class | Monday, mARCH 24 | 9a-12p
OPEN Paint STUDIO WITH BONNIE DHEIn
COST $20/person
Are you looking for more studio time to work on your paintings? Bring anything you want to paint with and spend three hours with Bonnie guiding you through instructions on your artwork, including color mixing, brush techniques, composition, drawing and answers for any questions. If you have your own supplies and would like to use them (i.e. favorite brushes, paint colors) please bring them. If you want to use the classroom paint supplies, there will be an additional charge of $10. Canvases are available for purchase, and various sizes are available. Students of all levels are welcome in this open-studio class.
SKILL LEVEL All levels welcome. SUPPLIES Bring your own or use CWCC’s paint supplies for $10. Canvases are available for purchase; various sizes are available. CLASS SIZE minimum 4, maximum 10 INSTRUCTOR Bonnie Dhein ROOM LOCATION Kipfer Art Studio REGISTER above, call 715-421-4598 or stop at the Center T/W/TH 10a-5p |
CLASS | Wednesday, April 2 | 12:30-2:30p
Abstract Boho Floral: Acrylic on canvas with Denise Larson - Session #1
COST $35/person
Join Instructor Denise Larson in making this Abstract Boho Floral wall decor piece that is sure to unleash your innermost creativity. Use acrylic paints and paint pens along with patterns and stencils for this unique project. Many design options and colors are available. Each student will take home an 11"x14" finished canvas.
SKILL LEVEL All levels welcome. SUPPLIES All supplies provided. CLASS SIZE minimum 4, maximum 10 INSTRUCTOR Denise Larson ROOM LOCATION Kathleen's Classroom REGISTER above, call 715-421-4598 or stop at the Center T/W/TH 10a-5p |
CLASS | Wednesday, April 2 | 5:30-7:30p
Abstract Boho Floral: Acrylic on canvas with Denise Larson - Session #2
COST $35/person
Join Instructor Denise Larson in making this Abstract Boho Floral wall decor piece that is sure to unleash your innermost creativity. Use acrylic paints and paint pens along with patterns and stencils for this unique project. Many design options and colors are available. Each student will take home an 11"x14" finished canvas.
SKILL LEVEL All levels welcome. SUPPLIES All supplies provided. CLASS SIZE minimum 4, maximum 10 INSTRUCTOR Denise Larson ROOM LOCATION Kathleen's Classroom REGISTER above, call 715-421-4598 or stop at the Center T/W/TH 10a-5p |
CLASS | Monday, April 7 | 9a-1p
Monochromatic painting Oil or acrylic on Canvas with Bonnie Dhein
COST $50/person
Unlock your creativity in our exciting monochromatic paint class! Join us as we explore the beauty and depth of a single color, using a 12"x12" wrapped canvas to create stunning artwork. Whether you choose oil or acrylic, just let us know your preferred medium upon registration. Students can choose from a selection of subject matters or, if you have a photograph you'd like to paint, feel free to ask Bonnie if it’s suitable for the class timeframe. You’re welcome to bring your own brushes or tools, although all necessary materials will be provided. Monochromatic painting, which involves varying shades and tones of one color, allows you to focus on composition and emotion. This technique was a favorite among the old masters and a perfect precursor to mastering oil or acrylic painting. No matter your skill level, come and enjoy a fun-filled day of artistic expression with fellow enthusiasts—everyone is welcome!
