Greg’s award-winning carvings and teaching engagements throughout the United States. He has developed a vast array of designs for you to choose from including realistic humans, flowers, western and religious motifs, fairies, dragons, buildings, and numerous very popular full-figure Santa patterns. You will be carving on bark-edged basswood boards measuring about 12”x14.” You will also be painting your work. Class size 12. 17A506C / Tuition $270 / Materials Fee $20

Carving Relief Scenes or Human Figures Dylan Goodson Tue–Thu, May 2–4 9am–5pm

Carve a landscape relief scene or a realistic human figure in the round. Best of Show award-winner in several major competitions, Dylan will guide you through the process of carving a country relief scene... a mountain cabin, a fish camp, or a country lane, the rough out will enable you to customize the scene to your tastes and skill level. You’ll learn about perspective, compression of depth, layering, and textures plus carving the intricate details that Dylan is known for. If human figures are your interest, Dylan will offer a 12” sea captain. You will learn to carve a realistic face, hands, wrinkles and folds in clothing. Safe efficient carving methods and how to sharpen carving tools will also be covered. Class size 12. 17A510C / Tuition $270 / Materials Fee $30-$55 for rough-outs (payable to instructor at class time)

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These fun Sampler Classes were created especially for guests of Woodcarving Retreat students. Each class fee is $45. Choose any or all three. Cathy Kitto Tue, May 2 / 9am–noon

With Cathy you will learn this fascinating process of using plants, vegetables, metal, even a bit of dirt to easily dye silk scarves with remarkable results. You will take home three beautiful silk scarves! Class size 12.

Denny Neubauer Tue–Thu, May 2–4 9am–5pm

17A502C / Tuition $270/ Materials Fee $35

17A508C / Tuition $270 / Materials Fee $10

Nature Dyed Silk Scarves

Make a Tin Can Forge, Carving Knife, and Carve Miniatures

This is a jam-packed 3 days with Denny Neubauer, famous for his brand of woodcarving knives. Day 1: You will create your own tin-can forge and Denny will demonstrate how to use it to forge a woodcarving knife blade from a drill bit. Then you will forge your own blade. Day 2: You will finish your carving knife, hardening, tempering, and adding a handle made of cholla cactus, and Denny will show you how to sharpen your knife. Day 3: You will use your new knife to carve a miniature caricature, the kind Denny is well known for. You will take home a tin can forge, a carving knife, and your carving. Beginners are welcome. Limited enrollment. Class size 8.

“Whittle-Carving” is shaping a hand-held piece of wood using only a knife. This class is for folks who have never picked up a knife and carvers who want to sharpen their knife handling skills. We will talk about wood, knives and tools, safety, and sharpening, before making basic knife cuts on practice sticks. These cuts will then be used to whittle a simple Snowman from a blank. Face carving will be introduced with students creating a face-carving stick. As skills develop and time permits, carvers will have a choice of whittling a “Skinny Santa” or another figure (painting will be discussed). Materials include practice sticks and Snowman blank. Additional blanks may be purchased in class for $5. Class size 10.

17A511C

Carve Two American Goldfinches

Nick Scheuer Tue–Thu, May 2–4 / 9am–5pm

You will carve and color two beautiful American Goldfinches, a male and a female. You can choose to mount your goldfinch couple together on a single driftwood or natural wood base or mount each separately. The bases can be either wall mounted or seated. Nick has been carving a wide array of charming songbirds for nearly 30 years, and teaching how to carve them for 8 years. He generally features carved eyes on his birds, but if you wish to use glass eyes, you will need to bring them. Nick will provide blanks, paint, brushes, and lots of carving tips. Class size 10. 17A504C / Tuition $270 / Materials Fee $25

Polymer Swirl Bead Pendant Cheryl Smeja Wed, May 3 / 1–4pm

Learn the basics of preparing polymer clay for modeling beautiful swirl beads. You will cure the clay in an oven, polish the beads, then add smaller beads and wire to make the swirl beads the focal point of your pendant. Class size 8. 17A512C

Hypertufa Planters Judy Sutcliffe Thu, May 4 / 9am–noon

Learn how to mix hypertufa, a lightweight form of concrete. Judy will show you how to mix and how to use simple molds of different shapes to make rustic planters for your house or garden. Class size 12. 17A513C

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BLACKSMITHING & METAL ARTS Intro to Torch Welding

Tuition $105/ Materials Fee $10 Sun, Apr 30 / 9am–4pm / 17A480 / Register by Apr 17 Sun, Jun 25 / 9am–4pm / 17A660 / Register by Jun 12 Sun, Sep 10 / 9am–4pm / 17C310 / Register by Aug 28 Sun, Oct 1 / 9am–4pm / 17C398 / Register by Sep 18

Beginning Blacksmithing Greg Winz Sat, May 6 9am–4pm

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

Robert Schulz Wed–Fri Sep 13–15 9am–4pm

Blacksmithing for Home and Garden Bob Tuftee Fri–Sun, Jun 9–11 / 9am–4pm

Learn the basics from a talented blacksmith and make useful items for your home and garden. This year’s prime projects include a handsome wall-mounted key rack and a variety of leaf shapes, veined and tapered, that can be used for key chains, a variety of hooks, and decoration on many forged items. Other possible projects include 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. If you have questions, contact Bob through the Shake Rag Alley office. Class size 6. Register by May 30. 17A622 / Tuition $270 / Materials Fee $10

Toolmaking for Blacksmiths

Greg Winz Sat, Jul 8 / 9am–4pm

Join Greg Winz for a one-day class that focuses on tool making for blacksmiths. You’ll work on forging punches and chisels. Greg, a technician at UW Madison, will teach you about alloy selection, proper forging techniques for these materials, plus how to heat treat them. You’ll go home with some handy tools for both blacksmithing and general use. Class size 8. Register by Jun 26. 17C120 / Tuition $105 / Materials Fee $10

Welding Wild Yard Art

Sat, May 6 / 9am–4pm / 17A525 / Register by Apr 24 Sat, Aug 5 / 9am–4pm / 17C210 / Register by Jul 24

Dick Anderson Sat–Sun Aug 19–20 9am–4pm

Blacksmithing a Garden Gate

Eric Donaldson Sat–Sun, May 20–21 9am–4pm

Want to spruce up your garden area or landscaping? Whether you have a fence or not, you can always add a small, whimsical, decorative steel gate to your garden setting. Eric will get you going quickly on a basic design, and you’ll cut, forge, and hammer your way to a really nice piece of work to add interest to your garden. You’ll enjoy working on one of our six traditional coal forges, under a pavilion roof around the Blacksmith Barn. Class size 6. Register by May 8. 17A595 / Tuition $190 / Materials Fee $50

Make a Bent Willow Chair

Hand-forged Knives

Dennis McKernan Sun, Apr 30 / 9am–4pm

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.

RUSTIC ARTS

BLACKSMITHING & METAL ARTS Con.

If you aren’t sure what this class is about, just Google “welded yard art” and you will see. Let your imagination run wild for two days and turn your visions into unique pieces of welded yard art. Bring your junk tools, wrenches, rakes, etc. Anything a magnet will stick to. You’ll learn how to cut, grind, heat, bend, and weld it all together to make a classic “critter.” So get an idea from Google Images (or your cousin’s back yard) and start scrounging now to collect what you will want to work with, and bring it to class with you. A limited amount of “junk” will be provided if needed. Re-rod for legs and feet will be available for purchase by the foot. No welding experience necessary. Class size 6. Register by Aug 7.

Jim Arendt

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 5.

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.

17C311 / Tuition $270 / Materials Fee $30

Tuition $245 Sat–Sun, Jun 3–4 / 9am–4pm / 17C220 / Register by Aug 7.

Blacksmithing Kitchen and BBQ Tools

Sat–Sun, Aug 19–20 / 9am–4pm / 17A605 / Register by May 22. Sat–Sun, Oct 7–8 / 9am–4pm / 17C410 / Register by Sep 25. Sat–Sun, Nov 4–5 / 9am–4pm / 17C510 / Register by Oct 23.

Eric Donaldson Sat–Sun Sep 16–17 9am–4pm

Embrace your “inner grill master” and join us to forge an assortment of handy tools for your backyard barbecue or indoor kitchen. Spatulas, forks, rib-turning hooks, and more. Eric will show you samples of what’s possible, demonstrate how to work the coal forge and shape the iron, and you can hammer out your favorite pieces for use in your home or to put away for handmade holiday gifts for family and friends. Class size 6. Register by Sep 5. 17C315 / Tuition $190 / Materials Fee $20

Forge Welding: Fancy Handles

Bob Tuftee Thu–Sun, Oct 5–8 Thur–Sat 9am–4pm Sun 9am–noon

Have you already learned basic blacksmithing and now would like to add forge welding? It’s the art and skill of joining two pieces of steel with high heat and hammering. Bob will explain several types of forge welding methods (no Damascus). He will cover temperature, fluxes and scarfs. Once you gain confidence in your forge welding skills, you will proceed to forge weld fancy handles (braided, basket, Galena twist). They may be used for attractive handles on roasting forks, fire pokers, skillets, and more. Bob will have samples to view. Students should have basic blacksmithing skills and know how to tend the coal forge. Class size limited to 6; each student will have his/her own forge. Class fee covers cost of materials and fuel. Class size 6. Register by Sep 25.

Blacksmithing Historic Courting Candles Eric Donaldson Sat–Sun, Oct 14–15 9am–4pm

Grab your hammer and tongs and join Eric in revisiting history! Create a courting candle just like those made in the 1600s to 1800s, but still stylish today. Back then a papa put a candle in the coil to set boundaries for his daughter’s visiting suitor. When the candle burned to a certain level, time to go home! Eric will show you how to construct this elegant yet simple candle holder and how to make the candle move up or down for setting beau time. For an alternative candleholder project, bring with you an old glass or ceramic insulator, like those used on old telephone lines. Class size 6. Register by Oct 2. 17C435 / Tuition $190 / Materials Fee $10

17C400 / Tuition $315 / Materials Fee $20

17C222 / Tuition $185 / Materials Fee $5

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BEADS AND BANGLES

BEADS AND BANGLES Continued

Fused Silver Earrings

Weekend Jewelry Bash!

Saturday & Sunday, May 6–7 Introductory level jewelry classes offer 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 April 24

Saturday

Sunday

9am–4pm Enameling on Embossed Copper

9am–noon Fused Silver Earrings

9am–noon Metal Clay Beads and Leather Cuff

9am–noon Bracelet With Handmade Beads

9am–noon Hammered Copper 1–4pm Boho Dangle Necklace or Brass Wire Jewelry

1–4pm Silver Metal Clay Earrings

1–4pm Wire Rings

Enameling on Embossed Copper Leslie Perrino Sat, May 6 / 9am–4pm

Create a round pin or 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. All materials and tools provided. Class size 8.

1–4pm Textures on Metal

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. 17A540B / Tuition $50 / Materials Fee $5

Silver Metal Clay Earrings

17A535B / Tuition $50 / Materials Fee $15

Metal Clay Beads and Leather Cuff Sherry Viktora Sat, May 6 9am–noon

Copper metal clay is a fun material that when formed, dried, refined and fired becomes pure copper. I will show you how to work with the copper clay, including how to fire it with a small butane torch, and you will make 1 to 3 copper beads for your bracelet. These beads will then be put on your leather, and you will complete your own unique bracelet by embellishing with copper wire and adding a fastener. Class size 8.

