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2016 Arts & Crafts Workshops
Center for the Arts
Mineral Point, Wisconsin
ShakeRagAlley.com
ADULT WORKSHOP CALENDAR
page
Feb 20
Mar 5 Mar 5 Mar 5 Mar 6 Mar 12
Mar 12-13
Macro Photography .................................................. 26
Flame-Worked Glass Beads ....................................... 10
Zentangle® Basics...................................................... 24
Zentangle® - The Adventure Continues...................... 24
Zentangle® Inspired Art............................................. 24
Leaves, Roots, Bugs...A Natural Dye Workshop........... 15
Beginning Rug Hooking............................................. 15
Mar 19-20 GARDEN GETAWAY................................... 4-6
Apr 2-3 Apr 8-10 Apr 9-10 Apr 9 Apr 10 Apr 16-17 Apr 16-17 Apr 16-17 Apr 22-24
Apr 23 May 7 May 7 May 7 May 7-8 May 21-22 The Art of Making Tools, Marks and Collage............... 23
Buried Treasure Hunt for Writers.................... 27
C.L.I.C.S iPhone Photo Class....................................... 26
Fine Silver Rings In A Day .......................................... 10
Fusing PMC with Argentium Sterling Silver ............... 10
Adirondack Rustic Table .............................................. 7
Enamel On Copper .................................................... 10
Intro to Encaustic Painting......................................... 24
Layers: Oil and Cold Wax Workshop................. 24
Intro to Torch Welding................................................ 14
Outdoor Photography................................................ 26
Beginning Shuttle Tatting.......................................... 15
Beginning Blacksmithing.......................................... 14
The Fun and Funky Art of Assemblage....................... 23
Blacksmithing: Focus on Leaf Making........................ 14
MAY 21-22 BEADS AND BANGLES ...................... 8-9
Jun 4 Jun 4-5 Jun 4-5 Jun 9-12 Jun 10-12
Jun 11 Jun 24-26 Jun 24-26 Jun 25 Jun 25 Jun 25 Jun 26 Foundations of Nature Printing.................................. 16
Welding: Cut and Weld with OA Torch........................ 14
Make a Bent Willow Chair ........................................... 7
Oil and Wax: Personal Color and Powerful Design...... 24
Blacksmithing for Home and Garden......................... 14
Intro to Weaving on a 4 Harness Table Loom.............. 16
Acrylic Marathon....................................................... 25
Mosaic Whimsy ........................................................... 7
Tapestry Sunset......................................................... 16
Intro to Torch Welding................................................ 14
Natural Stones Set In Silver Metal Clay ...................... 10
Fine Silver Leaves from the Garden ........................... 10
Jul 10-13 WOODLANDERS Rustic Arts & Nature Crafts ..... 7
Jul 16-18
Jul 16 Jul 16-17 Jul 22-23 Jul 23 Jul 30 3 Ring Circus ................................................ 11
Nuno Felted Fashion Scarves...................................... 16
Experimental Watermedia Collage............................. 23
Writing Facts Like Fiction........................................... 27
Painting Yarn............................................................. 16
Natural Dyes: Exploration, Extraction, Enthusiasm.... 16
Aug 5 Aug 6 Aug 6 Aug 6 Aug 13 Aug 13 Aug 19-20 Aug 20-21 Aug 20-21 page
Watercolor from the Beginning................................. 25
Color Theory Through Watercolor............................... 25
Riveted Spinner Ring ................................................ 11
Beginning Blacksmithing.......................................... 14
Soldered Sterling Silver Link Bracelet........................ 11
Braided Wool Rug or Chair Pad................................... 17
Drawing Trees............................................................ 25
Make a Bent Willow Chair ........................................... 7
Turn Life Stories into Publishable Literature............... 27
Aug 25-28 ART ADVENTURE ......................... 18-22
Aug 27-28 Welding: Intro to Welding Small Sculptures............... 15
Sep 8-11 Expanding Your Vision with Oil
and Cold Wax................................................ 25
Sep 8-10 Blacksmithing: Basic Forging,
Punching, Twisting........................................ 15
Sep 10-11 Simple Soldered Silver Rings..................................... 11
Sep 12-16 Cool Cuffs...................................................... 11
Sep 16-18 Rug Hooking Retreat..................................... 17
Spe 17-20 Wire Weaving, Forging, and Layering ........................ 11
Sep 24 Chainmaille 101: Meet the Byzantine Family ............ 12
Sep 24 Intro to Torch Welding................................................ 14
Oct 1-2 The Mixed Media Art Journal..................................... 23
Oct 1-2 Make a Bent Willow Chair ........................................... 7
Oct 1 Intro to Torch Welding................................................ 14
Oct 1 Fabulous Fused Chains .............................................. 12
Oct 2 Fold Formed Earrings................................................. 12
Oct 6-8 Hand-forged Knives....................................... 15
Oct 8-9 Plein Air Watercolor Journaling.................................. 25
Oct 8 Soldered Silver Shield Earrings................................... 12
Oct 8 Advanced Shuttle Tatting - Cool Circles Necklace....... 17
Oct 8 Zentangle® Basics...................................................... 24
Oct 8 Zentangle® - The Adventure Continues...................... 24
Oct 9 Zentangle® Inspired Art............................................. 24
Oct 17-22 Polymer Clay Floral Dreamscapes................... 23
Oct 22 Painting Yarn............................................................. 16
Oct 22 Casting Small Pewter Charms, Pendants.................... 12
Oct 29 Torch Fired Glass Enamel on Copper........................... 12
Oct 29 Fine Silver Rings In A Day .......................................... 10
Oct 30 Combine Metal Clay and Traditional Metal Work........ 13
Nov 4-6 The Codex Compendium............................................ 23
Nov 5-6 Make a Bent Willow Chair ........................................... 7
Nov 12 Knitting Mitts - Magic Loop....................................... 17
Nov 12-13 Dichroic Bling Beads and Art Jewelry......................... 13
Check the website for additional classes that may be added throughout the year.
What is Shake Rag Alley?
We are a nonprofit school of arts and crafts for adults and children offering workshops
and cultural events in a wide variety of visual, literary and performing arts. Our lush, 2.5
acre campus of gardens and historic buildings is situated in the heart of the charming arts
community of Mineral Point located in beautiful, hilly, southwest Wisconsin.
From late winter through mid-November we offer close to 200 weekend adult workshops
ranging from introductory half-day workshops to three or four day in-depth classes and
workshop events. Our instructors are drawn from a wealth of creative talents, including
nationally known artists from across the country and across the street (Mineral Point is rich in
creativity!) Class sizes are small affording lots of personal attention. All skill levels are welcome.
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ShakeRagAlley.com • 608.987.3292 • [email protected]
ADULT
WORKSHOPS
Beads & Bangles . 8-9
Blacksmithing &
Metal Arts . . . . . 14-15
Creative
Writing . . . . . . . . . . 27
Drawing
& Painting . . . . . 24-26
Lind Pavilion Renovation Brings New Opportunities
It’s official! The two year renovation of the Lind Pavilion (Quonset Hut) is
now complete. Even before it was finished we were getting rave reviews
from instructors, students and art retreat participants who used the building
during construction.
The huge space is handsomely remodeled with an industrial feel, excellent
lighting and all the amenities including a dramatic mezzanine that can serve
many purposes. The colorful exterior trim and signage lend a 1950’s vibe. A
gravel walkway leads past drifts of flowers and grasses to a stunning rock wall
and staircase on Shake Rag Street, tying the building to the rest of campus.
The Lind Pavilion is a welcome addition to Shake Rag’s classroom space and is
available for rent when not in use for workshops (see page 28).
Garden Tour / Garden Art
& Plant Sale Saturday, June 18, 9am–4pm
Spend a lovely summer day strolling through
special gardens in and around the charming
art community of Mineral Point WI. Plus,
browse Shake Rag Alley’s annual Garden Art
and Plant Sale.
Proceeds to benefit the creative programming at
Shake Rag Alley Center for the Arts.
Garden Tour
This year’s Garden Tour (our 7th) is once again,
a delightfully eclectic tour of home and public
gardens in and around Mineral Point.
Tickets and detailed map with garden
descriptions available ONLY on the day of
the tour at Shake Rag Alley, 18 Shake Rag St,
Mineral Point. Tickets: $15
Garden Art
& Plant Sale
Great one-of-kind garden art
created by Shake Rag Alley’s
talented instructors and area
artisans. There will also be a
fine selection of healthy and
reasonably priced perennials
available for purchase.
This is a “rain or shine” event, so toss your umbrella
in the car just in case.
Fiber Arts . . . . . 15-17
Garden Getaway 4-6
Art Adventure 18-22
Jewelry . . . . . . . 10-13
Mixed Media, Paper
& Book Arts . . . . . . 23
Photography . . . . 26
Rustic Arts . . . . . . . . 7
Woodlanders
Gathering . . . . . . . . 7
CUSTOM
RETREATS
AND
SITE RENTAL
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
YOUTH
PROGRAMS
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
TOUR OF FAIRY
HOMES
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
WINTER WRITERS
SERIES . . . . . . . . . 28
Class
Registration . . . . . 29
Shake Rag Alley
Lodging . . . . . . . . . . 30
Mineral Point
Dining &
Lodging . . . . . . . . . 31
See the website for more detailed class listings: ShakeRagAlley.com
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GARDEN GETAWAY
Saturday & Sunday, March 19 & 20
Shake Rag Alley’s 11th Annual Garden Getaway – a weekend
chock full of hands-on workshops making Garden Art plus informative lectures on the Art of Gardening.
Register by March 14
Saturday
Sunday
9–10:30am Beginning Gardening
9am–noon Hypertufa Planter
9am–noon Wire Bird Mobiles
9am–noon Accent Table/Plant Stand
1–5pm Painted Garden Canvas
1–5pmKimchi
1:30–4:30pm Garden Trellis
1:30–4:30pm Mosaic Garden Trowel
1:30–4:30pm Zentangle® Notecards
9am–noon
10am–5pm
1:30–4:30pm
1:30–4:30pm
1:30–4:30pm
1:30–4:30pm
Ye Old Stump Planter
Foundations of Nature Printing
Flower Pounding
Japanese Style Hypertufa Lantern
Herbal Soaps and Scrubs
Ikebana Tray
Beginning Gardening
Painted
Garden Canvas
Kriss Marion
Sat, Mar 19 / 9–10:30am
CSA farmer Kriss Marion spent 20 years
gardening on her postage stamp yard in
inner-city Chicago before heading out to
the fields of SW Wisconsin. In Chicago she
designed gardens for her urban neighbors,
now she grows food for 150 CSA families on 20 acre farm. Kriss has
tried it all! Learn how to apply current commercial organic farming
techniques, British allotment traditions, and ancient subsistence
farming wisdom to grow healthy, hearty and bountiful produce
on whatever space you’ve got in a way that suits your lifestyle and
physical abilities. You’ll take a look at gardening well – from soil to
seed starting to saving your harvest through the winter. Class size 35.
CJ Kitzke
Sat, Mar 19 / 1–5pm
Create a vibrant and colorful
garden canvas to hang on a
wall, or use it to make a pillow.
Your 2’x2’ canvas will be painted
with acrylic paint, imagining a design of your own. CJ promises a
fun class with unique painting techniques to create a lovely piece for
all students. Buttons, yarns, trims and trinkets can be used to add
dimension to your painting. It will be a magical class that you don’t
want to miss! Class size 14.
16A335G / Tuition $55
Make a Rectangular
Hypertufa Planter
Judy Sutcliffe
& Heidi Dyas-McBeth
Saturday, March 19
9am–noon
Hypertufa planters add a pleasant,
rustic look to your container gardens inside or out. (And outside,
moss loves to grow on them). Hypertufa is a lightweight concrete
which you’ll mix using cement and lightweight aggregates. You’ll
form your planter in one of a variety of molds Judy and Heidi will
have on hand. Your plants will enjoy it for years. (If there’s time, you’ll
be able to make a second planter!) Class size 16.
Wire Bird Mobile
Cheryl Smeja
Sat, Mar 19 / 9am–noon
Make these cute little birds with heavy
gauge copper wire and string them up
to make an indoor-outdoor mobile.
Let it patina naturally, or use liver of
sulphur to darken. Class size 10.
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Kimchi
Leslie Damaso
Sat, Mar 19
1–5pm
Learn how to make
the most popular
version of kimchi.
Made with napa
cabbage, it is the funky, sour, sweet spicy, hard-to-resist, Korean
soul food. We will also incorporate it into a typical Korean style
meal. The menu: a hearty braised beef bulgogi, a sweet potato
noodle dish called jabchae, and steamed sesame rice. In addition,
you will get a jar of kimchi and recipes so you can re-create the
meal for your friends and family. Bring your aprons and your
appetite! Class size 6.
