class | Saturday, February 22 | 1-4p
class is full. Please call 715-421-4598 to be put on the waitlist!
Painting with Wool with Jeanne Weymouth
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COST $35/person
This is so much fun! Using wool roving, a felting needle, and a wool “canvas” you can create a work of art. And it’s really easy! In this class, you’ll learn about needle felting with wool roving. If you have a design or picture you’d like to create - that’s great! If not - there will be a myriad of design ideas available in class to jump-start your creativity. Come join this class to learn basic needle felting skills, work with soft wools, and have fun! You’ll go home with a framed/finished piece.
SKILL LEVEL All levels welcome. SUPPLIES All supplies provided, including wool, needles, roving, and frames. CLASS SIZE minimum 4, maximum 10 SNACKS Bring a snack if you wish! INSTRUCTOR Jeanne Weymouth ROOM LOCATION Kathleen's Classroom 
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class | Tuesday, February 25 | 12:30-2:30p
Birds on a wire: Watercolor on Canvas - Session #1
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COST $25/person
Join instructor Denise Larson in creating this whimsical gathering of birds on a wire! You will use watercolor paints and an acrylic paint pen to delve into a beginner’s watercolor project. This is sure to be a fun two hours to create your masterpiece!
SKILL LEVEL All levels welcome. Children 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. SUPPLIES All supplies provided. CLASS SIZE minimum 4, maximum 10 SNACKS Bring a snack if you wish! INSTRUCTOR Denise Larson ROOM LOCATION Kathleen's Classroom REGISTER above, call 715-421-4598 or stop at the Center T/W/TH 10a-5p 
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class | Tuesday, February 25 | 5:30-7:30p
Birds on a wire: Watercolor on Canvas - Session #2
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COST $25/person
Join instructor Denise Larson in creating this whimsical gathering of birds on a wire! You will use watercolor paints and an acrylic paint pen to delve into a beginner’s watercolor project. This is sure to be a fun two hours to create your masterpiece!
SKILL LEVEL All levels welcome. Children 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. SUPPLIES All supplies provided. CLASS SIZE minimum 4, maximum 10 SNACKS Bring a snack if you wish! INSTRUCTOR Denise Larson ROOM LOCATION Kathleen's Classroom REGISTER above, call 715-421-4598 or stop at the Center T/W/TH 10a-5p 
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class | Thursday, February 27 | 1-4p
Watercolor 102 with Dawn Olson
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COST $40/person
This class will increase the complexity for students to build their watercolor painting skills. In this class, students will learn how to loosely create a landscape or floral painting using the principles of value and depth. Students will continue to develop their skills with new techniques while building confidence with colors and brushstrokes to create a beautiful landscape or floral. Students may choose to do a 11”x15” or 12”x18” painting.
SKILL LEVEL Beginner - Intermediate. Students should know basic watercolor techniques. SUPPLIES All supplies provided. CLASS SIZE minimum 4, maximum 10 INSTRUCTOR Dawn Olson ROOM LOCATION Kipfer Art Studio REGISTER above, call 715-421-4598 or stop at the Center T/W/TH 10a-5p 
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class | Monday, mARCH 3 | 9a-12p
OPEN Paint STUDIO WITH BONNIE DHEIn
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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 | Monday, march 3 | 3-5p OR 5:30-7:30p
Intro to the Pottery Wheel with Mary Mertes
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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 on two different Open Pottery times to trim and 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) |
3-part class | Monday, march 10 | 9a-12p, wednesday, march 12 | 11a-12p & friday, march 14 | 10a-12p
Mosaic Trinket Tray with Cindy Orzel - Session #1
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COST $45/person
Part 1: Monday, March 10 | 9a-12p (instruction)
Open Studio (optional): Tuesday, March 11 | 11a-5p (no instruction) Part 2: Wednesday, March 12 | 11a-12p (grouting with instruction) Part 3: Friday, March 14 | 10a-12p (instruction) NOTE: Part 1, 2 and 3 of both sessions (morning or evening) are flexible, so if you need to attend the morning instead of the evening or vice versa, please connect with the instructor! Design and create a mosaic trinket tray (5 1/2"x10 3/8") to toss your spare keys and odds and ends on! Instructor Cindy Orzel will guide you in how to work with glass and aid in your design. In part 1, you will cut and set you 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. Examples of this include paper quotes, flowers, chain, etc. If you have special items you wish to include from home, please feel free to bring them! SKILL LEVEL All levels welcome. Children 15 and under should be accompanied by an adult. SUPPLIES All supplies provided. CLASS SIZE minimum 4, maximum 10 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 
