Wheelhouse Art Studios Summer 2022 Courses by Wisconsin Union

SUMMER 2022

WHEELHOUSE STUDIOS

INSIDE: Wine & Canvas Fused Glass Ceramics Photography Printmaking

A WISCONSIN UNION EXPERIENCE

WHEELHOUSE STUDIOS Open Studio

FEATURED COURSES

Noon-10pm, seven days a week Free studio access for UW-Madison students. Daily, monthly and annual studio passes available for Wisconsin Union Members and the general community. Pass discounts are available for Union Members! Contact us to learn more. Explore three inspiring, well-equipped work spaces for exploration, creativity and collaboration. Studio Y – wheel throwing, including an accessible wheel, plus, a variety of sculpture tools. Studio O – jewelry & art metals, stained glass, glass fusing, mosaics, handbuilding and slab rolling

WINE & CANVAS

HANDMADE GLASS CREATIONS

A Night Out with Friends!

Bowls, coasters, and more!

Studio G – drawing, painting, printmaking, digital photography and fabric arts

DIY Projects How it works: purchase a supply kit, which includes instructions and materials, and complete the project with your own unique style! Available projects rotate throughout the year, stop by and browse completed samples to see what inspires you. Past DIY projects include: • Painted Pottery • Woodburning • Mosaics Starting May 15, Union Members will receive 10% off DIY Kit purchases!

PLAY IN CLAY

CAMERA READY

Drop-In Events

Beginner and Advanced Classes!

Summer Photos!

PRINTMAKING Learn New Skills!

Stop by Wheelhouse to enjoy these special one-time, quick engagement offerings that are free or low cost. Take home your creative, finished work. Join our email list or watch our website to see upcoming opportunities.

Group Events Wheelhouse Studios offers opportunities for group art-making events. Contact us to craft the perfect experience that meets your group size, budget and activity of choice.

Classes & Workshops Sign up for a single afternoon workshop or a multi-session class, where our teaching artists guide you through the steps and provide you the skills and knowledge to grow your art. Union Members save $10 on classes!

Pictured on front: Terrace Art Zone 2

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TERRACE ART ZONE All ages and skill levels are welcome to join us this summer on the Memorial Union Terrace for free afternoon art activities. • Wednesdays, 4-7 PM: Hosted by guest artists and instructors as they lead fun, simple projects in their preferred mediums. • Thursdays, 4-7 PM: Participate in an art-making activity sponsored by Wheelhouse Studios. • Fridays, 4-7 PM: Grab supplies for an easy going activity from the art zone, take them to your Terrace table and enjoy with friends or family.

FREE ART EVENTS ON THE TERRACE

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Pictured: 2017 Terrace Zone Painttacular

WED, THURS, & FRI | JUNE – AUGUST

WINE & CANVAS PENCILS & BRUSHES Intro to Watercolor Painting

ON TH TERRA E CE

Learn the basics and new skills of watercolor painting in this three-part course. Participants will work on new images each course, growing their skills in the media! July 25-Aug 8, Mon, 6:00-8:30pm #1103.006 $100 (Student/Union Member) $110 (Non-member)

Bring your friends, sip some wine and enjoy step-by-step instruction to paint your own masterpiece. Must be 21 or older to participate. Your first glass of wine or beer is provided, additional refreshments available for purchase.

Wine and Canvas: Sunrise with Rocks

Wine and Canvas: Wisconsin White Pine

Jun 10, Fri, 6:00-8:30pm #1103.001

Jul 22, Fri, 6:00-8:30pm #1103.003

$40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-member)

Wine and Canvas: Boats on the Bay Jun 24, Fri, 6:00-8:30pm #1103.002 $40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-member)

Wine and Canvas: Penguin Friends Aug 5, Fri, 6:00-8:30pm #1103.004 $40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-member)

The Basics of Drawing Pictured: Wine and Canvas - Birch Grove at Olbrich Gardens

Learn the basics of observational drawing and build confidence with a variety of drawing techniques. Jul 12-Aug 9, Tues, 6:00-9:00pm #1203.001 $110 (Student/Union Member) $120 (Non-member)

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Wine and Canvas: Fresh from the Garden Aug 19, Fri, 6:00-8:30pm #1103.005

Pictured: Wine and Canvas - Birch Grove at Olbrich Gardens

$40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-member)

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METALS & JEWELRY Stone Setting in Jewelry Learn how to bezel-set a stone in jewelry and explore soldering, cutting and annealing techniques. Jun 6-13, Mon, 6:00-9:00pm #5103.001 $70 (Student/Union Member) $80 (Non-member)

Introduction to Ring Making Design and construct simple silver bands while exploring the basic techniques of metalsmithing. Jun 22, Wed, 6:00-9:00pm #5103.002 $40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-member)

Basics of Metalsmithing and Jewelry Explore jewelry fabrication techniques including sawing, piercing, texturing and soldering. Jul 26 - Aug 16, Tues, 6:00-9:00pm #5103.003 $140 (Student/Union Member) $150 (Non-member)

Cold forge a shining bracelet with an elegant twist. Choose between nickel, copper or brass. Aug 10, Wed, 6:00-9:00pm #5103.005 $40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-member)

Stenciled Enamel Pendants Use high temperatures to fuse enamel powder on metal to create a glass enameled pendant. Jul 27, Wed, 6:00-9:00pm #5103.004 $40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-member)

Pictured: Stone Setting in Jewelry 6

Twist-Forged Cuff

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OUR “BASICS OF METALSMITHING” COURSE IS A FANTASTIC WAY TO GET A WELL ROUNDED INTRODUCTION TO WORKING IN ART METALS!