Make a Mosaic
Garden Trowel
Judy Sutcliffe & Heidi Dyas-McBeth
Saturday, March 19 / 1:30–4:30pm
Too pretty to dig with, but lovely to hang on
the wall! You’ll cut and nip stained glass to
make small mosaic pieces for a simple floral
design on a garden trowel. Everything is
supplied, trowel, glass, glass cutters, etc. You
will adhere the mosaic bits to the trowel and
then grout them. Everyone will admire this
unique and colorful work of garden art! Class size 16.
Zentangle® Inspired
Botanical Notecards
Diane Knauff
Sat, Mar 19 / 1:30–4:30pm
Garden Trellis
Jim Arendt
Sat, Mar 19 / 1:30–4:30pm
Rummage through a stash of long
green willow withes, then bend
and shape your wands into a flat
trellis. You’ll enjoy working with
Jim and you’ll be really happy with
your willow creation. Class size 12.
Winter can be long and drab but
as the days get longer it is time to
celebrate the coming of spring by
creating one-of-a-kind notecards
inspired by nature and Zentangle
patterns. These notecards will
blossom with specially selected patterns to create garden-like
art, perfect for sharing sentiments with friends both near and far.
Participants will create a set of four notecards using ink and color to
beat away the winter doldrums. Class size 10.
16A355G / Tuition $45 / Materials Fee $10
Ye Olde Stump
Planter
Judy Sutcliffe
& Heidi Dyas-McBeth
Sunday, March 20
9am–noon
Have fun creating this
old stump planter from
concrete you will mix by
hand and apply to a provided armature. You can add branch stubs,
knots and burls, maybe a mouse? You’ll take home a one-of-a-kind
planter that’s great for succulents or herbs. Class size 16.
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2016 GARDEN GETAWAY continued
Foundations of
Nature Printing
Sharlene Bohr
Sun, Mar 20 / 10am–5pm
Experience the magic of nature!
Learn to naturally dye fabrics through
the modern process of eco-printing.
Eco-printing is a technique in which
plants, leaves and flowers leave their
shapes, color, and marks on fabric. Learn to identify dye plants, how
to mordant fabrics, how to create a bundle, how different metals
change the color outcome, the effects of heat source choices, and
ways to manipulate your fabric and plant placement to vary your
design possibilities. You will leave class with two finished silk
scarves and the knowledge to take your skills home and work with
local plants, wherever you might live! Bring an old, white cotton
sheet to class. Class size 8.
Herbal Soaps
and Scrubs
Kriss Marion
Sun, Mar 20 / 1:30–4:30pm
Get down and dirty in the garden,
then get cleaned up with your own
soap and scrub creations. We’ll start
with bases of goat milk, coconut, glycerin, honey and olive oil and
add your choice of essential oils, colors, crushed herbs, ground
chocolate, almond flour or various other mix-ins. You will make
several different soaps. Then we’ll let the soaps cure and harden
while we create an olive oil sugar scrub just perfect for getting
those muddy feet clean. Come prepared to experiment and have
some good clean fun! Class size 12.
16A375G / Tuition $95 / Materials Fee $23
Also offered on Jun 4 (see Fiber Arts)
and on Aug 25 (see Art Adventure)
Flower Pounding
Paula Washow
Sun, Mar 20 / 1:30–4:30pm
Enjoy a unique afternoon of
painting on watercolor paper by
pounding fresh flowers to release
their pigments. Bring your favorite
flowers or use what Paula has
grown and collected. All materials
provided. Class size 14.
Japanese Style
Hypertufa Lantern
Ikebana Tray
Tom Cabezas
Sun, Mar 20 / 1:30–4:30pm
Show off the natural beauty of your flower arrangement in a
wooden tray you’ve made yourself. Using driftwood, wood slabs
or other wood forms, Tom will show you how to create a beautiful
and functional Ikebana tray. He will provide a round “flower frog”
and basic tool instruction. If you have an interesting piece of wood
to support a 2 inch frog hole bring it, but Tom will have all the
materials you will need. Class size 8.
Judy Sutcliffe
& Heidi Dyas-McBeth
Sunday, March 20
1:30–4:30pm
Make a three-part, Japanese
style lantern from hypertufa
(lightweight concrete). You’ll
mix cement with lightweight
aggregates and form the three sections of the lantern in two
different ways, using plastic molds and sand molds. You’ll finish the
three sections and then, if you like, add some pebble and mirror
mosaic on the top of the “roof.” Put a candle in your garden lantern
this summer and watch the fairies come to dance! Class size 16.
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MOSAIC / CEMENT
RUSTIC ARTS
Mosaic
Whimsy
Adirondack
Rustic Table
Jim Kern
Sat–Sun, Apr 16–17
9am–4pm
Judy Sutcliffe &
Heidi Dyas-McBeth
Have you long admired cabin or
lodge type furniture and decor?
In this workshop, you will have the opportunity to create your own
custom piece. This rustic table will look great in any home, cabin or
porch. Beginning with a pre-assembled pine table, use hand tools to
apply a variety of rustic and natural materials, including birch bark, twigs
and leather, to decorate your table with elements of the Adirondack
style. Return home with your own masterpiece sure to be a welcome
addition to your home! Class size 8. Register by Apr 4.
16A450 / Tuition $150 / Materials Fee $75
Make a Bent Willow Chair
Jim Arendt
Bring a bit of nature into your home with
a bent willow chair. Jim will bring plenty
of green willow and lead you through the
process of making a rustic, bent willow
chair using only hand tools. At the end of
the workshop you will have a beautiful,
handcrafted piece of rustic furniture to take home. (Be sure you have
room to carry it in your vehicle!) You’ll enjoy every minute of this
two-day class as you learn about working with willow. This class is for
everyone—no experience necessary. Class size 6. Tuition $245
Sat–Sun, Jun 4–5 / 9am–4pm / 16A620 / Register by May 23.
Sat–Sun, Aug 20–21 / 9am–4pm / 16C233 / Register by Aug 8.
Sat–Sun, Oct 1–2 / 9am–4pm / 16C410 / Register by Sep 19.
Sat–Sun, Nov 5–6 / 9am–4pm / 16C510 / Register by Oct 24
Friday–Sunday,
June 24–26
Fri 1-4pm
Sat 9am-4pm
Sun 9am-4pm
Come play with cement and mosaic for 2 1/2 days and
take home multiple magic! It’s easy! The possibilities
include making concrete leaf castings or surreal-shaped
birdbaths using sand molds. Or sculpt lizards, dragons,
faerie houses, or birds with concrete applied over chicken
wire and styrofoam. Add stained glass bits, ceramic
shards, tiny porcelain kitsch to concrete sculpture,
birdbaths, mirrors, large tiles, lightweight mosaic board,
spotlights, foamboard, step stones, mushrooms, turtles,
pink flamingoes.... We’ve got lots of creative materials for
you to play with for both concrete and mosaic work, so
come and get your hands into the “mud” and play with
us! You’ll take home unique treasures for your house and
garden! All materials supplied. Class size 8. Register by
Jun 13.
16A650 / Tuition $285
Also see Mosaic / Cement workshops
listed under Garden Getaway (pages 4-6)
and Art Adventure (pages 18-22).
15th Midwest
Woodlanders Gathering
Rustic Arts and Nature Crafts
Woodland Workshops
July 7-10, 2016
“It’s like Summer Camp for Adults!”
Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, you will
be in the company of a great group of nature-loving
folks. You can choose from over 40 workshops
creating unique projects made from natural
materials. Build rustic lamps, tables, chairs, or
benches from twigs and branches. Make a trellis, a gate or a cement mosaic art piece for
your garden. Try your hand at woodcarving, basketmaking, nature printing, blacksmithing,
soapmaking, scrimshaw, welding, or working with gourds, leather, stone, plants, clay and
metal. Every day is packed with unique hands-on projects, intriguing demonstrations, and
light-hearted fun. Come for one, two, three, or the entire four days and expect to have the
time of your life!
Look for the 2016 schedule on the Shake Rag Alley website by March 1st or before. (Prior to
Mar 1st, to get an idea of a typical 4 day schedule, view last year’s line-up on our website. The
2016 schedule will include similar workshops plus many new ones.)
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BEADS & BANGLES
Weekend Jewelry Bash!
Saturday–Sunday, May 21-22
Ten introductory level jewelry classes offering a range of techniques and styles from
funky to fine. Use this weekend to explore different approaches, learn new skills,
network with other jewelers, and leave with a lot of new ideas and jewelry.
Register by May 9
Saturday
Sunday
9am–noon Double-Wrap Leather Bracelet
9am–noonHammered Copper or Brass
Wire Jewelry
9am–5pmEtched and Roller Printed
Tapestry Pendants
1–4pm Coin Mosaic Pendant
1–4pm Wire Basics - Clasps
9am–noon
9am–noon
9am–4:30pm
1–5pm
1–5pm
DoubleWrap
Leather
Bracelet
Jill Erickson
Sat, May 21
9am–noon
The look of Urban Boho jewelry is summed up in this easy-to-wear
double wrap bracelet. Students will learn how to use a double
needle technique to weave world beads between lengths of supple
leather cord. Jill shares her tips for tying on a button closure and
wrangling long lengths of strong beading thread. You’ll also learn
how to neatly finish the weave and create an adjustable closure.
Materials fee includes supple leather cord, world beads (Jill will
bring a variety of quality strings for you to choose from), flexible
needles, nylon beading thread, buttons (for the clasp). Class size 8.
16A550B / Tuition $50 / Materials Fee $25
Hammered
Copper or Brass
Wire Jewelry
Judy Sutcliffe
Sat, May 21 / 9am–noon
It will be noisy, but a lot of
fun, and you will discover how
many inventive jewelry pieces
you can create with simple
bending and hammering of
brass, copper, and nickel silver wire. Besides Celtic spiral pendants
and matching earrings, you can try bracelets, hair clips, scarf pins,
money clips, and neck rings with bead dangles. If you can think of it
or see it in the books Judy will bring, you can make it and embellish
it with colorful beads. Find out how inexpensively you can create a
whole wardrobe of jewelry for yourself and make unique gifts for
friends and family. All materials provided. Class size 10.
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Bracelet With Handmade Beads
Enameling on Embossed Copper
Explore Silver and Copper Clays
Band Rings
Working with Steel Wire
Etched and Roller
Printed Tapestry
Pendants
Kay Rashka
Sat, May 21 / 9am–5pm
Make a multi layer “tapestry-like”
textured pendant with roller
printed, textured or etched metals.
Copper, Brass and Nickel sheet
metal can be etched to transfer
fabric patterns from rubber texture mats. Metal can also be textured
using the Shake Rag Alley rolling mill. Metal sections will be
connected using wire or tube rivets. Hand rolled hinges with wire
bails can be used to create movable, layered pendants. The hinges
will be cut using a saw blade/frame. Students will make at least one
layered pendant and a pair of earrings if time permits. Materials fee
includes sheet metal (copper, brass and nickel), wire, and copper
bead chain for a necklace. Additional metal can be purchased from
instructor on the day of class. Class size 12.
Coin Mosaic
Pendant
Jill Erickson
Sat, May 21
1–4pm
Using a ready-made
bezel, students will learn
to make a seed bead
mosaic pendant that
features a world coin. Jill will share tricks for working with 2-part
epoxy compound and embedding seed beads. Ball chain and a clasp
are provided. Materials fee includes bezel pendant, seed beads,
world coin, Apoxie Sculpt, flexible beading wire, wooden picks, craft
sticks, nitrile gloves, ball chain and clasp, and instructions. Class
size 8.
Explore Silver
and Copper
Clays
Sherry Viktora
Sun, May 22
9am–4:30pm
Wire Basics – Clasps
Cheryl Smeja
Sat, May 21 / 1–4pm
Learn the basic skills required for making jewelry with wire, and
then apply the skills to making a variety of clasps. We will start by
making jump rings and opening and closing them properly. Next
you will make consistent simple and wrapped loops, and a variety
of spirals. Then we will move on to making basic hook and eye
clasps, plain and fancy “S” clasps, toggle clasps, and some other
fancy shapes. Clasp styles can range from a simple mechanical
closure, to a decorative focal point worn up front. Class size 8.
First there was Silver
Metal Clay that turned
into .999 pure silver, now there are several bronze and copper
metal clays available which turn into pure copper and bronze.
Learn all about two of the three metal clays available (silver
and copper) – how to work with and fire them. You will create
pendants, earrings or components from fine silver PMC (Precious
Metal Clay), and one type of copper metal clay. Sherry will have
written information on all of the clays on the market and will
discuss combining different metals using cold connections.
Materials fee includes silver and copper clays, written
information, use of tools and disposables. Class size 8.
Bracelet With
Handmade
Beads
Sharon Stauffer
Sun, May 22
9am–noon
Make some terrific
looking beads out of
unconventional (and inexpensive!) jewelry materials – paper
beads, beads made from fabric, wire, vinyl tubing, telephone
wire casing, and more. These beads are great fun to make and
can be done in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors to suit any
style. When combined with commercial beads they make up
into unique jewelry pieces with a look that can’t be bought.