Sherry Viktora Sat, May 6 / 1–4pm

Making jewelry with metal clay is lots of fun. Give it a try with Sherry’s Art Clay Silver Earring project. You’ll learn the basics of metal clay work as you roll out the clay, texture it, and shape it into earring drops. Sherry will torch fire the earrings during class, and you’ll go home wearing pretty silver earrings you’ve created and completed with jump rings and ear wires. Material fee includes all material needed to complete your earrings. Sherry will have extra material available for purchase. Class size 8. 17A545B / Tuition $50 / Materials Fee $20

Wire Rings

17A535B / Tuition $50 / Materials Fee $15

Hammered Copper or Brass Wire Jewelry

Judy Sutcliffe Sat, May 6 / 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,

Cheryl Smeja Sat, May 6 / 1–4pm

Make a collection of unique rings using copper wire and beads. You will learn to use jewelry pliers and cutters and a ring mandrel to shape and forge the wire, and learn to make a ball on the end of the wire using a torch. You may also use a cleaning solution (pickle bath) and patinas to finish your rings. Class size 8. 17A550B / Tuition $50 / Materials Fee $5

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Boho Dangle Necklace

Leslie Perrino Sun, May 7 / 9am–noon

Learn to shape and fuse fine silver wire and add beads or other objects to make your own earrings. Start with a small hand held butane torch to fuse wire rings. These silvery rings can then be reshaped in many ways, using pliers hammers, etc. to make elements to combine into your own unique jewelry designs. Materials fee includes all materials and use of tools. Class size 8. 17A555B / Tuition $50 / Materials Fee $12.50

Sharon Stauffer Sun, May 7 / 1–4pm

Create a dangle necklace with a “boho” vibe. Learn to make a couple of mixed media components using unusual jewelry materials like craft foam and vinyl tubing, then combine these with beads, wire, waxed linen and found objects to make dangles that are hung on a ball chain. Keep it simple with just a few dangles…or, for a real statement look, jazz it up with as many dangles as you can complete. This is a good beginner project (no previous jewelry experience required) but can be just as fun for the more experienced jewelry maker as well. Class size 8. 17A565B / Tuition $55 / Materials Fee $5

Textures on Metal

Bracelet With Handmade Beads Sharon Stauffer Sun, May 7 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-touse Memory Wire. Make a dramatic 5 loop bracelet or two 2 1/2 loop bracelets. Class size 10. 17A560B / Tuition $50 / Materials Fee $5

Deb Donaghue Sun, May 7 / 1–4pm

Texture, Texture, Texture! Texture is a fundamental element of art as well as the life around us. In this workshop you’ll play with multiple ways to texture flat pieces of metal and in the process bring it to life! You will have choices. You may explore different texture options on multiple pieces of metal, using multiple types of equipment, and take these home for future creations. Or focus on one or two pieces and take home a pair of earrings or a pendant. You will have access to a fully equipped studio with equipment ranging from hammers and punches to a rolling mill. So many fun and creative options! You will also learn how to clean and anneal your metal in preparation for texturing and how to apply a patina to a finished product. Class size 10. 17A570B / Tuition $55 / Materials Fee $5

An Evening

with Moriah the Medium

Saturday, March 18, 2017 7–9pm Lind Pavilion at Shake Rag Alley 411 Commerce St, Mineral Point, WI

Enjoy a fabulous evening filled with fun and spiritual connection. Yes, when Moriah Rhame, the “Happy Medium,” is on stage, the spirits check in and Moriah translates what they have to say to several lucky audience members. Enlightening, inspiring, sometimes sad, but mostly uplifting and exciting to hear conversations between people—maybe you— and the spirits who’ve chosen to talk. Moriah has been making spiritual connections for individuals, families, and groups for many years in the Tri-State area. She has brought her lighthearted approach to the spiritual to hundreds who have packed her evening performances at Mystique Casino. A Desert Storm vet, mother of four, author of “How to Be a Happy Medium,” she is witty, charming, and real.

A fundraiser for Shake Rag Alley Center for the Arts

Tickets: $30 ($40 at the door)

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JEWELRY Fine Silver Leaves from the Garden

Wire Weaving, Forging, and Layering Retreat

Sherry Viktora Sat, Apr 1 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 Mar 20. 17A410 / Tuition $105/ Materials Fee $35

Combine Metal Clay and Traditional Metal Work

Sarah Thompson Fri–Mon Apr 28–May 1 9am–6pm

Learn to perfect the modified Soumak weave in the first project as we also explore how to manipulate the weave to create a tubular bracelet with diagonal splits. Then move to a pendant that will give you experience in layering, symmetry, and capturing a faceted stone. Finally we will perfect forging techniques to make a decorative clasp that hooks in the front and can be hooked to multiple pendants. In class we will make a simple pendant with cascading gems as well as a bail that can be slipped thru existing pendants, like the Sasha pendant we will be making in class, to hook to the clasp. Class size 12. Register by Apr 17. 17A470 / Tuition $435 Materials Fee $5 (payable to instructor at class time)

Stone on Stone Pendant

Sherry Viktora & Deb Donaghue Sun, Apr 2 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 metalworking 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 Mar 20.

Jeff Fulkerson Fri-Sun, May 19–21 9am–4pm

This will be a 3 day intensive class where you’ll learn to set a stone on top of a stone, as well as tube setting and how to make a neck collar. For intermediate level — students need prior experience with silver soldering. Materials kit: $60 purchased in class. Register by May 1. 17A583 / Tuition $450

Leather Cuff with Beaded Tube

17A415 / Tuition $110 / Materials Fee $28

Cloisonné Enamel

Leslie Perrino Sat–Sun, Apr 8–9 9am–4pm

Cloisonné is a timelessly beautiful, classic enamel technique which involves drawing designs with fine silver wire, then coloring with vivid glass. Learn this popular enameling technique and go home with a little one-of-a-kind treasure. Previous experience with enamel would be best, but students with jewelry, wire working or drawing/ painting experience would be OK. finished pieces can be made into a pendant or taken back to your studio to make jewelry or art. Class size 8. Register by Mar 27. 17A425 / Tuition $185 / Materials Fee $10

JEWELRY Continued

Pam Hawkins Fri, Jun 2 / 1–5pm

In this class, we will create one Peyote stitch tube slider. We will use additional beads and findings to embellish our slider. We will then create your Regaliz leather bracelet. The class will begin with the basics of even-count Peyote stitch to create our base. We will add embellishments to our Peyote fabric and then zip up the open edge to form our slider. Choose the leather color you like and then choose a Peyote embellishment kit. (All 4 kits will be available in class if you wish to make more than one!) Class size 14. Register by May 22. 17A601 / Tuition $50 / Materials Fee $55

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Bead Embroidered Pendant Pam Hawkins Sat, Jun 3 / 9am–4pm

Create a double Bead Embroidery pendant with a Lunasoft cabochon and a Lampwork Glass by Kris Schaible. We will use a variety of seed beads and Arizona Turquoise chips. Flower motif chain will be added at the bottom for a tassel affect. Create a simple bail for a delicate fun piece to wear with hand-dyed silk ribbon. Techniques used will be basic Bead Embroidery with Peyote stitch, bead stacking, back stitch, edging stitch and fringing! Materials fee includes Kris Schaible Lampwork cabochon, Grape Luna soft Cabochon, and various supplies. Class size 14. Register by May 22. 17A602 / Tuition $105 / Materials Fee $60

Fine Silver Rings In A Day

Tool Making 101

Richard Salley Fri, Jul 21 / 9am–4pm

Knowing how to make your own tools will be a skill that will serve you well in jewelry making and metal working. This workshop will introduce you to the basic methods of making simple tools. We will cover the shaping, hardening, and finishing of steel tools, as well as tool design. We will be making several tools suitable for texturing, stamping, bezel setting, chasing, and repousse’. Learning these skills will provide you with a whole new range of options, allowing you to create or alter tools to suit the task at hand. Class size 12. Register by Jul 7. 17C130 / Tuition $150 / Materials Fee $10

The Ketoh Bracelet

Sherry Viktora Sat, Jun 24 9am–5pm

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. Register by Jun 12. 17A650 / Tuition $105 / Materials Fee $39

Silver Metal Clay Birdhouse or Fairy House Pendant

Richard Salley Sat–Sun, Jul 22–23 9am–4pm

Navajo Indian archers wore wrist guards called Ketohs to protect their forearms from the snap of their bowstrings. Navajo silversmiths adapted the Ketoh form into decorative jewelry. Taking inspiration from the original Ketoh, this 2-day workshop will guide you to fabricate a modern, hinged version that you’ll be proud to wear even if you never pull back a bowstring. Class size 12. Register by Jul 7. 17C135 / Tuition $300 / Materials Fee $50

Sherry Viktora Sun, Jun 25 9am–5pm

In this intermediate class you will learn how to construct a small fine silver birdhouse or fairy house with fine silver metal clay. You will form separate parts of the house then put them together using dry construction techniques. This requires accurate sizing and refining, plus learning how to attach three dimensional pieces. Sherry will show you different methods for decorating and attaching your miniature house to allow you to hang it from a cord or chain. After firing and finishing your house you can polish and patina it as desired. Material fee includes fine silver metal clay 28 grams, paste, syringe, fine silver wire and sheet available as desired. This is not a class to try without previous experience with metal clay either with Sherry or someone else. Class size 8. Register by Jun 12. 17A655 / Tuition $105 / Materials Fee $50

Silver Metal Clay Link Bracelet Sherry Viktora Sat, Aug 19 / 9am–5pm

In this class you will form both the links and toggle attachment from fine silver metal clay using your choice of design and shape. After shaping, drilling holes and refining, you will attach them with sterling jump rings and polish. Then patina if desired, and you will be able to wear your beautiful bracelet home. Material fee includes: 28 grams of Precious Metal Clay and sterling silver jump rings. Class size 8. Register by Aug 7. 17C225 / Tuition $105 / Materials Fee $49

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JEWELRY Continued

Natural Stones Set In Silver Metal Clay Sherry Viktora Sun, Aug 20 / 9am–4pm

Create a fine silver bezel setting for a natural, non-firable 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 Aug 7. 17C226 / Tuition $105 / Materials Fee

Imprinting Metal Clay

Sherry Viktora Sat, Sep 30 / 9am–4pm (part of Printmaking Retreat, see pp 34–37)

Try printmaking on something besides paper! Fine silver metal clay imprinted with your small relief carving, leaves, grasses, lace, etc., when fired with a small butane torch will yield unique silver jewelry. Sherry will teach you to make molds and texture plates from silicone mold compound so you can print a silver “edition.” You will dry, refine, and fire your piece(s) and leave class wearing your personalized silver jewelry. And you will know how to make more jewelry at home using metal clay. If you take any of the relief carving classes, you might make a tiny relief just for jewelry, or, you could imprint silver clay with one small section of a relief block. Materials fee includes one package PMC and mold compound. Class fee includes lunch and evening activities. Class size 10. Register by Sep 18. 17C375P / Tuition $113 / Materials Fee $38

Polymer and Resin Jewelry Cheryl Smeja Sat, Sep 9 9am–4pm

These pendants begin with making your own bezel with heavy copper wire and simple forging and wrapping techniques. Then the bezel is filled with textured polymer clay and thin wire shapes to create areas to color with mica powders. After baking, the bezel is topped with UV Resin for a faux cloisonné effect. Class size 8. Register by Aug 21. 17C309 / Tuition $105 / Materials Fee $10

Get it Together with Cold Connections

Jill Erickson Sat–Sun, Sep 16–17 9am–4pm

Get the lowdown on incorporating wire rivets, tube rivets, spacers, and micro fasteners (itty bitty nuts and bolts) to create multi-layered pendants or brooches. Once you’ve mastered rivets, you’re on your way to endless explorations in metal work fabrication. First, you’ll make a rivet sampler to get the hang of drilling, de-burring, cutting wire/ tubing, and setting a rivet. Jill will guide you through designing your own multi-layer frame pendant featuring a decorative tin element. Learn to anneal metal, use a rolling mill to texture metal sheet, best practices for using a jeweler’s saw, filing and sanding steps, how to leverage the versatility of a flex shaft, cold connection tips, and even some patination options. This primer for basic metalworking techniques will provide the foundation to create uniquely personal pieces that reflect your own style. Class size limited to 6. Class size 6. Register by Aug 28. 17C320 / Tuition $205 / Materials Fee $20

JEWELRY Continued

Hidden Jewels Mokume

Carol Simmons Sat–Sun, Oct 7–8 / 9am–5pm

Mokume Gane is a Japanese metalworking technique in which thin layers of variously colored metals are fused together, then distorted and ground down to reveal a beautiful pattern. We will mimic the metalworking technique by stacking thin layers of different colors of pearlescent Premo clay alternating with non-pearlescent clay to form a block (or billet) which we will “distort” with impression plates we will make ourselves. The block will be sliced with a special slicer to produce gorgeous, paper-thin sheets of patterned clay with the appearance of patterned silk batik. These patterned sheets will be used to create a unique pendant that will be fired, then sanded and buffed to a glasslike shine to accentuate the pattern. A number of other applications will be demonstrated and students will have an opportunity to make additional pieces of jewelry (bracelet, earrings, brooch.) A $5 fee will be collected in class. Class size 14. Register by Sep 25. 17C420 / Tuition $220 / Materials Fee $16

More Jewelry classes during Art Adventure, Aug 24-27! (see pp. 24–29) Bead Bonanza! Pam Hawkins Thu, Aug 24 / 1–4pm UV Resin, Epoxy and Polymer for the Mixed Media Enthusiast Jill Erickson - Fri–Sat, Aug 25–26 / 9am–4pm Pretty Polymer Pendants and More! Kim Geiser - Sat, Aug 26 / 9am–4pm Woven Bead Clusters Cathy Lawson - Sat, Aug 26 / 9am–noon Memories Resin Paper Necklace Pam Hawkins - Sun, Aug 27 / 9am–4pm

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Flame-Worked Glass Beads Julie Lukosaitis Sat, Oct 28 9am–4:30pm

