Program Registration
Scholarship Information: Scholarship funds are available for youth and adult programs fees thanks to the Wisconsin Valley Art Association. Call the Museum at 715.845.7010 to inquire.
Cancellation Policy: Places in class will be held only upon receipt of full participation fee. Fees will be refunded minus a 20% handling charge if you choose to cancel up to seven days before a class begins. If you cancel fewer than seven days before a program starts, fees will not be refunded. If there is a waiting list for the class, fees may be returned minus the 20% handling charge. If the program is canceled by the Woodson, a full refund will be issued.
Creative Explorers
For Kids 2 – 4 years old
Toddlers and accompanying adults explore art through movement and hands-on projects.
Friday, September 27, 10:30 – 11:30 am
WHIMSICAL WINGS
Creative Explorers take flight as they discover the wild world of wings in Birds in Art. Investigate birds and butterflies in Don Alemany’s Garden of Life through music, movement, and stories before creating a butterfly collage inspired by his work. Register online by clicking the link below or call 715.845.7010.
Friday, October 25, 10:30 – 11:30 am
SNUG AS A BUG
Dress up in your favorite costume, become an entomologist for a day, and investigate creepy crawlies made by Birds in Art artist Thomas Hill. Enrich your artistic abilities with storytelling and hands-on art making inspired by our favorite bugs. Register online by clicking the link below or call 715.845.7010.
Friday, November 22, 10:30 – 11:30 am
WHOOO’S IN THE MUSEUM?
Discover “WHOOO” has been hiding in the Museum galleries! Use music, movement, and stories to investigate Birds in Art artist Richard Burke’s work before creating an owl-themed sculpture. Register online by clicking the link below or call 715.845.7010.
Art Kids
For Kids 8 – 12 years old
Emerging artists join Museum educators at the Glass Box Studio to learn hands-on processes to add to their artistic toolbox.
Thursday, October 3, 4:30 – 6 pm
Picture Perfect
Inspired by large-scale artwork, participants use Gelli plates and vibrant paints to design textured, larger-than-life portraits and experiment with different artistic techniques. Register online by clicking the link below or call 715.845.7010.
Thursday, November 7, 4:30 – 6 pm
Feathered Architects
Mix creativity and observation to develop masterpieces inspired by Birds in Art. Art Kids become sculptors while crafting colorful paper nests and fine feathered friends using air-dry clay.Register online by clicking the link below or call 715.845.7010.
SPARK!
Thursday, September 12, 10:30 am – Noon
Birds in Art
Adults with early-to-mid-stage memory loss and their care partners gather for an interactive, guided experience through Birds in Art followed by hands-on art making inspired by observations and conversations. Register online by clicking on the link below or call 715.845.7010.
Thursday, October 10, 10:30 am – Noon
think small
Adults with early-to-mid-stage memory loss and their care partners gather for an interactive, guided experience through think small followed by hands-on art making inspired by observations and conversations. Register online by clicking on the link below or call 715.845.7010.
Thursday, November 14, 10:30 am – Noon
The Bird Room Redux
Adults with early-to-mid-stage memory loss and their care partners gather for an interactive, guided experience through The Bird Room Redux followed by hands-on art making inspired by observations and conversations. Register online by clicking on the link below or call 715.845.7010.
Register Online
Art Beyond Sight
Saturday, November 16, 10:30 am – Noon
Birds in Art
Individuals with low vision and blindness explore Birds in Art via a multisensory gallery experience led by Museum educators. Time in the galleries is followed by conversations and hands-on making in the lower-level classroom studio. Register by clicking on the link below or call 715.845.7010.
Ornament Decoy Carving
Two-Part Workshop
Saturday & Sunday, October 19 & 20, 10 am – 3 pm
Craft a holiday ornament inspired by the rich history of decoy carving during this two-day workshop designed for teens and adults. Learn about Richard’s experience as a decoy carver as you create your own miniature decoy ornament—a perfect holiday gift! No sculpting or carving experience necessary. Fee: $150 for Museum members, $175 for non-members; includes all materials and lunch for both days. Space is limited. Register online by clicking the link below or call 715.845.7010. Scholarships available.
Assemblage Sculpture Workshop
Saturday, October 26, 10 am – 3 pm
Teens and adults take a DIY approach during this assemblage workshop led by Richard Burke. Working with recycled and unconventional materials, like found objects and scraps, participants will create an assemblage-style relief sculpture inspired by the wildlife in freshwater ponds. In addition to completing a unique assemblage wall hanging, workshop participants will create their own piece of a collaborative sculpture with guidance from Richard Burke. No sculpting experience necessary. Fee: $85 for Museum members, $100 for non-members; includes all materials and lunch. Register online or call 715.845.7010. Scholarships available.