SKILL LEVEL All levels welcome. SUPPLIES All supplies are provided, but feel free to bring your own brushes or tools! CLASS SIZE minimum 4, maximum 12 INSTRUCTOR Bonnie Dhein ROOM LOCATION Kipfer Art Studio REGISTER above, call 715-421-4598 or stop at the Center T/W/TH 10a-5p |
CLASS | Monday, APRIL 7 | 3-5p OR 5:30-7:30p
Intro to the Pottery Wheel with Mary Mertes
COST $35/person
includes 2 hours of instruction, clay, and tools needed. Does not include Open Pottery costs to trim & glaze
Join instructor Mary Mertes to throw a bowl on the pottery wheel. Mary will guide you on how to arrange your pottery wheel workspace, clay, water, and tools. Then you will center your clay on the wheel, shape the walls, and finish the rim of your bowl. You will then learn to cut your bowl free from the pottery wheel. To finish your project, you will return approximately one week after (during Open Pottery times) to trim your bowl and then approximately three weeks later to glaze your bowl. (More info about Open Pottery can be found at www.culturalcenterarts.com/pottery.) If you have further questions on when to return, due to firing, please ask Mary during your intro course.
Once you complete this introductory pottery wheel course, you will be able to reserve the pottery wheel during Open Pottery sessions. SKILL LEVEL All levels welcome. SUPPLIES All supplies provided. Aprons will be provided as this can be a messy process. CLASS SIZE Limit of 3 students per session INSTRUCTOR Mary Mertes ROOM LOCATION Pottery Studio |
CLASS | Monday, April 14 | 9a-12p
Gnome + Hello Spring Porch Sign with Amy Weiler - Session #1
COST $45/person
Hello Spring! Join others as you learn to make a cute, stenciled porch sign for your home with the talented Amy Weiler from Weiler Designs. All students will leave with a 12"x48" board with an adorable gnome welcoming spring sign. You will choose your paint colors to customize your sign exactly as you wish.
If you want personalization on your sign, please contact Amy at weilerdesigns@outlook.com AFTER you have signed up for the class. Please make sure to request any personalization requests NO LATER than Sunday, April 13 at 3p. SKILL LEVEL All levels welcome. SUPPLIES All supplies provided. CLASS SIZE minimum 4, maximum 14 SNACKS Bring a snack if you wish! INSTRUCTOR Amy Weiler ROOM LOCATION Kathleen's Classroom REGISTER above, call 715-421-4598 or stop at the Center T/W/TH 10a-5p |
CLASS | Monday, April 14 | 5:30-8:30p
Gnome + Hello Spring Porch Sign with Amy Weiler - Session #2
COST $45/person
Hello Spring! Join others as you learn to make a cute, stenciled porch sign for your home with the talented Amy Weiler from Weiler Designs. All students will leave with a 12"x48" board with an adorable gnome welcoming spring sign. You will choose your paint colors to customize your sign exactly as you wish.
If you want personalization on your sign, please contact Amy at weilerdesigns@outlook.com AFTER you have signed up for the class. Please make sure to request any personalization requests NO LATER than Sunday, April 13 at 3p. SKILL LEVEL All levels welcome. SUPPLIES All supplies provided. CLASS SIZE minimum 4, maximum 14 SNACKS Bring a snack if you wish! INSTRUCTOR Amy Weiler ROOM LOCATION Kathleen's Classroom REGISTER above, call 715-421-4598 or stop at the Center T/W/TH 10a-5p |
3-part CLASS | wednesday, April 16 | 12-4p, Monday, April 21 | 1-2p, & Wednesday, April 23 | 1-2p
funky mosaic outdoor side table with Cindy Orzel - Session #1
COST $60/person
Part 1: Wednesday, April 16 | 12-4p (instruction)
