A WISCONSIN UNION EXPERIENCE WHEELHOUSE STUDIOS SPRING 2023 INSIDE: Wine & Canvas Painting & Drawing Ceramics Culinary Courses Photography
Open Studio
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! Check out our website or contact us for more information.
Explore three inspiring, well-equipped studio spaces for exploration, creativity and collaboration.
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• Wheel throwing, including an accessible wheel
• Plus, a variety of sculpture tools
Classes & Workshops
Jewelry & art metals
Glass fusing
Slab rolling
Sign up for a single afternoon workshop or a multi-session class, where our instructors guide you through the steps and provide you the skills and knowledge to grow your art.
Union Members save $10 on classes!
DIY Kits & Projects
DIY Projects During open studio, stop by the front desk to purchase a fun, simple DIY project to complete in our space. We’ll include all the instructions and materials you need!
DIY Kits Purchase a DIY Kit to complete at home or give as a gift to a fellow art lover! DIY Kits include all the instructions and materials you need to complete the project at home.
Available DIY projects and kits rotate throughout the year. You can always stop by and browse completed samples to see what inspires you.
Past DIY projects include: Painted Pottery, Woodburning, Mosaics.
Union Members receive 10% off DIY Kit purchases!
Drop-In Events
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 check 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.
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• Stained glass
Mosaics
Hand-building
Drawing
Painting
Printmaking
Digital photography
Fabric arts
FIND YOUR CLASS REGISTER ONLINE UNION.WISC.EDU/WHEELHOUSE WINE & CANVAS Enjoy a night out with friends! HANDMADE JEWELRY Design bracelets, rings and more! PLAY IN CLAY Beginner and Advanced Pottery Classes! IN THE KITCHEN Cultivate your culinary skills! A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS Photography classes are back! STUDIOS p. 5 p. 6 p. 8 p. 9 p.11 Stay in the Know! Join Our Email Newsletter 2 FULL COURSE LISTING AT UNION.WISC.EDU/WHEELHOUSE 608.262.3156
FREE ART FRIDAYS FOR GRADS! CAPPY HOUR May 7 - 10 | 12 PM - 10 PM DECORATE YOUR GRADUATION CAP! Students and community members of all skill levels are welcome to join us this spring for fun, free art activities from 5-7 PM. Come try something new like vinyl record painting, shrinky dink jewelry, PanPastel critters, and more! Check the Wheelhouse website for more details about the specific art activities for each Free Art Friday. • Feb 3 in Festival Room • Feb 17 in Festival Room • March 3 in Festival Room • March 24 in Festival Room Pictured: Free Art Friday 2022 • April 7 in Paul Bunyan Room • April 21 in Paul Bunyan Room • May 5 in Festival Room FULL COURSE LISTING AT UNION.WISC.EDU/WHEELHOUSE 608.262.3156 3
PENCILS & BRUSHES
Intro to Watercolor Painting
Learn the basics of watercolor painting or build on your skills in this three-part course. Each class, you will paint a new image to continue learning new watercolor techniques!
February 9 - 23, Thurs, 6 - 8:30 PM
#1202.007
$100 (Student/Union Member)
$110 (Non-member)
The Basics of Drawing
Learn the basics of observational drawing and build confidence with a variety of drawing techniques.
March 28 - April 25, Tues, 6 - 9 PM
#1302.009
$110 (Student/Union Member)
$120 (Non-member)
Intro to Acrylic Painting
Learn the basics of acrylic painting or refine your skills. Each class, you will continue learning new techniques.
April 13 - 27, Thurs, 6 - 8:30 PM
#1202.008
$100 (Student/Union Member) $110 (Non-member)
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Pictured: The Basics of Drawing
WINE & CANVAS
Enjoy an evening of instructor-led painting, focusing on skill building and fun, with a glass of wine and good friends! Must be 21 or older to participate. Your first glass of wine or beer is provided, additional refreshments available for purchase.
Wine and Canvas: Rocky Shore
February 10, Fri, 6 - 8:30 PM #1102.001
$40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member)
Wine and Canvas: Post Alone
February 24, Fri, 6 - 8:30 PM #1102.002
$40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member)
Wine and Canvas: Raspberries
March 10, Fri, 6 - 8:30 PM #1102.003
$40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member)
Wine and Canvas: Wisconsin Moon
March 24, Fri, 6 - 8:30 PM #1102.004
$40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member)
Wine and Canvas: On a Clear Day
April 14, Fri, 6 - 8:30 PM #1102.005
$40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member)
Wine and Canvas: Sunset at the Pier
April 28, Fri, 6 - 8:30pm #1102.006
$40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member)
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Pictured: Wine and CanvasLavender Fields
METALS & JEWELRY
Intro to Lapidary
Learn safety and the basic skills to saw, grind, sand and polish different kinds of rocks.
