Open Studio: Spring Session (ages 14+)
Fridays, Mar 16−May 4, 4:00−6:00 pm
Take advantage of the opportunity to use the Wilson Center Art Studio for your own projects. This is an independent work opportunity with no formal instruction. Sample studio materials and tools, such as paints, brushes, and clay. Pottery wheels are available for students to create a unique ceramics piece. (Limitations and extra costs may apply.)
$10/FREE for Wilson Center Donors Class Code: WI48
Intro to Design (ages 14+)
Wednesdays, Mar 28−May 2, 6:00−8:30 pm
Real world examples will be used in this hands-on course exploring principles of design. Through lecture, discussion, demonstration and work time, each class will explore how text, numbers, symbols and colors integrate to create an eye catching design. Open to all skill levels.
Instructor: Mike Gundlach
6 sessions
Supply list will be provided prior to class start date.
$75/$68 Wilson Center Donors Class Code: WI47
Book Binding: Interesting Interiors (ages 14+)
Thursdays, Apr 12−May 10, 6:00−8:30 pm
Learn multiple ways to create interest inside the bound book. Students will bind hard and soft cover books, explore how to manipulate pages by adding pockets, cutting out shapes, and folding. Past bookmaking students are encouraged to return, and new students are always welcome!
Instructor: Tiffany Knopow
5 sessions, Supplies included
$64/$58 Wilson Center Donors Class Code: WI50
Watercolor Crayons (ages 14+)
Tuesdays, Apr 17 & 24, 6:00−8:30 pm
Sometimes referred to as “Caran d’ Ache,” these artist quality crayons make painting as easy as child’s play. This class welcomes those who have never painted as well as seasoned painters who want to learn a new approach. Instructor: Thea Kovac
2 sessions, Supplies included
$65/$58 Wilson Center Donors Class Code: WI51
The Wilson Center is pleased to partner with
Mount Mary College for these exciting course offerings!
Intro to Drawing (ages 14+)
Mondays, Feb 20−Apr 2, 6:00−8:30 pm
Students will learn the basics of drawing and be introduced to materials and techniques for observational drawing practices. Working from still life and other resources, students will be taught form, line, and shading.
This class is meant for beginners who want to start their drawing journey!
Instructor: Eriks Johnson
6 sessions, *Supplies not included
$68/$62 Wilson Center Donors Class Code: WI52
Class held at Mount Mary
Digital Photography Workshop (ages 14+)
Thursdays, Apr 5−19, 6:00−8:30 pm
This is an exciting three session digital photography workshop designed to help students enjoy taking pictures with their digital point-and-shoot cameras. Learn how to use the controls on a camera, become familiar with photography techniques terminology, and understand composition and subjects. In the Mount Mary Mac lab, students will learn a few digital editing tricks and become familiar with a digital workflow from camera to computer to printer to online sharing. Students should bring their digital cameras, camera manual (if available), power cords, and memory cards.
- Session one: at the Wilson Center (learn the basics)
- Session two: on location (photoshoot experience)
- Session three: at Mount Mary College in the Mac lab (learn digital workflow)
3 sessions, *Supplies not included
$38/$34 Wilson Center Donors Class Code: WI53
Mount Mary College is located at 2900 N. Menomonee River Parkway Milwaukee, WI, 53223
Portrait Drawing (ages 14+)
Working from a live portrait model, students will learn drawing skills to create a portrait in the likeness of the model. Learn how to find proportions and see values. Open to all skill levels. Individual instruction and class demonstrations will be given.
Instructor: Steve Ohlrich
Registration Closed.
Pottery On and Off the Wheel (ages 14+)
Learn how to create vases, mugs, jugs, and bowls. Students will start with clay handling and construction techniques. Then, moving on to wheel throwing students will learn how to combine processes to create unique results. Glazing and other ceramics skills will also be covered. Open to all skill levels. Past students are welcomed to return.
Instructor: Linda Vitamvas
Registration Closed.
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