You’ll string your beads on easy-to-use Memory Wire. Make a
dramatic 5 loop bracelet or two 2 1/2 loop bracelets. Class size 10.
Enameling
on Embossed
Copper
Leslie Perrino
Sun, May 22
9am–noon
Create a round pendant
by cutting out richly
patterned and grooved
copper foil, forming it
into a graceful dome,
then coating it in layers of colored glass. You will also get a chance
to try your hand at texturing copper using a rolling mill, and will
complete at least one pin or pendant to take home. All materials
and tools provided.Class size 8.
Band Rings
Leslie Perrino
Sat, May 21
1–5pm
Love rings? Learn to
make a sterling silver
textured band ring.
Leslie will introduce
you to a few basic metalwork skills, including sawing, stamping,
soldering and finishing and you will leave with a lovely ring to
wear or give as a gift. All materials and tools provided.
Class size 8.
Working with
Steel Wire:
Get your hands dirty
and fall in love
Deb Donaghue
Sun, May 22 / 1–5pm
An introduction to making
wire jewelry from this humble,
non allergenic, inexpensive
and beautiful material. Learn
sources for where to get it.
Learn the tools best suited for it. Learn some of its strengths and
weaknesses. Learn how to clean it. Learn some patinas that work
on it and learn how to protect it. During our explorations we will
create spirals and cages, both controlled and chaotic, for objects
or stones. You should leave class with at least one piece of jewelry.
Materials fee includes steel wire, patina, beads and stones. Chain,
ear wires and clasps may be purchased from the instructor if
desired. Class size 10.
Be sure to arrive 15 minutes early for all classes and workshops.
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JEWELRY
FlameWorked
Glass Beads
Julie Lukosaitis
Sat, Mar 5
9am–4:30pm
Whether a beginner or an advanced glass bead artist, this class is
for you. Julie will help you hone your skills at flame working. You
will learn the basics of hot head torch set up and safety. Round
beads will be made first and a discussion of common problems
associated with bead making will follow. You will learn how to pull
stringers from glass rods and use them to decorate beads with dots,
scrolls and swirls. Materials fee includes glass and silver foil. Class
size 8. Register by Feb 22.
Fine Silver
Rings In a
Day
Sherry Viktora
Create your own
unique .999 pure
silver ring using
Precious Metal Clay
Silver (PMC), and
wear it home. Learn the techniques to size, form, refine, embellish,
and set a fire-in-place stone into your ring. Make your ring as plain
or glitzy as you wish, with or without a stone. After it’s fired and
polished, you can leave it bright silver or add patina. You’ll also learn
to torch fire PMC. If you have clay left over from your ring, you can
make earrings or charms and torch fire those. Materials fee includes
PMC silver clay, appropriate stone, and use of tools and disposables.
Extra PMC available for purchase. Class size 8.
Tuition $105 / Materials Fee $39
Sat, Apr 9 / 9am–5pm / 16A440 / Register by June 6.
Sat, Oct 29 / 9am–5pm / 16C480 / Register by Oct 10.
Fusing Precious Metal
Clay with Argentium
Sterling Silver
Sherry Viktora
& Deb Donaghue
Sun, Apr 10 / 9am–5pm
Combine two modern forms of
silver to highlight the strengths of each. PMC allows you to create
intricate patterns and textures easily and quickly. While it is possible
to use PMC to create sheet and wire effects, it is more expensive and
less structurally sound than Argentium Sterling. Combining the two
metals expands your metal working world considerably and you get
the best of both materials! In the morning create fine silver piece(s)
with Precious Metal Clay, forming, drying and firing in a kiln or with
a butane torch. After lunch and an introduction to some basic metal
working techniques including texturing metals using hammers or
rolling mills and then fusing, permanently connect the PMC to the
Argentium sterling. Then finish your edges, apply patina, and take
your finished piece home! No previous experience required but
some familiarity with PMC or with traditional metal working skills is
helpful. Class size 8. Register by Mar 28.
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Enamel On
Copper
Leslie Perrino
Sat 9am–4pm,
Sun 9am–1pm
Enamel is glass fused to a
metal base using a kiln. It’s
deeply colorful, it’s shiny,
and it’s fun to make jewelry from this contemporary medium with
an ancient past. Leslie will teach you how to apply the glass, fire
it in the kiln, and show you several simple techniques that make
a big impact on your enamels. You will learn many techniques in
this workshop, and go home with several small pieces or one larger
piece. But this just scratches the surface of what can be done with
enamel. Materials fee includes all materials and use of tools.Class
size 8. Register by Mar 28.
16A460 / Tuition $160
Natural Stones
Set In Silver
Metal Clay
Sherry Viktora
Sat, Jun 25
9am–4pm
Create a fine silver bezel
setting for a natural, nonfirable stone cabochon which you will add to your textured silver
metal clay pendant. Sherry will teach you how to use fine silver
bezel wire and metal clay to create your bezel, how to account for
shrinkage, how to fire your pendant, how to set your stone and
polish and patina (optional) your own beautiful pendant. Bring your
own natural cabochon or purchase one from the instructor who will
have a variety of sizes and prices available. Materials fee includes
25g metal clay, and bezel wire. Note: This is NOT a beginning class!
Must have taken a previous class with Sherry or get her approval for
other experience. Class size 8. Register by Jun 13.
Fine Silver Leaves
from the Garden
Sherry Viktora
Sun, Jun 26
9am–4:30pm
Transform leaves into fine silver
jewelry using Precious Metal Clay
in this exciting one day class.
Sherry will demonstrate the
process from collecting appropriate
organic material, preparing and/or storing that material, to
completion of a fine silver piece of jewelry. Learn to make bails
and embellish your jewelry with fire-in-place stones, syringe, and
extruder. You will go home with one or more beautiful pieces of
pure silver jewelry, and the knowledge to create more. You will
also learn how to torch fire PMC with a small butane torch, so you
can fire your work without a kiln. Materials fee includes 18gm PMC
clay, a fire-in-place stone, and use of tools. More PMC available for
purchase. Class size 8. Register by Jun 13.
Simple Soldered Silver Rings
3 Ring Circus
Eva Sherman
Sat–Sun, Sep 10–11 / 9am–4pm
Richard Salley
Sat–Mon, Jul 16–18 / 9am–4pm
The “Circus” is Coming! Richard Salley brings you an intensive
3-day workshop that focuses entirely on the process of ring
making. In this series of workshops we will be presenting how
to make 3 rings, 3 different ways in 3 days (The Spinner Ring,
The Bezel-Set Cabochon Ring and The Torch-Fired Enamel Ring
with Tube-set CZ). Whether this will be your first foray into ring
making or you want to expand your ring making knowledge,
you will leave the workshop with newly acquired skills that will
launch you into a new level of jewelry making. Class size 12.
Register by Jul 5.
16C110 / Tuition $325 / Materials Fee $65
Using a butane torch, silver wire & sheet, and a few pre-made
bezels, students will create amazingly beautiful rings that are
deceptively simple to construct. Students will learn techniques
in soldering, filing, fabrication, and stone setting. Soldering
experience is helpful but not required. Materials fee includes
sterling silver wire and sheet, solder, flux, flux brush, pre-made
bezels, faceted stones, cabochons. Class size 12.
vRegister by Aug 28.
Cool Cuffs
Eva Sherman
Mon–Fri, Sep 12–16 / 9am–4pm
Applying texture to light gauge metals, and then cold connecting
them to a heavier base, provides an infinite number of cuff
possibilities! We will cover several hot and cold metal texturing
techniques including: roller printing, fold forming, corrugating,
fusing, forging and more! All levels are welcome and no metal
working experience is required. Materials fee includes all copper
sheet, wire and rivets to complete the projects. Silver sheet, wire
and rivets will be available for purchase if desired, or students
may bring their own. Class size 12. Register by Aug 28.
Riveted Spinner Ring
Jill Erickson
Sat, Aug 6 / 9am–4pm
Learn the basics of sawing, drilling, filing, sanding, shaping, and
finishing sterling silver sheet metal to make your own stirrup ring
band. Then master the skill of setting a tube rivet that captures
a focal bead to give your ring kinetic zing. Materials fee includes
18-gauge sterling silver sheet, thick-walled sterling silver tubing,
a focal bead, templates and supplies, plus use of instructor’s
tools. Class size 6. Register by Jul 25.
Soldered
Sterling
Silver Link
Bracelet
Kay Rashka
Sat, Aug 13
9am–5pm
Learn the basics
of silver soldering and forging to make a soldered link, silver
chain bracelet. Students will hand cut jump rings from sterling
wire for each link. The jump rings and toggle clasp will be forged
and multi temperature silver solder will be used for soldering.
Students can modify the shape and also texture the rings to
personalize their project. Micro butane and acetylene torches will
be used for soldering. Bracelet can be tumble polished if time
permits. Professional finishing using flex shafts and polishing tips
will be emphasized. Most students should finish the project in
class. Materials fee includes 12, 14, and 16 gauge wire and silver
solder. Class size 8. Register by Aug 1.
Wire Weaving, Forging, and Layering
Sarah Thompson
Sat–Tue, Sep 17–20 / 9am–6pm
Learn basic wire weaving and techniques for shaping wire to
create jewelry with layers and dimension. Using only wire, you
can create sophisticated pieces of jewelry without soldering!
Master wire weaver Sarah Thompson will show you how. All hand
tools, torches, and bench tools in the supply list can be provided,
or you can bring your own. Copper wire can be purchased in class
for $5 fee.Class size 12. Register by Aug 29.
16C340 / Tuition $425/ Materials Fee $5
(payable to instructor at class time)
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Soldered
Silver Shield
Earrings
Kay Rashka
Sat, Oct 8
9am–5pm
Chainmaille 101:
Meet the Byzantine Family
Kate Tegtmeier / Sat, Sep 24 / 9am–4pm
This is a beginner’s introduction to a basic, but seemingly
complicated, family of weaves. Many interesting weaves are created
with a basic knowledge of Byzantine and this class will provide a
foundation from which to build one’s basic skill. Although a beginner
class, this would also be interesting to the intermediate since the
mechanics of chainmaille and design construction will be discussed.
Materials fee includes enough copper rings to practice with and
make weave starters and sufficient silver-filled rings to make
one 7.5” Byzantine bracelet and a clasp. Prior experience needed:
Students should be able to open and close small jump rings cleanly.
Class size 8. Register by Sep 12.
Use basic fabrication
and soldering skills to craft these sterling silver “Shield” earrings.
Learn the basics of soldering with multi-temperature silver solder.
The basic earring shape will be cut out using a saw blade/frame.
The metal will be textured using metal design stamps. Micro butane
torches will be used for soldering. Professional finishing using
motorized tools and polishing tips will be emphasized. This project
was featured on the cover of the September issue of Art Jewelry
(2011). Materials fee includes sterling silver sheet, round and square
silver wire and solder. Class size 8. Register by Sep 26.
Casting
Small
Pewter
Charms,
Pendants
Fabulous
Fused
Chains
Leslie Perrino
Sat, Oct 1
9am–4:30pm
Want to learn
to make chains
using silver?
Leslie will teach you how to make jump rings, use a hand torch to
create fluid links and go on to create a large variety of chains that
can be made into necklaces, earrings and bracelets. Chains are
interesting to connect and create, to enjoy plain or paired with beads
or your favorite pendant. All materials and tools will be provided for
this class. Materials fee covers silver wire and use of tools. Class size
8. Register by Sep 19.
Fold
Formed
Earrings
Leslie Perrino
Sun, Oct 2
9am–1pm
Hammer up
a pair or two
of distinctive
earrings in copper or brass while exploring the fun and versatile
fold forming technique. All skill levels are welcome. Materials fee
includes copper and brass. Silver will be available for purchase from
the instructor during class for $10. Class size 8.
Register by Sep 19.
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Eric Donaldson / Saturday, October 22 / 9am–4pm
Learn how to make your own cast pewter charms or pendants with
metalsmith Eric Donaldson. Working with pewter is very easy. You
can make castings at home in your kitchen or garage, once you know
how to work with this wonderful, soft metal. Eric will show you how
to create your own original, reusable molds from simple materials,
how to heat the pewter, how to pour the molds, how to finish the
castings. Purchase pewter from Eric for $5-$10 and you will be able
to make several charms or pendants from a small amount. Your
bracelets, necklaces, and key chains will be jingling and jangling.
Class size 10. Register by Oct 10.
16C470 / Tuition $105 / Materials Fee $5-$10
Torch-Fired
Glass Enamel
on Copper
Julie Lukosaitis
Sat, Oct 29
9am–4pm
Light up your life with a
flame work glass enameling
class. No experience necessary. You’ll learn torch fired glass
enameling techniques including counter enameling, vertical surface
enameling, and sgraffito. Julie will demo sheet metal fabrication
and shaping and will have on hand several precut shapes of copper
metal for you to chose from. You’ll be the artist choosing your colors
and designs. She will have extra materials including gemstones to
enhance your finished designs. Your final piece will be made into
earrings or a pendant. Materials fee includes glass enamels, torch
and fuel to use in class, tools for use during class, wire for earrings or
head pins, four copper shapes. Class size 9. Register by Oct 17.