Open Studio* (optional): Thursday, April 17 | 10a-5p (no instruction) Part 2: Monday, April 21 | 1-2p (instruction) Part 3: Wednesday, April 23 | 1-2p (instruction) Design and create a funky mosaic outdoor side table with Cindy Orzel! Cindy will guide you in how to work with glass and aid in your design. In part 1, you will cut and set your glass. Please come with a design in mind as well as a color scheme! This part is the lengthiest so please feel free to bring a beverage or snack! Part 2 will be dedicated to grouting. This part takes approximately 20 minutes. Part 3 will be dedicated to cleaning your mosaic and adding any additional decorations to your piece. Table is 13" in diameter and 19" in height and is offered in a variety of colors: pink, yellow/orange, and black. Please specify your table color preference after you sign up by emailing us at cwcc@culturalcenterarts.com or call 715-421-4598! Colors are first come, first served. SKILL LEVEL All levels welcome. SUPPLIES All supplies provided. CLASS SIZE minimum 4, maximum 8 SNACKS Bring a snack if you wish! INSTRUCTOR Cindy Orzel ROOM LOCATION Kathleen's Classroom REGISTER above, call 715-421-4598 or stop at the Center T/W/TH 10a-5p |
CLASS | Monday, APRIL 21 | 3-5p OR 5:30-7:30p
Intro to the Pottery Wheel with Mary Mertes
COST $35/person
includes 2 hours of instruction, clay, and tools needed. Does not include Open Pottery costs to trim & glaze
Join instructor Mary Mertes to throw a bowl on the pottery wheel. Mary will guide you on how to arrange your pottery wheel workspace, clay, water, and tools. Then you will center your clay on the wheel, shape the walls, and finish the rim of your bowl. You will then learn to cut your bowl free from the pottery wheel. To finish your project, you will return approximately one week after (during Open Pottery times) to trim your bowl and then approximately three weeks later to glaze your bowl. (More info about Open Pottery can be found at www.culturalcenterarts.com/pottery.) If you have further questions on when to return, due to firing, please ask Mary during your intro course.
Once you complete this introductory pottery wheel course, you will be able to reserve the pottery wheel during Open Pottery sessions. SKILL LEVEL All levels welcome. SUPPLIES All supplies provided. Aprons will be provided as this can be a messy process. CLASS SIZE Limit of 3 students per session INSTRUCTOR Mary Mertes ROOM LOCATION Pottery Studio |
class | Wednesday, April 23 | 9-11:30a
Drawing 101 with Bonnie Dhein
COST $35/person
Unlock your artistic potential with Bonnie Dhein's drawing class! If you're eager to learn how to draw, this course is perfect. Dive into the world of drawing materials and discover the unique applications of each tool at your disposal. Bonnie will guide you through the essential techniques of simplifying complex objects into basic shapes, enhancing your hand-eye coordination with light lines, and mastering the art of refining your drawings using light and shadow. Whether you're an artist in any medium or just starting your creative journey, drawing is a fundamental skill that will elevate your artistic expression. A detailed materials list is provided to all students, ensuring you're fully equipped to embark on this inspiring artistic adventure. Join us and take your creativity to new heights!
SKILL LEVEL All levels welcome. SUPPLIES Supplies not provided. Students MUST bring all materials that are listed here: MATERIAL SUPPLY LIST CLASS SIZE minimum 4, maximum 12 INSTRUCTOR Bonnie Dhein ROOM LOCATION Kipfer Art Studio REGISTER above, call 715-421-4598 or stop at the Center T/W/TH 10a-5p |
class | Monday, April 28 | 9a-2p
class is full. Please call 715-421-4598 to be put on the waitlist!