Pictured: Moon Glass Bowls

FUSED GLASS Discover the glass fusing process of cutting, shaping, combining and firing to create beautiful pieces of glass art!

Glass Wave Panel Create a free-standing glass panel using glass sheets, frit and rods. Jun 9, Thurs, 6:30-9:00pm #4603.001 $40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-member)

Fused and Slumped Glass Bowls Learn basic glass cutting and fusing techniques to create slumped bowls. Jun 19, Sun, 1:00-3:30pm #4603.002 $40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-member)

NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!

Glass Coral Bowl Learn glass working skills to create unique bowl forms. Jul 14, Thurs, 6:30-9:00pm #4603.003 $40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-member)

Glass Coaster Fusing Create a set of four glass coasters using glass sheets, frit and rods. Aug 4, Thurs, 6:30-9:00pm #4603.004 $40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-member)

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GET BEHIND T HE WHE E L Clay courses and workshops for all skill levels! Whether or not you have worked in clay before, our experienced instructors will guide you through the forming, glazing and firing process to make your own mugs, bowls and vases. Five-week classes come with a bag of clay, tool kit and two weeks of open studio time after your course.

Intro to Wheel Pottery

Handbuilt Ceramics

May 30-Jun 27, Mon, 6:00-8:30pm #4103.001

Jun 1-Jun 29, Wed, 6:00-8:30pm #4103.003

Jul 18-Aug 15, Mon, 6:00-8:30pm #4203.001

$170 (Student/Union Member) $180 (Non-member)

Intro to Wheel Pottery

May 31-Jun 28, Tues, 6:00-8:30pm #4103.002

Jun 2-Jun 30, Thurs, 6:00-8:30pm #4103.004

Jul 19-Aug 16, Tues, 6:00-8:30pm #4103.005

$170 (Student/Union Member) $180 (Non-member)

Intro to Wheel Pottery Jul 20-Aug 17, Wed, 6:00-8:30pm #4103.006 $170 (Student/Union Member) $180 (Non-member)

Intro to Wheel Pottery Jul 21-Aug 18, Thurs, 6:00-8:30pm #4102.007 $170 (Student/Union Member) $180 (Non-member)

Continuing Wheel Pottery Jul 18-Aug 15, Mon, 6:00-8:30pm #4303.001 $170 (Student/Union Member) $180 (Non-member) Pictured: Intro to wheel pottery

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Pictured: Summer Scene Photography

CAMERA READY Smartphone Photography

Summer Scene Photography

Learn how to take your smartphone photos up a notch with basic photo composition tips and an in phone editing tutorial.

Focus on the scenes of summer while you learn the basics of how to use your DSLR camera, compose interesting images and edit them to stand out.

Jun 8, Wed, 6:00-8:30pm #2203.001 $25 (Student/Union Member) $35 (Non-member)

Jul 13-27, Wed, 6:00-8:30pm #2103.002 $80 (Student/Union Member) $90 (Non-member)

Abstract Photography Workshop

Smartphone Photography II

Explore how to enhance your technical DSLR skills with color, form and details through abstract photography!

Take the next creative step in your smartphone photos with experimentation and advanced composition skills.

Jun 15-29, Wed, 6:00-8:30pm #2103.001

Aug 11, Thurs, 6:00-8:30pm #2203.002

$80 (Student/Union Member) $90 (Non-member)

$25 (Student/Union Member) $35 (Non-member)

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Pictured: Screenprinting

PRINT MAKING Mono-Prints Dive into and explore this printing technique that creates unique impressions! Jun 7-21, Tues, 6:00-9:00pm #3103.001 $100 (Student/Union Member) $110 (Non-member)

Relief Printing Think about relief printing from a different perspective by learning the reduction technique to create multi-layered works of art. Jul 14-28, Thurs, 6:00-9:00pm #3103.003 $100 (Student/Union Member) $110 (Non-member)

Screen Printing Discover how to print images on paper and t-shirts! Aug 3-17, Wed, 6:00-9:00pm #3103.002 $100 (Student/Union Member) $110 (Non-member)

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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

Wheelhouse Studios is an adult education program designed for lifelong learners. Due to liability reasons and State of Wisconsin Mandatory Reporter of Child Abuse guidelines, we cannot accommodate individuals under the age of 18. 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.

Your Satisfaction Guaranteed

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.

BECOME A MEMBER & SAVE! 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. Plus, Wisconsin Union Members also receive a discount on studio passes and will receive a 10% discount on packaged DIY kits starting May 15, 2022! On Thursdays from 4-7 PM beginning June 1, members will also receive a 20% discount on DIY kits purchased at the Terrace Art Cart only.

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By Phone

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In Person

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

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!

Memorial Union, Lower Level

Hours

Noon-10pm, Monday-Sunday Closed holiday weekends

UW’s Art Studio