February 22 - March 29, Wed, 5:30 - 9 PM #5402.001
$170 (Student/Union Member) $180 (Non-Member)
LAPIDARY IS THE ART OF CUTTING AND POLISHING GEMS AND STONES!
Intermediate Lapidary
Learn safety and advanced skills to saw, grind, sand and polish different kinds of rocks.
April 5 - May 10, Wed, 5:30 - 9 PM #5402.002
$170 (Student/Union Member) $180 (Non-Member)
Stenciled Enamel Pendants
Use high temperatures to fuse enamel powder on metal to create a glass enameled pendant.
February 27, Mon, 6 - 9 PM #5102.001
$40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member)
Simple Ring Making
Design and construct simple silver bands while exploring the basic techniques of metalsmithing.
March 30 - April 6, Thurs, 6 - 9 PM (Does not meet Nov. 25) #5102.002
$70 (Student/Union Member) $80 (Non-Member)
Stone Setting in Jewelry
Learn how to bezel set a stone in jewelry and explore soldering, cutting and annealing techniques.
April 18 - 25, Tues, 6 - 9 PM #5102.003
$70 (Student/Union Member) $80 (Non-Member)
Pictured: Forged Bangle Bracelet
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Pictured: Intro to Stained Glass
FUSED GLASS
Discover the glass fusing process of cutting, shaping, combining and firing to create beautiful pieces of glass art!
Intro to Stained Glass
Learn the basics of stained glass design and construction!
February 7 - 14, Tues, 6 - 9 PM #4602.001
$70 (Student/Union Member)
$80 (Non-Member)
Fused Glass Coasters
Create a set of four glass coasters using glass sheets, frit and rods.
February 16, Thurs, 6:30 - 8:30 PM #4602.002
$40 (Student/Union Member)
$50 (Non-Member)
Fused Glass Wave Panels
Using glass sheets, frit and rods, create a decorative glass panel to display on a bookshelf or table.
March 9, Thurs, 6:30 - 8:30 PM #4602.003
$40 (Student/Union Member)
$50 (Non-Member)
Continuing Stained Glass
Advance your stained glass design and construction skills!
April 4 - 11, Tues, 6 - 9 PM #4602.004
$70 (Student/Union Member)
$80 (Non-Member)
Fused Dichroic Glass Pendants
Learn glass working skills to create unique pendants!
April 20, Thurs, 6:30 - 8:30 PM #4602.005
$40 (Student/Union Member)
$50 (Non-Member)
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!
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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. 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
January 30 - February 27, Mon, 6 - 8:30 PM #4102.001
$170 (Student/Union Member) $180 (Non-Member)
Intro to Wheel Pottery
January 31 - February 28, Tues, 6 - 8:30 PM #4102.002
$170 (Student/Union Member) $180 (Non-Member)
Intro to Wheel Pottery
February 1 - March 1, Wed, 6 - 8:30 PM #4102.003
$170 (Student/Union Member) $180 (Non-Member)
Intro to Wheel Pottery
February 2 - March 2, Thurs, 6 - 8:30 PM #4102.004
$170 (Student/Union Member) $180 (Non-Member)
Intro to Wheel Pottery
March 20 - April 17, Mon, 6 - 8:30 PM #4102.005
$170 (Student/Union Member) $180 (Non-Member)
Intro to Wheel Pottery
March 21 - April 18, Tues, 6 - 8:30 PM #4102.006
$170 (Student/Union Member) $180 (Non-Member)
Intro to Wheel Pottery
March 23 - April 20, Thurs, 6 - 8:30 PM #4102.008
$170 (Student/Union Member) $180 (Non-Member)
Continuing Wheel Pottery
Continue to develop your pottery skills and learn how to create new forms.
March 22 - April 19, Wed, 6 - 8:30 PM #4101.007
$170 (Student/Union Member) $180 (Non-Member)
Hand Building Ceramics
Learn the basics of hand building in clay with techniques including coiling, pinching and slab work.
March 20 - April 17, Mon, 6 - 8:30 PM #4202.001
$170 (Student/Union Member) $180 (Non-Member)
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Pictured: Wheel Pottery
IN THE KITCHEN
Cooking Great Breakfast
Learn foundational culinary skills to improve your home cooking while learning to prepare a delicious breakfast!
February 7, Tues, 6 - 9 PM #6102.001
$40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member)
Intro to Vietnamese Cooking
Learn the techniques and ingredients needed to make delicious Vietnamese food at home!