Combine Metal Clay
and Traditional
Metal Work
Dichroic Bling
Beads and Art
Jewelry
Sherry Viktora
& Deb Donaghue
Sun, Oct 30 / 9am–5pm
In the morning you will create your
fine silver focal piece with Precious
Metal Clay, forming, drying and firing
your piece to be ready to rivet it to
copper sheet metal in the afternoon
to create a pendant. After lunch you
will be introduced to some basic metal
working techniques including texturing copper sheet with hammers,
riveting, finishing edges and applying patina. You will then rivet
your PMC piece or pieces to your textured copper sheet and take
home a finished piece of jewelry! Materials fee includes 9 grams
of fine silver clay, copper sheet metal, rivets, and any disposables
necessary. Chain, ear wires and hooks may be purchased directly
from the instructors. Class size 8. Register by Oct 17.
Julie Lukosaitis
Sat–Sun, Nov 12–13
Sat 9am-4pm,
Sun 9am-1pm
In this two-day class create
hand made glass beads AND
create one-of-a-kind beaded
art jewelry. Day 1: create glass beads that glitter and sparkle with
Dichroic glass. The colors seen in Dichroic glass are light waves
traveling through or reflecting off very thin layers of oxides on one
surface of glass. You will use two types of Dichroic glass – black
opaque glass with Dichroic layers and clear Dichroic glass. You will
be the artist choosing your colors. Day 2: create jewelry with your
hand made glass beads. You’ll forge metal bead caps, make your
own head pins, and assemble beads into beautiful one-of-a-kind
necklaces and earrings. All tools, glass and materials provided.
Extra Dichroic glass, sterling and fine silver, and gemstones will be
available for purchase. Must have experience making beads with a
torch. Class size 8. Register by Oct 31.
Our Jewelry Studio is Tops!
Jewelry students love our Jewelry Studio in the Smeja Annex! It’s outfitted with sturdy wood
tables and adjustable chairs, and each bench has task lights, bench pins, and a large selection
of hand tools. The studio has equipment for fabricating and finishing, including a rolling mill,
bench shear, flex shafts, drill press, punches, and mandrels. There are two soldering stations
with acetylene/air torches and set ups for butane torches at each student bench. We also have
a kiln for enamels, glass, and metal clay, and for polymer, there are basic supplies for each
student, a convection oven, and a Simmons slicer. Wow! Sign up for a jewelry class today!
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Intro to Torch Welding
Dennis McKernan
Want to give welding a try? Learn the process of cutting and
welding mild steel that will give you the basics for working on steel
sculptural assemblages. There are three types of welding equipment:
oxyacetylene torch, arc welder and electric wire feed. In this class
Denny will teach you the use of oxyacetylene for cutting and welding
steel. You’ll draw shapes on metal and cut them out, then weld pieces
together into three dimensional small sculptures. Denny can answer
all your questions about welding including the kinds and costs of
equipment for your own studio. Class fee covers cost of materials and
fuel. Wear cotton clothes and leather shoes. Class size 4.
Sat, Apr 23 / 9am–4pm / 16A490 / Register by Apr 11
Sat, Jun 25 / 9am–4pm / 16A670 / Register by Jun 13
Sat, Sep 24 / 9am–4pm / 16C360 / Register by Sep 12
Sat, Oct 1 / 9am–4pm / 16C415 / Register by Sep 19
Beginning Blacksmithing
Greg Winz
Learn the basics of lighting and tending the coal fire in the forge;
handling hammers, tongs, and anvil; and working iron into points,
hooks, and twists for useful objects such as drawer handles,
plant hangers and a variety of hooks. This is a beginning class but
intermediate students are welcome to review their skills and try more
complex projects. Wear cotton clothing and leather shoes. Bring safety
glasses if you have them. Class fee includes cost of materials and fuel.
Class size 8.
Sat, May 7 / 9am–4pm / 16A520 / Register by Apr 25
Sat, Aug 6 / 9am–4pm / 16C212 / Register by Jul 25
Blacksmithing:
Focus on Leaf
Making
Mitch Quade
Saturday–Sunday,
May 21–22 / 9am–4pm
Blacksmithing moves toward art when you start forging leaves. This
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class is open to both beginners and intermediates. You’ll begin making
simple leaves by means of tapering the end of an iron bar to a point
and creating a leaf. Mitch will show you how to use the edge of the
anvil and how to use your hammer to spread the leaf. From a simple
leaf the class will proceed to the fern type leaf which will require more
hammer work and the use of various tools and leafing hammers to add
veins, texture, and character to the leaf. You’ll enjoy adding attractive
leaves to hooks and other projects. Wear long cotton pants and shirt,
shoes (no sandals or sneakers). Bring safety glasses if you have them.
Class size 6. Register by May 9.
Welding: Cut and Weld with OA Torch
Mitch Quade
Saturday–Sunday, June 4–5 / 9am–4pm
This two-day torch welding class is open to beginners and intermediates and focuses on using a traditional combination OA (oxyacetelene) torch and the DHC 2000 torch for cutting thin steel (.035")
and thick steel plate. Additionally, we will weld both thin (.035") and
thick metal (.375") using OA. You will also have the opportunity to
braze steel with fluxed bronze rods. Welding aluminum with OA can be
challenging. There will be time for students who want to take on the
challenge of welding thin aluminum (.040”). Mitch will demonstrate
how to weld cast iron using cast iron filler with welding flux. Wear long
cotton pants & shirt, and shoes (no sandals or sneakers). Bring safety
glasses if you have them. Class size 4. Register by May 31.
Blacksmithing for Home and Garden
Bob Tuftee
Fri–Sun, Jun 10–12 / 9am–4pm
Learn the basics from a talented blacksmith and make useful items
for your home and garden. New this year is an opportunity to make
a garden bell from recycled oxygen cylinders that Bob will supply.
Other possible projects include a variety of hooks, triangular dinner
bells, candle holders, roasting forks, flower pot holders, and more.
Beginners will quickly pick up the fundamentals, and if you have
some experience, you’ll enhance your skills while trying new ideas.
Bob always has new and different projects to tempt you to the forge.
Enjoy this 3-day class in ironwork, limited to 6 students, one or two
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FIBER ARTS
per forge. If you have questions or a project you’d like to try, please
contact Bob through the office at Shake Rag Alley. Class size 6.
Register by May 31.
Leaves, Roots, Bugs, and More! A Natural
Dye Workshop
Welding: Intro to
Welding Small Sculptures
Spend a day with natural dyes, and learn a new avenue into color
possibilities from ancient traditions. This class will cover some of
the long history of natural dyes, the color possibilities they offer,
mordant techniques, the dyeing process, and some color theory.
We will use readily available dyes like indigo, cochineal, osage,
logwood, fustic, and madder, as well as talk about the process for
extracting dyes from common “weeds” like Queen Anne’s Lace and
Goldenrod. Students will take home dyeing instructions, many
samples, information on each of the dyes used, and source lists on
where to get them. Class size 15. Register by Feb 29.
Mitch Quade
Saturday–Sunday, August 27–28 / 9am–4pm
Learn welding with Mitch using the DHC 2000 torch for making
small metal art. This class is open to beginners for learning how to
weld with an O/A (oxyacetelene) torch. As you learn, you’ll create
small metal art work using thick wire, nails, washers, thin sheet
metal, nuts, bolts, etc. Small works of art can be scaled up for
making yard art or art pieces for the home. You are also welcome to
explore making iron pendants and other steel-based jewelry. Wear
long cotton pants and shirt, shoes (no sandals or sneakers). Bring
safety glasses if you have them.Class size 4. Register by Aug 15.
Stefania Isaacson
Sat, Mar 12 / 9am–4pm
16C298 / Tuition $200/ Materials Fee $15
Blacksmithing: Basic Forging,
Punching, Twisting
Mitch Quade
Thursday–Saturday, September 8–10 / 9am–4pm
Beginners and intermediates, learn the basics of blacksmithing
with Mitch. You’ll begin with how to start and manage the
traditional coal fire, moving on to use of the hammer, tongs and
anvil. You will learn hot punching, cutting, twisting, and scrolling.
After the basics you are welcome to complete several possible
forging projects such as fancy hooks, key rings, chain links, candle
holders and more. Wear long cotton pants and shirt, shoes (no
sandals or sneakers). Bring safety glasses if you have them. Class
size 6. Register by Aug 29.
Hand-forged
Knives
Robert Schulz
Thu–Sat, Oct 6–8
9am–4pm
Hand forge and finish a knife
of high carbon steel with
handle of natural materials such as wood, bone, or antler. Knife
fittings of guards, bolsters, and pommels will be forged or poured
with non-ferrous casting. Techniques included in class will be fire
maintenance; hot forging; filing; heat treatment of annealing,
hardening, and tempering; applying handle materials; and
sharpening. You will go home with your own custom knife! Class
appropriate for beginning and intermediate smiths. All materials
supplied, but you may bring special handle materials such as
hardwoods or antler, if you wish. Class size 6. Register by Sep 26.
Casting Small Pewter
Charms, Pendants
Eric Donaldson
Saturday, October 22 / 9am–4pm
(see listing under Jewelry)
Beginning Rug Hooking
Harriet Ridnour
Sat–Sun, Mar 12–13 / 9am–4pm
Traditional rug hooking is an art form indigenous to America.
Come and learn the hooking techniques of pulling loops of wool
through a backing to create a small mat, pillow or wall hanging.
This is a beginning class to give you the basic techniques of rug
hooking: finding and preparing the wool, use of color, texture
and design, and finishing techniques. Although this is a beginner
class, if you have done rug hooking in the past and feel your
techniques need improvement or just want a refresher course, you
are welcome to join us. Materials fee includes: pattern printed on
linen, wool and a hook (choice of three patterns). Class size 10.
Register by Feb 29.
Beginning
Shuttle
Tatting
Marilee Rockley
Sat, May 7
9am–4pm
This class is ideal
for beginners seeking an experienced teacher to guide them
through the basics of shuttle tatting, a Victorian lace craft that
is enjoying a resurgence of popularity. Learn how to make
the basic knot of tatting (double stitch), the decorative loops
(picots), the characteristic oval shapes (rings) and curved lines
(chains). Basic skills may seem hard at first, but once learned are
very easy and fun to do. Although you will not finish a project
in class, the practice bits can be used to embellish note cards,
enhance scrapbook pages, or adorn any project that needs a
little something extra. Class fee includes a kit with all necessary
supplies. Class size 6. Register by Apr 25.
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Foundations of
Nature Printing
Tapestry
Sunset
Sharlene Bohr
Sat, Jun 4 / 10am–5pm
Experience the magic of
nature! Learn to naturally dye
fabrics through the modern
process of eco-printing.
Eco-printing is a technique
in which plants, leaves and
flowers leave their shapes,
color, and marks on fabric.
Learn to identify dye plants, how to mordant fabrics, how to create a
bundle, how different metals change the color outcome, the effects
of heat source choices, and ways to manipulate your fabric and plant
placement to vary your design possibilities. You will leave class with
two finished silk scarves and the knowledge to take your skills home
and work with local plants, wherever you might live! Bring an old,
white cotton sheet to class. Class size 8. Register by May 23.
Ruth Manning
Sat, Jun 25
9am–4pm
Explore color as we
think about sunsets
and how it affects the
landscape around you.
Students will use tapestry technique to weave a small landscape
with a focus on mixing color in landscape design. The instructor will
provide looms, bobbins and yarn, discuss finishing of tapestry, and
show examples of her work. All levels of experience are welcome.
Class size 12. Register by Jun 13.
Nuno Felted
Fashion Scarves
Beth Crook
Sat, Jul 16 / 9am–4pm
Also offered on Mar 20 (see Garden Getaway)
and Aug 25 (see Art Adventure).
Learn how to felt onto a silk
scarf. You’ll choose from a
selection of hand dyed silk
scarves and hand dyed wool
roving to create a nuno felted
fashion scarf. All students will leave the class with a small practice
piece, a completed scarf and the knowledge to make many more.
Materials fee includes hand dyed scarf, hand dyed roving, felting
mats and tools for use during the class. Class size 7. Register by Jul 5.
Intro to Weaving
on a 4 Harness Table Loom
Kathleen Nutter
Sat, Jun 11 / 9am–4pm
Acquire the skills needed to set up a 4-harness table top loom and
get weaving! Each student will have a loom to work on. (Bring
your own or borrow one of ours for the day!) In the morning get
instruction and practice in winding the warp and dressing the loom
(threading the heddles and winding the warp onto the loom). Then
in the afternoon, learn to read a draft (pattern) and make a sampler
of plain (tabby) weave and an assortment of twill weaves. The
sampler will be yours to take home. Materials fee includes enough
yarn to make a 2.5 yard sampler. Develop your warping or weaving
skills further in one or both non-instructional Sunday lab sessions.