Whether a beginner or an advanced glass bead artist, this class is for you. Step by step, Julie will demonstrate how to make glass beads in a small flame of a torch. You will learn heat control and techniques of different styles, the basics of hot head torch set up and safety. Round beads will be made first. Next you’ll pull glass stringers from glass rod to use for decorations and details, making dots, scrolls, and swirls on your own beads. Other shapes and techniques using additional glass inclusions and metals will be included as well as making copper head pins for bead assembly. A discussion of common problems associated with bead making will be covered early in the day. Class size 8. Register by Oct 14. 17C441 / Tuition $140 / Materials Fee $15

Fine Silver Rings In A Day Sherry Viktora Sat, Oct 28 9am–5pm

Fusing Silver Metal Clay with Silver Sheet Sherry Viktora & Deb Donaghue Sun, Oct 29 / 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, you will 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 metalworking skills is helpful. Class size 8. Register by Oct 16. 17C450 / Tuition $110 / Materials Fee $45

FIBER ARTS Tapestry Woven Landscape

Ruth Manning Sat, Mar 11 / 9am–4pm

Explore color and yarn textures as we think about landscape and its personal meaning to you. You will use tapestry technique to weave a small landscape with a focus on mixing colors and creating shapes. We will discuss loom set up, basic tapestry technique, and explore the effect of color in landscape design. Ruth 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 Feb 27. 17A320 / Tuition $105/ Materials Fee $10

Yarn Painting 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. 17A322 Tuition $65 / Materials Fee $30 Sat, Mar 11 / 9am–5pm / 17A322 / Register by Feb 27 Sat, Nov 4 / 9am–5pm / 17C505 / Register by Oct 23

Felted Flower

Cheryl Smeja Sat, Mar 11 / 9am–noon

Use colorful Merino wool and wet felting techniques to make a felted flower. Embellishing and finishing ideas will be discussed, and pin backs will be available to turn your flower into a brooch when it dries. Class size 10. Register by Feb 27. 17A323 / Tuition $55 / Materials Fee $5

Felted Images — Paint with Wool Cheryl Smeja Sat, Mar 11 / 1–5pm

Learn to make images with wool fibers using both needle-felting and wet-felting. Start with a rectangle of pre-felted wool, then using colored wool roving and shapes cut from more colored pre-felted wool, lay out and needle down your design. Finish with a little wet-felting to flatten and finish your picture. You may bring a picture or design for inspiration. All tools and wool are supplied. Class size 10. Register by Feb 27. 17A324 / Tuition $55 / Materials Fee $10

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FIBER ARTS Continued

Foundations of Nature Printing

Sharlene Bohr Sat, Jun 3 10am–5pm (also offered during Art Adventure, see p. 25)

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

Through hands-on experience 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!) Appropriate yarn will be provided. In the morning you will 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, you’ll 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. Class size 6. Register by Feb 27. 17A325 / 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 Feb 27. Tuition $25 per session Sat, Mar 12 / 9am–noon / 17A326 Sat, Mar 12 / 1–4pm / 17A327

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

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 12. Register by May 22. 17A615 / Tuition $105 / Materials Fee $23

Beginning Rug Hooking

Teresa Steele Sat–Sun, Jun 10–11 10am–4:30pm

If you’ve always wanted to learn to make a hooked rug, here’s a chance to try your hand at a small project to see how you like it. By doing one of the beginning projects you will learn everything necessary to hook larger rugs. The beginner patterns will teach many hooking techniques including how to hook straight lines, curves and transitioning to different colors. There may not be sufficient time to complete your piece in class but all stages of rug finishing will be covered and you will leave with easy directions as a reminder. No previous experience with hooking is necessary. Learn all the basics as well as the types of rugs, hooking techniques, cuts of wool, backings, color planning, finishing options, tools and materials. Class size 15. Register by May 30. 17A625 / Tuition $150 / Materials Fee $65

Beginning Shuttle Tatting

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

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, mordanting 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. You 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 27. 17A328 / Tuition $95 / Materials Fee $30

Marilee Rockley Sat, Jun 24 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 Jun 12. 17A645 / Tuition $95 / Materials Fee $10

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Natural Dyes–Adding Iron

Introduction to Bead Embroidery

Stefania Isaacson Sat, Jul 22 / 9am–4pm

The wide variety of colors from natural dyes can be greatly augmented by adding an iron post-mordant. In this class we will cover some of the basic natural dyes like cochineal, fustic, logwood, pomegranate, and madder and the effect that adding iron has on the colors they give. We will cover some of the long history of these dyes, the mordanting process, and some color theory. You will take home dyeing instructions, many samples, and information on each of the dyes used. No experience is necessary. Class size 15. Register by Jul 10. 17C138 / Tuition $95 / Materials Fee $30

Rug Hooking Retreat

Sally Kallin Fri–Sun, Sep 15–17 / Fri & Sat 9am–4:30pm, open lab Fri & Sat eve; Sun 9am–noon

Sally Kallin of Pine Island Primitives has been teaching and designing primitive rugs for 15 years. You can see her florals, geometrics or animal designs on her website at www.pineislandprimitives.com. Students can work on whatever primitive rug (8-cut or wider) they choose. Sally will work with each individual in color planning their rug. Her main goal is for each student to go home working on a rug that they love and to gain confidence in choosing colors for future projects. We will discuss use of color and texture in your rugs, direction of hooking, backgrounds, lettering, finishing and many more tips and tricks. Open lab time on Fri & Sat evenings to work on your own. Class size 15. Register by Sep 5. 17C312 / Tuition $255

Fiber Arts Workshops during Art Adventure:

Marianne Biagi Sat, Sep 23 / 9am–4pm

Bead embroidery is a simple and delightful way to add pizazz, individual charm and colorful textures to artwork, art quilts and jewelry. While working a sampler, you will learn the basics of bead embroidery, prepping fabric, types of beads and stitching styles to create a unique beaded design. You will also use ribbons, fibers and larger beads to embellish your artwork. No special skills required but must be able to use a needle and thread. Class size 12. Register by Sep 11. 17C325 / Tuition $115 / Materials Fee $15

Braided Wool Rug or Chair Pad Linda Dee Derrickson Sat, Oct 7 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 Sep 25. 17C415 / Tuition $95 / Materials Fee $5

Foundations of Nature Printing Sharlene Bohr – Thu, Aug 24, 10am–5pm, (p. 22). Making Memory Cloths Leslee Nelson – Sat, Aug 26, 1:30–4:30pm, (p. 28). Also see the Printmaking Retreat on Sept 28–Oct 1 for workshops applicable to fabric surface design, (pp. 36–37 ).

Ragtime at Shake Rag with the Larry Busch Band Saturday, November 18, 2017 7–10pm Lind Pavilion at Shake Rag Alley 411 Commerce St, Mineral Point WI This fall fundraiser will feature music by the Larry Busch Band so be prepared to hum along, tap your feet, and swing your partner. There will be light refreshments, a cash bar, and a 50-50 raffle. Are your dance skills a little rusty? We have an answer. We will offer a 45-minute dance lesson at 6:00 PM that evening. Visit ShakeRagAlley.com for more details when available See the website for more detailed class listings: ShakeRagAlley.com

ART ADVENTURE

The Classic Treasure Box

A Mixed Media Art Retreat!

Thur-Sun, August 24–27 Immerse yourself in art making! Collage, assemblage, mixed media jewelry and fiber arts, altered books, cement/mosaic, and more. All skill levels welcome!

9am–4pm ART Journal Play

9am–4pm Collage Camp

17C232A / Tuition $105 / Materials Fee $25

9am–noon Spiral Bound Journals

Thursday

Friday

9am–4pm Textured Mixed Media

9am–4:30pm The Classic Treasure Box 10am–5pm Soul Houses

10am–5pm Foundations of Nature Printing

Thur 9am–noon, Fri 1–5pm Curvaceous Birdbath!

9am–noon Wine Tumblers

12:30–3:30pm Wine Tumblers—Open Lab

1–4pm Bead Bonanza!

1–5pm Leaf Embossed Leather Pamphlet

4:30–6:30pm Social Hour in the Café

9am–4pm Welcome Cardinal Banner

Fri & Sat, 9am–4pm UV Resin, Epoxy and Polymer for Mixed Media

10am–5pm If The Shoe Fits: Mixed Media Assemblage Workshop

9am–noon Wine Tumblers

12:30–3:30pm Wine Tumblers—Open Lab

4:30–6:30pm Social Hour in the Cafe

Saturday

Sunday

9am–4pm Memories Resin Paper Necklace

9am–4:30pm Mixed Media Collage

9am–4pm Pretty Polymer Pendants and More!

9am–4pm 52 Card Pickup

9am–noon Woven Bead Clusters

9am–4pm A Book of Moments

1–5pm Using Altered Books for Reflection and Discovery

1–4pm Homemade Stamps

Sat & Sun, 10am–5pm Books Unbound Deluxe Edition: (Altered Book)

10am–4pm Beautiful Beaded Trees

Sat & Sun, 9am–noon Gilded Bowls of Concrete

1:30–4:30pm Making Memory Cloths

4:30–6:30pm Social Hour in the Cafe

Textured Mixed Media Tom Cabezas Thu, Aug 24 / 9am–4pm

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. 17C230A / Tuition $105/ Materials Fee $10

Nancy Akerly Thu, Aug 24 9am–4:30pm

A class for all levels of experience! Using bookboard, beautiful papers, embellishments, and glue, create a magical treasure box, stamped with your own unique style. Nancy will bring papers from Thailand, Japan, Argentina, Italy and Nepal, but you will also make your own paste papers, and you can add beads, charms, and embellishments as you wish. You’ll begin with the basics of cutting bookboard and selecting glues that make your box strong and long lasting, then assemble the box, with many opportunities for personalizing and embellishing to create your unique design. Bring your own special papers, ribbon, embellishments and treasures to create the perfect gift or a wonderful place to keep your own treasures. Class size 15.

Connect with other art adventurers, explore the charming art community of Mineral Point and experience the magic of Shake Rag Alley, “the place that inspires creativity.”

ART ADVENTURE Continued

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Soul Houses

Lorraine Reynolds Thu, Aug 24 10am–5pm

The symbolism linked to birds goes back to the ancient world, where birds were considered to be a supernatural connection between the gods and men. In many Asian and Middle Eastern cultures, birds can represent immortality. In East Indian and Christian mythologies birds represent the soul. These soul houses are a safe haven for your hopes and dreams. This class will introduce you to the art of assemblage as you learn to construct basic house forms that have relevance and meaning in your own world. You will learn the basics of assemblage construction as well as plot a creative journey through storytelling, personal myth and metaphor. You will take away powerful new ideas about process and art making. Class size 14. 17C234A / Tuition $130 / Materials Fee $10

Foundations of Nature Printing Sharlene Bohr Thu, Aug 24 10am–5pm

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 12. 17C236A / Tuition $105 / Materials Fee $23

Curvaceous Birdbath! Judy Sutcliffe Thu–Fri, Aug 24–25 Thurs 9am–noon Fri 1–5pm

Create a curving, shapely concrete birdbath over a mold you’ll 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 birdbath from the mold, trim the edges, and start adding mosaic to the interior. There will be plenty of stained glass, ceramic shards, pebbles and mirror bits 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. 17C238A / Tuition $105

Wine Tumblers

Carole Spelic’

It’s all about creative re-use! You’ll have time to make two unique tumblers from your empty wine bottles. You’ll cut the bottle’s neck from its cylindrical bottom and even out the rough edges. You’ll create a pattern–geometric, floral, or text–by cutting into adhesive acid-resistant material, and finally acid etch your design permanently onto the glass surface. Come to class with a bold, graphic design idea that expresses your feelings about the project, or just the initials of your intended recipient. If you would like to make more than two tumblers, consider also registering for the open-lab time in the afternoon. Class size 8 Tuition $50 / Materials Fee $15 Thu, Aug 24 / 9am–noon / 17C240A Fri, Aug 25 / 9am–noon / 17C257A

Wine Tumblers — Open Lab Carole Spelic’ Thu, Aug 24 / 12:30–3:30pm

This is an open lab session for those in the morning class who would like to stay and make more than two tumblers, or for those who have previously taken the Wine Tumblers class and would like to return to create more on their own. Prerequisite: attended previous workshop - NO instruction is provided during lab time. Class size 8. Tuition $20 Thu, Aug 24 / 12:30–3:30pm / 17C241A Fri, Aug 25 / 12:30–3:30pm / 17C258A

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ART ADVENTURE Continued

Bead Bonanza!

