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WHEELHOUSE STUDIOS
INSIDE: Wine & Canvas Fused Glass Ceramics Textiles Printmaking
A WISCONSIN UNION EXPERIENCE
WHEELHOUSE STUDIOS Open Studio
FEATURED COURSES
Noon-10pm, seven days a week Free access for UW–Madison students. Daily, monthly and annual passes available for Wisconsin Union Members and general community. Three playful, energetic, well-equipped work spaces for exploration, creativity and collaboration.
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WINE & CANVAS
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GLASS BLOWN ORNAMENTS
A Night Out with Friends!
Studio Y – wheel throwing, hand-building, including an accessible wheel, slab rolling and a variety of sculpture tools Studio O – art metals, stained glass, glass fusing, mosaics and jewelry Studio G – drawing, painting, printmaking, digital photography and fabric arts
Winter Glasswork!
DIY Projects How it works: purchase the supply kit and finish it with style! Available projects rotate throughout the year, stop by and browse completed samples. • • • •
Painted Pottery Woodburning Buttons Scratch Art
Drop-In Events Special one-time, quick engagement offerings that are free or low cost. Take home your creative, finished work. Join our email list or watch our website for these fun opportunities.
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PLAY IN CLAY
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CAMERA READY
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Group Events
Beginner and Advanced Classes!
Fall Photos!
PRINT & SEW
Learn New Skills!
Use one of the studios for a team-building exercise or even a birthday party. We have a variety of projects to choose from!
Classes & Workshops Single afternoon workshops to multi-session classes, our expert teaching artists guide you through the steps and provide you the skills and knowledge to grow your art.
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PENCILS & BRUSHES The Basics of Drawing Pictured: Madison Starry Night Painting
Anyone can draw! Start with the basics and build confidence through observational drawing. Oct 26-Nov 23, Tues, 6-9pm #1201.001 $110 (Student/Union Member) $120 (Non-member)
WINE & CANVAS Bring your friends, sip some wine and enjoy step-by-step instruction to paint your own masterpiece. Must be 21 or older to participate.
Wisconsin Countryside, acrylic
Sunset Silhouette, acrylic
Sept 24, Fri, 6-8:30pm #1101.001
Nov 19, Fri, 6-8:30pm #1101.004
Autumn Lake Reflection, watercolor
Watercolor Winter Landscape
Oct 8, Fri, 6-8:30pm #1101.002
Dec 10, Fri, 6-8:30pm # 1101.005
Harvest Moon, acrylic
$40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-member)
Oct 22, Fri, 6-8:30pm # 1101.003
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Pictured: Sgraffito Pendants
JEWELRY Intro to Ring Making
Wire Wrapped Cabochons
Stenciled Enamel Pendants
Design and construct simple silver bands while exploring the basic techniques of metalsmithing.
Learn about jewelry design and wire work to create a stunning pendant.
Use high temperatures to fuse enamel powder on metal to create a glass enameled pendant.
Sept 27, Mon, 6-9pm #5101.001 $40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-member)
Stone Setting in Jewelry
$40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-member)
Explore the many different ways to set stones in jewelry! Oct 11 & 18, Mon, 6-9pm # 5101.002
Nov 3-Nov 24, Wed, 6-9pm #5101.005
$70 (Student/Union Member) $80 (Non-member)
$140 (Student/Union Member) $150 (Non-member)
Try your hand at cold forging metal (nickel, copper or brass) into a minimaliststyle, twisted cuff bracelet. Oct 12, Tues, 6-9pm #5101.003 $40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-member)
Dec 6, Mon, 6-9pm #5101.007 $40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-member)
Intro to Metalsmithing and Jewelry Explore jewelry fabrication techniques including sawing, piercing, texturing, and soldering!
Twist-Forged Cuff
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Oct 27, Wed, 6-9pm #5101.004
Riveting Rivets! Learn how to make connections in jewelry with rivets while making a spectacular project! Dec 1-Dec 8, Mon, 6-9pm #5101.006 $70 (Student/Union Member) $80 (Non-member)
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RIVETING IS A UNIQUE AND EXCITING WAY TO CONNECT METALS WITHOUT SOLDER.
FUSED GLASS Glass Coaster Fusing Sept 18, Sat, 1:00-3:30pm #4601.001
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!
$40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-member)
Fused and Slumped Glass Bowls Sept 19, Sun, 12:30-3:00pm #4601.002 $40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-member)
Sugar Skull Glass Panels Oct 7, Thurs, 6:30-9:30pm #4601.003 $40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-member)
Glass Wave Panels Nov 11, Thurs, 6:30-9:30pm #4601.004 $40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-member)
Blown Glass Ornaments Dec 9, Thurs, 6:30-9:30pm #4601.005 Pictured: Fused and Slumped Glass Bowls
Pictured: Sgraffito Pendants
Discover the glass fusing process of cutting, shaping, combining and firing to create beautiful pieces of glass art!