See class codes 16A636 & 16A637. Class size 6. Register by May 31.
Intro to Weaving on a
4 Harness Table Loom: Lab Sessions
Kathleen Nutter
Students in the Saturday Intro to Weaving workshop may sign up
for one or both of the Sunday Lab sessions to develop their warping
or weaving skills in a non-instructional session. Equipment will be
provided and you may use your own yarn. Kathleen will be on hand
to assist with troubleshooting problems and answering questions.
Tuition $25 per session
Sun, Jun 12 / 9am–noon / 16A636
Sun, Jun 12 / 1–4pm / 16A637
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Painting Yarn
Sandy Jones
Learn to apply dye
to yarn to create
your own custom
skeins. You will learn
about color and dye
and will receive a
handout with all the
details. The yarn will
need to steam, so bring a separate project to work on, or plan to
explore Shake Rag Alley and Mineral Point while you wait. Class fee
includes 4 skeins of yarn, dyes and all other necessary materials and
equipment. Additional skeins will be available for purchase from the
instructor at $6 per skein. Class size 10.
Sat, Jul 23 / 9am–5pm / 16C150 / Register by Jul 11
Sat, Oct 22 / 9am–5pm / 16C465 / Register by Oct 10
Natural Dyes: Exploration,
Extraction, Enthusiasm
Stefania Isaacson
Sat, Jul 30 / 9am–4pm
Explore plant materials from garden and field, how to extract the
dye, and how to create our own dye pot. We will use the flowers of
Queen Anne’s Lace, Goldenrod, Weld, and Marigolds, among others,
to get yellows, and then will overdye in indigo and madder to get
a variety of greens and oranges. We will also use some extracts
made from dyes to which we don’t have access, such as Fustic and
Quebracho Yellow! Become immersed in color theory as well as
the dye process and take home many samples, instruction, and the
knowledge of how to dye from nature on your own. Enthusiasm for
beautiful color and for the fun process will abound! Class size 15.
Register by Jul 18.
Braided
Wool Rug
or Chair Pad
Linda Dee
Derrickson
Sat, Aug 13
9am–4pm
Local shepherdess
Linda Dee of “Bluffwood Landing” will show you how to create
beautiful, sturdy braided rugs. With wool roving from her sheep
(NOT strips of fabric), you will learn how to braid, felt and sew a
mini-rug, chair pad or hot pad to take home. “My grandmother
made cushy braided rugs to warm her drafty farmhouse floors.
Making rugs with roving is faster and easier than her method,
but the results are just as beautiful.” No experience needed. Class
fee covers needles and linen thread. Feltable wool roving can be
purchased in class or byo (3 colors, 2-3 oz ea). Class size 10.
Register by Aug 1.
Rug Hooking
Retreat
Sharon Smith
Fri–Sun,
Sep 16–18
Fri & Sat
9am–4:30pm,
open lab Fri & Sat
eve; Sun 9am–noon
Advanced Shuttle
Tatting - Cool
Circles Necklace
Marilee Rockley
Sat, Oct 8 / 9am–4pm
Improve your tatting with
advanced techniques while
tatting a beautiful necklace
with beads. Techniques covered
in this class will include split
rings, bead inside a split ring, node stitch, alligator join, self-closing
mock ring, lock stitch chain, and bead picots. Materials fee covers
size 10 Lizbeth thread, beads, crochet hook size 14, collapsible eye
needle, embroidery needle, jump rings and findings. Prerequisite:
students should already be comfortable with tatting rings and
chains using a shuttle. Class size 6. Register by Sep 26.
Knitting Mitts–
Magic Loop
Sandy Jones
Sat, Nov 12 / 9am–5pm
Learn to knit fingerless mittens or
full mittens using one long circular
needle – the Magic Loop method.
Learn how to cast on and knit one
or two mittens on a single needle.
Prior experience needed: should
be comfortable with knitting in
the round, casting on and knit and
purl stitches. Materials fee includes
knitting needles and 2 patterns. Instructor will have yarn available
for purchase at the class for an additional fee if needed.
Class size 6. Register by Oct 31.
The annual 3-day Rug Hooking workshop/retreat is open to
students of all levels from beginner to advanced. Students
bring their own pattern, frame, hooks and wools and receive
individualized instruction on their projects from a nationally
recognized instructor. In addition to class time, open studio time
is available on Friday and Saturday evenings. Class size 15. Register
by Sep 6.
16C330 / Tuition $255
Be sure to check the website for the necessary supplies for your class.
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ART ADVENTURE
NEW THIS YEAR!
A Mixed Media Art Retreat!
Thur-Sun, August 25-28
4 days…28 workshops: collage, assemblage, jewelry, altered art, journaling,
creative writing, cement/mosaic…and more. Plus fun evening activities.
Check the Shake Rag Alley website for the latest updates.
Register by August 15
Thursday
Saturday
9am–noon Altered Mint Tins
9am–noon Beginning Jewelry Making
9am–noon & Curvaceous Birdbath!
Friday 1–5pm
10am–5pmFoundations of Nature Printing
1–5pmSmall Assemblage Sculpture in
a Shadow Box
1:30–4:30pm & Hypertufa Galore!
Fri 9am–noon
1:30–4:30pm Junk Drawer Art Charms
9am–noon Making Monoprints
9am–noon Make Your Own Art Stamps
9am–4pm Polymer Pretties Pendant
9am–4:30pm Mixed Media Collage
9am–5pm A Story in a Day
Sat & Sun Books Unbound Deluxe
10am–5pmEdition: a 2 Day Intensive Altered
Book Workshop
1:30–4:30pmJapanese Style Hypertufa Lantern
1:30–4:30pm Notan Paper Cut Collage
Friday
Sunday
9am–4pm A Garden Snail!
10am–3pm Doodling on Fabric
10am–4pm Beautiful Beaded Trees
9–11:30am Zentangle® Basics
1–5:30pmZentangle® - The Adventure
Continues
1–4pm UV Resin Jewelry
9am–noon Woven Bead Clusters
9am–4:30pm Textured Mixed Media
9am–4:30pmExplore Journal Writing and
Sketching
10am–5pmBox Full of Dreams: Mixed
Media Assemblage Workshop
1–5pm Paper Collage Painting
1:30–4:30pm Whimsies!
Altered Mint Tins
Sharon Stauffer
Thur, Aug 25 / 9am–noon
Have you been saving those mint tins thinking there
must be a use for them? Come and transform them
into wonderful artful pieces. Sharon will show you
how to deal with the paint and shininess of the tin,
how to attach stuff, and how to create an accordion
fold insert for photos (a great gift idea!). There will be
lots of art supplies, decorative papers, doodads and
embellishments on hand, but you are welcome to bring
your own. Sharon will bring mint tins but you may also
furnish your own. Class size 10.
16C240A / Tuition $50/ Materials Fee $10
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Beginning Jewelry Making
Cathy Lawson
Thur, Aug 25 / 9am–noon
Cathy has been teaching this class for 20 years and never tires of opening
the world of beads to people. Making jewelry is one of the most practical
hobbies because it combines your creative expression with something you
can use yourself or give to others. Learn about beads, tools, and where to
get inspiration. We’ll cover all the basics of jewelry making: wire work and
wrapped loops for earrings, stringing a multi-strand necklace and how to
use beading wire with crimp beads. You’ll make earrings and a multi-strand
necklace. Kits will be available so you can do a bunch in class or take some
projects home. Tools will be available for use in class and for sale. Class size 10.
16C242A / Tuition $65
Materials Fee: $6 for earrings, $19 for necklace
some paint and glue, and you’ll go home with a great piece of art to
enliven your home or office. Tom will supply decorated shadow box
frames. Class size 6.
16C248A / Tuition $70 / Materials Fee $15
Hypertufa Galore!
Judy Sutcliffe
Thur–Fri, Aug 25–26
Thur 1:30–4:30pm,
Fri 9am–noon
Curvaceous Birdbath!
Judy Sutcliffe
Thur–Fri, Aug 25–26 / Thur 9am–noon, Fri 1–5pm
Make one or more curving, shapely concrete birdbaths over
molds you will shape yourself from wet sand. That’s on Thursday
morning. The birdbaths must stay on the molds overnight to harden
sufficiently. So on Friday afternoon you’ll carefully remove the
birdbaths from their molds, trim the edges, and start adding mosaic
to the interiors. There will be plenty of ceramic shards and stained
glass to work with for colorful designs. You’ll adhere the mosaic
to the concrete and when that’s done, you’ll grout it. Guaranteed
gorgeous! Class size 8.
Foundations of
Nature Printing
Sharlene Bohr
Thur, Aug 25 / 10am–5pm
Experience the magic of nature!
Learn to naturally dye fabrics
through the modern process of
eco-printing. Eco-printing is a
technique in which plants, leaves
and flowers leave their shapes,
color, and marks on fabric. Learn to
identify dye plants, how to mordant fabrics, how to create a bundle,
how different metals change the color outcome, the effects of
heat source choices, and ways to manipulate your fabric and plant
placement to vary your design possibilities. You will leave class with
two finished silk scarves and the knowledge to take your skills home
and work with local plants, wherever you might live! Bring an old,
white cotton sheet to class. Class size 8.
Also offered on Mar 20 (see Garden Getaway)
and on June 4 (see Fiber Arts)
Small Assemblage
Sculpture in a
Shadow Box
Tom Kelly
Thur, Aug 25 / 1–5pm
Tom makes magic out of little
old bones, pencil stubs, old
brushes, a few beads, a dollop
of paint. Suddenly it all comes
together in a shadow box frame,
and, voila, little tribal faces look
back at you, almost alive and
ready to dance around a bonfire. Rummage through a selection of
Tom’s oddities looking for a few little pieces that speak to you, add
Thursday afternoon make as
many hypertufa pots as you can
using our round or rectangular
molds, big and small. Hypertufa is lightweight concrete with a
rustic look, easy to make into pots. Friday morning you’ll take your
hypertufa pots out of the molds, trim edges, scrape, texture, carve or
make more. You’ll take home several handsome hypertufa planters
for your garden specialties. Class size 8.
Junk Drawer
Art Charms
Sharon Stauffer
Thur, Aug 25 / 1:30–4:30pm
Yep, we’re going to make jewelry
charms and dangles out of that little
stuff that accumulates in your desk
drawer, tool chest, sewing kit, child’s
toy chest...or wherever. Sharon will
show you how to make nifty charms
out of inexpensive craft materials, introduce you to some great craft
techniques, and teach you basic jewelry attachment methods, then
turn you loose on her collection of little doodads and charm fodder.
Make the object itself the charm as is, or drill it, distress it, alter
it, dress it up with paint or ink, add beads, fiber, or wire. Anything
goes! Your charms can be used for a charm bracelet, as necklace
pendants, or as earring dangles. Class size 10.
Woven Bead Clusters
Cathy Lawson
Fri, Aug 26 / 9am–noon
Learn Cathy’s original design of this
gorgeous necklace. Weave with
wire and various beads through
chain to make any length of cluster,
a great technique for using up
those extra beads you may have or
for matching a specific outfit. Start
with weaving a base of smaller beads and build up your creation
with bigger and bigger beads. This is an intuitive and abstract design
that asks for balance in the finished piece – fill in with just the
beads needed to achieve your balance. We’ll discuss various finishing
techniques that will enable you to do a completely different necklace
each time. For all levels of experience, good small motor skills
helpful. Tools will be available for use in class. Class size 10.
Materials Fee $25-$35 for a kit
Shake Rag Alley parking is available in the lot across from Coach House.
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Textured Mixed Media
Tom Cabezas
Fri, Aug 26 / 9am–4:30pm
Create a unique painted art piece rich in
texture, with deep layers of color, and
sophisticated design. Tom will share some
great ideas and techniques for using
acrylic paints along with unusual textured
compounds, a variety of papers, and
some offbeat found objects. As a design
teacher, Tom will share his composition
principles, design ideas, and new ways to
use your art materials to add heightened
impact to your mixed media creations. Bring your own acrylic and
watercolor paints and brushes along with any special handmade
papers, photos, plant materials, and odds and ends you might like to
incorporate in your art piece. Class size 8.
Leather Cuffs
Cheryl Smeja
Fri, Aug 26 / 1–5pm
A neat project for either
guys or gals. Learn
basic leather craft skills
while you design and
create leather cuffs
or wristbands. Cheryl
provides punches, chisels, edging tools, plus setting tools for snaps
and rivets. Your design might include stitching, lacing, stamped
surface designs or roller embossing. Class size 10.
Paper Collage
Painting
Kim Geiser
Fri, Aug 26 / 1–5pm
Explore Journal Writing and Sketching
Patricia Ann McNair & Philip Hartigan
The journals and sketchbooks of Mark Twain, Sylvia Plath, e.e.
Cummings, DaVinci, Michelangelo, Goya, and others show
exploration in text, image, and their intersections. This one-day
workshop will encourage participants to do the same. Journal and
Sketchbook will be team-taught by a writer and a visual artist, using
interdisciplinary approaches toward the development of creative
processes. Participants will engage in creative practice that includes
writing, drawing, visual note-taking and expressive mark-making.