UV Resin, Epoxy and Polymer for the Mixed Media Enthusiast

Pam Hawkins Thu, Aug 24 1–4pm

Do you have extra beads from a project? Did you buy some beady stuff a long time ago you don’t really want anymore? Wish you had time to just sit and play? Well bring them all together for a great BEAD BONANZA! Bring beads and findings to trade or just bring yourself. We will have tools, beads, wire and lots of other “stuff” to play with. We will have samples of necklaces, earrings, bracelets and rings for inspiration. Class size 15. 17C243A / Tuition $50

Leaf Embossed Leather Pamphlet

ART ADVENTURE Continued

Jill Erickson Fri–Sat, Aug 25–26 9am–4pm

Whether a paper crafter, jewelry-maker, book arts aficianado or other creative tinkerer, you’ll find plenty of applications for the unique properties of UV resin, epoxy modeling compound, and polymer. Learn to prepare paper ephemera (think vintage cigar bands, postage stamps, match book covers, origami paper, etc.) for a crystal clear coating of UV-curing resin, then mix 2-part epoxy compound and embed images under flat or glass domes for a bezel charm or pendant. Designs are embellished (or not!) with ball chain and beads. Next up is a slick direct transfer technique (no decals!) with black-and-white photocopies and polymer clay. Utilize high contrast photocopies of your own artwork, clip art, or photographs. Unlike traditional transfer methods, this process yields a crisp, smudge-free image. Optionally add color with color pencils or alcohol inks. Class size 8. 17C249A / Tuition $205 / Materials Fee $20

Cheryl Smeja Thu, Aug 24 1–5pm

Create a journal with a cover of leather embossed with leaves using Cheryl’s special “wringer.” The journal will include signatures of edge-torn watercolor paper attached to the cover with leather lacing. Class size 10. 17C245A / Tuition $55

Welcome Cardinal Banner Pam Hawkins Fri, Aug 25 9am–4pm

Create a canvas Welcome banner suitable for indoor or out. A Mr. and a Mrs. Cardinal with a lovely branch nest of eggs is the main design. We will use Deco Art Canvas Gel for blending and achieving a natural flow of color and shading. Project will be completed in class. Appropriate for advanced beginner to intermediate – floating color and knowledge of decorative painting helpful. Materials fee includes canvas surface (prepped for class), ribbon and dowel hanger, all Décor Art Americana paint, canvas gel medium, written instructions and step-by-step photos and/or diagrams. Class size 10. 17C247A / Tuition $105 / Materials Fee $25

ART Journal Play

Kim Geiser Fri, Aug 25 9am–4pm

This class will be full of play and mixed media exploration. We will transform a book into a fun book using collage, background painting, lettering and many more techniques. You will have access to a variety of supplies and ephemera in addition to a very small list of tools you will need to bring. Class size 12. 17C250A / Tuition $105

Collage Camp Seth Apter Fri, Aug 25 9am–4pm

Pack your paint and paper and join me for a day at camp. We will start with a series of creative exercises that illustrate the principles of collage that will be put together to make a takehome reference guide. We will then move on to create abstract, painted backgrounds as the base for your collages. Following this, we will move on to the process of collage, transforming bits and pieces of paper into a cohesive whole. Basic and advanced collage techniques will be reviewed and approaches to collage discussed. You will have the opportunity to create multiple collages during this workshop and will leave with a toolbox of techniques that can be applied to your ongoing work in collage, painting, art journaling and mixed media. Class size 16. 17C251A / Tuition $145 / Materials Fee $5

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Spiral Bound Journals

Pretty Polymer Pendants and More!

Nancy Akerly Fri, Aug 25 9am–noon

Using some basic bookbinding techniques, we can bind at least three different spiral bound journals in this half day class. We will use both bookboard and matboard, covered and colored with beautiful papers and embellished with all kinds of wonderful things, from ribbons to charms to various findings. There are so many variations, as many as there are creators of these wonderful books - use them for dream journals, gratitude journals, scrapbooks, travel memories and sketches, photo albums, or guestbooks for weddings and anniversaries. Unlimited possibilities! Class size 15.

Kim Geiser Sat, Aug 26 / 9am–4pm

It looks complicated but you will learn techniques and tips to make polymer clay easy and fun! In addition to intricate flower designs you will learn how to make birds, simple flowers, stamped clay pendants and a variety of finishing techniques. Class size 12. 17C264A / Tuition $105

Woven Bead Clusters

17C253A / Tuition $55 / Materials Fee $ 20

If The Shoe Fits: Mixed Media Assemblage Workshop

Lorraine Reynolds Fri, Aug 25 / 10am–5pm

The saying goes “If the shoe fits wear it.” If it doesn’t fit … well… I say, make art with it. Shoes are very intimate accessories that are so close to us everyday, yet are generally taken for granted. They separate us from the ground. They protect us from the elements. They are a part of our daily lives. If they could talk, they would have rich histories to tell. The shoe, then, is our starting point to create visual stories. Their deep recesses have the potential to hold so much meaning and inspiration. This class is an introduction to the art of assemblage, using everyday discarded and recycled objects to create a shrine assemblage. You will learn basic construction techniques as well as how to develop themes and narrative. Class size 14. 17C255A / Tuition $130 / Materials Fee $10

Mixed Media Collage

Cathy Lawson Sat, 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. 17C266A / Tuition $65 Materials Fee $30 for a kit (payable to instructor at class time)

A Book of Moments

Seth Apter Sat, Aug 26 / 9am–4pm

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. Class size 12.

Capture the fleeting moments of your life in this one-of-akind artist book that we will be creating from scratch. We will start by learning a versatile, no-sew binding technique that will enable you to give new life to vintage book covers and turn them into a new treasure. We will embellish the cover, in the process learning a variety of methods to attach metal bits in a secure and artful way. Next we will turn inward, to the pages of the book, where we will be adding our moments – bits and pieces of paper and fabric, thread, tissue, photographs, handmade marks, and the ephemera of our lives. With this book, the moments that are destined to become part of of the past can be kept in the present. Class size 16.

17C262A / Tuition $105 / Materials Fee $10

17C268A / Tuition $145 / Materials Fee $5

Rita Yanny Sat, Aug 26 9am–4:30pm

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ART ADVENTURE Continued

Books Unbound Deluxe Edition:

A 2 Day Intensive Altered Book Workshop Lorraine Reynolds Sat–Sun, Aug 26–27 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, aging and 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. 17C270A / Tuition $260 / Materials Fee $10

Gilded Bowls of Concrete Judy Sutcliffe Sat–Sun, Aug 26–27 9am–noon

You’ll make attractive, thin, concrete half-globe bowls with embossed leaves in gilded interiors. Lovely for candle lights in the garden, for hanging lamp shades, for handsome centerpiece bowls in varied sizes. Using flexible molds, you’ll make these intriguing shapes on Saturday morning, using fresh leaves and special concrete. Then on Sunday morning, you’ll remove them from their molds and decorate inner leaf imprints with paint, then add gilding waxes over the entire interiors, leaving the exteriors a cool, pleasant grey. Class size 8. 17C272A / Tuition $105

Making Memory Cloths Leslee Nelson Sat, Aug 26 1:30–4:30pm

“How we perceive the world and how we act in it are products of how and what we remember.” Moonwalking with Einstein by Joshua Foer. Leslee Nelson was invited by the Voices of Women Museum, Durban, South Africa to share the Memory Cloth process in the United States. She will bring several of her embroidered Memory Cloths related to love, travel,

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family, forgiveness, and discoveries. She’ll talk about them and invite you to share a memory of your own, as a starting point for your embroidery. The repetitive, rhythmic motion of embroidery leads to a meditative state that can shift our thinking about situations. You’re invited to bring your own cloth napkin or handkerchief to sew on, but materials will be available. No experience necessary, but threading a needle and previous sewing helpful. Class size 12. 17C274A / Tuition $55

Memories Resin Paper Necklace Pam Hawkins Sun, Aug 27 9am–4pm

If you have never played with resin you are in for some fun. Resin itself is completely versatile, but resin paper is to me, transformative. A seemingly simple piece of tissue paper will become altered in so many ways. We will make resin paper from many different types of sheeting to create a wearable story book pendant. We will be cutting copper sheet to make a name plate, stamp words into copper, insert eyelets into our paper, weave ribbons and memorabilia into layers of paper and then construct a necklace with Vintaj chain and findings. Resin paper and project will be completed in class. Class size 12. 17C276A / Tuition $105 / Materials Fee $35

52 Card Pickup

Seth Apter Sun, Aug 27 9am–4pm

A deck...52 cards. A year...52 weeks. Make the most of this synchronicity by creating a oneof-a-kind, mixed media journal that you can use to document a year in your life, week by week. Take an ordinary deck of playing cards and, using paint and paper, end up with a unique and personal journal, small in size but large in impact. Along the way you will learn the secrets of creating textured and layered backgrounds, the basics of collage composition, and tricks of the trade to tie it all together. Uses for your creation are limited only by your imagination - a place to hold your weekly journaling, goals, documentation, affirmations, drawings, photographs, thoughts, love notes or anything else. In this workshop you will always be dealt a winning hand. Class size 16. 17C278A / Tuition $145 / Materials Fee $5

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MIXED MEDIA Screenprinting Onto Encaustic

Beautiful Beaded Trees

Kate Bausch Sun, Aug 27 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 oneof-a-kind mixed media art piece. No painting or art experience needed. Class size 8. 17C280A / Tuition $80 / Materials Fee $10

Using Altered Books for Reflection and Discovery

Cathy Lawson Sun, Aug 27 1–5pm

Art can be more than learned techniques when it is used as a tool for self discovery. Join Cathy Lawson as she introduces her book, “Your Inner Art: How to Use Art as a Tool to Pause Life, Create, Discover, and Love” and shares her techniques for using an altered book as a visual journal. You will use simple materials, collage, craft paint, gel pens, and tap into your inner wisdom while creating a whole new story. Creating with themes and questions will help you reflect, while the physical act of cutting, painting, and doodling is a destressing form of active meditation. Creating for yourself will lead you deeper into Your Inner Art as you find a new path into your truth and strength. Class size 10. 17C282A / Tuition $75

Jeff Hirst Fri–Sun, May 12–14 / 9am–5pm

Silkscreen onto Encaustic is a process whereby images are screenprinted onto a wax based surface producing prints that have the luminosity of encaustic paintings while maintaining the graphic nature of screenprinting. The workshop will introduce and explore various approaches to combining screenprinting and encaustic, utilizing line and halftone photo-based imagery. The technical information will be presented through a hands-on approach with emphasis on achieving each individual artist’s aesthetic goals. Materials fee covers use of silk screens, photo emulsion, encaustic paint, pigment and blending sticks, inks, dyes, gesso, panels, transparency film and ink, and newsprint. No previous encaustic experience required - beginners welcome! Class size 10. Register by May 1. 17A580 / Tuition $350/ Materials Fee $60

Junkyard Robots Michael deMeng Fri–Sun, Jun 16–18 9am–4pm

In this workshop, you are going to have a bit of fun with your inner mad scientist. In this class you are going to create your very own robot made from flotsam and jetsam, various doodads, rusty bits, and other sorts of debris. Perhaps a Swiss Army arm...or pocket watch monocle. Let your imagination run wild. Don’t worry we can rebuild him...better, stronger, faster. Using the processes of assemblage, distressing, and painting you will create your very own junkyard buddy. Not sure if it will do chores…but it will look mighty cool. Dōmo arigatō, Mr. Roboto. Class size 16. Register by Jun 5. 17A630 / Tuition $435

Paint, Print, and Put It All Together

Homemade Stamps Sharon Stauffer Sun, Aug 27 1–4pm

Who doesn’t love stamps? Whether for scrapbooking, card making, mixed media, or paper and fabric surface design, you just can’t have too many, right? But commercial stamps can get expensive, especially the larger stamps. So why not make your own – it’s fun and easy! Sharon will show you lots of clever ways to make stamps using readily available inexpensive materials which you may already have on hand. Go home with collection of your own personalized stamps (no carving involved!). All materials supplied. Class size 10. 17C284A / Tuition $55 / Materials Fee $5

Bonnie Cutts Fri–Sun, Jun 23–25 9am–4pm

Join MN artist Bonnie Cutts for three days of painting with acrylics, applying patterns with stencils, printing with slow drying OPEN acrylics and then working to bring it all together. Learn about creating interesting printmaking surfaces with a variety of acrylic materials and make some gorgeous prints with them. Apply OPEN paint to your Gelli plate and make multiple prints using stencils and patterns. Paint and draw on your prints, create collages with decorative papers and the prints you make, learn about new materials to draw and paint on and create unique pieces of art. Open to all levels of creative experience and anyone ready to jump in and mix things up. Class size 15. Register by Jun 12. 17A640 / Tuition $325 / Materials Fee $40

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Stackables: A Mixed Media Figurative Sculpture