Mosaic Garden Art Stake with Bonnie Dhein - Session #1
COST $100/person
Class Date: Monday, April 28 | 9a-2p (instruction)
Open Studio* (optional to finish, if needed): Wednesday, May 7 | 10a-5p (no instruction) Join Bonnie Dhein as she helps you create a stained glass mosaic garden stake made of an approximate 3' x 1' piece of polycarbonate, attached to 10' rebar in a black finish. You will adhere colored glass to your polycarbonate template to create a stunning outdoor design that is waterproof, super sturdy, and will last for years to come. Students will learn to cut glass but have the option of using pre-cut stained glass pieces. Get ready to take home a unique garden stake ready to "plant" in your yard! SKILL LEVEL All levels welcome. SUPPLIES All supplies provided. CLASS SIZE minimum 4, maximum 8 INSTRUCTOR Bonnie Dhein ROOM LOCATION Kathleen's Classroom |
4-part CLASS | Tuesday, April 29, Wednesday, April 30, Tuesday, May 6 & Tuesday, May 20 | 9a-1p
Mosaic Window with Bonnie Dhein
COST $250/person (includes 16+ hours of instruction, open studio time, window, and all materials to complete project)
*If student chooses an extra large window, additional cost may be applied to cover the cost of additional glass during the first class. Part 1: Tuesday, April 29 | 9a-1p (instruction)
Part 2: Wednesday, April 30 | 9a-1p (instruction) Part 3: Tuesday, May 6 | 9a-1p (instruction) Open Studio* (optional): Wednesday, May 7 | 10a-5p (no instruction) Open Studio* (optional): Wednesday, May 14 | 10a-5p (no instruction) Part 4: Tuesday, May 20 | 9a-1p (instruction) Experience the endless possibilities of this beautiful art form! Create a mosaic window by using colored glass, a glass cutter, and resin or grout. Bonnie Dhein will introduce you to the many various types of glass and teach you how to cut and shape glass into tesserae (the basic mosaic unit). You will gain a strong foundation for constructing interior mosaics including safety, terminology, design, layout, cutting, proper adhesives, substrates, resin, grouting, finishing, and more. Complete your window for interior display. Please note Bonnie Dhein will contact you before the class to discuss picking out your window and any prep/design work prior to the first class on Tuesday, April 29. *Open Studio Times: Depending on the intricacy or detail of your design, you may work during Open Studio dates to complete your project. SKILL LEVEL All levels welcome. SUPPLIES All supplies provided. Students are encouraged to bring in mementos to incorporate into their design. Bonnie has used teapots, cups, figurines, or even jewelry or metal objects! CLASS SIZE minimum 4, maximum 10 SNACKS Bring a snack if you wish! INSTRUCTOR Bonnie Dhein ROOM LOCATION Kathleen's Classroom REGISTER above, call 715-421-4598 or stop at the Center T/W/TH 10a-5p |
class | Saturday, MAy 3 | 9:30-11:30a
Mommy & Me Watermelon Bracelets with Cindy Orzel (Opening Soon!)
COST $30/duo (adult + child)
Need to add another child to your registration? $10 for each additional child. Interested as just an individual? Please call CWCC at 715-421-4598 to register as an individual or additional children.
Need to add another child to your registration? $10 for each additional child. Interested as just an individual? Please call CWCC at 715-421-4598 to register as an individual or additional children.
Are you looking for a great way to spend time with mom this Mother's Day? Come hang out with instructor Cindy Orzel and she will teach you how to work together to make these fun and easy matching watermelon memory wire bracelets! Memory wire is comfortable to wear and always holds it shape, and we will provide the option of child-sized wire as well as adult to ensure a perfect fit.
This class is ideal for mothers/daughters, aunts and nieces, grandmothers and granddaughters. Perfect for ages 4 and up and the watermelon theme is just in time for summer!
SKILL LEVEL All levels welcome. Minimum age 4 years old.
SUPPLIES All supplies provided.
CLASS SIZE minimum 4 duos, maximum 8 duos
INSTRUCTOR Cindy Orzel
ROOM LOCATION Kipfer Art Studio
This class is ideal for mothers/daughters, aunts and nieces, grandmothers and granddaughters. Perfect for ages 4 and up and the watermelon theme is just in time for summer!
SKILL LEVEL All levels welcome. Minimum age 4 years old.
SUPPLIES All supplies provided.
CLASS SIZE minimum 4 duos, maximum 8 duos
INSTRUCTOR Cindy Orzel
ROOM LOCATION Kipfer Art Studio
class | Monday, MAy 5 | 9a-2p
class is full. Please call 715-421-4598 to be put on the waitlist!