Recommended for anyone interested in writing and/or visual art,
documentation, and creative practices; all levels welcome.
Class size 12.
Create a colorful collage
painting using papers you
create with paint, stencils and
other techniques. You will learn
basic shape collage, background
techniques and unique finishing
techniques. Please bring a
canvas 9 by 12 or larger. Instructor will provide everything else.
Class size 15.
Whimsies!
Terri Schmit
Fri, Aug 26 / 1:30–4:30pm
Box Full
of Dreams:
Mixed Media
Assemblage
Workshop
Lorraine Reynolds
Fri, Aug 26
10am–5pm
Joseph Cornell is known for his special brand of visual poetry,
brought to life in what he called the Box Construction. Cornell
created little stories inside “shadow boxes” – voyages of the
imagination – forged by assembling a seemingly disparate and
random collection of objects into dreamlike miniature tableaus. His
boxes address his interests in childhood, space, birds, and ballerinas.
This class builds on the idea of the Cornell box. We will be building
our own “memory boxes” – poetic little “theatre boxes” that evoke
the memories contained within. We will assemblage found objects
and elevate those objects to a place of reverence – of redemption.
This is a great opportunity to use the found objects you have been
collecting to create a unique work of art that speaks from your heart.
Class size 14.
16C260A / Tutiion $130 / Materials Fee $10
your piece. Class size 12.
What are Whimsies? Whimsical people to
hang on your wall – art that will make you
smile. You’ll have to step outside the box
for this class! Starting with a few pieces of
gourd, you’ll add wire, beads, yarns, raffia
and lots of other plant material and found
objects to create a fun wall hanging (about
12” or so tall). Any level of expertise can do
this class. All materials provided but you are
welcome to bring a special trinket to add to
Making Monoprints
Philip Hartigan
Sat, Aug 27 / 9am–noon
Monoprints are one-of-a-kind
prints that are the most flexible
and least intimidating of all the
printmaking processes. Discover
how you can create unique,
painterly prints in a matter of hours
using many of the same techniques
used in watercolor and oil painting.
All levels welcome. Philip will bring
materials for printmaking and his portable press. Class size 8.
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Make Your Own
Art Stamps
Tisha Sandberg
Sat, Aug 27
9am–noon
Rubber art stamps are easy
to create and can be used
in lots of interesting ways.
Print on paper or fabric,
use in home decorating
or on clothing, the possibilities are endless. We’ll use soft carving
block, much easier to carve than linoleum, and a simple carving
tool, which is yours to keep. Even if you lack drawing skills, clip art
is easily available and you’ll learn a simple way for transferring any
design. Materials fee includes cutter and tips, soft carving block, a
variety of inks, paints, papers and fabric, handouts, clip art.
Class size 10.
Polymer Pretties Pendant
Kim Geiser
Sat, Aug 27
9am–4pm
Make a statement with polymer clay!
In this class you will turn clay into
beautiful intricate beads using a variety of
techniques and then create a one-of-a-kind
statement piece with those beads. This
is a great class for anyone who has never
worked with clay as well as for experienced
artisans looking to explore new techniques.
Class size 15.
August 15 (see website for instructions on where to send your draft).
Together we’ll work on all the components of a great story such as a
captivating opening, an intriguing conflict, building suspense and a
satisfying resolution. Our goal will be to have completed your story
by the end of the day. Class size 10.
Books Unbound
Deluxe Edition:
A 2-Day Intensive Altered
Book Workshop
Lorraine Reynolds
Sat–Sun, Aug 27–28
10am–5pm
This extended, more intensive version
of my Altered Book class will have you
gluing, cutting, painting and tearing
up old books to create 3 dimensional
works of art. We will break all rules set
by librarians and school teachers who
told you books were meant to be kept
on shelves. You will not only be exposed to specific techniques such
as making pockets, building niches, using transparencies, creating
images through various kinds of transfer techniques, and aging/
distressing, you will also have space to freely develop your own
personal narrative with found objects. Transform ordinary pages of
text into something mythical and profound and bravely enter into
new creative territories. If you are into ALTERED BOOKS, this class is
for you! Class size 14.
Japanese Style
Hypertufa
Lantern
Mixed Media
Collage
Rita Yanny
Sat, Aug 27
9am–4:30pm
Explore the endless
possibilities of collage.
Create a collage by
applying a variety of
approaches to materials
that have meaning to you such as photographs, fabric scraps, letters,
drawings, and decorative papers. Rita will demonstrate various
techniques and provide workshop handouts. Artists of all skill levels
are welcome. Class fee includes the prepared board on which you
will mount your collage. Please see the supply list on the Shake Rag
website. Class size 12.
A Story in a Day
Peggy Stortz
Have you had an idea for a story percolating in your head for a long
time? Perhaps you’ve even started to write it, but just never got it
done. Let’s dedicate one day to completing it with the support and
guidance of other authors. To make the best use of your time, you
may wish to send Peggy an outline or a rough draft of your story by
Judy Sutcliffe
Sat, Aug 27
1:30–4:30pm
Make a three-part, Japanese
style lantern from hypertufa
(lightweight concrete).
You’ll mix cement with lightweight aggregates and form the three
sections of the lantern in two different ways, using plastic molds and
sand molds. You’ll finish the three sections and then, if you like, add
some pebble and mirror mosaic on the top of the “roof.” Put a candle
in your garden lantern this summer and watch the fairies come to
dance! Class size 8.
Notan Paper
Cut Collage
Tisha Sandberg
Sat, Aug 27 / 1:30–4:30pm
Notan is a Japanese word
meaning light/dark harmony.
In this workshop you’ll learn a
simple paper-cutting technique to
create a striking black and white
collage. This easy-to-learn technique renders amazing and satisfying
results. Class size 10.
Be sure to check the website for the necessary supplies for your class.
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A Garden Snail!
Judy Sutcliffe
Sun, Aug 28
9am–4pm
You’ll start in the morning
sculpting a simple
concrete snail shape
around a basic armature that Judy will provide. In the afternoon
you’ll add colorful mosaic to the snail’s shell and take home a
charming (and harmless) snail for your cabbage patch. Class size 8.
Doodling on Fabric
Joyce Mori
Sun, Aug 28 / 10am–3pm
(one hour lunch break)
Create special pieces of mottled
fabric using at least 7 different
techniques. You will then doodle
on these fabrics with a casual,
freeform style of doodling. The
fabrics can be used in art quilts
and the instructor will have
samples of her art quilts. Joyce
will bring a lot of supplies plus some completed fabrics that you can
begin to work on while learning to create your own fabric.
Class size 10.
Beautiful
Beaded Trees
Kate Bausch
Sun, Aug 28
10am–4pm
Enjoy the meditative process
of creating a beautiful beaded
tree from start to finish during
this day-long workshop. We
will journey together as we
first paint the background, then the trunk and branches of our trees
on hardboard. Then we will choose from a collection of vintage and
contemporary beads to glue on the board to complete our one-of-akind mixed media art piece. No painting or art experience needed.
Materials fee includes masonite hardboard, glue, gesso, paint,
brushes, beads, buttons, sequins. Class size 8. Register by Aug 15.
and includes a high quality supply kit containing all the necessary
art materials so you can experience all the ways that Zentangle can
positively change your life. Class size 14.
Zentangle® –
The Adventure
Continues
Diane Knauff
Sun, Aug 28 / 1–5:30pm
Build on the creative and relaxing
designs learned in the Zentangle®
Basics class and continue your
journey by gaining additional depth and understanding of the
Zentangle process. This class will expand your pattern library while
teaching you techniques that will optimize the aesthetic quality
of your Zentangle art. Prerequisite: Zentangle Basics. Bring supply
kit from Zentangle Basics class. Course fee includes a high quality
supply kit containing all additional art materials. Class size 14.
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UV Resin
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Cheryl Smeja
Sun, Aug 28
1–4pm
Learn the basics
of incorporating
images and small
3-D objects in resin to make unique wearable art. You can try using
bezel trays, or washers from the hardware store. We’ll use alcohol
inks on metal washers, or on metal tape in bezels, or treat paper to
cover with resin. UV resin has the advantage of curing in a UV light
box in 15-20 minutes. This will allow you to make more layers in a
bezel, and to make more finished items during class time. Materials
fee includes UV resin, bezel trays, washers, wire, use of inks, and
assorted beads and inclusions. Class size 8.
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Diane Knauff
Sun, Aug 28 / 9–11:30am
Looking for a way to unwind from
stress, focus your thoughts, or
explore your creative side? In this
class, you will learn the creative and
relaxing process of the Zentangle art
form. By using easy to learn repetitive patterns and deliberate pen
strokes, you will create an abstract piece of art while entering into
a relaxed and focused meditative state. Zentangle provides artistic
satisfaction and an increased sense of personal well-being. This class
will provide you with the basic knowledge of the Zentangle process
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The Expressive Art of
Making Tools, Marks
and Collage
Crystal Neubauer
Sat–Sun, Apr 2–3 / 9am–4pm
Join Crystal for this two-day intensive
in the art of mark-making and collage. Begin by exploring artistic
Mineral Point and the magical Shake Rag campus as you gather found
and natural objects to develop your own hand-crafted mark-making
tools...while keeping a watchful eye out for treasures to incorporate
in your collage art. Then use your handcrafted tools and brushes in a
series of expressive exercises to help tap into your intuitive voice, while
creating interesting marks on papers to use as collage fodder. From the
art of making the tools, to the marks made with the tools, and finally
the art made with the marks made with the tools, learn what it means
to trust your intuitive voice to guide you in achieving satisfying and
meaningful works of art. Class size 16. Register by Mar 21.
The Mixed Media
Art Journal
Mary Beth Shaw
Sat–Sun, Oct 1–2
9am–4pm
In this workshop (for all levels),
you will learn a multitude of techniques for creating a multi purpose
art journal. Whether you like to write, paint, doodle or collage, you
are sure to enjoy the creation process behind scrumptious layers. We
will make our own custom collage papers, stickers and even tape
(!) to use in our journaling practice and then complete pages using
paints, pens and markers. Whether you are brand new to art journals
or experienced, you are sure to find Mary Beth’s enthusiasm absolutely
contagious. Materials fee includes a Mixed Media journal and a stash
of items that Mary Beth likes to use (you will be able to take these
items home) plus supplies provided for class use. Class size 15.
Register by Sept. 19.
Polymer Clay
Floral Dreamscapes
The Fun and Funky
Art of Assemblage
Carol Simmons
& Maureen Carlson
Mon–Sat, Oct 17–22
9am–5pm
Michael Donovan
Sat–Sun, May 7–8 / 9am–4pm
The cast-offs of our disposable culture find
their way back into our society’s art galleries
and homes through offbeat sculptural
arrangements—often humorous, always
intriguing. Try your hand at this fun and funky
art of assemblage sculpture. It’s art made
with imagination, incredible junk, several kinds of adhesives, and
various methods of attaching objects together. You’ll find inspiration
in Michael’s collection of old architectural bits and pieces, toys,
mechanical objects, old tools, musical instruments, old boxes, bits of
trim. Add your own “finds” to his or trade with fellow participants and
construct a free-standing sculpture or wall hanging to take home. This
expanded 2 day version of Michael’s popular class will give you plenty
of time to play! Class size 6. Register by Apr 25.
Experimental
Watermedia Collage
Jacqueline Sullivan
Sat–Sun, Jul 16–17 / 9am–4pm
Create paintings that will “Wow” everyone
by pouring color onto the watercolor
papers. We’ll work with Golden Paint’s
new and very brilliant QoR watercolors.
Pouring results in a loose, flowing, colorful
wash that happens naturally with this
wet-into-wet technique. After mastering the basic technique, we’ll
experiment with other techniques including the tried and true salt
and alcohol, but adding things like Rit dyes, pastel powders, metal
leaf, metallic powders, collage and more, to create very unique and
interesting abstract works. We’ll also explore markmaking and Asemic
(abstract) writing and learn the best ways to include this writing into
our abstract works. Once the paintings are complete, we will cut some
up and build a layered collage. Students who have taken this workshop
have gone home with several frameable small abstract paintings. Class
size 16. Register by Jul 5.
Learn about color, caning, and
sculpting through playful exploration in this 6-day intermediate/
advanced polymer clay workshop co-taught by Carol Simmons (a
colorist and caner) and Maureen Carlson (a sculptor). This workshop
was originally designed as a follow-up to Carol’s Kaleidoscope Bracelet
and Master Cane Workshops. Students who haven’t taken one of these
workshops must be experienced in creating and modifying Skinner
blends and proficient in cane construction. Taking our inspiration from
the natural world, we will use very thin slices of polymer clay canes to
construct multi-layered, fantasy flowers with interchangeable parts.
These components will be combined with sculptural forms designed
to enhance the presentation of the flowers. At the end of the week
combine your creations into a unique tabletop sculpture, piece of wall
art, or wearable art. Polymer clay will be provided. See the website for
a list of supplies to bring. Class size 16. Register by Sep 25.