Maureen Carlson Thu–Fri, Aug 10–11/ 9am–5pm, plus optional Thur evening studio time

This class is a take-off on a popular children’s stacking toy, but this version is sophisticated enough for your office desk or a favorite bookcase shelf. It’s fun and interactive, too, as the pieces can be rearranged and turned to create different moods and to view different impressed messages. It’s sculpture, a puzzle and message board, all in one creatively playful work of art. You’ll create the individual pieces from polymer clay, aluminum foil, wire and found items, such as spools or wooden blocks. The pieces will all be drilled so that they can stack on a threaded rod and are then topped with a threaded bead for stability. Come for the fun and learning. Leave with a very personal work of art. Class size 12. Register by Jul 31. 17C215 / Tuition $225 / Materials Fee $8

Sculpted Character Walking Stick

Maureen Carlson Sat–Sun, Aug 12–13 / 9am–5pm, plus optional Sat evening studio time

We usually think of character walking sticks as being carved from wood, but this one uses polymer clay to sculpt the details. The hardened clay character pieces are then attached to the wooden walking stick using Apoxie Sculpt. Learn the basics of sculpting a face, then how to alter the face to create the character you envision and how to add patterned and textured embellishments, using polymer clay, Apoxie Sculpt, wire and found items. The finished walking stick can be painted, polished or left as it is. Display it as a work of art or use it as a functional walking stick. New to sculpting? Maureen’s step-bystep process makes sculpting a face way easier than imagined, while experienced sculptors may enjoy the process of combining polymer clay and Apoxie Sculpt for subtle expressions and personalized character. Class size 12. Register by Jul 31. 17C216 / Tuition $225 / Materials Fee $5

Photo Encaustic

Sarah Rehmer Sat–Sun, Sep 9–10 9am–4pm

Combine photography with encaustic painting techniques as an alternative way to present your photographically based works and give them a more painterly look and tactile feel. We will explore different paper printing options for our photographs- from fine art papers, Asian paper and anything

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in between. From there we will take our photographic prints and embed them in the encaustic wax medium, which will allow us to over paint them, apply image transfers, color glazes and hand coloring techniques. Basics of working with encaustic paint, studio set up, safety measures and more will all be covered. No prior encaustic experience required, but general art making experience helpful. Instructor will supply paint, medium and all necessary equipment and brushes, as well as all printing equipment and paper. Class size 12. Register by Aug 28.

Intro to Encaustic Painting Sarah Rehmer Sat–Sun, Apr 8–9 / 9am–4pm

17C308 / Tuition $225 / Materials Fee $70

Building Sculptural Character

Kate Church Sun–Fri, Sep 24–29 Welcome Dinner, Sun 6pm; Class Time Mon-Fri 9am–5pm

Kate’s characters look as if they could fly. They enchant your eye, they draw you in and they make you smile. She has made her signature sculptures especially for Cirque de Soleil, and her work has appeared in national magazines, She will show YOU how to have fun building unique character, sculpting with polymer clay and cloth over lively wire armatures, producing a figure with a unique life of its own. You will learn her method of placing energy into a figure and focusing on the sculptural form and how to get inside it. Following her method of building you will be able to enrich and direct your own style and inventiveness. You will create TWO interacting figures in this 5 day workshop. Class size 12. Register by Sep 11. 17C330 / Tuition $670 / Materials Fee $30

Abstract Mixed Media Composition in Collage

Laura Lein-Svencner Fri–Sun, Oct 13–15 / 9am–4pm

The Medium of Collage illustrates not only where it has been but also where it is going; blurring the boundaries of possibilities, exposing rich story-lines of experimentation while aiding each student’s visual vocabulary. Color, texture and imagery will be emphasized through layering of altered collage papers and acrylics. Students will be encouraged to build their own palette of papers. The connections to composition through design principles will be taught along with the intuitive process visually associated with collage. Tack irons will be used to fuse collage papers to a variety of surfaces. Clear image transfer will be taught using the tack iron method. Whether new to collage or more experienced, this workshop will engage all levels of interest in contemporary collage. No prior experience needed. Class size 15. Register by Oct 2. 17C425 / Tuition $325 / Materials Fee $20

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DRAWING AND PAINTING

Cloud Painting: An Introduction to Paper Marbling Nancy Akerly Sat–Sun, Oct 28–29 / 9am–4:30pm

Around the world, from the far east to Europe, paper marbling has intrigued us for over 600 years. The vivid colors and intricate designs capture our attention - and the making of marbled art is pure magic. Even a beginner can create beautiful work, yet there is enough challenge and variety that marbling can become a lifetime pursuit. Start by learning how a marbling studio is set up, from making the size, or carrageenan, to preparing the acrylic colors and assembling the necessary tools. Learn basic techniques and patterns such as the French Curl, Gel-Get, Nonpareil, Stome Marbling, and Spanish Wave, then explore more modern variations. You will leave with at least 20 absolutely lovely papers to use for your own projects, whether scrapbooking, jewelry, bookbinding, or framing as is. Class size 12. Register by Oct 16.

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 Mar 27. 17A420 / Tuition $225/ Materials Fee $50

Layers: Oil and Cold Wax Workshop

17C440 / Tuition $180 / Materials Fee $45

Jim Scherbarth Fri–Sun, Apr 21–23 / Fri & Sat 9am–4pm Sun 9am–3pm

Mysteries of Translucence Andrea Matus deMeng Fri–Sun Nov 10–12 9am–4pm

You can’t help yourself. You walk past that bizarre ghostly window; it’s darkened but you see a small flicker of something… something that lurks inside – but what? Mystery. The seen, the unseen… and everything in-between – that’s what this class is all about. We’re going to be creating something magnificent, magical, and very very mysterious. The secret is in the multiple layers, but not just any layers: layers of semi-transparent and transparent materials. You’ll be guided through the process incorporating brand new methods of using transfers, resins, transparencies and acrylic sheets to create multi-tiered compositions of layered collage. We will create effects that mimic the look of printed glass, stained glass, glass etchings and encaustics. We’ll push the boundaries with lots of play, then assimilate the best of the experiments into our project, creating a multitude of incredible layers. Class size 16. Register by Oct 30.

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 and 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 10. 17A430 / Tuition $325

17C550 / Tuition $390 / Materials Fee $45

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DRAWING AND PAINTING Continued

Pastel Portraits and Beyond

Marie Fritz Perry Fri–Sun, May 19–21 9am–4pm

Create a finished 11” x 14” pastel portrait of your favorite subject(s), human or animal, using French Soft Pastels (the same medium used by Degas and Renoir). You will work from multiple photographs as well as plein-air or natural backgrounds to build a free-flowing portrait in a meaningful setting. Final portraits will capture not only the spirit of your subject, but will reflect the memories and love for a particular natural backdrop. We’ll discuss using color composition to evoke emotion and how to build a pastel portrait from a charcoal sketch, adding hard pastels, then finalizing with soft French pastels. You will make your portraits “sing” on the final day with the application of highlights and light effects particular to the mood of your piece. Class size 12. Register by May 8. 17A585 / Tuition $275 / Materials Fee $75

Oil and Wax: Personal Color and Powerful Design

Pamela Caughey Thu–Sun, Jun 8–11 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 an understanding of the power of contrast 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 30. 17A620 / Tuition $425 / Materials Fee $15

Flowing Features Jodi Ohl Fri, Jul 28 9am–4pm

If you’ve found creating facial features

intimidating, this is the class for you! Explore creating features of the face with water soluble products including, pencils, drawing tools, pens, and watercolors. Create many studies of each feature before moving on to an intriguing portrait of your choice. Students will be guided through several exercises that will build upon each other and that you can use as studies for your future portrait work! Be brave. Be bold. Be adventurous! This class will go beyond the cutesy facial features but still add touches of whimsy and color. Demonstrations will focus on realism with a slant above fanciful. Explore how effective it is to draw what you SEE rather than what you believe you see! Class size 15. Register by July 17. 17C140 / Tuition $145 / Materials Fee $15

Zen Painting Jodi Ohl Sat–Sun, Jul 29–30 9am–4pm

In the spirit of what’s at the core of creating art, this unique workshop by Jodi Ohl truly soothes your artistic soul through a ‘Zen-ful’ Painting experience. Go beyond the doodle and create amazing surreal flowing shapes and patterns, full of drama and depth. Recharge your artistic spirit. Reconnect with inner peace. Relax. It’s just paint. Learn to free your mind while unleashing your Zen-ful artistic spirit! You’ll create several 6 x 6 pieces before diving into a larger main painting. Some of the many things we will be focusing on – creating lines with drama, using shading and negative spaces to build depth, creating texture with writing instruments, how to incorporate water colors with acrylics, tips and techniques for working on unique surfaces, along with much, much more! Class size 15. Register by Jul 17. 17C145 / Tuition $290 / Materials Fee $40

Color Theory Through Watercolor Dawn Flores Fri, Aug 4 / 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 31. 17C207 / Tuition $85

Botanical Watercolor Dawn Flores Sat, Aug 5 10am–4pm

This workshop teaches basic watercolor techniques through a series of exercises designed to help the participant understand the different color properties and improve brush control. Information on paper, paint and drawing techniques used in botanical art will be discussed. Basic drawing skills are required for drawing the botanical specimen from which to paint an elegant botanical. Class size 10. Register by Jul 31. 17C209 / Tuition $85

Go For the Gesso

Watercolor from the Beginning Dawn Flores Thu, Aug 3 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 immerse yourself in this wonderful medium. Class size 10. Register by Jul 31. 17C205 / Tuition $85

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Jacqueline Sullivan Sat–Sun, Sep 9–10 9am–4pm

Gesso was originally meant to be a primer but it can be so much more! In this class you will experiment with black and white gesso as you learn to stamp, stencil, and make marks. These techniques will be used as the base for an abstract painting on canvas or panel that you will develop on day 2. We will work with fluid acrylics and perhaps other acrylic mediums as needed. Simple color theory will be touched on and the painting will be developed using sound design principles. The processes that are taught in this class were featured in Pages magazine in the spring of 2012. Class size 16. Register by Aug 28.

Journey Into Abstraction

Mary Mendla Thu–Sun, Sep 21–24 / 10am–4:30pm

Open yourself to thinking, visualizing, and creating abstractly. This retreat style workshop will combine discussion, journal writing, drawing and studio art as a journey into personal expression. Students will spend time independently in the beautiful surroundings of Shake Rag Alley photographing, drawing, and journaling for a portion of each day. Small, quick paintings will start each session, and larger format, more developed paintings will be worked on throughout. Intermediate level drawing and painting experience required. You may work in your chosen medium, including oil, acrylic, pastel, or mixed media. You will learn to abstract from an image, to create strong compositions, and use color theory to elevate mood. New working methods and non-traditional tools and materials will help advance your work through mixed media. Build confidence and learn how to look within to find new ways to discover and express your own creative voice. Class size 15. Register by Sep 11. 17C322 / Tuition $350 / Materials Fee $15

Oil Pastels

Jane Wilcoxson Sat–Sun, Nov 4–5 9am–5pm

Oil pastels have a soft, buttery feel and are fun to work with. The color effects and textures that can be achieved are stunningly beautiful. Learn to prepare the substrate and under painting, to blend pastels for three dimensional effects, and to layer with Holbein and Sennelier oil pastels. Scrape away oil pastel to reveal previous layers. Add oil pastel to build up the painting surface and color quality. We’ll cover use of line and mark making, color theory as it relates to layering with oil pastels, and composition, negative and positive space, shapes, and the placement of objects. Learn the dialog of self-critique, how to collect ideas in sketchbooks and how to unleash your imagination. This will include quick pencil sketching techniques and how to transfer ideas from a sketchbook to a painting. Must have some art experience. Class size 15. Register by Oct 23. 17C500 / Tuition $225 / Materials Fee $70

17C305 / Tuition $225 / Materials Fee $15

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PRINTMAKING RETREAT

PRINTMAKING RETREAT Continued

Carving and Hand Printing Linocuts

PRINTMAKING RETREAT: Hands-On Image Making Fun! September 28 - October 1 Explore for four days an inspiring variety of printmaking techniques, most of which involve printing simply and easily by hand. So get colorful inks on your fingers—and maybe in your blood—while learning traditional Hanga Japanese woodcuts, multi-color and reduction linocuts, hand-colored woodcuts, soft-carved stamps, gel plates, stenciling, nature prints, gyotako fish prints, even silver clay imprints. All by hand. Etching and monoprint classes will use a portable press, and you’ll be bug-eyed at the workshop on Vandercook letterpress printing with FOUR local Mineral Point Vandercooks! Join us and sign up for as many classes as you can fit in the four days. You can’t take ‘em all, but you can talk to everyone about everything at communal lunches, and we’ll put your print samples on show, and one night we’ll have a Gelli Plate Fiesta so bring yours and we’ll all make art and have fun. Other evening events are planned. Sign up and we’ll send you more info!