$70 (Student/Union Member) $80 (Non-member)
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GET BEHIND THE WHEEL Clay courses and workshops for all skill levels! Whether or not you have worked in clay before, our experienced instructors will guide you through the forming, glazing and firing process to make your own mugs, bowls and vases. 5-week classes come with a bag of clay, tool kit, and 2 weeks of open studio time after your course.
Intro to Wheel Pottery
Continuing Wheel Pottery
Wine and Wheel
Sept 21-Oct 19, Tues, 6-8:30pm #4101.001
Sep 20-Oct 18, Mon, 6-8:30pm #4301.001
Nov 12, Fri, 6-9:00pm #4401.001
Sept 22-Oct 20, Wed, 6-8:30pm #4101.002
Nov 1-Nov 29, Mon, 6-8:30pm #4301.002
$65 (Student/Union Member) $75 (Non-member)
Sept 23-Oct 21, Thurs, 6-8:30pm #4101.003
$170 (Student/Union Member) $180 (Non-member)
Nov 2-Nov 30, Tues, 6-8:30pm #4101.004
Handbuilt Ceramics
Nov 3-Dec 1, Wed, 6-8:30pm #4101.005
Nov 1-Nov 29, Mon, 6-8:30pm #4201.001
Nov 4-Dec 2, Thurs, 6-8:30pm #4101.006
$170 (Student/Union Member) $180 (Non-member)
Pictured: Wheel Pottery
$170 (Student/Union Member) $180 (Non-member)
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MOT IO N ACT IVAT E D Swordsmanship of Japan An intro to the basics of formal kenjutsu study, hone your focus and experience the calm of a modern Samurai. Sep 30-Oct 28, Thurs, 6-7pm # 7740.001
Pictured: Swordmanship of Japan
$40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-member)
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Pictured: Stone Setting in Jewelry
CAMERA RE A DY Smartphone Photography Kick your Instagram up a notch with photo composition tips and an in-phone editing tutorial. Nov 3, Wed, 6-8:30pm #2201.001 $25 (Student/Union Member) $35 (Non-member)
Photographing the Fall Landscape Learn how to use your DSLR camera, compose interesting images and edit them to stand out. Oct 6-20, Wed, 6-8:30pm #2101.001 $80 (Student/Union Member) $90 (Non-member)
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Relief Printing
Japanese Shibori Dyeing
Explore making multi-layered prints with the relief process!
Create intricate designs with indigo dye by binding, stitching, folding, twisting and compressing fabric.
Nov 11-Dec 2, Thu, 6-9pm #3101.001 $100 (Student/Union Member) $110 (Non-member)
Screen Printing Discover how to make images on paper and t-shirts!
Oct 28, Tue, 6-9pm #8301.001 $40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-member)
Sewing Projects Sustainable Tote Bag Learn to create basic patterns, thread the machine and hand stitch to make a fantastic simple apron. Oct 5-19, Tue, 6-8pm #8101.002 $100 (Student/Union Member) $110 (Non-member)
Sewing Projects - Simple Apron
Nov 8-22, Mon, 6-9pm #3101.002
Learn to create basic patterns, thread the machine and hand stitch to make a fantastic simple apron.
$100 (Student/Union Member) $110 (Non-member)
Sept 21-28, Tue, 6-8pm #8101.001 $70 (Student/Union Member) $80 (Non-member)
Pictured: Relief Printing
Pictured: Stone Setting in Jewelry
PRINT & SEW
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D RO P -I N WORKS HO P S Free Art Friday
Join us on the first Friday of the month from 5-7pm throughout the academic year for free art marking! No registration required. Oct 1 Nov 5
Pictured: Handbuilt Ceramics
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FAQ Parking
For most courses there is public parking within two blocks of your meeting place. Visit union.wisc.edu/parking for more information.
Children in Wheelhouse Courses
Pictured: Handbuilt Ceramics
Wheelhouse Studios is a lifelong education program designed for adult learners and cannot accommodate individuals under the age of 18 due to liability reasons and State of Wisconsin Mandatory Reporter of Child Abuse guidelines. There are no exceptions to this policy. Thank you for your understanding.
Refunds & Transfers
A full refund of class fees can be issued if we cancel a course. If you elect to drop or transfer, we must receive notice at least three full business days prior to the start date. A $5.00 service fee is assessed for any refund request.
Wisconsin Union Membership
Whether a graduating student, alumnus, retiree or just a lover of the Union— membership is open to everyone. We have a variety of options from one-time payments to yearly installments for a lifetime of benefits union.wisc.edu/membership.
Our Satisfaction Guarantee
Your satisfaction is important to us. If you are dissatisfied with your course, let us know why and depending on the situation we can discuss issuing a refund. For a full list of FAQs and policies, please visit us at union.wisc.edu/wheelhouse.
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Teaching artists do NOT take registrations or payment. Registrations accepted until the day of course provided class has made minimum enrollment and space is available. Register early to ensure your space in a course!
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