16C460 / Tuition $650
The Codex Compendium
Andrea Matus deMeng
Fri–Sun, Nov 4–6 / 9am–4pm
I like the word codex. This ancient device was a
hybrid between scrolls and books and it reminds
me of forgotten secrets hidden away and requiring
special knowledge to reveal its story. Playing
with this concept we will build our own codex of
mysteries using a compendium of mixed media
techniques. The three day format will allow time
to delve into more advanced techniques to create
true masterpieces. Our unique artwork will feature
a series of 18" x6" canvas panels linked together with grommets and
chains or ropes to fold concertina style, or unfurl to reveal the story in
its entirety. You decide if you are going to build your story horizontally
or vertically, or perhaps a bit of both. After we’ve woven together our
tale, we’ll make a magnificent holder for display, incorporating clay,
found objects and textiles to make a hanger worthy of our work. Class
size 15. Register by Oct 3.
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Zentangle® Basics
Diane Knauff
Looking for a way to unwind
from stress, focus your thoughts,
or explore your creative side?
In this class, you will learn the
creative and relaxing process of
the Zentangle art form. By using
easy to learn repetitive patterns and deliberate pen strokes, you
will create an abstract piece of art while entering into a relaxed and
focused meditative state. Zentangle provides artistic satisfaction and
an increased sense of personal well-being. This class will provide you
with the basic knowledge of the Zentangle process and includes a high
quality supply kit containing all the necessary art materials so you can
experience all the ways that Zentangle can positively change your life.
Class size 14.
Tuition $45
Sat, Mar 5 / 9–11:30am / 16A305 / Register by Feb 22
Sun, Aug 28 / 9–11:30am / 16C292A / Register by Aug 15
Sat, Oct 8 / 9–11:30am / 16C450 / Register by Sep 26
Zentangle® – The Adventure Continues
Diane Knauff
Build on the creative and relaxing designs learned in the Zentangle®
Basics class and continue your journey by gaining additional depth
and understanding of the Zentangle process. This class will expand
your pattern library while teaching you techniques that will optimize
the aesthetic quality of your Zentangle art. Prerequisite: Zentangle
Basics. Bring supply kit from Zentangle Basics class. Course fee
includes a high quality supply kit containing all additional art
materials. Class size 14.
Sat, Mar 5 / 1–5:30pm / 16A306 / Register by Feb 22
Sun, Aug 28 / 1–5:30pm / 16C294A / Register by Aug 15
Sat, Oct 8 / 1–5:30pm / 16C451 / Register by Sep 26
Zentangle®
Inspired Art
Diane Knauff
Have you been wanting to think
outside the Zentangle box?
Zentangle Inspired Art (ZIA) is
art that uses the philosophy and
patterns of Zentangle but is bigger
or smaller, more colorful, and can include representational images.
You can go wherever your imagination takes you. We will use a variety
of papers, art boards and mark making tools to learn how to bring
color, texture and depth to your work and create unique pieces of art.
Prerequisite: Zentangle Basics. Bring supply kit from the Basics class.
Course fee includes all other supplies but you are encouraged to bring
additional coloring supplies so you can bring out your inner Da Vinci.
Class size 10.
Sun, Mar 6 / 9am–4pm / 16A310 / Register by Feb 22
Sun, Oct 9 / 9am–4pm / 16C455 / Register by Sep 26
Zentangle® Full Immersion
Weekend Discount / Diane Knauff
Sat–Sun, Mar 5–6 / Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 9am-4pm
Sat–Sun, Oct 8-9 / Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 9am-4pm
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Make it a Full Immersion Zentangle Weekend and receive a $20
discount when taking all three Zentangle classes on either of these
two weekends. Register individually for each of the classes (Zentangle
Basics, The Adventure Continues, and Zentangle Inspired Art). Be sure
to enter the discount code when registering online (see the website).
Intro to Encaustic
Painting
Sarah Rehmer
9am–4pm
Learn the fundamentals of
painting with encaustic paints and
medium. This two-day workshop
will cover color mixing, making glazes, and safe studio practices for
working in this versatile medium. We will also work with the various
characteristics that make this medium unique – from optical depth, to
texture and mark making – as well as working with image transfers
and mixed media applications. You will come away with a basic
understanding of the media and fusing techniques, as well as how to
incorporate encaustic painting into your current studio practice. You do
not need prior experience working with encaustic paint, but general
art making experience will be helpful. Instructor will supply panels,
paint and medium plus all equipment and brushes needed for use
during the workshop. Class size 12. Register by Apr 4.
Layers: Oil and Cold Wax Workshop
Jim Scherbarth
Fri–Sun, Apr 22–24 / Fri & Sat 9am–4pm, Sun 9am–3pm
Build abstract paintings by layering, utilizing cold wax medium, tube
oils, pigment sticks, powdered pigments and a variety of implements.
We will explore new ways to create textures, color fields and mark
making while utilizing various tools and techniques to “push the
limits” of our mediums and welcome the surprises along the way. This
workshop is well suited for those with some prior painting experience
who enjoy the sharing, flexibility and happenstance of a group
environment! The focus is on the process itself more than a “finished”
painting. We will look at form and content, deliberate and accidental
mark making, starting points, titling of work, and working in series.
Described as “inspiring and life-changing” this workshop will enliven
your art and unleash your creative voice! Class size 12. Register by Apr 11.
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16A480 / Tuition $290
Oil and Wax: Personal Color
and Powerful Design / Pamela Caughey
Thu–Sun, Jun 9–12 / 9am–4pm
This workshop is for artists working with cold wax medium and oils
who have a basic understanding of how to create texture and layers
in this medium, but want to explore the next step – how to create
a powerful composition using dynamic color and powerful design.
Emphasis will be on mixing colors, the importance of grays and
glazes, creating strong values and meaningful mark making. Gain
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an understanding of the power of contrast throughout the painting
process and learn how to approach a painting at any stage and
understand the “when” and “how” to pull your paintings together
to a satisfying conclusion. We will also discuss the importance of an
experimental approach and creative risk taking. The majority of time
will be devoted to painting, but also ample time for individual critique
and discussion of each student’s personal artistic goals and progress.
16A625 / Tuition $400
Acrylic Marathon
Bonnie Cutts / Fri–Sun, Jun 24–26 / 9am–4pm
Want to learn all about acrylics, the most versatile of all paint
materials? Spend three full days working with different acrylic paint
formulas – Heavy Body, Fluids and High Flow, and a variety of acrylic
gels, molding pastes and mediums used to build texture, create
glazes, and extend paint. Apply gorgeous grounds (surfaces to work
on), pour paint, apply stencils (both raised and flat), transfer images,
create washes, make skins and make art! You’ll get clear explanations
of all materials and become comfortable with new techniques as you
create images layer upon layer. Join Golden Artist Colors Certified
Working Artist Bonnie Cutts for this fun-filled, information overload
workshop and leave with tons of ideas. Open to all levels of painting
experience. All paints, gels and mediums provided.
Class size 10. Register by Jun 13.
Watercolor from
the Beginning
Dawn Flores
Fri, Aug 5
10am–4pm
Learn everything you
need to build a strong
foundation for getting
started in watercolor.
Receive detailed information on paper, paint and brushes explained
clearly and demonstrated with helpful visual aids. Practice mixing
colors, learn how to do basic washes and find out about special
techniques unique to watercolor. This class is excellent preparation
for the Color Theory Through Watercolor class on Saturday, August
6. Sign-up for both classes to fully emerge yourself in this wonderful
medium. Class size 10. Register by Jul 25.
Drawing Trees
Dawn Flores
Fri–Sat, Aug 19–20
10am–4pm
Basic drawing skills are
essential to building a
strong foundation from
which to express yourself
creatively in any medium. By focusing on the beauty of trees, you will
learn the power of observation, the importance of proportion, how to
establish perspective and how to build form, while learning about and
cultivating an appreciation for the anatomical complexity of nature’s
botanical wonders. The class will work directly from observation
outdoors and from photographs provided by the instructor. No
previous experience required. Class size 10. Register by Aug 8.
16C230 / Tuition $160
Expanding Your
Vision with Oil
and Cold Wax
Lisa Pressman
Thu–Sun, Sep 8–11
9am–4pm
Expand your personal
vocabulary and vision through exercises, conversation and writing. We
will revisit cold wax and other media to create expressive layered and
richly surfaced paintings using a variety of materials including R&F
pigment sticks, cold wax, graphite, ink, pastels and oil paint. A variety
of techniques and tools will be demonstrated including layering,
excavating and monoprinting, as well as the use of edge, line, texture,
mark making and editing. Students will be encouraged to work in
a series, while revisiting the painting process. Activities will include
exercises, informal group discussion, individual support, Power Point
presentations and more. We will focus on content, how to see and
move the work forward. This class is for students who have already
worked with cold wax and oil. Class size 12. Register by Aug 8.
16C200 / Tuition $85
Color Theory
Through
Watercolor
Dawn Flores
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Understanding color is essential
to creating work that captivates
the eye and evokes certain
moods or emotions. Through a series of fun exercises you will learn to
understand tints, shades and tone, the color wheel, complementary
colors, warm and cool colors and color schemes. You will make useful
charts and swatches that can be used for future reference. Whether
you are just starting out or have some experience with watercolor, this
class will help you masterfully mix color, no matter what your medium
or level of experience. Class size 10. Register by Jul 25.
16C205 / Tuition $85
Plein Air Watercolor Journaling
Trish McKinney
Sat–Sun, Oct 8–9 / 9am–4pm
“Being Aware” – The Art Of Paying Attention Through Plein Air
Watercolor Journaling. Do you have thousands of reference photos just
laying around? Explore the exciting world of plein air watercolor art
journaling as a way of keeping a more personal reference of inspiring
moments. First, learn about the immediacy of seeing by creating a
plein air watercolor journal – full of moments of being aware, exciting
visual imagery and inspiring words. Then select one journal image
and translate it into a painting. Capture scenic moments using Trish’s
unique approach she calls “drawing with a brush” and then finish with
a small painting done in the studio. This class will live out the words
from the poet Mary Oliver, “Pay attention. Be astonished. Now tell
about it.” Class size 15. Register by Sep 26.
16C435 / Tuition $240
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PHOTOGRAPHY
Macro
Photography
Stephen Gassman
Sat, Feb 20 / 9am–4pm
This class is geared to
help both the novice and
experienced photographer
achieve better close-up
images of nature. Stephen will discuss lighting, composition, depth
of field and various techniques he has picked up over the past
twenty years. Please bring a camera or camera and lens with macro
capabilities. Weather permitting we will venture out to do some
shooting outdoors, so dress appropriately. Class size 8.
Register by Feb 8.
but the iPhone camera, we will explore your creativity. This unique
workshop explores the processes involved in finding your genuine
photographic voice. Steve’s methodology (heavy on vision and
light on equipment) frees you to delve deeper into the relationship
between your camera, your subjects and yourself. Through visual
exercises, lecture, and photo assignments Steve demystifies the art
of seeing. Through discussions about composition, the emotions
of color and the fundamentals of photographic seeing, Steve will
deepen and expand your understanding of the visual language.
Through visual exercises you will begin to find your unique
photographic story telling gifts. Class size 14. Register by Mar 28.
16A420 / Tuition $220
Outdoor
Photography
16A200 / Tuition $105
Stephen
Gassman
Sat, May 7
9am–4pm
C.L.I.C.S iPhone
Photo Class
Steve Wewerka
9am–5pm
How to shoot and edit gallery
quality iPhone photographs.
The iPhone photo class is a
fantastic way to unlock your
talents as a photographer. From beginners to the most experienced
shooters this class is an eye opening experience. Carrying nothing
Stephen will teach
you his techniques for achieving better scenic, landscape and
close-up images from nature. He will discuss composition, lighting,
filters, exposure and additional equipment. You will have a chance to
shoot in the field and have your photos critiqued in class. You should
have a working knowledge of your camera. Bring your camera,
camera manual, tripod (optional) and USB card reader or cable for
downloading images. Class size 8. Register by Apr 25.
16A500 / Tuition $105
You Can Help Support Shake Rag Alley
We’re not only running an art school for adults and children,
we’re also committed to preserving and maintaining eight
historic buildings, as well as keeping the weeds pulled and the
flowers blooming on our lovely campus. We have a full time
director, six dedicated part time staff, and a fantastic group of
working board members who care greatly about the future of
Shake Rag Alley and help with a multitude of tasks.
But we couldn’t do it without the creative spirit and drive of our
loyal volunteers or without financial support from individual
contributions. We welcome your support. See our website for
more information on how you can help (ShakeRagAlley.com/
support).
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CREATIVE WRITING
Buried Treasure Hunt for Writers
Jane Guill
Fri–Sun, Apr 8–10
Fri 5-8pm, Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 9am-noon
Words are treasures. Mound them together and they can be troves.