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Sat

Thurs–Sat 9am–4pm Moku Hanga: Japanese & Sun Woodblock Printing 9am–noon

9am–4pm Making Monoprints

9am–4pm Gel Plate Printing

9am–4pm Printing With Stencils

Thur–Fri 9am–4pm Carving and Hand Printing Linocuts

9am–4pm Relief Printing on Vandercook Proof Presses

Thur 1–4pm Make Your Own Art Stamps

Sat-Sun

9am–4pm Making a Reduction Linocut

Fri

9am–4pm Classic Woodblock Prints

9am–4pm Gyotaku-Japanese Fish Printing

Sun

1–4pm Nature Printing

9am–4pm Imprinting Metal Clay

Good ol’ battleship-grey linoleum has been standard for linocut art for decades and for good reason: it’s easy to cut, no wood grain to worry about, and it prints clean and fine for lengthy editions or short. Judy will supply plenty of 6”x8” pre-cut linoleum, a simple registration system, brayer, archival papers of varying weights including card stock, and easy-clean-up inks to try (Speedball, Caligo, Akua). Experiment with multi-color printmaking with two or more linocuts, using opaque or transparent inks. All you need to bring are one or two small, sharp V gouges and U gouges. Check DickBlick.com for “linoleum cutters” or iMcClains.com for finer tools. Linocuts you make in class you can continue to print with for years. Class size 8.

9am–4pm Copper Plate Etching

9am–5pm Printing on Floorcloths

9am–4pm Handmade Mini Books

1–4pm Print Your Woodcut or Linocut on Letterpress

Lunch included with full day classes. Register by September 18.

Moku Hanga, An Intro to Japanese Woodblock Printing Alfred Stark Thu–Sun, Sep 28–Oct 1 Thurs–Sat 9am–-4pm; Sun 9am–noon

Moku Hanga, meaning “wood print,” is a simple, centuries old Japanese technique employing water-based ink, basic carving and rubbing tools, beautiful Japanese paper, and fine-grained wood. Many Western printmaking methods involve complex printing presses, oil-based inks and toxic solvents. By contrast, Moku Hanga utilizes only a few simple tools, a small work space, and is entirely water based. Alfred will teach you to hand carve and print your unique drawing from fine-grained Shina Plywood onto beautiful Japanese paper, a skill you can continue to use to make prints for many years. No experience necessary. You are encouraged to bring photos or drawings you can use in creating your print. Materials fee covers papers and other supplies. Class size 8. 17C340P / Tuition $340/ Materials Fee $25

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Gyotaku — Japanese Fish Printing Cathy Kitto Fri, Sep 29 / 9am–4pm

Gyotaku (Japanese, from gyo “fish” + taku “rubbing”) is the traditional method of Japanese fish printing, dating from the mid1800s. In this class you will learn how to use real fish to make prints. All materials will be provided by the instructor. You will make prints on rice paper and on fabric. If you would like to print on something wearable like a shirt, please bring one. Otherwise you will print on a dish towel or old shirt available in class. Class size 8. 17C352P / Tuition $113 / Materials Fee $10

17C343P / Tuition $210 / Materials Fee $25

Art Stamps and Alphabets: Carve and Combine

Make Your Own Art Stamps

Tisha Sandberg Thu, Sep 28 1–4pm

Plus Paint

9am–4pm Art Stamps and Alphabets: Carve and Combine

Judy Sutcliffe Thu–Fri, Sep 28–29 9am–4pm

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.

Tisha Sandberg Fri, Sep 29 9am–4pm

Whether you’re new to art stamp carving or have taken the 3-hour class and just can’t get enough, spend a full day creating stamps you can use over and over again. We’ll use soft carving block to create images and then learn ways they can be combined for endless projects. We’ll also work on making fun and funky alphabets for use in printing cards, collages, fabric, and more. This is a fun, no-stress class. Class size 10. 17C355P / Tuition $113 / Materials Fee $20

Making Monoprints

17C346P / Tuition $55 / Materials Fee $20

Philip Hartigan Sat, Sep 30 9am–4pm

Nature Printing

Cathy Kitto Thu, Sep 28 / 1–4pm

Nature Printing Is the art of using materials found in nature (leaves, flowers, shells, dragonflies, sponges, etc.) to make prints on paper and fabric. Your take-home will be a print worthy of framing and/or a shirt or set of napkins. All materials supplied by instructor. There will be shirts and other fabric pieces available in class but if you have a shirt you’d like to print on please feel free to bring it. Class size 12.

Monoprints are one-ofa-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. You will be using Akua soy-based inks in class that clean up with water. Class size 10.

17C349P / Tuition $55 / Materials Fee $5

17C360P / Tuition $113 / Materials Fee $15

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PRINTMAKING RETREAT Continued

Gel Plate Printing

Relief Printing on Vandercook Proof Presses

Cathy Kitto Sat, Sep 30 9am–4pm

You will learn to use Gelli Plates to make monoprints. It is a simple process that may be replicated very easily at home. You may make your prints on paper to create art for framing or on fabric to create pillow covers, floor cloths, lamp shades, shirts and the like. Instructor will supply all materials, including 5 X 5 or 5 X 7 Gelli Printing Plates. The plates are for use in the class, or they may be purchased from the instructor for use later ($16). Class size 8. 17C363P / Tuition $113 / Materials Fee $10

Making a Reduction Linocut Judy Sutcliffe Sat–Sun, Sep 30–Oct 1 9am–4pm

Using the reduction linocut process, you can print an edition of multi colors—all from the same linoleum block, removing parts of the block as you go. It takes pre-planning the colors, and when you’ve pulled the last print, that’s the end of the edition as the block has been gradually destroyed. But it’s a fun technique to try to master. Judy will have plenty of 6”x8” pre-cut linoleum, plus brayers, a registration system, plenty of archival papers and easy to clean up inks (Speedball, Caligo, Akua). All you need to bring are one or two small, sharp V gouges and U gouges. Check DickBlick.com for “linoleum cutters” or iMcClains.com for finer tools. Class size 8. 17C366P / Tuition $210 / Materials Fee $10

Printing With Stencils Tisha Sandberg Sat, Sep 30 9am–4pm

Use a variety of low-cost materials to create stencils that can be used and reused in lots of creative ways. Make your own holiday cards, stencil a T-shirt or bag, or use for a home decorating project. Stencils are easy to create and very versatile. You’ll have plenty of time to experiment with making and combining images and you’ll learn about supplies so that you can make additional stencils at home. If you’d like, bring a clean, pre-washed cotton T-shirt to stencil with your own unique image. Class size 10. 17C369P / Tuition $113 / Materials Fee $20

May Sorum Sat, Sep 30 9am–4pm

Learn the basics of letterpress printing while exploring texture through various relief printing techniques. You’ll learn to use one of our four Vandercook proof presses in our spacious, brightly lit Mineral Point studio. The Vandercook can print anything typehigh, which makes it perfectly suited for relief printing. We’ll examine printing methods such as collagraphs, pressure printing, and polymer plates. We’ll focus on process and experimentation while making interesting and unique texture collages from found objects (objet trouvé), cut stencils, and more. Then we’ll put our handmade textures to work and get busy printing. We’ll create stunning studies of texture and image. The shape and form your project takes is up to you. But above all else, let’s have fun while learning, printing, and experimenting! Class size 8. 17C372P / Tuition $113 / Materials Fee $25

Imprinting Metal Clay Sherry Viktora Sat, Sep 30 / 9am–4pm

Try printmaking on something besides paper! Fine silver metal clay imprinted with your small relief carving, leaves, grasses, lace, etc., when fired with a small butane torch will yield unique silver jewelry. Sherry will teach you to make molds and texture plates from silicone mold compound so you can print a silver “edition.” You will dry, refine, and fire your piece(s) and leave class wearing your personalized silver jewelry. And you will know how to make more jewelry at home using metal clay. If you take any of the relief carving classes, you might make a tiny relief just for jewelry, or, you could imprint silver clay with one small section of a relief block. Materials fee includes one package PMC and mold compound. Class size 10. 17C375P / Tuition $113 / Materials Fee $38

Classic Woodblock Prints Plus Paint Audrey Christie Sat–Sun, Sep 30–Oct 1 9am–4pm

Team up with Audrey to create a woodblock print and explore how to hand color and use your prints. She will discuss the history and strengths of woodcut art, good subjects for woodcuts, and how to use and care for woodcut tools. You’ll practice strokes and techniques then create and carve your original composition. You’ll ink and hand print your work, then explore ways to add color with paints. Block sizes will be 5”x7” or 8”x10.” Bring sketches for your woodcut. Audrey will supply blocks, ink, paper, and tools, as well as paint and brushes. Class size 10. 17C378P / Tuition $210 / Materials Fee $25

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Copper Plate Etching Philip Hartigan Sun, Oct 1 9am–4pm

Follow in the footsteps of Rembrandt and Picasso and spend a day learning how to make prints from etched copper plates. Philip will cover the basics of preparing your metal plate, creating a line drawing, etching the plate in ferric chloride and printing your etched image. All levels welcome. Class size 8. 17C380P / Tuition $113 / Materials Fee $25

Printing on Floorcloths

Cathy Kitto Sun, Oct 1 / 9am–5pm

You’ll enjoy your Floor Cloth made of heavy floor canvas onto which you print or decoupage prints you have made in other classes. If you have made stamps, linocuts or woodcuts, you may use them to print on your cloth. Or you may print leaves on it. The cloths will be finished so they may be used as a sturdy floor cloth or hung on the wall. The instructor will supply all materials you will need. If you have made prints that you would like to decoupage with, or if you have stamps or blocks you have made to print, please bring them. Class size 8. 17C383P / Tuition $113 / Materials Fee $25

Handmade Mini Books

Tisha Sandberg Sun, Oct 1 / 9am–4pm

Small, handmade books are wonderful to give as gifts or to use as photo albums, journals, or art books. Make a small book, from start to finish, while learning simple techniques for creating covers and bindings. Leave with a finished project and lots of creative ideas for books of all sizes. Materials fee covers everything you need. Class size 10. 17C386P / Tuition $113 / Materials Fee $20

Print Your Woodcut or Linocut on Letterpress May Sorum Sun, Oct 1 / 1–4pm

If you are taking Al Stark’s class or Judy Sutcliffe’s Thursday-Friday class you will have printed your artwork in class by hand using a baren or spoon. If you would like to try printing your original one-color plate on a Vandercook relief press, sign up for this class with May, owner of Mayday Press and four Vandercooks at 109 Commerce St. in Mineral Point. On Sunday afternoon she will work with you to set up your approximately type-high (.918 in.) woodcut or linocut for letterpress printing, a wonderful opportunity rarely available. Bring your art, she’ll provide the paper and ink. Class size 8. 17C395P / Tuition $40 / Materials Fee $12

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 be set up just 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 interest. 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 608-9873292 and talk with our helpful staff to plan a rental that will rejuvenate and inspire you and your friends, family or colleagues. See the website for more detailed class listings: ShakeRagAlley.com

WRITERS RETREAT Writers Retreat: Mining the Story April 28-30, 2017 Join fellow writers for a 3-day Writers Retreat: Mining the Story. It’s a golden opportunity to enrich your talent and prospects at Shake Rag Alley Center for the Arts in this charming art community and old mining town. Choose one of three genres taught by either Christine Rice (Fiction), Sarah Hammond (Writing for Young People), or Patricia Ann McNair (Memoir, and Retreat Artistic Director) for an in-depth workshop that will challenge you across the three days. These workshop directors are well-published and award-winning, and they are active, experienced teachers of writing. Interwoven around these main workshops will be several inspiring shorter classes and panel discussions about craft, self-publishing, blogging, and other topics open to all. Share lunches with your new writing friends each day and have some fun together in the evenings. Manuscript consultations are available with instructors on a first sign up, first served basis, at a very affordable price.

Schedule: Friday

10–11am Welcome and Self-publishing Panel. Judy Sutcliffe and Kristin Mitchell 11am–noon The Writer’s Blog, Good Practices. Philip Hartigan

Lunch

1:30–3pm Keeping a Writer’s Journal. Patricia Ann McNair & Philip Hartigan 3–4:30pm Life into Fiction, a brief generative workshop with novelist Shawn Shiflett 4:45–5:45pm 25 minute Manuscript Consultations (Hammond, Rice, McNair — 4:45 & 5:15) 5–6:30pm Meet and Greet

7–9pm Workshops: Hammond (writing for young people), Rice (fiction), McNair (memoir)

Saturday

9–10am Manuscript Consultations (Shiflett — 9 & 9:30) 10am–noon Workshops continued.

