FALL 2022 INSIDE: Wine & SewingCulinaryCeramicsJewelryMetalworkingCanvas&Courses&Textiles
STUDIOSWHEELHOUSE
A WISCONSIN UNION EXPERIENCE
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! Contact us to learn more. Explore three inspiring, well-equipped work spaces for exploration, creativity and collaboration. Studio Y Studio O Studio G • Wheel accessibleincludingthrowing,anwheel • Plus, a variety of sculpture tools • Jewelry & art metals • Stained glass • Glass fusing • Mosaics • Hand-building • Slab rolling • Drawing • Painting • Printmaking • Digital photography • Fabric arts Classes & Workshops 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 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. FIND CLASSYOUR REGISTER UNION.WISC.EDU/WHEELHOUSEONLINEWINE&CANVAS A night out with friends! HANDMADE JEWELRY Bracelets, rings and more! PLAY IN CLAY Beginner and Advanced Classes! IN THE KITCHEN Cultivate your culinary skills! SEWING Learn new skills! STUDIOS p. 5 p. 7 p. 8 p. 9 p.10 2 FULL COURSE LISTING AT UNION.WISC.EDU/WHEELHOUSE 608.262.3156
FREE ART FRIDAYS FOR GRADS! CAPPY HOUR Dec 12 - Dec 17 | 12 pm - 10 pm DECORATE YOUR GRADUATION CAP! Students and community members of all skill levels are welcome to join us this fall for fun, free art activities. • Friday, Oct 7 | Nature Art: Monoprinting with Autumn Leaves • Friday Nov 4 | Ink Flow Tiles • Friday, Dec 2 | Mixed Media Mosaic Mirrors Pictured: Free Art Friday 2018 FULL COURSE LISTING AT UNION.WISC.EDU/WHEELHOUSE 608.262.3156 3
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! Oct 27 - Nov 10, Thurs, 6 - 8:30 pm $100#1201.006(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. Nov 1 - 29, Tues, 6 - 9 pm $110#1301.008(Student/Union Member) $120 (Non-member) PENCILS & BRUSHES eventScholarsChancellor’sPictured: 4 FULL COURSE LISTING AT UNION.WISC.EDU/WHEELHOUSE 608.262.3156
Wine and Canvas: Lavender Fields Sept 23, Fri, 6 - 8:30pm $40#1101.001(Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member) Wine and Canvas: Two Kayaks Oct 14, Fri, 6 - 8:30pm $40#1101.002(Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member) Wine and Canvas: Hibiscus Oct 28, Fri, 6 - 8:30pm $40#1101.003(Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member) Wine and Canvas: Old Wooden Boat Nov 11, Fri, 6 - 8:30pm $40#1101.004(Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member) Wine and Canvas: Baby Birds Dec 9, Fri, 6 - 8:30pm $40#1101.005(Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member) 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. GardensOlbrichatGroveBirch-CanvasandWinePictured: FULL COURSE LISTING AT UNION.WISC.EDU/WHEELHOUSE 608.262.3156 5
FUSED GLASS Discover the glass fusing process of cutting, shaping, combining and firing to create beautiful pieces of glass art! Glass Coaster Fusing Create a set of four glass coasters using glass sheets, frit and rods. Sept 21, Wed, 12:30 - 3 pm $40#4601.001(Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member) Intro to Stained Glass Learn the basics of stained glass design and construction! Oct 11 - Oct 18, Tues, 6 - 8 pm $70#4601.002(Student/Union Member) $80 (Non-Member) Fall Glass Wave Panels Using glass sheets, frit and rods, create a decorative glass panel to display on a bookshelf or table. Oct 27, Thurs, 6:30 - 8:30 pm $40#4601.003(Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member) Glass Coral Bowl Learn glass working skills to create unique bowl forms that resemble coral. Nov 17, Thurs, 6:30 - 8:30 pm $40#4601.004(Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member) Continuing Stained Glass Advance your stained glass design and construction skills! Nov 29 - Dec 6, Tues, 6 - 8 pm $70#4601.005(Student/Union Member) $80 (Non-Member) Blown Glass Ornaments Create blown glass ornaments using a torch and starter cylinders. Dec 1, Thurs, 6:30 - 9 pm $70#4601.006(Student/Union Member) $80 (Non-Member) NO NECESSARY!EXPERIENCE Pictured: Moon Glass Bowls 6 FULL COURSE LISTING AT UNION.WISC.EDU/WHEELHOUSE 608.262.3156
JewelryinSettingStonePictured: METALS JEWELRY& Intro to Lapidary Learn safety and the basic skills to saw, grind, sand and polish different kinds of rocks. Sept 28 - Nov 2, Wed, 5:30 - 9 pm $170#5401.001(Student/Union Member) $180 (Non-Member) Stone Setting in Jewelry Learn how to bezel-set a stone in jew elry and explore soldering, cutting and annealing techniques. Oct 6 - Oct 13, Thurs, 6 - 9 pm $70#5101.001(Student/Union Member) $80 (Non-Member) Enamel Pendants Use high temperatures to fuse enamel powder on metal to create a glass enameled pendant. Nov 10, Thurs, 6 - 9 pm $40#5101.002(Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member) Basics of Metalsmithing and Jewelry Explore jewelry fabrication techniques including sawing, piercing, texturing, riveting, and soldering. Nov 11 - Dec 16, Fri, 6 - 9 pm (Does not meet Nov. 25) $170#5101.003(Student/Union Member) $180 (Non-Member) LAPIDARY IS THE ART OF CUTTING AND GEMSPOLISHINGANDSTONES! FULL COURSE LISTING AT UNION.WISC.EDU/WHEELHOUSE 608.262.3156 7