Mosaic Garden Art Stake with Bonnie Dhein - Session #2
COST $100/person
Class Date: Monday, May 5 | 9a-2p (instruction)
Open Studio* (optional to finish, if needed): Wednesday, May 7 | 10a-5p (no instruction) Join Bonnie Dhein as she helps you create a stained glass mosaic garden stake made of an approximate 3' x 1' piece of polycarbonate, attached to 10' rebar in a black finish. You will adhere colored glass to your polycarbonate template to create a stunning outdoor design that is waterproof, super sturdy, and will last for years to come. Students will learn to cut glass but have the option of using pre-cut stained glass pieces. Get ready to take home a unique garden stake ready to "plant" in your yard! SKILL LEVEL All levels welcome. SUPPLIES All supplies provided. CLASS SIZE minimum 4, maximum 8 INSTRUCTOR Bonnie Dhein ROOM LOCATION Kathleen's Classroom |
CLASS | Monday, may 5 | 3-5p OR 5:30-7:30p
Intro to the Pottery Wheel with Mary Mertes
COST $35/person
includes 2 hours of instruction, clay, and tools needed. Does not include Open Pottery costs to trim & glaze Join instructor Mary Mertes to throw a bowl on the pottery wheel. Mary will guide you on how to arrange your pottery wheel workspace, clay, water, and tools. Then you will center your clay on the wheel, shape the walls, and finish the rim of your bowl. You will then learn to cut your bowl free from the pottery wheel. To finish your project, you will return approximately one week after (during Open Pottery times) to trim your bowl and then approximately three weeks later to glaze your bowl. (More info about Open Pottery can be found at www.culturalcenterarts.com/pottery.) If you have further questions on when to return, due to firing, please ask Mary during your intro course.
Once you complete this introductory pottery wheel course, you will be able to reserve the pottery wheel during Open Pottery sessions. SKILL LEVEL All levels welcome. SUPPLIES All supplies provided. Aprons will be provided as this can be a messy process. CLASS SIZE Limit of 3 students per session INSTRUCTOR Mary Mertes ROOM LOCATION Pottery Studio REGISTRATION ONLY AVAILABLE ONLINE (see links above) |
CLASS | Monday, may 19 | 3-5p OR 5:30-7:30p
Intro to the Pottery Wheel with Mary Mertes (OPENING SOON!)
COST $35/person
includes 2 hours of instruction, clay, and tools needed. Does not include Open Pottery costs to trim & glaze Join instructor Mary Mertes to throw a bowl on the pottery wheel. Mary will guide you on how to arrange your pottery wheel workspace, clay, water, and tools. Then you will center your clay on the wheel, shape the walls, and finish the rim of your bowl. You will then learn to cut your bowl free from the pottery wheel. To finish your project, you will return approximately one week after (during Open Pottery times) to trim your bowl and then approximately three weeks later to glaze your bowl. (More info about Open Pottery can be found at www.culturalcenterarts.com/pottery.) If you have further questions on when to return, due to firing, please ask Mary during your intro course.
Once you complete this introductory pottery wheel course, you will be able to reserve the pottery wheel during Open Pottery sessions. SKILL LEVEL All levels welcome. SUPPLIES All supplies provided. Aprons will be provided as this can be a messy process. CLASS SIZE Limit of 3 students per session INSTRUCTOR Mary Mertes ROOM LOCATION Pottery Studio REGISTRATION ONLY AVAILABLE ONLINE (see links above) |
grow the arts... in our classrooms!
Participants that take classes that have the "Grow with the Arts" logo listed above, are eligible to adopt one of our plant babies that we have propagated from one of our "mother plants" at the Center. Just a special gift from us to you in appreciation for continuing to grow with CWCC and the arts in Kathleen's Classroom, Pottery Studio & Kipfer Art Studio.
cancellation policy
All CWCC classes or workshops are non-refundable unless CWCC cancels a class or camp due to weather, health, an emergency, or low attendance. In those cases, the student will be notified of the cancellation as soon as possible and will be offered a credit for the class that is canceled, or (if possible) the option to move into a different class or camp being offered.
Paid student cancellations must occur 48 hours prior to class start time to receive CWCC credit.
Paid student cancellations must occur 48 hours prior to class start time to receive CWCC credit.