Lunch

1–4pm Workshops continued.

4:30–5:30pm Writing Instructors panel Q&A

6–7pm Open mic - participants

Sunday

9–10am Manuscript Consultations (Rice, Hammond, McNair, Shiflett — 9:00 & 9:30)

10–noon Handmade Books, Philip Hartigan & Judy Sutcliffe

Lunch

1:30–3:30pm Workshops conclude.

Workshops: Class sizes limited to 12. Please register by April 17.

WRITERS RETREAT Continued Writing Retreat Workshops

Digging In: Memory to Memoir Patricia McNair

Our lives are filled with exciting moments and ordinary ones, good times and trying times, bits and pieces that make us who we are now. During this intensive three-day workshop, we will mine our memories in order to render our memoirs. Our own stories will be our foundation, and we will learn elements of the craft of writing and effective ways of capturing these moments on the page. We will read from published models and essays, we will write each day. We will leave with work-in-progress and pathways to pursue after the workshop. Whether your goal is publication or preservation, this workshop is for you. Open to all levels of skill and experience. 17A440 / Tuition $295

From Picture Books to YA: Find Your Story Sarah Hammond

Could you be the next J.K. Rowling or J.R.R. Tolkien? Are you interested in learning about the world of writing children’s books? In Sarah’s 3-day intensive workshop, we’ll explore how to write for young people from picture books through chapter books to middle grade and young adult fiction. We will also investigate different aspects of crafting stories, including finding memorable characters, discovering setting, creating delicious monsters, and learning how to stir up trouble and conflict. We will discuss story principles, read extracts of published work, carry out writing exercises and, in the spirit of the audience we are writing for, have fun. You’ll take away work-in-progress and story ideas to develop later. All are welcome: we all have a story to tell. 17A445 / Tuition $295

Crafting the Short Story or Novel Chapter Chris Rice

Submitting to lit journals? Getting a novel ready to send to agents? Just want to immerse yourself in writing? This 3-day intensive workshop will introduce you to a range of exercises and activities to help you discover your oral and written voice. The elements of scene—point of view, character development, sense of place, plot—and other aspects of story will be emphasized so you will learn how to incorporate basic storytelling principles, forms, and techniques into your own writing. This class will be useful for writers at any level of experience who wish to develop new or ongoing material. You will read from published models, and you will write each day and also learn rewriting techniques to help polish your manuscript. 17A450 / Tuition $295

One on One — Manuscript Consultation McNair, Hammond, Rice, Shiflett

Participants in Writers Retreat: Mining the Story workshops may sign up for a 25 minute one-on-one manuscript consultation with any one of the four writing instructors (Patricia McNair, Sarah Hammond, Chris Rice or Shawn Shiflett). You may submit one piece no longer than 12 pages. See the website for instructions. 17A455 / Tuition $30

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Writing Retreat Instructors Patricia Ann McNair: Memoir Workshop and Retreat Artistic Director

McNair’s The Temple of Air received the Chicago Writers Association Book of the Year Award, Southern Illinois University’s Devil’s Kitchen Reading Award, and the Society of Midland Authors (US) Finalist Award. McNair’s prose is in publications such as American Fiction: Best Unpublished Short Stories by Emerging Writers, Superstition Review, Prime Number, River Teeth, Fourth Genre, Brevity, Creative Nonfiction, Barrelhouse, and in textbooks on writing. She is the winner of a Solstice Lit Mag Fiction Award. McNair has received numerous Illinois Arts Council Awards and teaches in the Creative Writing Department Graduate and Undergraduate programs at Columbia College Chicago, where she received the Excellence in Teaching Award and was nominated for the Carnegie Foundation’s US Professor of the Year Award.

Sarah Hammond: Writing for Young People Workshop

Sarah Hammond is an international author for young people and has published for both teens and younger readers. For almost a decade she worked as a lawyer in London, UK. However, following her lifelong dream to write fiction, her first teen book, The Night Sky in My Head was published by OUP and was shortlisted for the Calderdale Children’s Book of the Year Award, the Leeds Book Award (14-16 category), the James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Award and the Angus Book Award. Her first picture book, Mine!, was published by Paragon. Since then, Sarah has spoken about her love of story and the creative process to audiences large and small, visited schools, run workshops and competitions, mentored students, and spoken on the radio and at conferences and universities.

Chris Rice: Fiction Workshop

Chris Rice’s Swarm Theory was recently named a finalist in the Chicago Writers Association Best Books of 2016 (along with Gint Aras’s The Fugue and Martin Seay’s The Mirror Thief), included in Powell’s Books Midyear Roundup, the Best Books of 2016 So Far and was called “a gripping work of Midwest Gothic” by Michigan Public Radio’s Desiree Cooper. Her short stories have been published in Farleigh Dickinson University’s The Literary Review, American University of Beirut’s Rusted Radishes, F Magazine, and online at Roanoke College’s Roanoke Review, Chicago Literati, and Bird’s Thumb, among others. Her essays and long-form journalism have appeared in McSweeney’s Internet Tendency, The Rumpus, The Big Smoke, The Millions, the Chicago Tribune, Detroit’s Metro Times, The Good Men Project, The Urbaness.com, CellStories.net, and her radio essays have been produced by WBEZ Chicago. Christine teaches at Columbia College Chicago and is the managing editor of Hypertext Magazine and director of Hypertext Studio Writing Center.

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CREATIVE WRITING

WRITERS RETREAT Continued Writing Retreat Instructors Continued Shawn Shiflett: Life Into Fiction Workshop

Shawn Shiflett (Associate Professor of Fiction) is the author of the novel Hidden Place (Akashic Books) that has received rave reviews from newspapers, literary magazines and Connie Martinson Talks Books (national cable television, UK and Ireland). Library Journal included Hidden Place in “Summer Highs, Fall Firsts,” a 2004 list of most successful debuts. He received an Illinois Arts Council Fellowship for his work and was a three-time Finalist for the James novel-in-progress contest sponsored by the Heekin Group Foundation. New City Newspaper elected Shiflett to their Chicago Lit 50 list, an annual ranking of top figures in the Chicago literary scene. His essay, “The Importance of Reading to Your Writing” (Creative Writing Studies, UK) was published in 2013. He recently published Hey, Liberal! (Chicago Review Press), a novel about a white boy going to a predominately African American high school in Chicago during the late 1960s.

Philip Hartigan: Writer’s Blog, Handmade Books

Philip Hartigan was born in the UK and now lives in Chicago. As an artist, he has taken part in more than 20 solo and group exhibitions of his work on both sides of the Atlantic. After he started blogging in 2009, he was offered a job as Chicago correspondent for Hyperallergic, the world’s most-visited art blog.

Judy Sutcliffe: Self-publishing Panel, Handmade Books

Judy Sutcliffe, a versatile artist, was a tile muralist in Santa Barbara for 17 years and amused herself on weekends making multi-color linocuts and printing them on her Vandercook press. She also printed limited edition books illustrated with linocuts. In Mineral Point, she teaches mosaic work at Shake Rag Alley, has resurrected her former obsession with linocut printmaking, and has self-published several books.

PHOTOGRAPHY Macro Photography

Richard Hedderman Sat–Sun, Sep 16–17 9am–4pm

Poet Richard Hedderman offers a workshop exploring the process and craft of poetry writing through a close examination of the work of each participant. The goal is to develop poetry writing skills and to help participants achieve a greater creative, critical, and aesthetic understanding of their work. Participants will critique each other’s poems, followed by a critique from the instructor. The workshop format includes reading assignments, writing exercises, and discussion. Beginning and experienced writers are welcome. Class size is limited to provide a meaningful level of discussion and careful attention to the work of each participant. You will be asked to send in two poems (limit of 30 lines each) in advance.Class size 12. Register by Sep 5

Stephen Gassman Sat, Feb 25 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 13. 17A240 / Tuition $105

C.L.I.C.S iPhone Photo Class

17C316 / Tuition $185

Steve Wewerka

Sat, May 20 / 9am–5pm

2017 Winter Writers Series

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 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 storytelling gifts. Class size 14. Register by May 8. 17A590 / Tuition $225

Enjoy Wednesday evenings with Wisconsin’s award-winning authors sharing their work and creative inspiration. 7:00pm Shake Rag Alley’s Lind Pavilion 411 Commerce St, Mineral Point WI Free Admission

Jan 18 Karen Loeb, 2016 Poetry Contest Winner Mar 8 John Gurda, 2015 Norbert Blei/August Derleth Nonfiction Book Award

Mar 15 Ronnie Hess, 2015 Kay W. Levin Short Nonfiction Award

Mar 29 Allison Slavick, 2016 Fiction Contest Winner

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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Outdoor Photography

Help Restore Our Grounds In August of this year (2016), in a matter of two weeks, we experienced three different downpours that caused the most significant damage the paths have seen in years; damage that caused us to close doors to visitors until we could get repairs in place. We’ve patched things up as best as we can but a long term solution is needed and we are working with city officials, local contractors and the community to ensure we don’t see another summer of destruction here on our magical little campus. To donate go to https://www.gofundme.com/help-restore-the-shake-rag-grounds.

Stephen Gassman Sat, Oct 14 / 9am–4pm

Stephen will teach you his techniques for achieving better scenic, landscape and closeup 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 Oct 2. 17C430 / Tuition $105

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YOUTH SUMMER PROGRAM Summer 2017 Enrichment Classes (Kindergarten-High School) June 19–August 22 The goal of the Shake Rag Alley Youth Enrichment Program is to help children develop their creativity in a nurturing, non-competitive 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.

Youth Summer 2017 Schedule

Grades K-6 (unless otherwise marked)

Jun 19

10–11am Mardi Gras Mask In honor of Mardi Gras, a celebration started in New Orleans, Louisiana, we will be making a decorative Mardi Gras-style mask. Materials for ornamentation will range from simple fabrics to glitter, feathers and even jewels. 17K100 $10

Jun 19

1–2:30pm Beaded Jewelry Do you love ‘bling’? Come and create your own necklace, bracelet or hair clip using a variety of beads. 17K105 $12

Jun 20

10am–noon Introduction to Iris Folding Iris Folding uses thin strips of folded paper, placed on a pattern, papers taped to each other and adhered to a card front, folding from the outside to the inside shape with an interesting center, made into a card. Children under the age of eight should have an adult or older sibling accompany them. 17K110 $15

Jun 21

10–11:30am City on One Sheet of Paper How much fun to cut, glue, design, color buildings and landscape using one sheet of paper! Grades 2-4. 17K115 $12

Jun 22

10–11am Hawaiian Sunset Take a mini vacation and paint a sunset on the beach that will be ready to frame when you get home! Grades 2-6. 17K120 $10

Jun 23

10–11am Handmade Paper Flowers Grandparent’s Day Work together to create these bright fun flowers with seed centers. When dry, plant. Grandparent or Aunt or Uncle with K- 6 age child considered one team. 17K125 $10

Jun 26-30 10am–noon Paper Mache Art for Parade What kind of paper mache creatures will we make this year? Five days to get your creatures made, painted and embellished. Show them off at the July 4th parade. 17K130 $25 Jun 28

3–4:30pm Patterns, Words and Shapes This is a great way to incorporate words andart for the younger kids. They will choose a word, like cat, and then fit the word on the silhouette and decorate with patterns. 17K135 $12

Jul 7-17

10am–noon Fairy or Gnome House Build a fairy or a gnome house with our stockpile of natural materials to attract the wee sprites to a site around your home. Bring your own favorite collection of natural materials or other fun treasures to add to your house. 17K140 $15

Jul 10

10–11am Mermaid Crowns Do you love splashing in the water, gathering seashells and playing in the sand? In this workshop we’ll learn about mermaids, get our own mermaid names, and decorate our own mermaid crowns! 17K145 $10

Jul 11

10–11am Cementimals Make a zany animal out of cement. First we form it, we then add all sorts of doodads like wire, beads, shells, and see what sort of strange creature emerges. (Need to set for several hours before they can be taken home.) Grades 2-6. 17K150 $10

Jul 11

3–4:30pm Underwater Watercolor Students will be introduced to watercolor and the use of wax as a resist with this watercolor project. Create a mini masterpiece with watercolors and crayons. 17K155 $12

Jul 12

10–11am Chocolate Pecan Turtles Grandparents Day Make seven Chocolate Pecan Turtles together as a team. The grandparent pours the hot caramel on the pecans set by the child. The child spoons the warm chocolate on top. Recipe and gift boxes provided. Grandparent or Aunt or Uncle with K-6 age child considered one team. 17K160 $10

YOUTH SUMMER PROGRAM Continued Jul 2

10am–noon Birdhouse Gourds Choose a prepared gourd and customize it with paint in your own personal design. Give your backyard birds the best house in town. 17K175 $15