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. Tile Making Learn the basics of tile making using a variety of designs and tools. Sept 18 - Oct 16, Sun, 9:30 am - 12 pm $170#4201.001(Student/Union Member) $180 (Non-Member) Intro to Wheel Pottery Sept 19 - Oct 17, Mon, 6 - 8:30 pm $170#4101.001(Student/Union Member) $180 (Non-Member) Intro to Wheel Pottery Sept 20 - Oct 18, Tues, 6 - 8:30 pm $170#4101.002(Student/Union Member) $180 (Non-Member) Intro to Wheel Pottery Sept 21 - Oct 19, Wed, 6 - 8:30 pm $170#4101.003(Student/Union Member) $180 (Non-Member) Intro to Wheel Pottery Sept 22 - Oct 20, Thurs, 6 - 8:30 pm $170#4101.004(Student/Union Member) $180 (Non-Member) Continuing Wheel Pottery Continue to develop your pottery skills and learn how to create new forms. Nov 6 - Dec 11, Sun, 9:30 am - 12 pm $170#4301.001(Student/Union Member) $180 (Non-Member) Handbuilt Ceramics Learn the basics of handbuilding in clay with techniques including coiling, pinching and slab work. Nov 7 - Dec 5, Mon, 6 - 8:30 pm $170#4201.002(Student/Union Member) $180 (Non-Member) Intro to Wheel Pottery Nov 7 - Dec 5, Mon, 6 - 8:30 pm $170#4101.005(Student/Union Member) $180 (Non-Member) Intro to Wheel Pottery Nov 8 - Dec 6, Tues, 6 - 8:30 pm $170#4101.006(Student/Union Member) $180 (Non-Member) Intro to Wheel Pottery Nov 9 - Dec 14, Wed, 6 - 8:30 pm (Does not meet Nov. 23) $170#4101.007(Student/Union Member) $180 (Non-Member) Intro to Wheel Pottery Nov 10 - Dec 15, Thurs, 6 - 8:30 pm (Does not meet Nov. 24) $170#4101.008(Student/Union Member) $180 (Non-Member) NightCraftWisconsinPictured:8 FULL COURSE LISTING AT UNION.WISC.EDU/WHEELHOUSE 608.262.3156
$40#6501.003(Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member) THE Culinary Offerings! AT UNION.WISC.EDU/WHEELHOUSE 608.262.3156
Oct 19, Wed, 6 - 8 pm
$50 (Non-Member) Wednesday Wines: Italy vs. France Learn about and try wines from these two wine-making giants and enjoy light appetizers at Prairie Fire!
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$40#6101.002(Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member) Intro to Italian Cooking Discover the secrets to delectable homemade pasta and prepare the perfect sauce from scratch.
Fall Favorites for Two! Learn foundational culinary skills to improve your home cooking while preparing a roasted chicken with a pan sauce, polenta, root vegetables, a salad, and dessert.
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$40#6501.002(Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member) Wednesday Wines: Pacific Northwest California gets all the glory, but both Washington and Oregon are making incredible wines. Learn about and try wines from both of these regions and enjoy light appetizers at Prairie Fire! Dec 14, Wed, 6 - 8 pm
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$40#6501.001(Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member) Basics of Baking Learn foundational baking skills while preparing cookies, savory scones, and meringues with a baking professional.
Nov 15, Tues, 6 - 9 pm
Learn about celebrities that have entered the industry, try their wines, and enjoy light appetizers at Prairie Fire!
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PRINT & SEW Screen Printing Discover a variety of fun techniques to print images onto paper and t-shirts. Oct 6 - Oct 20, Thurs, 6 - 9 pm $100#3101.001(Student/Union Member) $110 (Non-Member) Upcycled Winter Wear Create an upcycled scarf or pair of mittens! Oct 3 - Oct 10, Mon, 6 - 9 pm $70#8301.001(Student/Union Member) $80 (Non-Member) Shibori Dying Learn textile dyeing and how to make indi go patterns on clothing and other cloth! Oct 12, Wed, 6 - 9 pm $40#8301.002(Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member) Wax Batik Learn about creating resist patterns with wax and indigo dye! Nov 9, Wed, 6 - 9 pm $40#8301.003(Student/Union Member) $50 (Non-Member) Decorative Mending: Sashiko Stitching Learn how to mend your garments in beau tiful new ways through sashiko stitching! Dec 1 - Dec 8, Thurs, 6 - 9 pm $70#8301.004(Student/Union Member) $80 (Non-Member) Recreate Your Favorite Pants Learn foundational sewing and patterning skills to create a pattern from your favorite pants and recreate them in any fabric you choose! Nov 21 - Dec 12, Mon, 6 - 9 pm $140#8301.005(Student/Union Member) $150 (Non-Member) PrintingScreenPictured: 10 FULL COURSE LISTING AT UNION.WISC.EDU/WHEELHOUSE 608.262.3156
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 in our classes or open studio. There are no exceptions to this policy. 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 PERFORMANCEFAQ Introduction to SwordsmanshipKenjutsu:ofJapan An intro to the basics of formal kenjutsu study. Hone your focus and experience the calm of a modern Samurai. Oct 3 - Oct 31, Mon, 6 - 7 pm $40#7701.001(Student/Union Member) $50 (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 FULL COURSE LISTING AT UNION.WISC.EDU/WHEELHOUSE 608.262.3156 11
UW’s Art Studio REGISTER TODAY! Online at union.wisc.edu/wheelhouse By Phone MC/VISA/Discover/AMEXAccepted608.262.3156Payments: In Person Memorial Union, Lower Level Hours Noon - 10pm, 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!