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3-part class | Monday, march 10 | 5:30-8:30p, wednesday, march 12 | 5:30-6:30p & Friday, march 14 | 5:30-7:30p
Mosaic Trinket Tray with Cindy Orzel - Session #2
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COST $45/person
Part 1: Monday, March 10 | 5:30-8:30p (instruction)
Open Studio (optional): Tuesday, March 11 | 11a-5p (no instruction) Part 2: Wednesday, March 12 | 5:30-6:30p (grouting with instruction) Part 3: Friday, March 14 | 5:30-7:30p (instruction) NOTE: Part 1, 2 and 3 of both sessions (morning or evening) are flexible, so if you need to attend the morning instead of the evening or vice versa, please connect with the instructor! Design and create a mosaic trinket tray (5 1/2"x10 3/8") to toss your spare keys and odds and ends on! Instructor Cindy Orzel will guide you in how to work with glass and aid in your design. In part 1, you will cut and set you 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. Examples of this include paper quotes, flowers, chain, etc. If you have special items you wish to include from home, please feel free to bring them! SKILL LEVEL All levels welcome. Children 15 and under should be accompanied by an adult. SUPPLIES All supplies provided. CLASS SIZE minimum 4, maximum 10 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 
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class | Monday, March 17 | 9a-1p
Birch Tree Landscape Oil Painting WITH BONNIE DHEIn
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COST $45/person
Join Bonnie Dhein in learning her technique for oil painting birch trees. She will paint with you step by step in creating an impasto oil painting of birch trees using special tools, pallet knives, and brushes. Learn how to create the illusion of detail to depict foliage and to paint trees with perspective. Students will be using a 12" x 12" gallery-wrapped canvas ready to hang upon completion.
SKILL LEVEL All levels welcome. SUPPLIES All supplies provided. 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 
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CLASS | Monday, march 17 | 3-5p OR 5:30-7:30p
Intro to the Pottery Wheel with Mary Mertes
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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 on two different Open Pottery times to trim and 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 | Wednesday, April 2 | 12:30-2:30p
Abstract Boho Floral - Acrylic on canvas with Denise Larson - Session #1 (Coming Soon!)
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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 
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CLASS | Wednesday, April 2 | 5:30-7:30p
Abstract Boho Floral - Acrylic on canvas with Denise Larson - Session #2 (Coming Soon!)
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
SKILL LEVEL All levels welcome.
SUPPLIES All supplies provided.
CLASS SIZE minimum 4, maximum 10
INSTRUCTOR Denise Larson
ROOM LOCATION Kathleen's Classroom
CLASS | Monday, APRIL 7 | 3-5p OR 5:30-7:30p
Intro to the Pottery Wheel with Mary Mertes
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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 on two different Open Pottery times to trim and 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, APRIL 21 | 3-5p OR 5:30-7:30p
Intro to the Pottery Wheel with Mary Mertes
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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 on two different Open Pottery times to trim and 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) |
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.
*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
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
class | Saturday, MAy 3 | 9:30-11:30a
Mommy & Me Watermelon Bracelets with Cindy Orzel
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
Mosaic Garden Art Stake with Bonnie Dhein
More info is coming soon.
SKILL LEVEL All levels welcome.
SUPPLIES All supplies provided.
CLASS SIZE minimum 4, maximum 10
INSTRUCTOR Bonnie Dhein
ROOM LOCATION Kathleen's Classroom
SKILL LEVEL All levels welcome.
SUPPLIES All supplies provided.
CLASS SIZE minimum 4, maximum 10
INSTRUCTOR Bonnie Dhein
ROOM LOCATION Kathleen's Classroom
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.