Jul 24

10–11:30am Footprints in the Sand Beach Canvas In this workshop, we’ll paint a beach and sky on a 12 x 12 canvas and adorn it with our sandy footprints! 17K180 $12

Jul 26

10–11am Steam Punk Owls Create a mechanical looking owl out of many recycled objects. Records, plastic silverware, pop tops, nails, washers, Use popsicle sticks, pop cans and many other items to create your awesome steam punk owl. 17K185 $10

Jul 27

10–11am Stone Cactus Join us in this workshop to make an everlasting and mess-free cactus to keep in any environment! Bring a container roughly the size of a teacup to hold your new foliage. 17K190 $10

Jul 28

10am–noon Soda Can Cats Create these adorable crushed can cats. No litter boxes to clean, no feedings, but still lots of smiles. 17K195 $15

Jul 28

1–3pm Timeless Silhouettes with a Twist This old fashioned keepsake is given a modern look with a collage of images expressing the personality of the person. 17K200 $15

Jul 31

10am–noon Picasso Masks These whimsical masks play off the famous Picasso style of Cubism. No need to worry about where the eyes, nose, or ears go. . 17K205 $15

Aug 1

10–11:30am Beginning Rubber Stamping Learn how to use, clean and store rubber stamps, apply dye-based ink on stamp images, and then press the inked rubber on paper to print designs. 17K210 $12

Aug 7

10–11am Christensen Soap Carving A favorite class originated by Mike Christensen. Learn how to carve soap and make small soap sculptures. Lots of fun! 17K215 $10

Aug 7-8

1–3:30pm Beginning Quilling Enrollees will learn how to use tools, paper and a few beginning techniques. Two class sessions. Receive a tool kit. Grades 3-6. 17K220 $25

Aug 8

10–11:30pm Batik To make a batik, selected areas of the cloth are blocked out by brushing or drawing hot wax over them, and then the cloth is dyed. Grades 3–6. 17K225 $12

Aug 9

10am–3pm Laura Ingalls Wilder Day Dress up like a pioneer and join us for a variety of activities and crafts such as making ice-cream, toys and more. Bring your lunch. 17K230 $25

Aug 14-18 10–11am Be in a Play Put together costumes, backdrops and props, learn lines and put on a play–all in one week and have a really good time doing it all. Grades 3–8. 17K235 $25 Aug 21-2 1–3:30pm Elgin Twig Mosaic Learn about the art that Paul Elgin creates using twigs. Nature wall art made with a hand-carved heart or moon set between short cut twigs glued to a rustic board. Grades 2-6. 17K240 $15

Jul 17-20 9–11:30am Free Arts Camp Doug Hansmann and Denise Thornton will be back again this year to talk about the energy from the sun. There will be more art to create, stories to tell, music, movement, and nature to enjoy. Grades 1–5. 17K165 Jul 17-20 1–3:30pm

Free Arts Camp 1–5. 17K170

ShakeRagAlley.com 608.987.3292 info@shakeragalley.com

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

REGISTRATION

YOUTH SUMMER PROGRAM Continued

REGISTRATION

Middle School/ High School (Grades 6-12) Jun 20

Jun 20

3–4:30pm Pony Bead Keychains Students will have the opportunity to create a key chain via their own pattern or using the provided patterns. By using plastic thread, pony beads, and some creativity students can make these camp style pony bead key chains. 17M105 $12

YOU MAY ALSO REGISTER ONLINE: SHAKERAGALLEY.COM Student Name__________________________________________________________________________ (Please use a separate form for each individual registering) Address _______________________________________________________________________________ City _____________________________________________ State ____________ Zip _________________

Jun 21-22 1–3pm Moccasins Carole Spelic’ is going to guide you in the process of working with leather so you can make this creative footwear. Two class sessions. 17M110 $25

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Jul 6

10–11:30am Dragonfly Bobbies Do you love dragonflies? Make one to wear using beads, wire and a bobbie pin. 17M120 $12

USE THIS SECTION FOR ALL NON-WOODLANDER’S CLASSES:

Jul 6

1–2pm Chocolate Pecan Turtles Make four Chocolate Pecan Turtles and receive gift boxes to give some to special friends. 17M125 $10

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Jul 10

1–4pm Jumping Jack, Jill and Jesters Learn how to make pull-string Jumping, Jacks using post cards at first, then advancing to hand painted puppets. Expect to leave the class with at least two finished JJ’s. 17M130 $15

Jul 20-21 5–8pm DYI with T-shirts Our primary project will be creating a screen print with items you can find for cheap! That means using Modge Podge, nylon stocking, and an embroidery circle to create your own screen to print designs on fabric! 17M135 $25 Jul 25

10–11:30am Ceramic Platter: Make It Want to make a one of a kind original ceramic platter? Work with Bruce at his famous studio. 17M140 $12

Aug 1

10–11:30am Beginning Rubber Stamping Learn how to use, clean and store rubber stamps, apply dye-based ink on stamp images, then press inked rubber on paper to display your designs. 17M145 $12

Aug 1

10am–noon Decorative Paper Journal Marble, bubble, ooze and dribble your way to decorative papers. Then learn how to use these papers to make artists journals. Bring a towel and expect to get wet and dirty. 17M150 $15

Aug 2

10–11am

Aug 3

10am–noon Kaleidoscope Create your own pattern of light by making a kaleidoscope. Find out how the inside makes those ever changing designs. 17M160 $15

Aug 3

1–3pm Recycled CD Birdbath Have a stack of old CD’s hanging around your house? Put them to good use and make a beautiful birdbath. 17M165 $15

Aug 4

10am–noon Foil Relief Learn how to create an antique looking metal relief. We will create an animal line drawing and cover it with foil. 17M170 $15

Aug 4

1–3pm Decorative Felt Quilt Square Who knew that small scraps of felt with a few embellishments could turn into a creative collection of art. 17M175 $15

Aug 7-8

1–3:30pm Beginning Quilling Enrollees will learn how to use tools, paper and a few beginning techniques. Two class sessions. Receive a tool kit. 17M180 $25

Aug 8

10–11:30am Batik To make a batik, selected areas of the cloth are blocked out by brushing or drawing hot wax over them, and then the cloth is dyed. The parts covered in wax resist the dye and remain the original color. 17M185 $12

Canvas String Art Graffiti Create a colorful graffiti masterpiece to display on your wall. 17M155 $10

Aug 10 10–11:30am Boho Yarn Wall Hanging Using a variety of string, yarn, ribbon and lace, you will learn how to make a oneof-a-kind BoHo Wall Hanging. Make it unique to you and bring along some yarn from home that matches your room! 17M190 $12 Aug 11

10–11am Handmade Paper Prints First learn how to pull a sheet of handmade paper with a mold and deckle. Then make a colorful print by using finely beaten colored paper pulp in squeeze-bottles. 17M195 $10

Aug 14-18 10–11am Be in a Play Put together costumes, backdrops and props, learn lines and put on a play–all in one week and have a really good time doing it all. Grades 3–8. 17M200 $25 Aug 22

10–11am Ceramic Platter: Glaze It Add color and glaze your platter. Bruce will fire it in his studio kiln. We will send out a notice when your piece has been fired and is ready to be picked up. *Free with participation in 17M140. 17M205

Workshop Name

Date

Fee

Please add any Don’t forget, any time you’re signed up for a workshop, Material Fees TOTAL ____________ you can get 20% off our lodging. Call the office to arrange. to your Fee costs.

USE THIS SECTION FOR ALL WOODLANDER’S CLASSES: THURSDAY THROUGH SUNDAY, JULY 13-16 (Fees include lunch, beverages & snacks)

Each day (Sunday registrants may attend Saturday evening events) 95 x no.# of days________ Friday Evening Picnic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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YOUR WORKSHOP CHOICES: List below your workshop choices by code (A1, C5, etc) for each day you plan to attend. Check the class times carefully to be sure you haven’t picked overlapping workshops. Add up the materials fees for the classes chosen for each day.

LIST BELOW WORKSHOP CODES & MATERIALS FEES FOR EACH CLASS, THEN TOTAL FEES AT END OF LINE

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TOTAL MATERIALS FEES ________

TOTAL DAY FEES + MATERIALS FEES ________

Checks payable to: Shake Rag Alley OR pay by VISA/Mastercard/ Discover/ American Express Mail to: Shake Rag Alley, 18 Shake Rag St., Mineral Point, WI 53565 Name on Card ___________________________________________

Exp. Date ____________________

Card #________________________________ Signature _________________________________________________

Don’t forget, any time you’re signed up for a workshop, you can get 20% off our lodging. Call the office to arrange.

ShakeRagAlley.com 608.987.3292 info@shakeragalley.com

LODGING AND FOOD

LODGING AND FOOD Continued

Lodging at historical 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 you are visiting?’ section.)

Where to Stay in Mineral Point Shake Rag Alley Lodging: 608-987-3292 / www.Mineral Point Lodging.com

Stagecoach House at Shake Rag Alley

Cothren House

Tuckpoint Garden Suite

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

Other Lodging:

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

18 Shake Rag Street

223R Commerce Street

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

High Street Suites

Mousehole Lodging

Maplewood Lodge

The Walker House

Miner’s Cottage on Shake Rag Street

Quality Inn

124 High Street www.highstreetsuites.com 2950 State Highway 39 608-987-2324/ www.maplewoodlodge.com www.brewerycreek.com

Mineral Point Hotel

110 Chestnut

219 Washington

Vision By The Lake

Brewer House Inn

The Travelers Inn

Brewery Creek Inn

Tanglewood Ranch & Hunt Club

23 Commerce Street www.brewerycreek.com

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Minneapolis 250 miles

WISCONSIN

Mineral Point Cedar Rapids Dubuque 100 miles 40 miles

Quad Cities 115 miles

ShakeRagAlley.com 608.987.3292 info@shakeragalley.com

625 Dodge Street 608-987-6500/ www.thetravelersinnwi.com 17771 County Road O www.tanglewoodranchandhuntclub.com

Brewery Creek Brew Pub

Red Rooster Café

Dodge Point Country Club

Subway

Cruise Inn Bar & Grill

Tequila Point

Gray Dog Deli

Tony’s Tap

Midway Bar & Grill

Zian’s Chinese Place

Ludden Lake Supper Club

Popolo Pizzeria

215 High Street/ 608-987-4000

Milwaukee 120 miles Chicago 180 miles

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

Pointer Café

609 Dodge Street/ 608-987-3030

221 Commerce Street/ 608-987-3010 Madison 45 miles

110 Chestnut 608-574-2246/ www.110chestnut.com

Blimpie Subs & Salads

1771 County Road YD/ 608-987-2500

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

www.brewerycreek.com

Where to Eat in Mineral Point 23 Commerce Street/ 608-987-3298

Check availability and make reservations online at www. Mineral PointLodging.com or call 608-987-3292. See the website for more photos of the rooms.

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

23 Steps Inn

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

Art abounds. From Bruce Howdle’s laser-cut steel horses to 1940’s sculptures by Eva Ferneke, guests will find something fascinating to look at and ponder in each corner of the comfortable, accommodating rooms. And if you’re lucky, you might get to watch neighbor Bruce Howdle unload his stoneware kiln. At the Tuckpoint, you’re surrounded by art and history.

1 Water Street 608-987-4747/ www.qualityinnmineralpoint.com

Springside Cottage on Shake Rag Street

219 Washington 608-987-1522/ www.219Washington.com

Everything at the Tuckpoint is historical, 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.

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

121 Commerce Street 608-987-3889/ www.mineralpointhotel.com 215 High Street 608-987-4000/ www.23StepsInn.com The Tuckpoint: The 1840’s stone-walled Tuckpoint at 223 Commerce St. (rear) offers a large living room/dining room with kitchen facilities, bedroom with a queen bed, bathroom with tub and separate shower, garden patio and private parking.

Dairyland Motel

140 High Street/ 608-987-4309 1350 West Lake Road/ 608-987-2888

809 Ridge Street/ 608-987-3733 158 High Street/ 608-987-9936 1050 Branger Drive/ 608-987-1367 43 High Street/ 608-987-6556 10 Commerce Street/ 608-987-2211 615 Ridge Street/ 608-987-2626 20 Commerce Street/ 608-987-0480

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

PAID

PERMIT NO. 124 PLATTEVILLE, WI 53818

NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE

March 25–26

Garden Getaway

April 28–30

Writers Retreat

May 2–4

Woodcarvers Retreat

May 6–7

July 13–16

Woodlanders Gathering

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

Beads and Bangles

August 24–27

Art Adventure

September 28–October 1

Printmaking Retreat

June 19–August 22

Summer Youth Program