Artists Interactive

Classes

Don’t just be a spectator—be the artist!
Learn directly from the artists who live and work in the Northwoods. Artists Interactive classes and workshops provide you with a fun and creative environment for learning about art and discovering your hidden talents. Choose from classes in painting, pottery, woodworking, jewelry making, metalwork, quilting, paper making, writing and even cooking.

Browse the class descriptions below and find the classes that are right for you. And be sure to take some time to meet the artists.

Once you’ve selected your classes, follow the registration instructions given in the event description. If required, print and fill out the general registration form and follow the registration instructions given in the event description.

Download the list the of events here (PDF)

* All dates and classes are subject to change.

Jen Alward click to visit the artist

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Event Name: Record Your Story Click for details

Dates/Times: Saturday, May 3: 10am-5pm with a 1 hour lunch break

Description: Record Your Story: an interactive class in memoir making.

Jen Alward click to visit the artist

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Event Name: Raise The Banner Click for details

Dates/Times: Saturday, May 17: 10am-5pm with a 1 hour lunch break

Description: Raise the Banner: an interactive group painting class.

Val's Custom Stained Glass: Val Bogdan click to visit the artist

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Event Name: Fused Dichroic Glass Pendant Workshop Click for details

Dates/Times: Friday, April 18: 10am-2pm & continue on April 19: 10am (optional wiring)

Description: Participants will learn about the processes of designing and creating dichroic glass. Students will create their own piece.

Distinctive Design Ceramics: Sharon Brooker click to visit the artist

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Event Name: Open studio time Click for details

Dates/Times: Tuesdays, March 1-May 31: 9am-6pm, any other times by appointment, just call -very flexible (evenings, weekends, etc)

Description: Open ceramics studio class in which student selects the type of piece they would like to work on.

Ana Davis click to visit the artist

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Event Name: Creative writing class Click for details

Dates/Times: May 2-4: 7pm Fri.-12pm Sun.

Description: Creative writing classes for beginners or developing writers.

Lone Stone Studio: Bradley Davis click to visit the artist

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Event Name: Art Classes for Kids Click for details

Dates/Times: Saturday, May 5: 10am-12pm (4-7yrs), 1pm-3pm (8-10yrs)

Description: Art classes for all ages

Lone Stone Studio: Bradley Davis click to visit the artist

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Event Name: Oil Painting for Adults Click for details

Dates/Times: Saturday, May 3: 10am-4pm

Description: Art classes for all ages

Black Squirrel Studio: Louise Engelbrecht click to visit the artist

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Event Name: Collage: Fun Thinking About Composition Click for details

Dates/Times: Fridays, April - May: 9:30am-2:30pm

Description: Class teaching the basics of making collages.

Images Studio: Jane Erickson click to visit the artist

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Event Name: Paint Your Pet Click for details

Dates/Times: Friday, April 4, 11, 18, 25: 1pm-3pm

Description: Class on acrylic painting of animals.

Countryside Artists: Etola Foytek click to visit the artist

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Event Name: Kitty in the Corner Click for details

Dates/Times: Saturday, April 26: 9am - 3pm

Description: Quilting class

Circle of Life Studio: Debra Ketchum Jircik click to visit the artist

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Event Name: Connecting with Nature through Art Click for details

Dates/Times: Saturday, May 10: 9am-3pm

Description: A basic introduction to environmental art making.

Dillman's Creative Arts Foundation: Ute Klein Bernhardt click to visit the artist

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Event Name: Gem Engraving: Bas-Relief, Intaglio and Sculpture Click for details

Dates/Times: Sunday, May 18-Saturday, May 24: 9am-4pm (week long class)

Description: Week-long gem engraving class introducing beginners to bas-relief, intaglio and sculpture.

Dillman's Creative Arts Foundation: Lee Kromschroeder click to visit the artist

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Event Name: Multi Media Realism in Nature & Wildlife Click for details

Dates/Times: Sunday, May 25-Saturday, May 31: 9am-4pm (week long class)

Description: Week-long art class focusing on nature & wildlife art in a spectrum of media.

The Mark-it Place: Jill Lemke click to visit the artist

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Event Name: Deja Views Click for details

Dates/Times: March - May Every Wednesdays, Fridays, or Saturdays: 10am AND by ADVANCE RESERVATION

Description: Creating greeting cards based on inspiration from nature

Mary Hanauer & Christi Paulton: Mary Hanauer & Christi Paulton click to visit the artist

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Event Name: Crazy Quilting Embellishments Click for details

Dates/Times: Saturday, April 19 & Saturday, May 24: 9am-4pm

Description: Embroidery class

Shelly McAuly click to visit the artist

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Event Name: SECOND THURSDAY SUMMER ART SERIES - WIRES aND GEMSTONES AND BEADS OH MY! Click for details

Dates/Times: July 10, 2008

Description: Shelly McAuly, UW-Eau Claire Art School graduate, will present a one-day workshop geared toward beginners looking to expand their artistic expression.

Dillman's Creative Arts Foundation: Melissa Miller Nece click to visit the artist

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Event Name: Two Workshops in One: Colored Pencil Dry & Wet Click for details

Dates/Times: Sunday, May 25-Saturday, May 31: 9am-4pm (the studio is available 24 hours a day for students to work on projects. Demos are part of the workshops (week long event)

Description: Dry & wet colored pencil workshop

Dillman's Creative Arts Foundation: Bruce Neville click to visit the artist

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Event Name: Creating Mood and Energy in Architecture and Landscapes Click for details

Dates/Times: Sunday, May 25-Friday, May 30: 9am-4pm (the studio is available 24 hours a day for students to work on projects. Demos are part of the workshops (5 day long event)

Description: Watercolor painting workshop

Dillman's Creative Arts Foundation: Betsy Popp click to visit the artist

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Event Name: Watercolor--Vibrancy & Spontaneity, the First Time (a week long class) Click for details

Dates/Times: Sunday, May 18-Saturday, May 24: 9am-4pm week long class (The studio is available 24 hours a day for students to work on projects)

Description: Watercolor painting class