This supportive retreat encourages writers to unearth their own
buried word-hoards. We’ll find hidden sentences, paragraphs and
pages, while shaking off winter’s frosty barnacles. All writers are
welcome, whether new or seasoned. So avast, me hearties. Heave
to and search for treasure with us. (FYI–The instructor promises
not to talk like a pirate except under extreme provocation.) Class
size 12. Register by Mar 28.
16A410 / Tuition $150
Writing Facts Like Fiction
B.J. Hollars
Fri–Sat, Jul 22–23 / 9am–4pm
Aug 6-7
An Overview of Creative Nonfiction, Essays, and Memoir: Do you
have a story to tell but don’t know how to tell it? An anecdote that
might be transformed into art? Join writer and professor B.J.
Hollars as he discusses the various tips and tricks to help you share
your story with a wider audience. The two-day workshop will
consist of lecture, discussion, writing exercises, as well as group
and individual feedback. You will leave the workshop with a clear
plan for moving forward with your own creative work, as well as a
deeper understanding of the fundamentals of the craft. Class size
10. Register by Jul 11.
16C140 / Tuition $185
Turn your Life Stories into Publishable
and Meaningful Literature
Amy Lou Jenkins
Sat–Sun, Aug 20–21
Sat 9:30am-12:30pm & 2-5pm; Sun 9:30am-12:30pm
Your memories and reflections have value. Study master writers
and markets to practice skills that will transform your life stories
into publishable and enduring literature. Whether you wish to sell,
publish, leave a legacy or a combination of motives, this day and
a half of focus on your literary goals will jump start your writing
life. Learn the pistons that drive the engine of good prose. Explore
ways to offer the reader a transcendent experience rather than
a dogmatic lesson. Learn the steps to close the gap between the
prose of a beginning and a master writer. Participate in readings,
writing exercises, and writing workshops. Class size 12.
Register by Aug 8.
16C237 / Tuition $175
Explore Journal Writing and Sketching
Patricia Ann McNair & Philip Hartigan
(see listing under Art Adventure)
A Story in a Day
Peggy Stortz
(see listing under Art Adventure)
2015/16 Winter Writers Series
Enjoy Wednesday evenings with Wisconsin’s award-winning authors
sharing their work and creative inspiration.
7:00pm at Shake Rag Alley’s Lind Pavilion, Mineral Point WI
Free Admission
Feb 3
Nikki Kallio, 2014 Fiction Contest Winner
Feb 24 Cathryn Cofell, Lorine Niedecker Poetry Award
Mar 9 Chloe Krug Benjamin, Edna Ferber Fiction Book Award
Apr 6
Kimberly Blaeser, 2015-16 Wisconsin Poet Laureate
Apr 13 John Hildebrand, Norbert Blei/August Derleth
Nonfiction Book Award
The Winter Writers Series and
Residency Project is a partnership
of Shake Rag Alley Center for the
Arts with the Council for Wisconsin
Writers, Wisconsin People & Ideas,
and the Wisconsin Poet Laureate
Commission through the Wisconsin
Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters.
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Custom Retreats and Site Rentals
Did you know the Shake Rag Alley Grounds and Buildings are available
to rent for custom retreats, meetings and other private events?
Custom Retreats Do you want to take a workshop with some of your friends
or family but can’t find one of our workshops that fit the needs of your group? Our office
staff is happy to chat with you about the personalized retreats we can offer. We are happy
to consult with you about the possibilities for a custom retreat that can be set up just for
your group. It’s fun, relaxing and a great way to spend time with friends, family or business
colleagues. We offer reasonable rates for Custom Retreats that vary depending on the types
of classes chosen. Our staff will work with you to design a retreat that is tailored just for
your groups’ needs and interests.
Site Rental Do you want to host a private event at Shake
Rag Alley? Looking for a facility to hold a company meeting or
corporate retreat? The recently renovated Lind Pavilion at Shake
Rag Alley has accommodations that may be a good fit for your
group. Our office staff is happy to chat with you about hosting your
event at the Lind Pavilion or any of other buildings on the historic
Shake Rag Alley grounds. Our outdoor theatre venue, Alley Stage,
is available to rent for events, performances and shows. Please
inquire for rental rates and further information.
Come experience the magic at Shake Rag Alley! Call our office at 608-987-3292 and talk with our helpful staff to plan a rental that
will rejuvenate and inspire you and your friends, family or colleagues.
Youth Programs
at Shake Rag Alley
Summer 2016 Enrichment Classes
(Kindergarten- High School)
The goal of the Shake Rag Alley
Youth Enrichment Program is
to help children develop their
creativity in a nurturing, noncompetitive environment. These
classes encourage children to
develop new talents, confidence,
and self-esteem, while exploring
a broad spectrum of the arts and
humanities. As they go through
this process in a historic and
natural setting, they also learn
about themselves, their value to
the community, and their place in
the natural world.
The 2016 Summer Youth
Program Schedule will
be published in early
spring. We look forward to
another exciting summer
of enriching youth
workshops from June through August. Interested in
volunteering or teaching a workshop?
Contact Elizabeth Johanna at
[email protected].
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Come join in the Fairy Magic at Shake Rag Alley!
TOUR OF FAIRY HOMES
Sat & Sun, May 28-29
(Memorial Day Weekend) 9am-5pm
Admission: Adults (12 and above) $5.
Children 11 and under FREE
Stroll the magical grounds at Shake Rag Alley to
see original fairy homes built especially for this
tour. (Think small…really small.) Each home will be
situated in a special spot on site for your viewing
pleasure at this fundraiser for our non-profit school of
arts and crafts. If you should fall in love with one, you
will be able to bid in a Silent Auction of Fairy Homes
(Bidding will end at 4pm on Sunday.)
Make your own fairy home.
We supply the materials and you create the fairy
habitat. $20
Create your own fairy wand.
We supply the materials and you create your very
own whimsical wand. $3
And, returning this year is the Moonlight Tour
& Cocktail Reception: Saturday, May 28,
8–10pm
REGISTRATION
You may also register online: www.ShakeRagAlley.com
Student Name____________________________________________________________________________________
(Please use a separate form for each individual registering.)
Address_________________________________________________________________________________________
City___________________________________________________________State _______ Zip__________________
Phone______________________________________________________________________
Email_______________________________________________________________________
I’m registering for the following workshops:
Code
Workshop Name
Date
Fee
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
TOTAL ____________
Checks payable to: Shake Rag Alley OR pay by VISA/Mastercard/ Discover/ American Express
Mail to: Shake Rag Alley, 18 Shakerag Street, Mineral Point, WI 53565
Card # ___________________________________________________
Exp. Date __________________ Signature ______________________________________________________
Don’t forget, any time you’re signed up for a workshop, you can get 20% off Shake Rag Alley lodging.
Call the office or go online to arrange.
REGISTER online, by mail, by phone, or stop by. Please complete your registration by the “Register by” date published for your class. Class registrations will be confirmed when full payment is received. You will receive a letter (or email confirmation if registering online) verifying your place in the
class and with information about the class, anything you need to bring, and info on Mineral Point and how to get to Shake Rag Alley.
Refund Policy: Refunds are handled by the office by phoning 608-987-3292.
Student cancellations:
• 21 days or more prior to class start date: Full refund less a $30 processing fee (or class fee, if less than $30).
• 20 days or less prior to class start date: No refunds except for documented medical or family emergencies.
Classes canceled by Shake Rag Alley: If Shake Rag Alley must cancel a class you will be notified immediately via email or phone and will receive
a full refund. A class that does not meet minimum enrollment may be cancelled. Under-enrollment cancellation decisions will be made on the day
following the “Register by” date.
RESTRICTIONS: Workshops are for adults and mature youth 14 and up, some exceptions possible: check with the office. No pets or young children.
Although our paths are rustic brick and packed gravel and our classrooms are in historic buildings, we can usually accommodate persons with
disabilities, but it’s a good idea to check with the office first.
Please refer to the Shake Rag Alley website for complete registration and class information:
Policy link under the Workshop tab at www.ShakeRagAlley.com
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Enjoy Shake Rag Alley’s Historic Lodging!
Lodging at historic Shake Rag Alley is charming and full of art by
Mineral Point artists. Check the website for a visual tour of the
rooms. And don’t forget—students taking Shake Rag Alley workshops
may request a 20% discount. (When making an online lodging reservation please
indicate that you are a student in the ‘Why are you visiting?’ section.)
The Stagecoach House:
Three delightful upstairs rooms,
each with private bath, two with
queen beds, one with a double
bed. The 1840s wood structure
also offers a Commons Room on
the ground floor and wireless
access.
The Tuckpoint: The 1840s
stone-walled Tuckpoint at 223
Commerce St. (rear) offers a large
living room / dining room with
kitchen facilities, bedroom with
queen bed, bathroom with tub
and separate shower, garden
patio and private parking.
Everything at the Tuckpoint
is historic, artistic, or just plain
whimsical — like the iron arrow
through a support post, recycled scythe handle railings, or fossils embedded in brick walls. Stained
glass adorns doors and walls.
Art abounds. From Bruce Howdle’s laser-cut steel horses to 1940s sculptures by Eva Ferneke,
guests will find something fascinating to look at and ponder in every corner of the comfortable,
accommodating rooms. And if you’re lucky, you might get to watch neighbor Bruce Howdle
unloading his stoneware kiln. At the Tuckpoint, you’re surrounded by art and artistry.
Check availability and make reservations on-line at www.MineralPointLodging.com or call 608-987-3292.
See the website for more photos of the rooms.
From any direction, it’s a pleasant drive to the
historic arts community of Mineral Point
WISCONSIN
Minneapolis
250 miles
#shakeragalley
Mineral Point
Cedar Rapids
Dubuque
100 miles
40 miles
30
Madison
45 miles
Quad Cities
115 miles
Milwaukee
120 miles
Chicago
180 miles
Where To Stay in Mineral Point
SHAKE RAG ALLEY LODGING
608-987-3292 | www.MineralPointLodging.com
Stagecoach House at Shake Rag Alley
18 Shake Rag Street
Tuckpoint Garden Suite
3R Commerce Street
OTHER MINERAL POINT LODGING
Miner’s Cottage on Shake Rag Street
www.brewerycreek.com
Mineral Point Hotel
121 Commerce Street
608-987-3889 | www.mineralpointhotel.com
23 Steps Inn
215 High Street
608-987-4000 | www.23StepsInn.com
219 Washington
219 Washington Street
608-987-1522 | www.219Washington.com
Brewery Creek Inn
23 Commerce Street
Brewer House Inn
526 Fountain Street
608-553-1300 | www.brewerhouseinn.com
Cothren House
320 Tower Street
608-987-1522 | www.cothrenhouse.com
Dairyland Motel
535 Ridge Street
608-987-3141 | www.freewebs.com/dairyland
Mousehole Lodging
14 Shake Rag Street
608-553-1966 | www.mouseholelodging.com
Walker House
1 Water Street
608-553-0728 | www.thewalkerhouse.org
Quality Inn
Exit 40 off Highway 151
608-987-4747 | www.qualityinnmineralpoint.com
Springside Cottage on Shake Rag Street
The Saltbox
244 South Street
608-341-7207 | www.thesaltboxwi.com
110 Chestnut
110 Chestnut Street
608-574-2246 | www.110chestnut.com
Vision By The Lake
683 Joes Lane, Platteville, WI
608-574-8375 | www.visionbythelake.com
Redwood Motel
625 Dodge Street
608-987-6500
Tanglewood Ranch & Hunt Club
17771 County Road O
608-557-2150
www.tanglewoodranchandhuntclub.com
Where To Eat in Mineral Point
Blimpie Subs & Salads
Pointer Café
609 Dodge Street | 608-987-3030
809 Ridge Street | 608-987-3733
Brewery Creek BrewPub
Red Rooster Café
23 Commerce Street | 608-987-3298
158 High Street | 608-987-9936
Cruise Inn Bar & Grill
Subway
1045 Branger Drive | 608-987-1367
Dodge Point Country Club
Tequila Point
171 County Road YD | 608-987-2500
43 High Street | 608-987-6556
Gray Dog Deli
Tony’s Tap
215 High Street | 608-987-4000
Ludden Lake Supper Club
Zian’s Chinese Place
1350 West Lake Road | 608-987-2888
615 Ridge Street | 608-987-2626
Midway Bar & Grill
140 High Street | 608-987-4309
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PAID
PERMIT NO. 124
PLATTEVILLE, WI 53818
Garden
Getaway
NONPROFIT
ORGANIZATION
U.S. POSTAGE
March 19-20
May 21-22
Beads and
Bangles
May 28-29
Tour of
Fairy
Homes
June 18
July 7-10
Rustic
Arts and
Nature
Crafts
(Woodlanders
Gathering)
Shake Rag Alley Center for the Ats
Shake Rag Alley, Inc.
18 Shake Rag St.
Mineral Point, WI 53565
Garden
Tour /
Garden Art
& Plant
Sale
August 25-28
Art
Adventure
October 31
Trick R
Treat
December 3
Santa
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