March 21, Tues, 6 - 9 PM #6102.002
$40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member)
Cooking Pizza and Calzones!
Discover the secrets to delectable homemade pizza and calzones from scratch.
April 11, Tues, 6 - 9 PM #6102.003
$40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member)
Wednesday
Wine Tasting - California Cabernets
Join us in the Prairie Fire Winebar at Union South to learn about and sample California’s beloved cabernet sauvignon.
February 15, Wed, 6 - 8 PM #6502.001
$40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member)
Wednesday Wine Tasting - Old World vs. New World
Join us in the Prairie Fire Winebar at Union South to learn about and compare wines from these two distinct regions.
March 22, Wed, 6 - 8 PM #6502.002
$40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member)
Wednesday
Wine Tasting - Food and Wine Pairings
Join us in the Prairie Fire Winebar at Union South to learn about wine pairings and taste some delicious combinations.
April 19, Wed, 6 - 8 PM #6502.003
$40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member)
Pictured: Fall Favorites FULL COURSE LISTING AT UNION.WISC.EDU/WHEELHOUSE 608.262.3156 9
PRINT & SEW
Screen Printing
Discover a variety of fun techniques to print images onto paper and t-shirts.
February 13 - 27, Mon, 6 - 9 PM #3102.001
$100 (Student/Union Member) $110 (Non-Member)
Screen Printing
Discover a variety of fun techniques to print images onto paper and t-shirts.
March 23 - April 6, Thurs, 6 - 9 PM #3102.002
$100 (Student/Union Member) $110 (Non-Member)
Relief and Block Printing
Think about relief printing from a different perspective by learning the reduction technique to create multi-layered works of art.
April 3 - 17, Mon, 6 - 9 PM #3102.003
$100 (Student/Union Member) $110 (Non-Member)
Shibori Dyeing
Learn textile dyeing and how to make indigo patterns on clothing and other cloth!
March 11, Sat, 1 - 4 PM #8302.001
$40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member)
Wax Batik
Learn about creating resist patterns with wax and indigo dye!
April 15, Sat, 1 - 4 PM #8302.002
$40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member)
Small Bag Construction
Learn to make a small bag or fanny pack focused on patterns, seams, and zippers!
March 2 - 16, Thurs, 6 - 9 PM #8102.001
$100 (Student/Union Member) $110 (Non-Member)
Summer Swimwear
Want to get ready for summer fashion? Learn how to make custom swim trucks that will fit you perfectly!
April 5 - 19, Wed, 6 - 9 PM #8102.002
$100 (Student/Union Member) $110 (Non-Member)
Earrings Fashion Show
Learn to assemble brilliant earrings from our selection of supplies and talk about earring fashion design!
April 24, Mon, 6 - 9 PM #8102.003
$40 (Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member)
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Pictured: Screen Printing
PHOTOGRAPHY
Intro to DSLR Photography
Learn more about how to use your DSLR camera and fundamental photography techniques!
February 22 - March 8, Wed, 6 - 8:30 PM #2101.001
$80 (Student/Union Member) $90 (Non-Member)
Smartphone Photography
Grab your cell phone and get ready to take your smartphone photos up a notch with tips for photo composition and an in-phone editing tutorial.
March 22, Wed, 6 - 8:30 PM #2202.002
$25 (Student/Union Member) $35 (Non-Member)
Intro to Landscape Photography: The Fundamentals
Capture the beauty of landscape photography while you learn the basics of using your DSLR camera. You’ll compose interesting images and edit them to stand out.
April 12 - 26, Wed, 6 - 8:30 PM #2102.003
$80 (Student/Union Member) $90 (Non-Member)
BECOME A MEMBER & SAVE!
Wisconsin Union Membership
Whether a graduating student, alumnus, retiree or just a lover of the Wisconsin Union, membership is open to everyone. We have a variety of options from one-time payments to yearly installments for a lifetime of benefits, including $10 off Wheelhouse Studios courses, discount on studio passes and 10% discount on DIY kits. Learn more at: union.wisc.edu/membership
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, we cannot accommodate individuals under the age of 18 in our classes or open studio. For information about group events for participants under the age of 18, please contact us at wheelhouse@union.wisc.edu. Thank you for your understanding.
Refunds & Transfers
A full refund of class fees will 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, please 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
FAQ
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UW’s Art Studio REGISTER TODAY! Online at union.wisc.edu/wheelhouse By Phone at 608.262.3156 In Person at Wheelhouse Studios in Memorial Union, Lower Level Hours Noon - 10 PM Monday - Sunday Closed holiday weekends 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!
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Pictured: Paintacular
